my first episode in college!! i didn't have much planned out, so this epi is basically just a ramble from my first week in d.c., and a little re-intro to the podcast and what my goals are now that things are going to look a little different!

love,

nandini

in our final book reflection epi for the summer, i wanted to talk about a memoir that really shaped the way i now view change and healing. it's a reminder to slow down and allow yourself to feel. fully, humanely, imperfectly. this was one of my favorite reads of the summer. check it out!

today i literally sat down with no script to talk about my journey with confidence....so this is my warning that this episode is a little bit ranty. i get into my current struggles, the way i'm leaning into curiosity, and how trust isn't reliant on externals.

love,

nandini

i'm no expert when it comes to change, but this month, i was able to do a few things that helped me go through orientation in a way that left me feeling fulfilled and happy with my experience. listen to the full episode for my best tips!

love,

nandini

for our last book reflection episode of the summer, i picked words on fire by jennifer nielsen, a historical fiction book i read a few weeks ago. it's a beautiful reminder of the connection between interpersonal messages and global themes, the joy of finding meaningful work, and a lesson in appreciating communication.

love,

nandini

wildoak is a book about nature, courage, and the power of a single voice. it's an important reminder of the interconnectedness of all living things and how we can find courage in surprising places. it's a book that is honestly so unique that i can't even think of another one similar to it. give it a read!

love,

nandini

this summer, i've been going on more side-quests, more adventures, more spontaneous outings than ever before. and i've realized that more than just being fun, these moments have revealed more about myself than i thought possible. that's because when we strip away our attachments and subconscious norms that we've subscribed to, we enter that space where we can see ourselves as we are, without all the external influences that we too often embrace as ourselves.

love,

nandini

for most of my life, i've been the control freak who couldn't deal with change or uncertainty, especially when the future was involved. but as i get closer to one of the biggest periods of change in my life, i've been approaching the process differently. this time, i've been embracing the comfort of what i can't control as an opportunity to get excited and hopeful rather than anxious and scared.

love,

nandini

we're back to regular episodes this week! and today, i'm talking about something that i already talk about a lot... w/ some nuance. why is it important to stay grounded? what does that mean for someone about to go to college? that's what i tackle today.

love,

nandini

the last in our little marathon of book reflections! and honestly i think this is one of my favorite reads (if not my favorite) of the summer. such a compelling story about mental health, what it means to connect with someone else, and a reminder to LIVE. 10/10 absolutely reccommend!!

love,

nandini