Ms. Mel is a social worker at a high school, and she just gets people. She actually listens, dives deep into what her students are feeling, and somehow makes you leave her office feeling lighter every time.

In this episode, we talk about her journey, her biggest accomplishments, and the moments that made her realize how powerful it is to not give up — no matter what you’re going through. We also get into why having at least one person in your life who truly has your best interests at heart can change everything.

It’s real, honest, and full of perspective — exactly what Claire in a Chair is about

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Okay, so everyone’s doing this “67 trend,” and honestly… I had to say something. Like, why do we all just copy each other without even knowing why? In this episode, I’m calling myself out too because, yeah, I definitely hopped on it. We’re talking about groupthink, trends, and how everyone wants to be “different” but ends up doing the same thing.

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So my friend Collin says this thing all the time — “You’re really close.” He uses it when someone says something random or totally not funny… and it kinda just became a thing. Then I started saying it. Then my friend Jordan did. Then our whole group.

And that’s when I realized — it’s like this domino effect. The stuff our friends say, the way they act, even their energy… it all rubs off on us. We’re still our own person, but the people we hang out with totally shape who we become.

In this episode, I’m talking about why that happens (there’s actually science behind it), what it means to be “a living mosaic” of everyone you know, and how choosing your circle can literally change who you grow into.

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I’ve learned that if something’s meant for me, it won’t pass me by. In this episode, I talk about trusting timing, how rejection is really redirection, and why some doors are meant to close — so better ones can open.

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I’ve started to notice how often I call my distractions “being productive.” When I don’t want to deal with something, I stay busy — like, constantly. Music, podcasts, scrolling, projects, plans. It feels like I’m doing something, but really, I’m just avoiding stillness. In this episode, I talk about how busyness can be a coping mechanism, how we use productivity to numb what we don’t want to feel, and what happens when we finally stop running.

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In this episode, I talk about what it really means to slow down and notice the little things — the moments that don’t make it onto your camera roll or your calendar. I’ve realized that most of life happens in the in-between: the hallway laughs, the perfect song that plays at the right time, the coffee that somehow just hits different.

I share why our bar for irritation is so low, and how we can raise our bar for joy instead. With a few real stats about high school stress and happiness, this episode is a reminder that joy doesn’t have to be earned — it’s already here, hiding in the smallest of moments.

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High school makes it feel like your worth lives in your GPA. In this episode, we break down the pressure of academic validation, why failure feels so heavy, and how to balance working hard without letting grades define you. Because your GPA won’t hug you back — and you’re more than a report card.

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In this episode, I talk about the importance of carving out time for the things that make you feel most like yourself. For me, it’s karaoke nights with my sister and sitting down at the piano, but for you it might be something completely different — and that’s the beauty of it. We all have those simple activities that bring us back to who we really are, apart from the busyness and noise of life.

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In this episode of Claire in a Chair, I get real about what it feels like to totally crumble under pressure. You know those moments where you’ve practiced, you’ve prepared, you’ve hyped yourself up… and then the second it matters, your brain just shuts down? Yeah, that’s me — I went in confident, but the pressure hit hard and suddenly I was in my own head, spiraling.

In this episode I share what that looked like for me, why pressure feels so overwhelming in the moment, and some ways I’ve learned to pull myself out of the spiral. If you’ve ever felt like you’re “currently losing” against pressure, you’re definitely not alone — and there are ways to take the power back.

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In this episode, I’m talking about the kind of stress we all carry but don’t always admit—the everyday, “right now” kind. From math tests to messy rooms to overthinking a text, these stresses may feel small, but they add up. I share what people told me their biggest stress is, how I’m handling my own, and why naming your stress can actually make it feel lighter. Join me as we remind ourselves: stress is temporary, and it doesn’t define us.

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