May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a time to spread the message that no one is alone in their mental health struggles. So, what better way to end the month of May than to talk about my own mental health?!

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Wish You Were Here by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com

People who know me know that I have lots of thoughts and opinions and I'm not afraid to share them. I've been reflecting on why that is and in this  episode, I share my theory and a few cringeworthy anecdotes.

Based on a blog post of the same title.

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No Regrets by tubebackr | https://soundcloud.com/tubebackr

A quick overview of my favorite books recently:

Becoming Bodhisattvas: A Guidebook for Compassionate Action by Pema Chodron

Midnight Sun (Twilight Series) by Stephanie Meyer

Will My Cat Eat My Eyeballs? by Caitlin Doughty

The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett

I Know Why The Caged Bird Sings by Maya Angelou

Based on a blog post of the same title.

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Creamy by Limujii | https://soundcloud.com/limujii

An honest reflection of how I feel about changes - a new job, a new city, a new everything.

Based on a blog post of the same title.

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Slowly by Tokyo Music Walker | https://soundcloud.com/user-356546060

Originally published in July of 2020, I make an argument as to why white people should stop cancelling other white people, specifically when it comes to ignorance or downright hostility towards the Black Lives Matter Movement. I make this argument as a biracial individual - half white and half Black. 

Based on my blog post of the same title. Anti-Racism resources mentioned during the episode can be found at the bottom of the post on my blog and here.

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rainy mood by Barradeen feat. 〈 e s c p 〉 | 

https://soundcloud.com/barradeen

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I used to fire off some pretty sassy emails. My go-to was "see my previous email". Yea, we all know that one. Well, not too long ago, this metaphorical middle finger, came back to bite me...

Based on my blog post of the same title.

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Flourish by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com

Aaah, productivity! The hallmark of western civilization. A trait we measure success by. An attribute we tie our self-worth to. If you’ve read other posts of mine, you’ll know my thoughts on the p-word. Nevertheless, I know that productivity will continue to be a measure of success. So here are my tips on how to be more “productive” – i.e. how to do what you can without burning yourself out and without feeling guilty for taking breaks.

Based on my blog post of the same name, How To Trick Your Brain Into Being More Productive.

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Above The Clouds by | e s c p | https://escp-music.bandcamp.com

Hi there & welcome to the Danielle Victoria Podcast based on my blog daniellevictoria.org. I wanted to take a quick minute to introduce myself and what this podcast is all about. So take a listen and if you like what you hear, do subscribe, like and comment. I'm happy to have you here!

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Autumn Walk by Vlad Gluschenko | https://soundcloud.com/vgl9

Do you often find yourself thinking “If only they paid more attention like me” or “If you want it done right, you got to do it yourself” to “I don’t get paid enough to pick up the slack” and so on? If so, perhaps you're suffering from the need to control. I, too, suffer from this syndrome but I'm learning to let go.

Based on a blog post of the same name, Letting Go of the Need to Control.

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Day’s End by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com

In this episode, I talk about confronting my white-passing guilt and privilege as a biracial woman after reading The Vanishing Half by Brit Bennett. This episode is based on a blog post of the same name and can be found here. 

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Gentle Breeze by Purrple Cat | https://purrplecat.com