So I got asked the cutest questions ever and I can't wait to share my answers with you all. Today we talk about matters important to our community (Glow Up Gang!!), from snagging Eras Tour tickets to embracing the pinterest-y haze of July 2023. We also get kinda philosophical, discussing the paradox of beauty, the crushing comfort zone rut, and... my love life.

With this being the last episode of season 1 (don't worry I'm coming back in literally just 2-3 weeks), this time is truly dedicated to getting you guys in on the conversations we've been having lately! You can definitely expect a q&a sesh like this every ten episodes from here on out, because I enjoyed getting to know you all too!

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Summertime gals!! I know we've been looking forward to this season for ages, and we've built up really high expectations for what our summer is to be and all the good memories we will make. Underlying all that is the assumption that everything's going to be coated in good vibes all the time. Because of this, we forget that there are other energies at play that can disrupt our picture perfect plans. Honestly, catching a bad vibe is inevitable. But hear me out: you can still have the perfect, 'summer i turned pretty' summer! I recorded this episode with the goal of helping everyone maintain the vibes all season long, so I hope you all enjoyyy!!

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Who's excited to hang out with @gwenythcaroline and I?? Today, we bring you an episode that is all about being the most authentic version of you amidst the ups and downs of life. We discuss our own little authenticity journeys, and then move on to unpack shadow work and discuss how to embrace internal peace over external judgment.

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Okay we are finallyyy getting into the long-awaited topic of romantic relationships! Y'all knew this was coming because I work in a psychology lab that investigates romantic relationships, and so obviously this is just a huge passion of mine. We are delving deep into relationship therapist territory here guys. However note that this topic was inspired by my own personal experience getting in and out of relationships, trying to find happiness and fulfilment along the way. I have learned that it is never a good idea to fill that hole in your chest by chasing down attention from a guy. Long-term, this coping strategy is not reliable; it can only leave you hurting more. So today we are really emphasizing how to embrace your single era. You want to be so at peace with your own life that you need nothing from no one.

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Okay besties! Tune in for the girly chat vibes today as we are joined by @remihaik, who is a certified naturopath, nutrition coach, and personal trainer. This is definitely more of a chill episode: rather than sticking to our typical 20-minute format, we are just gonna sit down and kick our feet back for a conversation about holistic health and intuitive eating. We discuss how it is important to listen to our bodies in a world where it's so easy to fall pressure to ungrounded ideals of perfection. We have become so desensitised to the negative effects of diet culture; we must now work to cultivate more positive attitudes towards food. Additionally, in this episode I unpack the topic of Irritable Bowel Syndrome and delve into what I've learned from my experience of it.

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Are you constantly plagued with bouts of procrastination? Struggling to get yourself out of an unproductive slump? This is the episode for you. Today, I share my top tips for achieving your true potential in whatever goal/s you are currently focused on. I speak about what productivity means to me and, strictly speaking, what qualifies as productivity in my books, as well as how then to integrate your unproductive habits into more productive routines.

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We're continuing the Ivy League Chronicles today! What better time than the present to talk about how to establish yourself in a new environment within an ever-changing world and amidst a strong hustle culture? Part 2 covers the extracurriculars I sought out at Cornell and the friendships I made along the way, as well as the ambition-riddled, competitive environment of Ivy League universities and how to navigate it, particularly with regard to how to go above and beyond unhealthy habits such as competing or 'networking'. Finally, I cap off with a list of lessons I learned that hopefully any listener can take and apply to any initiative in life.

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We all hold pivotal moments in our lives. My year at Cornell University was one of mine. In fact it was potentially the best year of my life. But it wasn't easy getting there. Today, I bring my own hustle story to you. I called this series 'the ivy league chronicles' because I've always dreamed of attending an Ivy League university to some extent, and it's an aspiration I'm sure many of you have shared too. I discuss the step-by-step process of attaining my exchange offer from Cornell, and then I break down the essential differences that marked the experience for me. Hopefully, this episode serves to guide those of you seeking a similar opportunity for growth.

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With Glow Up Syndrome being centered around growth, this second episode covers the interpersonal side of self-improvement. The energy you surround yourself with is so crucial to your outlook on life, and therefore also affects the energy that you yourself give out. Here, I discuss how to maintain long-distance friendships, as well as how to create and cultivate friendships that facilitate personal wellbeing.

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Glow Up Syndrome is centered around personal growth. Together, we are going to redefine what it means to be the best version of yourself. In this (first) episode, we are delving right into the theme of the podcast. Going against the grain of manifestation, I discuss why hard work is so much more meaningful than simply hoping for the best outcome. Through the lens of my own experiences, I then explore some strategies for gaining the most out of your efforts, as well as how to offset or deal with burnout along the way.

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