A Little Atypical

In today's podcast episode, we'll do a catch-up episode focusing on the cycles of personal development. Lay speaks about the different ways we develop in different cycles. Sometimes our life is more inward and we are focused solely on ourselves; other times, we have outward events that tend to influence how we show up for ourselves. Highlighting the differences allows us to appreciate both times especially when you are in your glow-up journey and get into the ebb and flow of life.

Note: This episode is the first to be recorded in September. I am doing the best I can to get back into posting so it may take some time to get back into the flow of content creation. I apologize for not having a consistent upload date.

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In this episode, we are discussing self-trust. By definition, it is about having faith in yourself and the decisions you make regardless of the outcome. Surprisingly, this is an important aspect of self-love and intentional living, but a lesser spoken-about aspect in the wellness community. We are covering what it is, how it relates to self-love, signs that you may distrust yourself, and how it influences your journey to intentional living.

Note: This episode was pre-recorded in June. I thought these would come out in July / August but with a lot of changes happening, I had to push it back until this month. I wanted to continue the series but since then new episodes have been recorded making this the closing to the intentional living series.

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Hello everyone, Welcome back to another episode of A Little Atypical. This week we are catching up on content (This episode was recorded at the end of June 2024) and this episode is a continuation of the intentional living content. In this episode, we discuss the signs you are living life on autopilot (aka the opposite of having intentions behind your actions). 

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After last week's episode which was focused more on letting go of what isn't in your control (the timeline of your life), this episode is more about what is your control aka choosing how you want to live your life and choosing when you want to shift to something. Lay shares her own experience with slow living and how being in the slow pacing of life gave her clarity on her next steps. Intentional living is when you live a life of choice and value and Lay shares how she knew it was time to do things differently to shift seasons. This is just the start of the mini-series of intentional living.

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In this week's episode, we are just having a light-hearted conversation about growth. We often worry about the timeline of our lives, whether we are falling behind or doing enough to be where we want to be. Whether you are a teenager, college student, or well into adulthood, sometimes need a reminder that being where you are is okay and there is no need to panic because of the way life works in cycles. Sometimes the growth happens so fast that we almost miss it and other times the pacing is slower to make sure we are absorbing what we need to in that moment.

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In this episode, we are talking all about consistency. On the podcast, we already spoke about self-discipline, but consistency is a sub-topic that deserves an episode all on its own. Consistency is required for self-discipline but what helps a person to be consistent in the first place? We discuss in this episode, the best ways to build consistency by first defying what it means, mindsets work, and necessary actions.

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In this episode,  we are talking all about practical summer self-care. We are talking about taking care of the skin, remaining safe when practicing exercise, and happiness and mindset. We Take time to deep dive into the most important product of the summer- Sunscreen and what to look for when selecting one. Summer is a fun time but self-care isn't seasonal and we want to adjust our habits accordingly for the season.

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Let's deep dive into the complex issue of body image, societal expectations, and self-perception. Sharing her journey of what led to her struggles with food, Lay provides a raw and honest account of her experiences. This episode traverses topics of body positivity, fat acceptance, weight loss, and the transition from girlhood to womanhood. It also addresses the multi-faceted reasons behind body changes and the societal structures contributing to our self-perception. Join us for this candid discussion that serves as a reminder that everyone has insecurities, and it's essential to address them gently and honestly.

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It is about to be the 6th month of 2024. June is soon on the way and while most people wait until the end of June or early July to do a mid-year check-in, there is no harm in starting early. Astrologically speaking we are now in Gemini season and with the recent full moon in Sagittarius, Alayjah shares her summer intentions, what she wants to welcome in the season, and what she's taking out of her life. She also does a half-year recap about her year 1 and year 2 while using the 12-week year productivity system. Today is about having genuine conversations about the twenty-something experience.

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In this episode, we talk about letting go of the fear of getting started. One of the biggest reasons so many people hold themselves back from their dreams and goals is because they are worried about the competitive space. They constantly hear an industry is too saturated, that there is no room and that to really make it they have to be original. This episode discusses why it is okay to try something regardless of the competitive space because it is more important to be unique than original. There is so much value in allowing your perspective to be seen. As an example, we also discuss remakes and retelling of shows and movies to connect to a pop-culture example of why uniqueness works (Caution: a very hot take is discussed). Remakes are modern examples as to why you can do something that has already been done and still make it unique and the psychological appeal of familiarity.

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Intro- 00:00

Having Perspective: Being Original vs Being Unique- 01:04

Storytelling and Rage over remakes: People's issue with diversity doesn't make sense (Hot Take)- 02:56

Reasons why people hold themselves back from taking action- 18:56

Card pull - 25:05

What I’m Grateful for - 28:06

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