Hey there! So, for today's episode I wanted to talk a little bit about how living in a toxic environment can destroy our wellbeing, or slowly chip away at it. This is a particularly relevant topic at the minute, with assorted lockdowns going on due to Covid - what's going on behind closed (or possibly locked) doors? Family, housemates, friends, relationships...yourself...any environment can be a toxic environment. Leave me a voice note on Anchor or follow/DM my Instagram @shaiandawkward 😊 happy listening and have a good day! ❤

"Just trust yourself!" Yeah, right. If only it were that easy... In episode 13 of Rant Room, I talk about the difficulties of self trust and how this goes hand in hand with our interpersonal relationships, self-confidence, self-care and self-love (or maybe lack thereof.) It is a long road to self trust and we're all just trying to work it out, but in order to get there, you'll probably have to dig deep. It may not be too pretty, but it'll be worth it in the end.

Trust is a funny thing. We are born with it, but it is so easily broken, often by those who are supposed to love and care for us most of all - in relationships, families and friendships. But what happens when trust is broken? Is it shattered all at once, or is it chipped away, little by little, by a range of different people? In the first half of this podcast I discuss the people we put our trust in - some from before birth - and how trust can slowly be broken and ruined over the course of time. How does this happen? Is it possible to reclaim? That's up to you...

Welcome to Episode 11 of Rant Room! This one is all about how self-esteem and self-confidence are difficult practices, and can rise and fall according to other factors in your life.

If you're frequently active on social media, you've probably had someone try to recruit you at least once. Some of these companies may be more legitimate than others. Some of them may not be legit at all... This is the story of 19 year old Shy getting "recruited", or "scammed", in other words, during her first year of university. This tale receives ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ for embarrassment and stupidity... but hopefully by sharing my own experience, that may be enough to stop another unsuspecting but well-meaning idiot in their tracks. I can't stress enough... PLEASE READ THE FINE PRINT!!! If you want to read more about this fancy Crazy Redd type scam (Animal Crossing players will get the reference), click on this link. https://www.choose.co.uk/news/mobile-phone-contract-scam-students.html Thank you guys for listening, and if you want to get in touch, leave me a voice note on Anchor or follow me on Instagram @shaiandawkward . Happy listening ❤ (well, not so happy in this case, but you know...)

We've all crossed paths with at least one toxic person in the dating arena... or, you know, ten...

This podcast episode is designed for anyone who suffers/has suffered in the past from anxiety, regardless of diagnosis. Here are a few tips and tricks that I have used to lessen the everyday pressure of living with an anxiety disorder. Wordpress: shaiandawkward141.com, Instagram: shaiandawkward, Twitter: shaiandawkward

So... most of us are finally out of lockdown, but the effects of the coronavirus pandemic still linger in day to day life. Especially in terms of mental health, work and social interaction. How has it affected you? 🤔

Have you ever found yourself stuck in a certain chapter of life that you know needs to be closed, but can't seem to motivate yourself to close it? A draining job, toxic relationship, a place that has now become haunted by the past? Me too. Here's how to go about changing it for the better ❤

Hey, welcome to Episode 5 of Rant Room! This is part 2 of the Body Positivity podcast. You might actually be able to hear me a bit clearer this time since I'm not driving 😂 Part 2 focuses a bit more on the magazine article I mentioned in Part 1. Happy listening, please let me know what you think! Leave me a message on Anchor, or my Instagram is @shaiandawkward 😊