Checking in & chatting about life

--> some reasons for the podcast hiatus, my thoughts on how to continue, craving change while also being afraid of it... and some other things

I miss you, podcast fam. I LOVE YOU!

46 | HAPPY NEW YEAR and welcome to the first episode of 2024! Today we're reviewing my 2024 Ins & Outs list -- things, themes, ideas, etc. that I like for this year and ones I'm leaving behind to set the tone for a good year.

Links mentioned:

YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@HannahElise 

2023 Recap https://youtu.be/tUSBN1GcK-8 

"Let them" episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/38WHBBQ7arPQn5hEW37CMc?si=Kk_nw4fnRjW1UjLmpg4hVQ 

45 | LET'S TALK ABOUT BOOKS! As we near the end of the year, I thought it would be fun to review the books that I read in 2023. I've talked about some of them here and there, but reading has grown to be one of my favorite hobbies so I wanted to dedicate an entire episode to recapping & reviewing the 19 books I read this year (so far, at least).

From psychological thriller, to rom-com, to FINALLY entering my fantasy era -- we covered a lot of ground this year and read some amazing books. Let's discuss. 

44 | HAPPY HOLIDAYS, friends! This week, I wanted to bring you a very nostalgic holiday-themed episode as someone who had the pleasure of growing up in the early 2000s and experiencing some of the best Christmas vibes of all time.

From elementary school Santa Shops, to Christmas Eves at my grandparents', to waking up for presents at 4am, I'm recounting some of my favorite and fondest memories of Christmases past. I hope this episode conjures up some fond memories of your own, or just simply brings you joy. :)

43 | HELLO FRIENDS. I've missed you, but I'm back! This week, I felt we desperately needed a catch-up moment so here we are. I'm recapping the last two weeks of my life & where I've been, telling you about my surprise second LONDON TRIP with my bestie, and other general life updates/plans for the remainder of 2023.

Cockroaches, London, Iron Flame... oh my.

Podcast IG: @digitaldiarypod

Personal IG: @hannahelisemaute

YouTube: @Hannah Elise

42 | Sleeping with socks on? Pineapple on pizza? Taylor Swift is MID???

Today I'm discussing some common "unpopular opinions" and giving MY own opinions on them. Don't mind my ranting on some of these, but we're getting into some (very unserious) topics that I happen to be very passionate about. Enjoy x

Podcast IG: @digitaldiarypod

Personal IG: @hannahelisemaute

YouTube: @HannahElise

41 | I miss OG YouTube a lot, so in an effort to emulate some of those good vibes, I'm bringing you an OG-style episode: CURRENT FAVORITES! This week, I'm chatting about some of my favorite things right now - 1989 Taylor's Version, my go-to mascara, other favorite makeup products, ACOTAR and Fourth Wing, old Vlogmas videos, and more.

Let me know if you'd like to hear more episodes like this in the future!

LOVE YOU

40 | We're back with our fourth installment of the Q&A / advice sesh episode! You asked, I answered -- getting through my 20s, moving to London(?), being the toxic one in a relationship, ACOTAR, starting new things, dealing with haters, figuring out what we're doing with our lives & more.

Podcast IG: @digitaldiarypod

Personal IG: @hannahelisemaute

YouTube: @HannahElise

39 | Unfortunately for us all, burnout is practically inevitable. Last week, I was hit with my latest period of burnout, and as I work through it, I wanted to talk about it with you.

In this week's episode, I'm chatting through what burnout even *is*, what causes it, and what I've found to help "recover" from it (as much as possible).

Sources mentioned:

https://dictionary.apa.org/burnout

https://health.clevelandclinic.org/signs-of-burnout/

38 | It's the start of the best time of the year. I have ALWAYS loved fall, and thank God I have a podcast so I can talk to YOU about how much I love fall for 40 minutes. 

I've prepared a (non-comprehensive) list of reasons why I love fall, some of my fall favorites, traditions, etc. I'm so excited to share them with you this week. 

If fall is your favorite season, this episode is for you. Get cozy, light a candle, sip on a coffee, and let's discuss why fall is the best season of the year (and it's not close).

Podcast IG: @digitaldiarypod

YouTube: @HannahElise