Curious Mind in Progress

"People can have the best outfits but zero personality and be an asshole."

Welcome to this weeks episode, where I changed the intro music again because I keep hating it, and I’ve finally uploaded something I recorded late last year (I’m sorry). Procrastination has hit hard, and I keep cringing at myself. Nonetheless I wanted to share my take on societies focus on outer appearance, which has gotten more prevalent in the wake of Ozempic and the normalisation of cosmetic surgeries.

I focus on how clothing changes the way we’re perceived, the constant urge to self-optimise and changing beauty standards make it hard to love the appearance we've been given.

To put it in simple terms: the obsession with how we look has gotten to a point that I find extremely unhealthy, and everyone has started to look the same. You might feel it's necessary to look like that one clean girl on Instagram, who wakes up at five a.m. to got to a pilates class; who got fillers and botox way too early and wears matching workout sets only. But trust me, you don’t. 

“External goals cannot fill internal voids.” 

- Jay Shetty

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Lots of love, Louiza.

In this shorter episode, I dissect wether or not it's feasible to live every day like it's your last, what that even means and why one should do so in the first place.

Comment down below if you've ever asked yourself such questions and if you took away anything from this episode!

If you liked what you heard, make sure to give this podcast five stars, a follow and let me know what I can improve in the comments. And fill out the poll on this episode!

Lots of love, Louiza.

In this episode, I embark on a journey to discover at what point I consider someone a friend, and why friendship breakups hurt so much (sometimes even more than when breaking up with boo). Why there are so little represented and why we haven't normalised them more - plus giving people more understanding and coping mechanisms. I also discuss why it's important to deal with loneliness, and not pick the people around you based on avoiding yourself.

With the help from some academic folks, I'll leave you with some tips on how to deal with a sudden end to a friendship, and how to assess the quality of a friendship and if it's serving you (and you the other person!)

In short: quality over quantity, reciprocity is key, love the one and only!

If you liked what you heard, make sure to give this podcast five stars, a follow and let me know what I can improve in the comments. And fill out the poll on this episode!

Lots of love, Louiza.

Once upon a time, I was creating art without calling it that. I made up stories in my head and acted them out with my Barbies. I dreamt of faraway worlds and lived in them for a while.

Now, as a (semi) adult, my brain has decided to sprinkle in self-doubt, perfectionism, and a hearty dose of criticism — and call it a day.

In the first part of this five-part series — structured around the questions I ask myself (and attempt to answer) — I explore how we can become most free in the Act of Creation, why channeling your inner child isn’t quite enough, and how to feel less blocked, less critical, and maybe even a little okay with what you make.

With wisdom from some of the creatives in my life, plus guidance from Rick Rubin (aka The Creative Act: A Way of Being), I share what’s helped me feel less stuck, and like someone who actually make things.

Whether you’re a full-time artist, or just someone with feelings, dreams and a Pinterest board: this one’s for you.

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Cover credit: @cara.wanderer.

Starting 2024 off right, by talking all things concerning diet culture and myths around dieting!

This time I invited my friend Kerstin onto the show, who is a trained Dietitian and who will provide all kinds of interesting information. As we delve deep into unhealthy myths and standards that have been floating around for centuries, around how and what we consume, how we view ourselves and others, and what is considered a healthy and balanced diet, we discover ways to better one's own relationship with food and our own bodies, in order to spread awareness around all the misinformation that is on the internet!

Trigger Warning: We discuss body image-related issues, weight, food, and more. If you feel uncomfortable with such topics, this episode might not be for you! (Or maybe it can help you despite its triggers <3)

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Can't wait to hear you next time!

Instagram / Youtube: ⁠@louiza_maxime⁠ and ⁠@curiousmindinprogress⁠

SoundCloud: ⁠louiza maxime⁠

Kerstin's Instagram: @diaetologin.kerstinschodl

Disclaimer: Apologies for lack in audio quality at times, our conversation was recorded via Zoom, as we live in different locations!

Bare with me, as in this episode I take you along the insights I've had while reading "The Four Agreements" by Miguel Ruiz and link these to my personal life as a now 23-year-old who tries to navigate different career paths and passions.

If you like what you heard, make sure to follow me on all the social platforms to not miss out on new episodes!

Can't wait to hear you next time!

Instagram / Youtube: @louiza_maxime and @curiousmindinprogress

SoundCloud: louiza maxime

Link for the book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Four_Agreements

The film I mentioned: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nostalgia_for_the_Light

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In this episode, my roommate Bea and I share and explore everything related to dating in 2023. We give tips on how to be happy by yourself and what insights we have on being single in comparison to being in a relationship as a 22 and 27-year-old woman, how our parents might have influenced us and much more.

If you like what you heard, make sure to follow me on all the social platforms to not miss out on new episodes!

Instagram/Youtube: @louiza_maxime and @curiousmindinprogress

Soundcloud: louiza maxime

Disclaimer: Everything we share is simply our own opinion and experience and nothing that is to be taken as a fact, but rather to be inspired and entertained by.

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In this episode, me and my friend Niki discuss all things art; what defines it, how we perceive it, what makes something art and the exhbititons we went to. Keeping the description short and sweet and the room for interpretation big!

Stay connected if you liked what you heard!

Instagram/Youtube: ⁠@louiza_maxime⁠ and ⁠@curiousmindinprogress⁠

Soundcloud: ⁠louiza maxime

Niki's socials: @nicole_josephh / @museum.musings.etc / https://nicolejoseph.eu

the websites we referred to: https://philosophynow.org/issues/108/What_is_Art_and_or_What_is_Beauty / https://languages.oup.com/google-dictionary-en/