Mildly Spiraling : It’s Fine, I’m Fine

It’s the final episode of Season 3 and then we’re on summer break over here at Mildly Spiraling. I’ll be back on August 3rd, so please send over your loves and spirals and I’ll read them once we’re back on air! 

In the meantime, enjoy this episode and any others you missed during Season 1 and 2. 

I’ve been moving a little slower lately, enjoying new routines including waking up earlier and spending some time in the morning burning sage, stretching, and having my coffee outside. All little things to remind myself that life is indeed worth living. So many little things are bringing me joy right now- Dieux Instant Angel (not sponsored, but would love to be), strawberry matchas, and organic pedicures (No MAHA). 

IVF and infertility are so draining mentally and physically and I’m trying to be as kind to myself as possible. A lot of my clothes that I wore last summer don’t fit me and I still feel constantly bloated. I’m trying to lean into loving my body and being ok with it in the now. These are things that would have sent me into the biggest ED spiral ever, but sitting with it, and allowing the changes to just be for now is a huge step forward. 

Gosh, so many spirals lately. The first big one is not being able to find a good fertility acupuncturist in NYC that takes insurance. You wouldn’t think this would be that hard, but it’s been kind of impossible. I share a bit of a horror story from my acupuncture appointment after my last embryo transfer that ultimately ended up being a loss. Let’s just say it involves me laying on my stomach on a heated bed. I’m sweating just thinking about it again. If you do have any recs, please drop them in the comments or send me a little email! 

Lots of other spirals including technology, cause what the hell!? The more I connect with myself the more I realize I was not meant to live in this technological world. Honestly. Maybe none of us were, you know what I mean!? 

I like to think that vulnerability is my superpower, so please stay tuned until the end where I share a recent poem I’ve written! OK LOVE YOU HAGS BYE!!!! 

Next episode back will be on August 3rd. Enjoy your summers! In the meantime you can email me your loves and spirals to [email protected] and I’ll reach them on the pod in Season 3!! 

Only 1 more episode after this one then we’re going on a summer break until the end of July. First episode back will be August 3rd so put it in those calendars y’all! Reminder to please email me your loves/spirals at [email protected] . You can email me over the summer and I’ll read them next season too wink wink heart heart love youuuuu byeeeee

The Knicks in 5 prophecy came true and New York City is electric right now!! Seriously, the community aspect I’ve been talking about the last couple of episodes as so needed feels so alive and  vibrant right now. In this episode I talk about community, seeing the 25th anniversary of Bridget Jones Diary at the Tribeca Film Festival, and my sweaty ass mess getting there. 

I also talk about reading your horoscopes for your rising sign and my aha moment of how my sun and rising really correlate even as a child. 

Lots of spirals this week like hating the term “aging gracefully.” No, thank you. 

I’ve been promising it so stay tuned until the end of this episode to hear my loves and spirals of all (or almost all) of the pasta shapes. Spoiler alert, my favorite is Rigatoni. 

I hope you’ll tune in. Only one more episode until summer break. Ok Love you, bye!!

My poetry instructor had us list out our obsessions and concerns into two columns labeled “my obsessions and “my concerns.” It reminded me of what I’m doing with this podcast. My loves are my obsessions and my concerns are my spirals. Hey…. Our obsessions and concerns tie into our impulses that trickle into our writing and creative process and I love that I’ve been doing this all along and didn’t even know it! 

This week on the pod we are in full summer mode because New York City is electric right now and we’ve had the weather to back it up. I also talk about the infamous dot cakes and the cycle of desserts, the importance of community, along with probably too many other obsessions and current concerns. 

I hope you’ll tune in. Only three more episodes until summer break. We do it like the Italians over here at Mildly Spiraling, two months off for summer as it should be.

As always I appreciate a listen, love, like, follow etc. Ok Love you, bye!

Episode 15, Season 2, What’s up y’all!? I hope you didn’t miss me too much during the two week break. Well, actually, I hope you did. Did you miss me? Did you notice I was gone? What is life if not to be wanted? 

