the for us podcast

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

cont. with our book reflections marathon, today i talk about jennifer niven's holding up the universe, a beautiful reminder of how healing relationships grounded in empathy can be. 10/10 recommend this book to everyone, but especially if you (like me) have struggled with vulnerability in your friendships <3

love,

nandini

it's important to find value and draw lessons even from books that we may not have loved... and that's what i do in today's episode on dustin thao's you've reached sam. it's a novel that explores grief, closure, and connection in a world where technology is at the center of many of our close relationships. listen now!

love,

nandini

this book took me back to my anxious pre-teen years, but not in the way i expected. it reminded me to have compassion for the person i was, who helped me become the person i was today. amy sarig king's book is full of raw human emotion, the ways we cope with change, and a beautiful reminder to be patient with ourselves. highly highly recommend!!

love,

nandini