This episode is dedicated to a very dear family friend. Thank you for the lessons surrounding service, gratitude, and meaning.

In this episode, Charissa reflects on the value of life through loss.

Making change from where you are can feel daunting. In this episode, author, professor, and TEDx speaker, Professor Alex Budak breaks down what a changemaker is and how you (yes YOU) can make positive change in the world.

Lessons I took away from this episode:

1. Think of life in small sprints so you don't get overwhelmed

2. Make micro changes that make you uncomfortable (like eating breakfast for dinner)

3. Think about the roles you loved as a child to get in tune with your inner changemaker

4. Teaching is fluid and has endless possibilities. You don't need to get stuck in strict schedules or expectations

In this episode, Charissa discusses her journey from community college to UC Berkeley. She discusses how she is working through imposter syndrome, loneliness, and figuring out what she wants to do in life.

Cathy Huang went from project manager at Google to start-up founder at Gudwork. Her mission to empower students to be professionally limitless. In this episode, Cathy provides tools to audit one's life and get closer to their dream job.

Losing things is hard (and we're not talking about keys). In this episode, Charissa defines what grief means to her, the 5 stages of grief, and how she is working through it.

Feedback doesn't just apply in homework assignments and internship reviews. In this episode, Charissa gathered feedback from her close friends and family that they think she needs to hear. From giving grace to relationships, they do not hold back.

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Do you ever have periods in your life where you are going through the motions? Cause same. 

In this episode, Charissa discusses what she does after recognizing that she is in this phase of life. She discusses the different reaction and response styles to begin pulling herself out. 

Answering any and all questions from you all! In this episode, I answer what is my ideal self, the biggest lessons I learned in college, how I structure my workouts, and more. 

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*TW: In this episode, we discuss the serious topic of eating disorders.

Growing up where thin was the norm and dieting went unsaid, Katherine Chuang talks about how she came to understand she had an eating disorder. Through understanding her triggers and formulating comforting meals, Katherine discusses how she is healing her relationship with food and her body. 

Dating and love are two things usually talked about behind closed doors. In this episode, Charissa opens those doors and discusses the lessons she has gathered on understanding one's attachment style, selection process, and values.