Lauren sits down with Mia, also known as phoodietings, for a candid conversation about queer identity, people-pleasing, and the mental load of hiding who you are. Mia shares how growing up Filipino and Catholic shaped her early experiences, how she came to understand her sexuality later in life, and how creating content helped her build confidence and community. They also get practical, discussing ADHD diagnosis, setting boundaries without guilt, and why authenticity matters in both relationships and content creation.

Key Topics

• The origin story of Mia’s @phoodietings Instagram
• The DMV Foodie Crew community of creators
• Filipino food and culture
• ADHD diagnosis in adulthood, including restlessness, trouble focusing, and trying different medications
• Mia’s experience growing up in a Catholic home and masking her identity
• Coming out later in life, including Mia’s first crushes, dating women privately, and the relief of finally living authentically
• The emotional cost of people-pleasing, especially when there’s no queer community or safe outlet to process dating experiences
• Coming out publicly on social media
• Mia’s advice on boundaries, self-trust, and choosing yourself even when fear is present

Chapters

02:52 Starting with a breathing exercise

04:03 Highs and lows of the week, including entrepreneurship dreams and ADHD challenges

05:32 What led Mia to seek an ADHD diagnosis as an adult

10:04 Mia’s content creator origin story and how phoodietings began

11:03 Why Filipino content resonated and the role of food in love and hospitality

12:40 Family expectations, Catholic guilt, and early people-pleasing

14:12 Coming out later in life and realizing attraction to women

15:40 Masking, dressing to fit in, and the emotional strain of hiding identity

17:22 Lauren shares her own bisexual identity journey

20:59 Family reactions, internalized homophobia, and the path toward acceptance

22:23 Mia’s Hinge story and how she met her fiancé

25:33 Dating women in secret and what people-pleasing looked like in practice

27:24 The loneliness of hiding dating life from family and friends

30:54 How podcasts and a solo Miami trip helped Mia prepare to come out

32:31 Coming out to close people through Diana Ross’s “I’m Coming Out”

34:21 Why Mia chose to come out publicly on social media

36:55 Letting go of outside approval and feeling truly happy

39:12 The mental health toll of forcing herself into a straight box

40:01 Therapy and feeling free

42:29 A practical boundary: waiting 24 hours before saying yes

44:50 Advice for people afraid to live authentically

Action items

• Try a 24-hour delay before agreeing to plans or favors
• Ask yourself whether a yes is coming from alignment or people-pleasing
• Post the creative thing, even if it feels cringe at first

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Lauren speaks with Raisa Martinez, the Regional Director of the David Lynch Foundation in DC and a certified Transcendental Meditation (TM) teacher. They unpack what chronic stress does to the nervous system, how masking and imposter syndrome show up in work and life, and how meditation, gratitude, and basic routines can help people recover from fight-or-flight.

In this episode, we discuss:

• How DC hustle culture and the transition from NY to DC shaped Raisa’s early career stress
• The difference between imposter syndrome as a challenge and imposter syndrome as a sign of growth
• Masking as a woman of color and the hidden cognitive load it creates
• What happens in the fight-or-flight response when work stress becomes chronic
• Why sleep, water, nutrition, and safe environments are still the foundation of stress regulation
• How journaling, gratitude, and analog hobbies can help interrupt comparison and doomscrolling
• The difference between concentration, contemplative, and transcendental meditation
• Why transcendental meditation uses a private mantra
• A powerful story of a DC woman who found relief after years of grief and trauma
• 3 practical steps listeners can use right away to reduce daily work stress

Key frameworks and ideas:

• Fight-or-flight is no longer occasional - Raisa explains that modern stress keeps the nervous system in a heightened state far too often
• Masking as adaptation - changing how you speak, dress, or show up to fit a room can be protective, but it also drains energy
• Gratitude as a daily reset - even 1 specific thing can shift perception and help counter negativity bias
• Analogy of the ocean - concentration meditation stays on the surface, contemplative practice explores a guided layer, & TM goes beyond active thinking into quieter levels
• The sunglasses metaphor - stress distorts how we see life until a restorative practice helps clear the lens
• Lobster growth analogy - discomfort can signal the need to shed an old shell and grow into a stronger version of yourself

Chapters

(02:45) High and low of the week, including Juneteenth and pregnancy sleep struggles

