Still Figuring It Out

In this episode, I talk about being a beer slut, not wanting to work out while eating like garbage, and my plans for a rainy Fourth of July weekend. I then go into a new segment: things we need to normalize better, for this episode, it's your 20's. I talk about how my 20's so far have felt like a roller coaster, comparing ourselves and our journeys to others, and list off some things that are totally normal to still be happening in our 20's. There is no time clock for when you have to complete everything in your life, just enjoy the ride and breathe. 

Happy summer, I can't believe I've made it halfway through the year. I would like to thank the alcohol. In this episode, I talk about a really fun past weekend, hating my body, and getting back into reading. I then tell you what books you should read this summer (myself included) and have a little book club moment with you guys. I've always loved reading in the summer because I love to overly romanticize things in my life and one of those is reading. I hope you enjoy these recommendations and read some yourself. Always remember, you may not be the main character in the book, but you are in your life. 

In this episode, we're getting emotional so bring all the tissues. I talk about the stressful and overwhelming time I've been having. My week of drinking, spending time with loved ones, a zoo visit, and a Taylor announcement that made it all better. I then go into the topic of why I don't celebrate Father's Day. I talk about my childhood and growing up with an alcoholic and abusive father, how it's affected me growing up and how I'm doing now. I then read some articles I wrote addressing him. I wouldn't be the person I am today if it wasn't for him leaving and not being in my life for over half of it. We do a good job at perceiving others the way we want to on the outside when we have too much damage inside us. If you can relate to this episode, I want you to know I see you and I'm here for you.  

In this episode, we are very chatty. I talk about my long week, hot days, surviving life, and taking a break from the debit card. I then go into the topic for this episode. The big question: does everything happen for a reason? Do the things that happen to us in life the good and bad happen for a bigger reason? I discuss my own views and opinions based on my life and events and encourage you to think about them as well. Because at the end of it all, I'm still figuring it out too.

You guys.....we made it to a whole year. A year of laughs, cries, honesty, and much-needed professional therapy. I can't believe how much has happened and what's to come. Thank you for sticking with me on this journey. This episode is no different than the rest. We get honest, we swear, and I even cry. It's time to celebrate not only one year of this podcast but our beautiful bodies that have always been ready for summer. I can't wait to see what comes next.

I'm back you guys, and I'm better than ever (at least, that's what I'm telling myself). In this episode, we get deep and honest. I tell you why I've been away for the past two weeks, including my second Covid shot and feeling depressed and uninspired. I catch you up on what I've been doing, including apartment updates, drinking, and the hellhole of my job. I then go into the topic of regrets. I read from an old article of mine and tell you about some of my regrets in my life. It's perfectly normal to have regrets but they should never define who you are as a person. Thank you for sticking with me during a weird time, I'm so happy to be back. 

Sometimes you have a bad week and you need to talk about it. That's what I did in this week's episode. With a glass of cider in hand, and no notes to go by, I recap my draining week and really dig deep into how I'm feeling lately. We get a little emotional and sad but at the end of the day, this is me. I'm not here to provide you with false ideas of who I am, I am a person who is going through it, just like everyone else. Thank you for listening to my therapy session. 

In this episode we're getting very chatty. I catch you up on my stressful past week, how I'm learning to prioritize things in my life amidst the chaos, and telling you to calm the fuck down. I tell you about an exquisite mirror I recently purchased as well as my experience with getting my first dose of the Covid vaccine. I then go into this new segment where I talk about an author you need to know and read. I tell you a little about Colleen Hoover as well as talk about the 3 books of hers I've read so far. Are my plans to continue reading her books? You'll have to tune in to hear my answer.  

In this episode I tell you about how I went from a peaceful last weekend and a good start of my week to an overall hectic and stressful end of the week into the weekend. I talk about how I've been having a hard time trying to juggle two jobs while still balancing my personal and social life. I then go into the topic of burnout. How it came to be for me, why society glamorizes overworking, hustle culture, and why covid-19 is to blame for some of this. I tell you how I've been dealing with it and learning to put my overall health first instead of last. I want you to know if you're feeling this way that it is normal and okay to take a break and relax. You are human, not a well-oiled machine.