The Lighthouse Letters

Born Loved | Lighthouse Letters

In this episode, I reflect on turning 30 (wild!) and what it means to be seen—really seen—not just by others, but by myself. I talk about the joy of hosting friends in a space I’ve made my own, the magic of soup dumplings (yes, they made me cry), and why I gave out personalized headshots instead of loot bags at my birthday party.

I fled capitalism for a day and went to a bird sanctuary (highly recommend), started planting things on my balcony (I've managed not to kill the Pothos I've had for 4 years so I'm graduating to strawberries!), and downloaded the Merlin Bird ID app because it’s basically Pokémon Go but for birds—and also, your nervous system will thank you.

We also get into media diets, crafting, friendship, and the kind of love that doesn't need to be earned. Inspired by a photo of a newborn, I ask: When did we forget we were born loved? This episode is a soft nudge to remember that your existence alone is reason enough to be cherished. No achievements required.

As always: sleep well, drink lots of water, and tell the people you love—you love them.

In this episode, I reflect on the often-overlooked second phase of doing something—when the shine fades, and intention has to carry what adrenaline once did. I talk about cheering at a marathon (and crying), learning to rollerblade again (badly but bravely), and putting up a bird feeder in hopeful defiance. I explore what it means to be seen trying, how joy and fear can hold hands, and why it’s okay to want beautiful things again.

There’s a little magic, a little mess, and an invitation to remember: you are a place worth landing.

In this episode, I share a tiny soft story called The Night the Stars Stayed to Listen—a tale about a girl at the edge of the world who spoke to the stars, never expecting them to listen. It’s a gentle metaphor for those moments when life throws something unexpected our way, and we’re asked to stay true to ourselves in the midst of uncertainty.

I talk about the courage it takes to keep speaking, even when it feels like no one’s listening. About the ritual of storytelling, the quiet power of our thoughts, and the wonder of being alive in a world that is always, somehow, paying attention.

I also reflect on something I’ve been calling happiness bucks—a way of redefining wealth not by numbers, but by joy, connection, and the glimmers of meaning we gather along the way.

This letter is for anyone who’s ever felt small beneath the stars... and kept speaking anyway.

In this episode, I talk about rest—not just as a break, but as a quiet kind of bravery. I share thoughts on what it means to reclaim your space (especially when you live alone), the magic tucked inside small rituals, and why birthdays feel like soft revolutions when you let yourself be celebrated.

There’s talk of pasta, trivia, napping in your own bed, and how the tiniest acts—like lighting a candle or writing a love letter to yourself—can shift your whole emotional weather.

This one’s for anyone learning to let themselves be seen, be soft, and be enough.

In this first Lighthouse Letter, I share stories of rebuilding, remembering, and choosing hope — even when no one seems to be looking.

A meditation on small beginnings, soft victories, and the quiet, stubborn work of keeping the light alive.

"When you invite grief to the table, it doesn't need to hurt you to be heard."

Chapters

00:00 The Journey of Habit Formation

03:09 Navigating Uncertainty and Hope

06:06 The Impact of Grief on Identity

08:49 Art as a Medium for Grief

11:54 Understanding and Inviting Grief

14:46 The Importance of Mental Health

17:56 The Role of Design in Our Lives

24:03 Consumer Behavior and Marketing Insights

29:50 The Intersection of Function and Aesthetics

"I have trouble actually not falling in love with people who cook for me."

Chapters

00:00 Consistency and Habit Formation

03:02 Adventures in Baja California

05:50 The Joy of Animal Encounters

09:07 Reflections on Loneliness and Companionship

11:48 Cultural Experiences and Haggling

20:04 Language Learning and Connection

29:51 Embracing Emotions and Processing Feelings

32:50 The Beauty of Birding and Nature

38:58 Acts of Kindness and Nourishment

42:02 Self-Compassion and Positive Self-Talk

It's finally here...my first podcast. I talk about my life mantra, productivity, joy, gratitude, and the fact that I'm pretty sure I was a dog in my past life.