At Least We're Trying

At Least We're Trying

By Mackenzie Brooke SmithEducationSelf-Improvement
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At Least We're Trying episodes

  • 9 - New Values, New Voice, New Episode
    I threw the script out the window and spoke from the heart about where I've been the past two months, and the importance of discovering and developing our life values. From listing and ordering our wants and needs, to being curious about changing the ways we live our lives, I have given you all some ideas that will help you put action into making the life choices best suited for you, or entertain you at the very least.
    21 min
  • 8 - Procrastinating On Your Passions
    There's a lot of things we love to do: Follow our careers, create art, enjoy sports and activities, but sometimes it's hard finding our passions and actually incorporate them into our lives. And even when we do find those things, we get distracted or choose to not put effort into them because of our own personal anxieties about chasing our dreams. So, today I am giving you tools and tips on discovering what your passions could be, how to incorporate them into your life, and how to stop being your biggest roadblock!
    29 min
  • 7 - Romance, Bromance, and Being a Plant Mom
    Why do we want to be in relationships so bad? And why do we compare our love life with the romances we see on screen? In this comeback episode I dive into the expectations for romantic relationships that are portrayed in TV & Film, the effects of age in relationships, friendships, and learning to love yourself amidst all the pressure to find that "perfect" someone.
    28 min
  • 6 - Anxiety and All the Reasons I Hate It
    In this episode I delve into: 
    - The symptoms and complexities of General Anxiety, OCD, Panic Disorders, PTSD, and Social Anxiety,
    - Portrayals of some of these disorders in TV and Film,
    - How to handle unsupportive people,
    - Taking care of yourself when dealing with anxiety,
    - And a few mental health resources you can use (i.e. 7cups.com, nimh.nih.gov, VeryWellMind.com, & SMARTRecovery.com).
    I hope you enjoy the 30 hours of worked I poured into this episode (which will be the first of many focusing on mental illnesses), and all of the jokes I've sprinkled throughout (because it never hurts to lighten the mood a little).
    25 min
  • 5 - Synesthesia
    Synesthesia is the neurological condition that makes some people see colors when listening to music, and taste days of the week. For me, it makes my life very chaotic and entertaining, so please enjoy this unscripted episode of me passionately talking about how my brain gets overloaded on the regular in many different ways.
    31 min
  • 4 - Are We Good People?

    The Good vs. Bad Binary makes us think we are one or the other, but that's impossible. In this episode I discuss the ambiguity of ourselves, our actions, and how Thanos isn't as terrible as he's made out to be.

    17 min
  • 3 - Honesty is More Than Words

    Honesty is said to be very important to everyone, but not everyone knows HOW can we be honest with others and most importantly ourselves. In this episode I go over the importance of honesty, the different forms honesty can come in, and how we can learn to stop pretending to be other people, while still respecting personal boundaries all without saying a single word.

    25 min
  • 2 - Adulthood (a.k.a. The Monster Under Your Bed)

    Whether you're 18, 42, or 116 years old, you might struggle to feel like a mature adult who can make good decisions, and you're not alone. I cover the current expectations and realities of becoming an adult and the accurate measurements of one's maturity in this episode, and explore ways of coming to one's own definition of that "Adult" title.

    28 min
  • 1 - Let's Try Something New

    In this very special first episode I introduce four of the most helpful tips for anyone starting and continuing their self-discovering/self-improvement adventure, while giving some personal examples of how they can be applied to your personal life, and some world perspectives of a university student.

    22 min

About At Least We're Trying

From the publisher's feed

This here is a fancy schmancy self-help podcast for everyone of all ages (but especially teens & young adults) looking for ways to better navigate various aspects of their lives. In each episode I, Mackenzie Brooke Smith, will cover a different topic such as relationships, career, education, and psychology to name a few. All while sprinkling in some fun stories from my own life! I hope you enjoy!