If you told me this is what my life would look like one year post-grad, I would've said you're CRAZY!! A lot of unexpected...both good and bad. But that's the beauty of post-grad: you jump off the deep end for the first time in your life and are told to find your path and purpose...it's hard, but it's also amazing.

So, now being one year post-grad, let's chat, because whether you just graduated or are four years post-college, I think we can all relate to this and may even need to hear it: it's okay if you feel behind, if life moved in a different direction than you expected. It's okay to be living at home, or to move away and want to come back. It's all a part of life, and it's not talked about enough... so of course, what are we going to do? Talk about it.

Love y'all! Happy listening & congrats grads!!!

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This week, I’m back from a Wilmington trip that basically made me remember how much I love the South. My content popped off (normalize tooting your own horn), and yes, I did put the car in neutral mid-drive, but passenger princess duties were still served. From sunrise swims to pre travel anxiety, I’m recapping the week, and how we can't let anxiety get in the way.

Anxiety can be loud... but so can I. So let's CHAT!! This ones for the overthinkers, cancelers, and worriers: you're not broken. You're just letting anxiety steer more than it should — and we’re done with that!!

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This week, I’m back from a Wilmington trip that basically made me remember how much I love the south. My content popped off (normalize tooting your own horn), and yes — I did put the car in neutral mid-drive, but passenger princess duties were still served. From sunrise swims to pre travel anxiety, I’m recapping the week, and how we can't let anxiety get in the way.

Anxiety can be loud... but so can I. So let's CHAT!! This ones for the overthinkers, cancelers, and worriers: you're not broken. You're just letting anxiety steer more than it should — and we’re done with that!!

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We've all heard the advice: "If he wanted to, he would," "You have to hustle 24/7 to succeed," and "Never change for anyone." On the surface, they sound empowering, but when you dig a little deeper, you start to wonder: are these ideals really lifting us up, or quietly wearing us down?Because here's the truth: you don’t need a $100 skincare routine to practice self-care, and success isn’t a badge earned by exhaustion. So what happens when "inspirational" advice turns toxic? Let's chat!!

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Luke Combs was right, when it rains it does pour...but that rain helped me to see life more clearly...so I'm taking it as a win. Last week was no walk in the park, but we made it to the next week, and so naturally I'm going to make fun of it now. OH WAS IT A WHIRLWIND!!! Because yes, it's called on the Bright Side but not every part of life has to be celebrated as a win, and some weeks we just need to laugh and say Thank GOD that weeks over ( and this was one of those).

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On this episode of OTBS, I talk about how important it is that we live our life in the now, and not the when. Because before we know it  time will pass, opportunities will fade, and someday may turn into never. SO WE’RE TAKING BABY STEPS TO THAT!!! But because I am the most unserious person, I do this episode in a silly way…because life isn’t that serious!!! So let’s just chat about life, this idea and the fact that Coachella sounds like my literal exposure therapy and my target is broken.  Happy listening!!!! 

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Your personality is a privilege to be around and if people don’t see that, then there’s the damn door. On this episode of On the Bright Side, I’m diving into the importance of sharing your personality with the people who truly appreciate it. Oh, you think I’m quiet? I’m not. Like at all. You either lost the privilege of my personality or just haven’t earned it yet. 

Too often, we fall into the trap of people-pleasing, overcompensating when someone doesn’t like us, and showing even more of ourselves in hopes of changing their minds. But why?

Okay, let’s CHATTTTT! 

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On this episode of OTBS, I get on a pop culture kick and then accidentally get motivational?? 

Someone said something to me the other day, and it got me thinking—do we ever really know the impact we have on people? A passing comment, a small act, something we forget five minutes later… but to someone else, it sticks.

So today, we’re talking about the things we don’t realize people carry with them, how to handle bitter energy with grace (or at least fake it), and the reminder that we never really know the hearts people go home to.

PS ( Bachelor take a seat, because traitors is the new hot show). 

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They say the girls who get it, get it—and the girls that don’t, don’t and when it comes to mental health, truer words have never been spoken. Anxiety isn’t just stress, OCD isn’t about color-coding your closet, and intrusive thoughts don’t play fair.

On this episode of On the Bright Side, I’m joined by influencer, author, and writer Carrie Berk to dive deep into the messy, unfiltered reality of anxiety, intrusive thoughts, and the inspiration behind her new book, Mindfire: a raw, intimate diary of her mental health journey.

Navigating your 20s is hard enough, but add a voice in your head dictating your every move? That’s a whole different level of chaos.

From intimacy anxiety to panic attacks, we’re breaking the silence on the struggles too many people face alone—because the more we talk about it, the more we realize we’re in this together. Let’s talk about the mental health taboo today and normalize it. Remember you’re never alone. This episode is super helpful, but there are parts that may be triggering to some. Please keep in mind before streaming.

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They say life is about making decisions, but no one tells you how exhausting it is to actually make them. On this episode of On the Bright Side, I asked for your advice, and you answered—boldly, honestly, and without hesitation. And let me tell you, the stories that came in were anything but simple. From cheating men, to the friends who poof—disappear without a word, to the constant struggle of ignoring the very advice we’d give our best friend… there’s no shortage of drama in this thing called life.

And it’s funny, isn’t it? How we can so clearly see the solutions to other people’s problems, but when it comes to our own—well, that’s a different story. It’s like we finally realize we’re ignoring the very advice we’d give our best friend, but somehow, we can’t bring ourselves to follow it. Why is it so easy to be a life coach for others, but the hardest thing in the world to coach ourselves?

From the constant pressure to take a leap of faith when you’re not sure where you’ll land, to the “What now?” feeling that comes with leaving the past behind, this episode is all about navigating the chaos, the uncertainty, and the messes we find ourselves tangled in. I’m here to offer some thoughts, a little advice (take it with a grain of salt, obviously), and maybe, just maybe, a reminder that we’re all just figuring it out as we go. Because if there’s one thing we can all agree on, it’s this: life isn’t neat, it’s not always clear, and sometimes it’s downright messy. But maybe that’s the point.

Love you all, happy listening <3

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