(06:50) DC hustle culture and the pressure to prove yourself

(12:30) What stress looked like after moving to DC

(14:56) Defining masking and the cost of code-switching

(18:30) What fight-or-flight does to the body in modern work life

(22:28) Wellness practices for stress management

(29:04) Getting out of the comparison trap on social media

(35:47) The three types of meditation and how they differ

(40:21) What transcendental meditation is and how it works

(46:49) A transformational story from teaching a grieving woman in DC

(53:09) Three practical steps for managing work stress

Action items:

• Write down what is stressing you out instead of replaying it in your head
• Identify what feels missing or non-nourishing in your life
• Pick 1 gratitude practice and do it at the same time every day

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Email: [email protected] 

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Lauren explores the realities of navigating your 20s, focusing on social media comparison, mental health, and embracing authenticity. She shares personal stories about comparison, practical tips to protect your peace, and mindset shifts to help listeners feel less alone and more empowered.

Keywords: 20s, social media, comparison, mental health, authenticity, self-worth, mindset, personal growth

Key Topics

• Social comparison theory and its impact on mental health
• Lauren's personal story of jealousy and pride
• The curated nature of social media and its effects
• Strategies for managing social media consumption
• The importance of presence and mindfulness
• Reprogramming scarcity mindset to abundance mindset
• Unfollowing and muting for mental well-being
• Taking social media breaks and digital detoxes

Takeaways

• Social media is a highlight reel, not reality
• Comparison can steal joy, but awareness helps manage it
• Reprogram your mind to see abundance, not scarcity
• Unfollow accounts that make you feel less than
• Presence and mindfulness are skills that help manage stress
• Taking breaks from social media benefits mental health
• You are stronger than your insecurities

Sound Bites

• “Our brains are wired to compare ourselves to others."
• "Someone else's win isn't my loss."

Chapters

02:01 Understanding social comparison theory and its origins

02:35 Personal story involving comparison 

03:57 The curated nature of social media and behind-the-scenes reality

06:48 Shifting from scarcity to abundance mindset

08:11 Curating your social media feed for positivity

08:56 The importance of presence and mindfulness activities

10:18 Taking social media breaks and digital detox tips

10:43 The mute and unfollow audit for peace of mind

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Shabnam Khan shares her journey from a high-stress nursing career to founding Khansciously Healing + Wellness Services. She discusses overcoming workplace anxiety, the power of sound therapy and breath work, and practical tools for self-alignment and resilience.

Keywords: workplace anxiety, breath work, sound therapy, self-awareness, mental health, career pivot, healing, nervous system, self-care, wellness

Key Topics

• Workplace anxiety and its impact on mental health
• Tools for managing anxiety: sound therapy and breath work
• The importance of self-awareness and internal alignment
• Career pivoting and trusting your intuition
• Practical self-care strategies for high-stress jobs
• The role of community and environment in mental health
• Using visualization and affirmations to manifest change
• The connection between nervous system regulation and well-being

Takeaways

• Self-awareness is key to aligning your career with your values
• Tools like sound therapy and breath work can provide relief from anxiety
• Your breath is your life force and a direct connection to your higher self
• Creating a routine for self-care helps manage stress and anxiety
• Your career and personal life are interconnected
• Trust your intuition and be naive enough to take risks for growth
• Small breaks and self-check-ins can significantly improve your day
• Your nervous system needs evidence and repetition to change

Sound Bites

• "Your breath is your life force energy."
• "You are enough as you are organically."

Chapters

06:50 Experiencing anxiety in the early nursing career

10:21 Transition to travel nursing and new layers of anxiety

19:52 Breaking point: emotional struggles as a nurse in Atlanta

22:24 The interconnection of work and personal life

27:00 Understanding sound therapy and breath work

29:14 The power of breath work in calming the nervous system

34:58 Integrating mindfulness practices into daily work life

43:56 Advice for those feeling stuck in unfulfilling careers

47:44 Reflecting on the power within and self-confidence

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A note from Shabnam: Dear listener, as you listen to this podcast and reflect on your experiences with anxiety in the workplace, I invite you to remember anxiety is an experience. It is information. Anxiety is not your identity. Invite yourself to detach from the “I have anxiety” and “I am anxious” storyline and rewrite it to “I am experiencing anxiety”. I hope in time you learn that anxiety is a normal human experience with something to offer. Oftentimes it comes to show you where your nervous system is and is not yet secure, and that in itself can open the door to the alignment you truly desire. But it’s hard to access this if you view anxiety as a problem to be fixed, numbed, or to escape from. You have to rewrite the story and become an observer. Observe when and how anxiety is showing up in your body and watch how it starts to give you wisdom. The more you do this, the more you can alchemize anxiety into power and a tool for direction. So the next time you feel anxious, I invite you to pause, breathe, turn inwards, and observe the messages that are coded within the anxiety.

