In this season finale, I’m having a chat with you about something that finally clicked for me after a feverish journaling session—I realized I’ve been chasing the curated version of life, not the actual experience of living it. You know the feeling: you dream of a slow Saturday where you do your favorite things—but when it finally arrives, your mind races, your back aches, and you just want to go home and watch TV. Why does it feel so good to plan a life that’s intentional and beautiful, but so hard to actually live it?

This episode is about the tension between being the one who does versus the one who has done. It's about presence, dissatisfaction, Pinterest boards, and the truth that becoming the person you want to be isn’t just about aesthetics—it’s a practice. One you live in real time, not in the highlight reel. Let’s talk about what it means to create a life that feels as good as it looks.

EPISODE MENTIONED: 

Ep. 40 Pinterest boards, trend hopping, and the pressure to be everything (https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MnFDSZqmEIA3rNSR1nghe?si=bd875b0e06294871) 

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Disclaimer: Everything posted here is for educational or entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for individualized medical or mental health treatment. Please reach out to a professional therapist or doctor if you are in need of assistance. Listener questions may be specific to one individuals life or an amalgamation of common experiences and dilemmas. 

In this episode, we talk about the quiet grief that comes with unmet expectations, the pressure to follow a certain timeline, and what it means to say goodbye to an imagined future. We explore:

• The emotional weight of "what could’ve been"
• Quarter-life crisis and the tension between meaning vs. stability
• Why letting go of old dreams can open up new paths
• The difference between grieving your own dreams and inherited ones
• How to find peace in the present—even when it looks different than you hoped

This is a gentle reminder that you aren’t off track & your life is unfolding as it’s meant to!

RESOURCE MENTIONED:

Quarter-life: The Search for Self in Early Adulthood by Satya Doyle Byock

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Disclaimer: Everything posted here is for educational or entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for individualized medical or mental health treatment. Please reach out to a professional therapist or doctor if you are in need of assistance. Listener questions may be specific to one individuals life or an amalgamation of common experiences and dilemmas. 

Harvard-trained clinical psychologist and relationship expert Dr. Sabrina Romanoff joins the pod to help us untangle all the messy thoughts that come up when you really want love, but it’s not feeling easy. From dating apps that suck to overthinking every emotion, this conversation is a warm and wise look at how to build healthier romantic patterns—and trust yourself along the way.

We talk about:

• Why it’s hard to trust someone even when they haven’t done anything wrong
• Whether the butterflies mean their the one… or not
• How to find people who actually want a serious relationship
• Expressing your feelings without feeling like you're "too much"
• Understanding the line between compromise and self-abandonment

This one is grounding, affirming, and informative in all the best ways.

FIND SABRINA: 

WEBSITE: https://drsabrinaromanoff.com

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/drsabrinaromanoff/

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For submitting questions or business inquiries, please email me at ⁠[email protected]

Disclaimer: Everything posted here is for educational or entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for individualized medical or mental health treatment. Please reach out to a professional therapist or doctor if you are in need of assistance. Listener questions may be specific to one individuals life or an amalgamation of common experiences and dilemmas. 

Ever feel like no one really gets you? Like you’re constantly translating yourself just to be received correctly? In this Dear Evergreen episode, we explore what it means to feel misunderstood or “too much”—and how to move through it and remain open hearted.

We talk about:

• Why feeling “too much” is often a sign of being in the wrong room
• Exposure therapy for authenticity: surviving rejection & staying open
• How to tune into emotional intimacy—without over-explaining
• Building an internal compass that keeps you grounded in your truth
• Noticing what's going right in your connections
• Finding peace in the parts of you that may never be fully understood

If you’ve ever felt like you’re  just a little too complex or tender to be held by the people around you—this one’s for you.

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Ep. 6 Navigating Friend Breakups 

Ep. 49 Protecting your energy, detecting intrusions, & staying grounded with Izzy Swanson 

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For submitting questions or business inquiries, please email me at ⁠[email protected]

Disclaimer: Everything posted here is for educational or entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for individualized medical or mental health treatment. Please reach out to a professional therapist or doctor if you are in need of assistance. Listener questions may be specific to one individuals life or an amalgamation of common experiences and dilemmas. 

What happens when your life starts to feel a little too small? Maybe you’re craving more fun, connection, or adventure—but trying new things can feel awkward, intimidating, or hard to know where to start.

In this episode, I’m joined by Eleanor from @atxwitheleanor, a creator in Austin who’s made it her mission to find the best ways to explore the city, build community, and say yes to new experiences. 

We get into:

• How to overcome the fear of looking awkward or out of place
• Simple, low-stakes ways to explore your city and meet new people
• Tips for making new friends 
• How Eleanor finds and curates cool experiences 

Whether you're itching for something new or just feeling stuck in the same old cycle, this episode might be the gentle nudge you need.

FIND ELEANOR: 

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/atxwitheleanor/?hl=en

TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@eleanorrlee

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For submitting questions or business inquiries, please email me at ⁠[email protected]

Disclaimer: Everything posted here is for educational or entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for individualized medical or mental health treatment. Please reach out to a professional therapist or doctor if you are in need of assistance. Listener questions may be specific to one individuals life or an amalgamation of common experiences and dilemmas. 

What do you do when your self-care just isn’t cutting it? In this episode, we explore how to cope when your usual strategies feel flat, frustrating, or totally ineffective—and why that’s more common than you might think. Whether you’re burned out, stuck in a funk, or just over your usual routine, this one’s for you.

