the for us podcast

sometimes a little healthy change is just what we need to get that spark back. today, i dive into why that change is so important, what a healthy change of scenery looks like, and how small changes have helped me deal with the bigger ones.

love,

nandini

happy five years to our little podcast community! this year i wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on five books that have had a deep impact on my personal growth (and the podcast). these books have all been talked about on the show before, but i wanted to especially reflect on the impact they've had on my personal journey, and how they've changed both myself and the show.

love,

nandini

in this part of my ultimate guide, i share my top 5 tips for staying academically strong during my high school years. one of my biggest successes, i think, was being able to stay consistent with my studying and grades across all four years while never working myself so hard that i felt overwhelmed or exhausted by academics alone. listen to the episode to get more!

love,

nandini

back with the first book reflection of the summer!! this week i talk about roll of thunder, hear my cry by mildred d. taylor, and i don't know how it took me so long to pick up this book, but i couldn't have read it at a better time. it's culturally significant but also an gem of individual experiences that feel universal. stay tuned for more book reflections in coming weeks!

love,

nandini

shower realization to podcast topic pipeline is so real because this entire episode is based on something i realized last month... and it's that the things that we do while being scared, rather than trying to shove down that fear, are often the things we're the most proud of. today, i talk about how that fits in to times of change, why we don't need to fear our fear, and how we can simultaneously hold our anxiety without letting it hold us back.

love,

nandini

college decisions aren’t just about where you get in. sometimes, that means choosing integrity over pride, even when it’s hard. in this episode, i’m talking about how pride can cloud judgement in the college decision process (people-pleasing, chasing prestige, ignoring your gut), and why living in your values means more than living up to external expectations.

love,

nandini

in this episode i continue my ultimate high school survival guide, focusing on junior and senior year. i talk about how junior year becomes a time to challenge yourself, but in a way that’s actually for you and not just for validation or external pressure. then senior year shifts again. it’s less about proving anything and more about appreciating how far you’ve come, being present, and learning to say yes to the moments that matter.

love,

nandini

in this episode i start my ultimate high school survival guide, starting w/ freshman and sophomore year. i talk about how freshman year is really about building routines, adjusting, and finding your footing in a new environment. then sophomore year becomes more internal. it’s less about figuring out the system and more about questioning yourself, letting go of old expectations, and starting to understand who you actually are. listen in for tips, advice, and my reflections on the past 4 years!!

love,

nandini

in this episode i reflect on my senior retreat and the things that stayed with me after it ended. i talk about the moments that felt unexpectedly meaningful, the thoughts i keep coming back to, and what i’m choosing to carry with me moving forward. this isn’t really a recap, more just an honest reflection on what shifted, what felt real, and what i don’t want to forget as i move into this next chapter.

love,

nandini

easily one of my all-time favorites. t.h. white brings such humanity and depth to some of the world's favorite characters of all time. and not only that, but the modern commentary that he's able to make through those characters is just a beautiful reminder of the power of literature. give it a read!

https://www.amazon.com/Once-Future-King-T-White/dp/0441627404

love,

nandini