I Think I Need Therapy

41: I’M 21 BABYYYYY! Today I’m sharing a bunch of different lessons I have learned throughout my life. I honestly could make a whole podcast ep on each of these topics alone because I LIVE by these points. Know that you are the centre of your own world so go out there and make the most out of this precious life you’ve been blessed with! xx

chapters

00:00 life updates

02:49 1-BE HERE NOW

06:23 2-its okay to outgrow people, places & habits 

07:14 3-you can change your narrative at any point in time 

09:08 4-respect & care for your body 

10:50 5-you are not your mind nor your body

14:00 6-your mistakes do not define you

15:16 7-the only opinion that mattes is your own

17:03 8-invest in what makes you happy

18:37 9-be your biggest cheerleader 

19:46 10-BE SELFISH

22:14 11-you don’t have to have everything figured out 

23:47 12-listen more than you speak

24:15 13-COMPARISON IS THE THEIF OF JOY

26:48 14-ask for help

27:55 15-balance is key 

29:28 16-you are your biggest critique 

30:21 17-little you is always within you

31:22 18-SAY NO

31:58 19-choose your friends wisely

32:58 20-perfection is not real

33:40 21-SAY I LOVE YOU

40: the winter season can be dark and lonely but it can also be a great time to focus on self-care. I love the holiday season so much but I also want to cuddle up with someone when it's cold and dark out. Over the years I've found comfort in using this time to find ways to love my alone time and get to know myself better and I strongly encourage all of who whether your single or not to do the same!

thank you for being here xx

39: I had my life all planned out when I came into college, but as I learned new things about myself and the world, all of those ideas changed. Now I have no idea what I really want to do and I'm at a position where I need to decide. So, let's talk about it.

thank you for being here xx

38: I just graduated therapy for my PTSD last week and I learned SO much going through the intense treatment. So, I thought I'd share with you some insights on what my therapy sessions are like and some of the ways I've learned to honour my emotions and triggers throughout the years.

37: These quotes really hit home for me this week so I wanted to share them with you all. Here's a few reminders of just how lovable and strong you are. Listen to this ep whenever you need. xx

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36: So excited to have one of my best friend's Savannah on the podcast today. She is honestly the strongest person I know and has endured so much yet still remains such a loving soul which is exactly why I wanted her to share her story on the pod. In this episode she walks us through her journey with anxiety and depression, along with living with addicts in her family. She shares how she recently discovered her testimony and has found her peace within God. I am incredibly proud of her and hope you all find some comfort and hope within her story.

35: today were getting into all of the juicy topics!! in this episode I talk about first kisses, red flags, periods, my type, how to flirt, and my body count. covering all the things most people are too uncomfortable to talk about.

thank you for being here xx

34: September is suicide prevention month. By sharing our experiences and talking about suicide, we help to prevent more people from dying in silence. It is powerful to talk about your story and you are never a burden for struggling.

33: I have come a very long way with this, going from being almost mute to now leading different groups and presenting weekly. So here's your quick guide on how to overcome anxiety around public speaking! I challenge you to step out of your comfort zone and do the things that scare you this week!

thank you for being here xx

32: one of most difficult parts of eating disorder recovery is seeing yourself gain weight. the struggling to live in and love a body that feels unfamiliar. however, through it all, it is possible to shift your mindset and embrace the body you are living in. whether you're in the midst of recovery or supporting someone who is, this episode is a reminder that you're not alone, and that healing is possible.

thank you for being here.