casual bites

TW: Eating disorders, body image, mental health

in todays episode, candace talks about her current mental health struggles post grad. she shares some of her past struggles and how they have been showing up in her life. she talks about how being unemployed with little structure has exaggerated these tendencies and how she's working to resolve these problems in a healthy way <3

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Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K from Pixabay

Outro: Music by alex-morgan from Pixabay

Editing and Art: Candace Wei

do you love ink on your body? do u know where it originated from? in todays episode candace goes over some brief tattoo history and then shares her opinions on tattoos today.

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Chapters:

(0:0) Introduction

(05:34) Origins & History of Tattoos

(17:28) Evolution of Tattoo Perceptions in Society

(24:53) Personal Tattoo Stories & Meanings

(28:57) Outro

Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K from Pixabay

Outro: Music by alex-morgan from Pixabay

Editing and Art: Candace Wei

jeez idk what this girl is on this week, but sit in with candace as she tweaks out on pens!

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Chapters:

(0:0) Introduction

(02:52) Forensic Handwriting Analysis vs Graphology

(08:30) Common Place Journals

(09:55) Handwriting & Memory

(11:58) The Significance of Writing with a Pen

(15:08) Outro

Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K from Pixabay

Outro: Music by alex-morgan from Pixabay

Editing and Art: Candace Wei

do you like astrology? well candace LOVES astrology! love love love love love to get into the nitty gritty of how different changes in the stars can change your life. today we learn a little about what eclipses are in astrology, and how the recent lunar eclipse will be making an impact to some of our beloved fixed signs.

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Chapters:

(0:0) Introduction

(01:33) Understanding Astrology Basics

(11:04) The Role of Houses in Astrology

(15:56) Current Astrological Events: Eclipses

(19:30) Impact of Eclipses on Sun Signs

(24:36) Rising Signs

(28:18) Outro

Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K from Pixabay

Outro: Music by alex-morgan from Pixabay

Editing and Art: Candace Wei

rise and shine, good morning! on this bright and sunny day, candace will go over some of the benefits of curating a solid morning routine. stay and listen while she shares some of her experiences with solidifying a reliable routine, maybe you can get inspired to make your mornings easier too <3

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Chapters:

(0:0) Introduction

(01:21) The Importance of Morning Routines

(05:08) Getting Out of Bed is Hard

(15:15) Breakfast is the Best Part

(21:12) Having a Planner for Daily Mental Prioritization

(27:12) Closing Remarks

Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K from Pixabay

Outro: Music by alex-morgan from Pixabay

Editing and Art: Candace Wei

on todays pod, candace dives into some of the psychology on what our brain says about our favorite things. and then she gets a little carried away and turns the attention onto her, dissecting her own favorite items and how it relates to the psych. but if you're reading this, you're my fav ;)

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:57) Psychology Behind Our "Favorites"

(10:23) Personal Favorites: Food, Music, and Memories

(20:53) Closing Remarks

Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K from Pixabay

Outro: Music by alex-morgan from Pixabay

Editing and Cover Art: Candace Wei

today candace gives you a little snippet into her brain as she dives into the different attachment styles out there while dissecting her own. she explains how many of the characteristics relate to her, how they have played a part in her relationships, and how she's learning to grow from it.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction

(01:14) Attachment styles

(03:00) Dismissive avoidant attachment

(10:09) How it relates to relationships

(13:51) Conflict in relationships

(16:48) Self reflections

(18:18) Ending remarks

Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K from Pixabay

Outro: Music by alex-morgan from Pixabay

Editing and Cover Art: Candace Wei

after a long break, candace is back! she's here to talk to you today about her experience in graduating from college :) there's a lot to share from reflections, to friendships, to moving back home. hopefully it's a reassuring episode for those scared for their next chapter.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction to postgrad reflections

(10:00) Moving back home, family dynamics, and postgrad travel FOMO

(22:00) Reflections on maintaining friendships, distance, and effort needed to stay connected

(38:00) Outro

Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K from Pixabay

Outro: Music by alex-morgan from Pixabay

Editing and Cover Art: Candace Wei

in this lovely, gorgeous episode, candace talks through her experiences living alone for the past year. she discusses topics of feeling free, challenges of loneliness, and self discovery.

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Chapters:

(00:00) Introduction and Life Update

(03:35) Freedom and Independence

(08:20) Self-Discovery and Emotional Growth

(17:10) The Loneliness of Living Alone

(23:17) Hosting and Social Connections

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