we're back, duffels!!! I am SO excited to be recording again, and I can't wait for you all to join me as I navigate post-grad life. In this episode, I talk about adjusting to change, loneliness, comparison, what I've learned about this stage of my life (so far), and more! New episodes every Monday!!

Thank you guys for listening<3
Order of guests (timestamps marked in chapter info):
- Claire Hutcheson
- Bri Johnston 
- Ned Flanagan
- Rachel Greif
- Natalie Abbey
- Kyra Lee
- Jess Pentel
- Alice Opiyo 
- Jada Smith
- Ana Tsiskarishvili
- Kristen Reid
- Paul Andrews
- Mary Isaac Cargill 
- Daniel Shapiro
- Deric Childress Jr.
- Ben Goodson
- Eddie Opoku
- Olivia Hazelwood
- Ella Tomko
- Caroline Biondo & Tory Key

hi duffels! this episode is a little late due to the fact that I graduated on Saturday, but better late than never right?? If you also graduated recently, congrats (!!) and this is the episode for you because I am joined by Dr. Alison Nagel to discuss how to make friends post-college. We discuss tips for creating deeper friendships with new people, how to make friends outside of work, how to make the transition out of college easier, and more... enjoy!  

duffels!! Today I am joined with one of my favorite professors ever, Dr. Jessica Stern, to discuss attachment and relationships. We cover what attachment is and why it matters, the styles of attachment, how to change your attachment style, conflict and communication differences, and sooo much more... enjoy!

duffels, this is the ultimate girl talk episode (so if you're related to me pls don't listen<3) !!! Today I am joined with Charlie Phillips to spill the tea on everything related to breakups. We talk about coping with a breakup, situationships, hook-up culture, messy breakup texts and more... enjoy!! 

duffels, if you've been struggling with self-esteem and confidence lately (me), then this is the episode for you! I am joined by Katie Yared to discuss her journey in creating confidence, how coming to college affected her view of herself, internal validation vs. external validation, and more... enjoy!!

*TW: suicide*
duffels, today I am joined by Jess Pentel for one of my favorite episodes to date! We discuss survivor's guilt, healing from grief, her role as the IYRT photographer, mental health in Greek life, and more... enjoy! 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255

happy Tuesday, duffels! Today I am joined by Marina Albuquerque to discuss the effects of social media on mental health. We cover how social media affects body image, social comparison on Instagram, how to create a healthier relationship with social media, and more... enjoy!

hi duffels, this is a topic that I hold very close to my heart, so buckle up! Today I am joined by Paul Andrews to talk about his carry-on story of coming out to his religious parents. We discuss religion and sexuality, our experiences coming out to our parents, finding support after coming out, and more... enjoy!

Resources:
The Trevor Project: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/#sm.000014nmnpimqxfrowdtyark7qajf
Trans Lifeline: https://translifeline.org/
Queer Grace (an online encyclopedia for LGBTQ+ individuals and Christian life): http://queergrace.com/ 

happy Monday, duffels!! If you have been looking for a sign to start your fitness journey, consider this it. Today I am joined by Anna Michaud to talk about her careers in the fitness industry as a SPENGA instructor and Athletic Training Student, how she creates boundaries between fitness for work vs. enjoyment, finding motivation to teach on hard days, and more... enjoy!