On this episode of the Better Because podcast, Agus & Allie speak with Dr. Jessica Pryor, a professor, therapist, and researcher specializing in perfectionism. We learned how healthy striving can very easily turn into unhealthy perfectionism, especially in our society which normalizes reaching for perfection. Perfectionistic thoughts and behaviors can take a significant toll on one’s mental health, self-worth, and overall wellbeing, but the good news is, there are plenty of ways to cope with perfectionism! Dr. Pryor shares insight into how we can move past this debilitating way of being and embrace ourselves as enough, just as we are.

To learn more, check out Dr. Pryor’s research and resources on perfectionism at http://www.perfectlyimperfectlab.com/.

We’d love to hear your thoughts on the episode and your experiences of perfectionism! Leave us a podcast review or DM us on Instagram @agusandallie. We are here for you!

This week we chat with Emily Corrigan of @ems.green.life about her passion for sustainability and simple steps for living a more green life! Thanks Emily for this informative and inspiring interview 😊

In this episode of the Better Because Podcast we speak our minds a bit and share some of the thoughts and conversations we had while on a picnic! We talk about moving back to the Big Apple, what we are most excited about, our thoughts and struggles with social media, and more! Let us know what you guys have been up to and what you are looking forward to either in our DMs on Instagram @agusandallie or in the ratings down below! 

Lindsey Mifsud, certified Nutrition Coach and founder of LL's Kitchen (a small biz that makes the best granola in the Bay!), joins us on the Better Because podcast to speak about forming a healthy relationship with food. Lindsey shares her personal journey with food, the most important things she's learned about intuitive eating, and how she's found a way to pursue her passion for health in her career. If you struggle to navigate the confusing (and oftentimes mentally unhealthy) world of "health," nutrition, and "healthy eating," this episode is a must-listen! Lindsey's mission is to change the way people think about food, and help others understand that everybody's bodies need different things. We talk social media, myths about carbs and calories, undoing "food rules," and more!

You can find Lindsey on IG @leaningoutlinds, and Agus & Allie @agusandallie 💛

In this episode, we try a new format for our podcast episodes and chit chat with you all! We talk about Agus' name and its pronunciation, share our routines along with external factors affecting them and how in turn it has affected us, how we are learning to pause in order to achieve clarity and calm our minds, update you on the future of the blog and the podcast, and briefly even touch on relationships and dating! We hope you enjoy :) Please make sure to let us know if you did by messaging us @agusandallie on Instagram or by leaving a rating below! 

In this episode of the Better Because Podcast we interview Sirena Abalian, a holistic mental health coach who shares her journey with mental health and what has helped her with the ups and downs. She speaks about the wonderful metaphor of visualizing your true self and what you truly need as an inner child. The inner child is a way of thinking and treating yourself kindly and with full acceptance, just like you would with a child! 

Make sure to check Sirena out on Instagram @sirenaabalian or in her own podcast, Consciously Sassy! 

Let us know what you thought of this episode by leaving a review of the Better Because Podcast below or DM us on instagram @agusandallie

In these unprecedented times, many people have found themselves needing to secure a new job, and we're here to help! Thankfully, Agus & Allie both worked in Career Centers in college, so in this episode we share our top tips and strategies for landing a job. You've got this!

DM us on Instagram @agusandallie if you have any questions or need our help with your job search. And please let us know your thoughts on this episode by leaving a review!

Resources discussed in the episode:

We are SO lucky to have Morgan Marum, an expert storyteller and the leader of Story Slam and Pivot, joining us for this episode of the Better Because Podcast! Morgan discusses how she is #BetterBecause of storytelling, and how sharing our stories can help us live richer lives, connect more deeply with others, and find greater self-love. Morgan equips us with tangible strategies we can use to incorporate the powerful practice of storytelling into our lives and ultimately find more happiness, acceptance, empathy, and connection. Thank you, Morgan for the incredible inspiration and wisdom!!! Check her out on Instagram @captainmarum!

Let us know what you think of this episode by leaving a review of the Better Because Podcast, and share YOUR stories with us by tagging us on Insta @agusandallie! We can’t wait to dive into this journey of authenticity and vulnerability together :)

It's been over a year since we graduated from college, so we figured it was time to reflect on all of the lessons we have learned during our time in the "real world!" We talk about how your social life looks different, work-life balance, figuring out your finances, and more! Let us know on Insta @agusandallie what other lessons you have learned since graduation, and be sure to rate and subscribe the Better Because podcast to catch all our future episodes 😊

Personal Finance resources discussed in the episode:

https://www.khanacademy.org/economics-finance-domain/core-finance

https://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/learn

https://www.investopedia.com/