Simply Just Living with Isabel Petrou

Today's episode is a quick one but this is one of my favorite topics yet!

We live in a world surrounded by influencers. Kids these days often even say they wanna be one when they grow up. I wanted to get to the root of this new phenomenon that only really just began to exist in the 2010s. How did influencers get their platform and how has that changed Hollywood forever?

It's officially Winter Break for me!! I will admit this was in fact filmed over Thanksgiving Break, so if the timeline seems off that is why.

Being home from break while in college is a really bittersweet feeling for me.

Have you ever wondered what goes through the mind of an only child? Are you an only child yourself who feels misunderstood? Well lucky for you I lived it. In today's episode, I answer both questions while going through my own experience of growing up an only child. We talk about all the positives and we definitely talk about all the negatives.

I'm entering my lucky girl era! You may be wondering what the heck that means so let me tell you. In today's episode, I go over the TikTok phenomenon that is "lucky girl syndrome." I talk through its purpose, the mindset shift, and what it means to truly feel "lucky."

It's no secret that with a big life transition, you will often lose some friends. It could be transitioning into high school or college, no matter what it brings, a lot of uneasy emotions arise. The truth is your feelings are valid and you have every right to be upset about this. Your friends often shape who you have become and losing that part of you is difficult. In today's episode, I share my thoughts on why I think we tend to outgrow friends at this time and I also share my own personal experiences with it. In the end, we discuss that everything happens for a reason...despite it being this awful.

Whether we like it or not, school is back in session! It's that time of the year when we're all complaining about homework and tests, but it's also an exciting time to socialize. Today I share my tips on creating a solid school routine that ensures a productive rest of your day. I also mention healthy habits that I follow to keep me energized throughout those long and draining school weeks. Remember to save time for fun!

It seems like everyone is "canceled" nowadays. We cannot go a month without choosing a new person to judge. It's just the society we have grown up in through social media. So, what exactly does it mean to get "canceled?" In today's episode, we talk about specific instances where we canceled celebrities and we really examine whether we're even justified to cancel people left and right. We're all human after all...right?