Sophisticated Mess

Shorter episode today as I share with you some of the BEST ADVICE I've ever stumbled upon on the internet !! Maybe it's a matter of hearing this at the right time in my life or a coincidence that it's the start of the new year but seriously, if you've been feeling a little scattered and unmotivated lately ... THIS is for you. I HIGHLY recommend watching the video I was referencing and letting me know what you think in my youtube comments. Thanks for listening!

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Back on my own for this one and it is messyyyy if I do say so myself. If you listened to my December 4th episode on Costochondritis, this one is similar in that I'm just having a very honest conversation with myself and using this as a soundboard for offloading my own bull$h*t.  In this episode I talk about my ummmmmmm controversial opinions on Christmas/gifting, love languages, tapping into my emotional side, why I think I need therapy, my anxious, avoidant tendencies, and my resolutions for 2021.  Thanks for listening ! 

Cliffnotes: Wear a mask, minimalism is cool, holidays can be hard, saying the truth is harder, we all need a little bit of therapy,  and let's try new things in 2021 

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The first podcast of 2021!! Today I have two very special guests, Ryan Reeves and Reid Taylor, who are here to catch up and talk about some of the craziest things that happened while we were in high school. Together, we reminisce about some of the most memorable fights we saw, classroom shouting matches, prom night, our first impressions, and our funniest teachers! Plus Ryan and Reid talk about their own college experience and what their plans are after graduation. Hope you enjoy the episode, thanks for listening! 

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This week we get to know Annie Nguyen, one of the strongest 52kg collegiate powerlifters in the US, and hear her meet recap from the December 12th Collegiate Cup in San Antonio! In today’s episode, she opens up about her childhood, her interests outside of powerlifting, and tells the infamous story about how she missed weight in the 2019 USAPL National powerlifting competition! Thanks for listening!

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A very unedited podcast this week. Weird things happen, but it is what it is! Hope everyone is staying healthy and happy :)

I know I was being pretty nonchalant and laughing during this podcast (I swear I only know how to ignore my problems and make them seem less severe than they are), but costochondritis is very serious and scary and many people deal with pain for years. It doesn't show up on any scans, and many doctors will tell you it goes away with rest/painkillers and it's nothing to worry about, even when people my age, younger, and older end up in the ER because of it. It interferes with every aspect of daily life and can cause severe anxiety even when it comes to completing basic tasks. Flare-ups can be random and triggered by something as simple as bending down, picking up a backpack, or a car turning too sharply. If you also have this condition I am very sorry, and I know how difficult it is to fully understand why or how this happened and to deal with it every day (especially if you also have fibromyalgia or other pain conditions) I'm only just beginning to process how I'm going to work, exercise, and live with Costo while it's healing and the gravity of the situation. But I'm learning every day, and I've found some really helpful resources online that I've linked below, along with the backpod I'm using to stretch and recover. If anyone has any questions, information, or an experience that they want to share, please DM me or comment on the YT video linked below. Thanks for listening

Link to physiotherapist Steve August who had it himself 7 years and developed a method for healing from Costochondritis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t8k2LCLeR24&t=4s

Link to the backpod: https://www.amazon.com/Backpod-Treatment-Smartphones-Computers-Costochondritis/dp/B01LYNZBV3

Link to the Reddit post that is EXTREMELY informative and helpful: https://www.reddit.com/r/costochondritis/comments/dln944/the_3_cornerstones_of_curing_costochondritis/

Listen to small business owner and franchise consultant Reva Enzminger share her journey to success, from being a bartender in Austin to a seven store Edible Arrangements franchise owner! As a fellow UT graduate AND communications major, she gives me advice on finding opportunities out of college and also talks about what she's learned in the years she's spent working for Dell, growing her businesses, and managing/mentoring thousands of people. Hope you enjoy this episode! Thanks for listening! 

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This is PART 2 of my chill conversation with Cassy from last week! We pivot the discussion to talk about imposter syndrome and how to know if you deserve the online hype and also touch on topics like self-image, pictures on dating apps, self-confidence with and without makeup, and finally, Ariana Grande's new album Positions. Thanks for listening! 

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What do you know, on Friday the 13th I’m releasing my 13th episode of the Sophisticated Mess podcast! In this episode, Cassy is BACK to talk about some exciting things she’s been up to lately like her recent fitness apparel campaign with IronRebel. She also shares her thoughts on topics like social media reputation, censoring yourself online, and avoiding unwanted male attention. She even talks about her experience with a stalker!! Make sure to come back next week for part 2 of the conversation! Thanks for listening!

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Here's PART 2 of last week's episode with special guests, Ron Taylor and Ron Bolar where we continue the discussion about business, taking risks, not being afraid of making mistakes, and so much more! I hope you find the conversation as fascinating as I did and enjoy their insight on what it's truly like being small business owners. Don't forget you can watch along on YouTube too! Thanks for listening!

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