today, candace explores the eldest daughter theory, sharing personal insights on how being the responsible eldest sibling shapes personality traits. She reflects on her journey of self-awareness and balancing responsibilities with self-care.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to Casual Bytes Podcast

(00:54) What is the Eldest Daughter Theory?

(05:28) Sibling Dynamics and Relationships

(08:25) Traits of the Eldest Daughter: Hyperindependence

(12:27) Caretaker Identity and Its Implications

(17:00) Perfectionism and High Standards in Relationships

(22:38) Emotional Suppression and Self-Care

(25:41) Leadership and Over-Functioning

(27:04) Day-to-day

(30:10) Rediscovering Self and Independence

after a recent show, candace dives into the culture, environment, and personal experiences going to raves/EDM sets. she shares her favorite genres, memorable moments, and lows of rave life.

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Chapters

(00:00) Introduction to Casual Bytes and Concert Experience

(04:41) Rave Culture and Personal Experiences

(09:04) Festival Friendships and Community

(13:34) Moshing and Crowd Dynamics

(21:08) Post-Concert Reflections and Dopamine Crash

in this episode, candace shares her personal stories about all-nighters reflecting on the challenges of sleep, the impact of caffeine, and the nostalgia of late-night study sessions. she talks about her struggles with sleep during her recent run-in with a cold, reminisces about her high school and college all-nighters, and explores how technology has changed the way we spend our late nights.

Chapters

(00:00) Introduction and Personal Struggles with Sleep

(02:50) Reflections on All-Nighters in High School

(05:43) College All-Nighters: A New Routine

(10:57) The Impact of All-Nighters on Mental Health

(15:51) Nostalgic All-Nighters: Fun and Games

(20:54) Modern All-Nighters: Technology and Distractions

(23:37) Conclusion and Future Plans

today candace talked a little bit about how she's experienced anxiety, and how she's been experiencing a lot more social anxiety recently. candace talks about certain triggers and different sources of anxiety while also exploring the impacts of social media and perfectionism.