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this episode is a little bit chaos, a little bit clarity. i’m talking about trying to chase my dream life while packing, working two jobs, running on coffee and impulse, and silently screaming every time rent is due.

we get into the struggle of wanting stability and something bigger—like being an influencer, being seen, and doing something that actually lights me up. but also… being broke. being tired. and being over it.

i’m sharing some real talk about social media fakeness, job stress, validation from unexpected places, and why being “delusional” might actually be the smartest thing i’ve done for myself lately.

if you’re somewhere between burnout and breakthrough—this one’s for you.

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soooo… trusting people again after being abandoned? yeah, not easy. in this episode, we dive into what happens after setting boundaries—when the silence creeps in and you start doubting yourself all over again. is it a red flag or just a trigger? how do you tell the difference? and more importantly… how do you not spiral every time someone takes too long to text back?

we’re talking rebuilding trust (with yourself and others), learning to spot the difference between past wounds and real warning signs, and what healing actually looks like when you’re deep in the “wtf am i doing” phase.

whether you’re rebuilding after betrayal, setting standards for the first time, or trying not to self-sabotage the healthy stuff—you’re not alone. grab your journal. we’re unpacking it all.

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sooo… leaving a toxic job? terrifying and freeing. in this episode, i’m getting honest about what went down at my last workplace—how it affected me, why walking away felt like jumping off a cliff, and what it’s like to carry that fear into new chapters.

but it didn’t just start there. i’m tracing it back to teenage me—the first time i felt truly lost. turns out, those old wounds don’t just disappear. they show up in the weirdest places… like during a random episode of 13 reasons why.

we’re talking identity loss, burnout, fear of starting over, and the grief that comes with letting go of a version of yourself you outgrew. if you’ve ever felt stuck between who you were and who you’re becoming, you’re not alone.

whether you’re leaving a job, a relationship, or just trying to find your footing again—this one’s for you. grab your journal. we’re unpacking it all.

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sooo… protecting your peace? yeah, it’s kinda a full-time job. in this episode, we’re talking about what it really takes to set boundaries without drowning in guilt or second-guessing yourself every five minutes.

whether it’s at work, in your relationships, or just with your own overthinking brain—saying “no” isn’t always easy. we get into the difference between self-love and selfishness, how to deal with pushback, and why protecting your peace isn’t something you have to explain or defend.

we’re unpacking everything from toxic friendships to family drama to that fear of abandonment that sneaks in when you start standing up for yourself. plus: reddit-style questions, therapist-backed advice, and some brutally honest moments.

if you’ve ever felt bad for choosing yourself, this one’s for you. grab your journal. we’re diving in.

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welcome back to happily abandoned, where we make space for messy healing and real growth. in this episode, we’re diving into something a lot of us forget to give ourselves: self-compassion.

if you’ve ever been stuck in the cycle of beating yourself up, overthinking everything you’ve ever said, or feeling like you’re never doing enough—this one’s for you. we’re talking about what it actually looks like to treat yourself with kindness, patience, and grace… even when you feel like you don’t deserve it.

we’ll break down why self-compassion matters for emotional healing, how it rewires your inner critic, and how to start giving yourself the same softness you offer everyone else. whether you’re navigating abandonment wounds, burnout, or just trying to stop spiraling—you’re not alone.

grab a cozy drink, take a breath, and let’s talk about how to be a little gentler with the person in the mirror. 

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this throwback episode is where it all started—the spark before happily abandoned became what it is today. back then, it was called happy abandonment—raw, unfiltered, and deeply personal. just me, figuring things out in real time and talking through the mess of healing, grief, and letting go.

in this episode, you’ll hear my earliest reflections on abandonment, self-worth, and growth. it’s a little rough around the edges, but it’s honest—and it matters, because every healing journey starts somewhere.

if you’ve ever felt like you had to rebuild from the ground up, this one’s for you. this is chapter one. the beginning of choosing yourself.

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addiction doesn’t just impact the person struggling—it affects everyone around them. in this deeply personal episode, i’m opening up about what it’s been like to support loved ones through addiction and everything that comes with it: the fear, the frustration, the grief, and the quiet hope that never really leaves.

i share real stories from my own life—what i’ve seen, what i’ve learned, and how it’s shaped me. we’re talking about the emotional weight of watching someone you love self-destruct, the guilt of not being able to fix it, and the strength it takes just to keep showing up.

this episode is for anyone who’s been there—whether you’re supporting someone, healing from it yourself, or just trying to understand the chaos addiction brings into a family. this one’s about honesty, heartbreak, and holding onto hope. always.

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sooo… confidence? yeah, it wasn’t always there. in this episode, i’m opening up about what it’s like growing up feeling like you’re not enough—and how that shaped my self-worth, relationships, and the way i showed up in the world.

we’re talking about battling insecurity, people-pleasing, and that fear of being seen too much or not enough. i’m sharing the mindset shifts that helped me stop shrinking, get out of the self-doubt spiral, and finally start building confidence that actually feels real.

if you’ve ever questioned your worth or held yourself back out of fear, this one’s for you. confidence isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you learn, practice, and grow into. let’s talk about how.

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healing isn’t always linear—sometimes it’s a mess. sometimes it’s quiet. sometimes it’s two steps back before you even realize you’re still moving forward. in this episode, i’m getting real about what it’s actually like to heal after abandonment, setbacks, and emotional burnout.

i talk about the waves—the high moments, the crashes, and the parts where you wonder, “why am i not over this yet?” we dive into what healing really looks like when you’re still in it, when you’re tired of being strong, and when you’re trying to make peace with progress that doesn’t look like a straight line.

if you’re in the thick of it right now—this episode is for you. your feelings are valid. your pace is valid. and even the messy steps count.

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loneliness hits different when the chaos quiets down. in this episode, we’re sitting with the part of healing no one really talks about—the stillness, the silence, the ache that shows up when everything else is gone.

i’m sharing a personal story about what it feels like to be alone but not broken—and how loneliness, as painful as it is, can also be a teacher. together, we’ll explore what it’s trying to show you, how to reframe it, and how to stop seeing it as something to escape.

you’ll also get:
    •    tools for navigating the emotional + spiritual side of loneliness
    •    affirmations + journaling prompts for the heavy days
    •    reminders that your worth isn’t tied to being seen or chosen
    •    a soft space to just be

this one is a warm hug for anyone feeling forgotten. if you’ve been feeling the quiet, the numbness, or the “what now?”… this is your sign you’re not alone. this space was made for you.