It's time to review 1001 Nights of Books January read - Cher: The Memoir (Part I). After reading Cher's story, it's fair to say I'm possessed by Cher in the best way possible. It's time to take a closer look Cher's childhood, relationships, and achievements, immersing yourself in Cher's iconicness of it all~

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Both my friend Alpia & I have gone through heartbreaking breakups recently. Join us while we cry, heal and process lessons from our breakups together with raw emotional moments.

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As I turned 29 this year, I did my favorite reflection exercise to round up 29 lessons in the past 29 years:

29 Lessons in 29 Years

1. Put Yourself First through Prioritization of your goals
2. Be Gentle with Yourself: Stop extreme self-criticism.
3. Think Critically: Form independent opinions.
4. Communicate Authentically: Drop ego in arguments and speak from the heart with kindness, even if it’s hard.
5. The Power of Dressing Up
6. Reframe Your Role with Parents: Experience the bond when parents become your responsibility as an adult.
7. Redefine Wealth: True wealth is control of your time, health, money, meaningful relationships.
8. Love the Process: Do what you love with full effort, regardless of the outcome. Trust the journey. 
9. Value Silence & Listening
10. Diversify Relationships: Seek different things from different relationships instead of overloading one person.
11. Master Time Management: Not everything is urgent. Use urgency-importance frameworks and communicate clearly.
12. Mindlessly misusing Dating apps is a huge waste of time.
13. Respect Your Free Time: Treat your 5-9 pm as sacred as your 9-5 work hours. Build your life and passions.
14. Curate Personal Style
15. Set Boundaries: Learn to say no
16. Expand Your Identity: Don’t tie your self-worth solely to work. Build a balanced life with diverse interests.
17. Stop Gossiping
18. Take Care for Your Body:
19. Make an Impact: Circle of impact Concept. 
20. Embrace Growth: Never become complacent. Keep learning, evolving, and challenging yourself. 
21. Build Discipline: Don’t rely on motivation.
22. Prioritize Sleep
23. Cut Ties with the Past
24. Enjoy Solitude: Build a strong relationship with yourself.
25. Be Open to Career Changes: Your career is a series of chapters.
26. Delay Gratification
27. Unsubscribe from Limited Mindset
28. Be Present: The Power of Now
29. Rest is Productive: Embrace downtime.

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In Night 11, I discuss all things Solo Traveling, including an embarrassing tale from Abu Dhabi where I narrowly avoided arrest. I also peel back the curtain on the darker aspects of the CouchSurfing app. In our catch-up segment, we delve into the current wildfires raging in Los Angeles, examining their direct connection to global warming, leading us into a broader conversation about sustainability and actionable ways we can all contribute to positively impacting global climate change.

Top 10 Sustainable Brands in US mentioned in the EP:

• Patagonia

• Tentree

• Rothy’s

• Ecover

• United By Blue

• Boody

• Marine Layer

• EarthHero

• Ecosia

• Green People

  
  

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In this episode, I share the lessons I learned from quitting dating apps for an entire year. From navigating real-life dating without the apps to reflecting on the final straw that made me quit, I dive deep into the ups and downs of my journey. I also recount some questionable dates from dating apps. In the catch-up segment, I open up about my parents’ attempts to set me up for arranged marriages and the complex feelings it has stirred generationally on parenting, sex and relationships...

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[Book Review] I read Women Who Run with the Wolves and learned how to uncover intuition and connect with our Wild Woman self. This deeply spiritual and transformative book explores the female psyche and guides women of all ages toward embracing their innate wisdom. Join me as I explore the mythologies and insights that illuminate how to initiate, trust, and strengthen your intuition. Dare I say a must-read for every woman seeking for her inner intuitive Wild Woman~

[December Read] Women Who Run with the Wolves: Myths and Stories of the Wild Woman Archetype, by Clarissa Pinkola Esté

[January Read] Cher: The Memoir: Part One, by Cher

10 Words from Women Who Run With Wovles :

1. Evanescence
2. Pejorative
3. Concomitant
4. Quiescent
5. Monotheistic
6. Attenuation
7. Tacit
8. Invidious
9. Penchant,
10. Nascent

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Happy New Year!

Happy Holidays! I’m unveiling my 2025 INs and OUTs, alongside a heartfelt conversation for anyone navigating loneliness during the holiday season. We’ll dive into practical tips for overcoming the holiday blues and managing social anxiety at those unavoidable work holiday parties.

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Here’s a glimpse of my 2025 INs and OUTs:

INs:

• Waking up early
• Embracing no contact
• Traveling
• Hobbies: Sewing & ice-skating
• Boundary list
• Cooking
• Deep work
• Reading
• Passion projects
• Quality sleep

OUTs:

• Alcohol
• Doomscrolling
• Sugar
• Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTs)
• Excessive low-quality clothing consumption
• Dating apps
• Lies
• Men

Tune in for an inspiring and honest discussion to help you step into the new year with clarity and purpose!

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My Self-Care Rituals / Dopamine Menu for Mind, Body, Soul:

Daily  

• Daily Move / workout
• Plan for Tomorrow 
• Night time hygiene & skincare  
• Meditation
• Call a Friend / Family 
• Read 
• Supplements  
• Morning Pages 

Weekly

• Bubble Bath + Everything Shower
• Home Movie Night on Projector
• Financial Review (bi-weekly )
• Deep Clean 
• Style Hair Sundays
• Teach Brother English 

Monthly 

• Monthly Spa Day 
• Travel Getaways 

Quarterly 

• Goal Planning and Tracking

Annually 

• Closet Clear-out (Twice A Year)
• Digital Consumption Declutter
• New Vision Board Screensaver / Wallpaper
• Doctor's Appointments Preventative Care

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Have you ever had a drunken night so traumatic you swore off alcohol for good? Or made mistakes so cringeworthy you wish you could erase them from memory? Maybe you’ve found yourself in a dark place psychologically, led there by drinking, and vowed never to go back.

In this episode, I’m sharing my wildest, messiest, and most eye-opening experiences with alcohol—stories that shaped my journey and transformed my relationship with drinking. From chaotic nights to sobering realizations, I’ll take you through the evolution of how I finally took control and say no to drinking regularly. Plus, I’ll share the coping strategies and lessons that helped me find balance.

Tune in for raw, relatable stories, valuable insights, and a conversation about reclaiming your power over alcohol.

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When a Nepali Girl, a Kyrgyz Girl, and a Uyghur Girl Walk into New York City...cue laughters, chaos, strengths, and craziest storytimes; From the time I dated an alleged UAE prince who dropped a diss track on me, to Leia’s chilling true crime stalker experience right in her apartment, together, we laugh through the madness, heal old traumas, and leave toxic men quaking in their boots.

Please enjoy this special guest episode, where I’m joined by my New York besties as we relive some of our wildest NYC adventures.

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