On this episode I wanted to open up the conversation to something that makes me uncomfortable, and that is negativity. I am someone who gets uncomfortable and frustrated when I face anything negative and feel badly about feeling that way, so I wanted to talk about my journey with opening myself up to that side of myself and not feeling so ashamed by it. Negativity is human and it is essential to being able to truly learn who you are. Negative emotions are not something to be afraid of. They need to be felt and accepted as they come

In this episode I dive into how fear can affect your life in little and big ways. I talk about four aspects of fear that I believe make the biggest impacts on our lives. These are fear of failure, fear of judgement, fear of deviating from your plan/the unknown, and fear of being alone. Each of these fears can have a small or significant impact on your life if you don’t recognize the importance of facing these fears and recognizing when they are playing a part in your life

Hi!! I’m back after a little time away from my podcast. I’ve been going through a tough season of life lately, so I wanted to talk a little bit about it and why I haven’t done my podcast in a couple of weeks. Being in a new and challenging season of life can be so difficult because all you want is to get through it so you can get to the next part of your life. However, by having that mindset you are going to miss out on all the wonderful opportunities right in front of you

In this episode I dive into transition periods of life. Going through transitional periods can be so tough, especially the period after undergrad. Moving on from undergrad to whatever comes next is a period of life that not enough people talk about. It is hard to go from a time when you’re surrounded by friends, flexibility, and fun and then have to move on to whatever comes next. I chat about my own experience with leaving undergrad and the things I’m struggling with about it, as well as ways I am working to create a more positive mindset about the transition period of life I’m in. If you feel like you’re in the same boat please remember you are not alone! We can get through this together :)

Hi guys! Today I chat about body image and how it affects so many different aspects of your overall wellness. Lately I’ve been struggling with my body image, and I doubt I’m alone in that. I spend this episode talking about different struggles you might be facing in regards to how you feel about your body, and ways to work to overcome those feelings. Remember, your body is a gift that should be appreciated and celebrated every single day as it is.

In this episode I dive into the struggles of creating a sustainable and enjoyable workout routine, and how physical well-being can affect so many other parts of your life. I discuss my own journey with physical wellness and using the gym as a place to find myself. In today’s society so much emphasis is put on what you look like and making people feel like they have to live their lives a certain way if they want to look good. I’m here to flip the script and try and shift people’s perspective. I want to bring to light how important moving your body in a way you love is, and that there is no “right way” to workout. It is about finding what drives you and what makes the most sense for your life. Take a listen if you want to begin your journey towards a healthier and happier relationship with how you feel about your body, working out, and your overall physical wellness

Each day we have the chance to make it amazing. Whether you work 40 hours a week, are in school full time, or live a more flexible lifestyle, everyone just wants to be happy and feel fulfilled in their life. I want to encourage everyone to make small changes each day that will help you make the most of your life and the opportunities in front of you that you might be missing out on. Your life is your own, and it does not need to look like anyone else’s to be amazing. It’s just all about your perspective and willingness to put effort in to make those changes that will help you learn to love your life and love who you are.

This episode is an introduction to Break Out of Your Cocoon. I’m Abby and I’m a 22 year old graduate student getting my masters in Clinical Mental Health Counseling. Embarking on a journey of self discovery and becoming the person you’ve always wanted to be can be intimidating, so I’m here to help you take it one day at a time by making little changes everyday that’ll help you on your journey to find yourself and develop a greater sense of self worth and self love. Give it a listen and join me on this journey towards breaking out of your cocoon and becoming the best version of yourself you can be!