On this episode of the podcast, I have some updates from the two week wait that occurred during the two week break. Unfortunately, not great news, but what is life if not being vulnerable? I don’t know, I’m feeling extra meta and not in the gross Mark Zuckerberg way, but in the contemplative “what is life” way. Maybe it’s the poetry class I’m taking or may it’s the 7 months of fertility drugs? 

If you’re not into the fertility stuff cause let’s face it, I get it, I’ve got lots of other spirals and updates in the episode and I’d so appreciate a listen, love, like, follow etc. 

Xoxo my mildly spiralers!

mail your loves and spirals to [email protected] and I’ll read them on the pod! 

Taking a little break. See you in two weeks!

A new week, a new pod. You know how it works. :) This week I have some updates on my FET and starting new acupuncture, crystals, sage, all the woo soo stuff. 

It’s been so busy lately, but the podcast keeps me sane and I love sharing my 30s with all of you. Every day can feel like a new struggle or adventure depending on how you look at it. I’ve definitely been filling my schedule, but I realized it’s not giving me time to THINK. And, I’ve realized thinking is really important. I mean, I think we all need to think a little more, ya know!?

I’ll be meditating on this and more superficial stuff that you can always count on because no, why do some people look so sexy when they’re tired and I look like death rolled over lol. 

I hope you’ll tune in and always I appreciate a heart and a follow! Xoxo!! 
Email your loves and spirals to [email protected] and I’ll read them on the pod!

Hi Mildly Spiralers, What do we think of that?! Love? Hate? Fine? Just OK? I'm fineeeee.... Really.

Y'all my therapist told me to have a margarita. I mean, she doesn't need to tell me twice. I'm considering it medical advise at this point.

On this week's episode you can find out if I had margarita, spoiler alert I was dragged to a brewery that didn't have margaritas instead. I also talk about the dangers of free bleeding at pilates. But, it's also kind of an exhilarating experience that I'd recommend, so I dk.

I also have an update on my decision to do an FET, summer plans, and being Canada down. You don't want to miss this one!!! <3

I started watching the Rooster and it made me nostalgic for my college years in a small New England town. It made me think of two weird stories that have stuck with me over the years as what I can only describe as Masshole behavior and I use that term with love. 

Lots of updates on my fertility journey of course, it’s a long journey, and one that’s mostly been filled with downs, but I’m trying to find things that make me feel less stuck or like my life is on hold. 

I hope you enjoy my spirals and some minor rambling this week! Tune in, follow, and like! Muah xoxo!

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Email me with your loves and spirals at [email protected]

This week’s episode is a shortie, but a goodie especially if you’re ready for some serious spirals. I’m currently doing PIO shots and progesterone makes me exhausted and moody. And the weather has shown up in NYC to match my mood too. 

Lots of spirals like the progesterone shots and being in the TWW (two week wait) iykyk. I’d also really love to have a surprise party. Will someone please plan a surprise party for me!? Consider this my official request. 

I hope you’ll tune in! Don’t forget you can email me your loves and spirals to be featured on the podcast at [email protected]. You can also follow me on Instagram at @mildlyspiralingpod.

This episode is all about hyperfixations. You know those hyperfixations you get when you’re depressed and the only thing getting you out of bed is raspberries covered in chocolate. Well that’s mine right now. A few years ago, it was fun soap. I accumulated lots and lots of soap. I say whatever gets you through the day these days, ya know?! 

I’m 2 days post egg retrieval and still feeling a little loopy and very crampy or as they say in the biz mild to moderate cramps which still absolutely suck. 

I feel like I have a lot of spirals this week, so if you love a good spiral tune in! And if you hate a good spiral I promise there is lots of love and joy too! 

Don’t forget you can email me your loves and spirals to be featured on the podcast at [email protected]. You can also follow me on Instagram at @mildlyspiralingpod.