Today, we’re diving into the trenches of dating with Dr. Laura Finkelstein, a licensed psychologist who also serves as the Director of George Washington University (GW) Counseling and Psychological Services. We explore imposter syndrome in love, navigating the DC dating scene, relationships and breakups, and managing social media's impact on our self-esteem. Dr. Laura offers practical tools for healthier dating and relationship self-awareness.

Keywords: imposter syndrome, dating, breakup, social media, self-esteem, mental health, relationships, therapy, self-care

Key Topics

• Imposter syndrome in love and dating
• Strategies for healthy breakups and self-confidence
• Impact of social media on self-esteem and comparison
• Tools for self-soothing after bad dates
• The importance of self-awareness and therapy in relationships

Takeaways

• Dating is a “piece of the pie,” and it’s important to maintain a balance with other activities in life
• We’re all whole without a partner
• Spending time single and being comfortable with yourself helps with dating
• “Dating is data” - you’re just learning information about others and yourself
• Telling others that they’re being too picky is minimizing
• Muting social media connections that evoke negative feelings can help you feel better
• We’re all struggling in different ways, and it’s important to remember this 
• Self-doubt is one of the biggest reasons people don’t end unhealthy relationships
  

Sound Bites

• "Dating is data, just learn about yourself"
• "Don't think of yourself as being too picky"
• "Chart your own course, don't follow societal timelines"

Chapters

05:00 Dr. Laura’s high and low of the past week

06:26 Navigating dating in a high-pressure environment

10:46 Detaching self-worth from relationship status

15:04 Identifying dating non-negotiables

20:26 Managing the comparison trap in dating

23:09 Curating your social media to invoke positive feelings

29:44 Self-care after bad dating experiences

32:10 Split Decisions: Dr. Laura’s newsletter for breakup initiators

37:53 Advice for someone who feels like they can’t end a relationship

40:08 Advice for women who feel behind

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Website: https://www.drlaurafinkelstein.com/

Substack: https://substack.com/@laurafinkelstein1 

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Lauren shares her personal journey through burnout in January 2026, the importance of listening to your body, and practical strategies for managing stress and workload as a working professional. She also shares a quick AI tip to simplify your workload at the end. She leaves us with 1 small practical action for the week to set a boundary.

Keywords: burnout, self-care, entrepreneurship, productivity, mental health, delegation, AI tools, work-life balance

Key Topics

• Burnout as a sign to pause and reflect
• The importance of self-care and boundary setting
• Delegating tasks and outsourcing for growth
• Using AI tools to simplify work tasks
• Lessons from personal experiences with burnout

Takeaways

• Burnout is often mistaken for a busy season but requires attention
• Listening to your body and mind is crucial for sustainability
• Delegating tasks that drain your energy can free up mental space
• AI tools can help simplify and delegate tedious tasks
• Taking time off can lead to renewed creativity and energy

Sound Bites

• "I felt like I failed, but it was a lesson."
• "Saying no is a boundary that protects your energy."

Chapters

01:38 The realization: burnout isn't just a busy season

03:11 January 2026: a month of intense activity and burnout

07:37 The breaking point: acknowledging failure

09:51 Recognizing burnout and the need for a break

12:18 Lessons learned: saying no and listening to your body

13:55 The importance of outsourcing and delegation

15:08 Helping people avoid burnout

15:55 Practical advice: say no and delegate using AI

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Katie Thompson shares her journey from a government consultant facing burnout to a full-time creative entrepreneur. She discusses the signs that prompted her to leave her 9-to-5, the logistics of making the leap, and how she aligns her work with her core values of authenticity and community. She also leaves great advice for aspiring entrepreneurs.