We cover:

• Why your tools might not be working right now
• Creative (and unconventional) ways to care for yourself
• The difference between coping and avoiding
• What to do when your body holds onto stress after your mind has let it go
• Self-soothing strategies for when your comfort person isn’t available
• Why coping doesn’t make you weak—it makes you human

Let this episode be a gentle check-in, not a judgment. You’re allowed to change, adapt, and find new ways to care for yourself as you grow.

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Minidose 17: How do I let my guard down and heal in therapy?Burnout: The Secret to Unlocking the Stress Cycle by Emily and Amelia Nagoski

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For submitting questions or business inquiries, please email me at ⁠[email protected]

Disclaimer: Everything posted here is for educational or entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for individualized medical or mental health treatment. Please reach out to a professional therapist or doctor if you are in need of assistance. Listener questions may be specific to one individuals life or an amalgamation of common experiences and dilemmas. 

Ever feel like your energy is all over the place—peaceful one moment, totally drained the next? In this Dear Evergreen episode, I’m joined by intuitive healer and Reiki Master Izzy Swanson for a conversation about tuning into your energetic rhythms and learning how to care for yourself on a deeper, more soulful level.

We explore:

• How to cleanse, ground, and protect your energy
• How to tell if you have an energetic attachment or intrusion that is draining you 
• Tools for balance when your inner world doesn't match your outer one
• Using the earth and sun to support your energetic flow 

This episode is for anyone who wants to feel more steady, clear, and connected—without burning out or shutting down.

FIND IZZY: 

WEBSITE: https://transformationreiki.com

INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/transformationreiki

ENERGETIC SAFETY MANUAL: https://www.lulu.com/shop/izzy-swanson/the-energetic-safety-manual/paperback/product-7kgv6n2.html?q=The+Energetic+Safety+Manual&page=1&pageSize=4

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For submitting questions or business inquiries, please email me at ⁠[email protected]

Disclaimer: Everything posted here is for educational or entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for individualized medical or mental health treatment. Please reach out to a professional therapist or doctor if you are in need of assistance. Listener questions may be specific to one individuals life or an amalgamation of common experiences and dilemmas. 

What do you do when you’re not invited—and it stings more than you want to admit? In this episode, we dive into the tender, very human feeling of being left out. Whether it’s a group photo that catches you off guard or a weekend plan you didn’t know about, moments of exclusion can bring up shame, jealousy, and even old stories from the past.

We talk about how to normalize the initial sting, why your feelings are valid, and how to decide whether to bring it up or let it go. Plus, how to know when it's just a miscommunication—and when a friendship may be changing in ways you're not quite ready for.

No one gets through life without a little FOMO, but hopefully this episode brings you comfort the next time you’re feeling left out. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Wondermind article (https://www.wondermind.com/article/feeling-left-out/) 

The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz 

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Disclaimer: Everything posted here is for educational or entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for individualized medical or mental health treatment. Please reach out to a professional therapist or doctor if you are in need of assistance. Listener questions may be specific to one individuals life or an amalgamation of common experiences and dilemmas. 

Why does silence feel so uncomfortable? Why can’t I just be—without scrolling, multitasking, or reaching for some distraction the moment things get quiet?

In this episode, we talk about overstimulation: how life today keeps us in a state of low-level urgency, why silence can feel unsettling, and what’s really going on in our bodies when we try to slow down.

We explore:

• Why your brain craves dopamine and distraction (and how to gently interrupt the cycle)
• What happens when your body doesn’t feel safe enough to relax
• The quiet fear beneath the noise: avoidance, feelings phobia, and staying busy to not feel

This one’s for the listener who can’t sit still, who doesn’t know how to “do nothing,” and who wants to get better at resting and attuning to themselves. 

RESOURCES MENTIONED: 

Ep. 26 I hate my phone! Reclaiming control and finding digital wellness with Grayson Tate
Ep. 32 Self compassion will change your life 

Living Like You Mean It by Ronald J. Frederick, PhD  

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For submitting questions or business inquiries, please email me at ⁠[email protected]

Disclaimer: Everything posted here is for educational or entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for individualized medical or mental health treatment. Please reach out to a professional therapist or doctor if you are in need of assistance. Listener questions may be specific to one individuals life or an amalgamation of common experiences and dilemmas. 

On the other side of a birthday, I’m reflecting on what it means to grow older—not in a “milestone checklist” way, but in the subtle shifts that change how we move through life. In this episode, I talk about the doing less, feeling more grounded, and the beauty of letting a few things fall through the cracks.

We explore:

• How brain capacity, emotional regulation, and self-trust deepen with age
• The relief of not struggling against yourself so much
• Letting go of urgency and redefining what a meaningful life looks like
• Temporality is empowering: nothing is permanent, and that’s liberating
• Why it’s okay to veer off course—and how you can always come back
• Finding healing not just in pain, but in ease, joy, and connection

Let me know your thoughts and reflections on your current stage of life! 

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For submitting questions or business inquiries, please email me at ⁠[email protected]

Disclaimer: Everything posted here is for educational or entertainment purposes only and is not a replacement for individualized medical or mental health treatment. Please reach out to a professional therapist or doctor if you are in need of assistance. Listener questions may be specific to one individuals life or an amalgamation of common experiences and dilemmas.