Keywords: career transition, entrepreneurship, burnout, financial planning, authenticity, community, side hustle, creative career, mental health, work-life balance

Key Topics

• Signs of burnout and mental health awareness
• Logistical steps for quitting a job responsibly
• Aligning work with personal values and authenticity
• Building savings and side income before quitting
• Handling family and boss reactions to career change
• Work-life balance as a full-time creator

Takeaways

• A lot of the burnout Katie experienced came from the misalignment between her 9-to-5 and her own goals
• Katie started growing her affiliate income as a blogger to build up her savings before leaving her consulting job
• Navigating family reactions can be tough when quitting your 9-to-5
• Work-life balance as an entrepreneur looks different for everyone
• Having the mindset that “everything is figureoutable” will help you thrive as an entrepreneur
• Katie’s biggest advice for aspiring entrepreneurs is to breathe, take time to figure it out (rather than impulsively quitting your job), and give yourself space to feel all the emotions

Sound Bites

• "I had a breakdown in the middle of the workday."
• "Everything on paper looks perfect, but my mind said no."

Chapters

03:23 The Breaking Point: Realizing the Need for Change

06:08 Understanding Burnout and Misalignment

07:30 The Quarter-Life Crisis: A Turning Point

14:57 Preparing for the Leap: Logistics and Finances

22:24 The Unseen Challenges of Quitting a 9-to-5

31:10 Handling the “I’m Leaving” Conversation with Your Boss

35:34 Aligning Work with Personal Values

38:22 Work-Life Balance as an Entrepreneur

42:13 Advice for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

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Website: https://pinkchickadee.com/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/_thepinkchickadee/ 

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In this episode, Michelle Nosrati, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in trauma and EMDR therapy, shares insights on trauma, healing, and how subconscious patterns influence our adult relationships and self-perception. Discover practical tools and deep understanding to support your healing journey.

Keywords: trauma, EMDR, self-healing, relationships, mental health, therapy, emotional wounds, trauma-informed care

Key Topics

• Trauma and its types (Big T and Little T)
• EMDR therapy
• How childhood experiences shape adult relationships
• The role of the nervous system in trauma responses
• Self-sabotage and social media comparison
• Healing from emotional neglect and abuse
• The importance of listening to your gut
• Building genuine connections as an adult

Sound Bites

• "Trauma is often unhealed wounds from the past."
• "Constant striving can be a trauma response."
• "Listen to your gut — it’s your inner wisdom."

Chapters

04:08: Michelle’s High and Low of the Week

07:30 Michelle's Journey to Becoming a Therapist

12:15 Imposter Syndrome and Its Roots

17:04 The Definition of EMDR Therapy

22:37 The Power of EMDR Therapy

26:36 Understanding Trauma: Big T vs. Little T

31:20 The Impact of Trauma on Romantic Relationships

39:12 Navigating Adult Friendships and Connections

43:43 Listening to Your Gut: Finding Purpose and Peace

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Website: https://www.myemdrla.com/ 

IG: https://www.instagram.com/myemdrla/ 

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@myemdrla

In this episode, Lauren explores how to stop overthinking and start living intentionally by applying the 'no regrets' rule. She shares personal stories about making bold decisions, creating actionable vision boards, and embracing discomfort as a path to growth. She leaves us with 1 small practical action for the week to cut through overthinking.

Keywords: overthinking, no regrets rule, vision board, personal growth, decision making, digital nomad, self-improvement, goal setting, resilience, life regrets

Key Topics

• The 'no regrets' decision rule
• Using vision boards for goal setting
• Personal stories of taking bold actions
• The importance of discomfort in growth
• Building resilience through challenges

Takeaways

• The top 3 life regrets are missed opportunities for education, not taking career risks, and not expressing feelings.
• The 'no regrets' rule helps cut through fear and overthinking, enabling bold decisions.
• Creating specific, detailed goals on vision boards facilitates real-life action.
• Discomfort is a teacher and essential for growth.
• Community support and resilience are crucial in navigating life's challenges.

Sound Bites

• “People most often regret what they didn't do"
• "Discomfort is the teacher"

Chapters

02:10 Creating a Vision Board for Action

03:42 The Power of the No Regrets Decision Rule

07:16 Navigating the Digital Nomad Experience

11:59 Pushing Beyond Your Comfort Zone

13:50 Taking Action on Overthinking

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In this episode, we’re diving deep into the topic of dating with a college friend, Caroline. Caroline is back for season 2, and this time she shares her journey from dating burnout and toxic relationships to finding a healthy, fulfilling partnership. She discusses her non-negotiables, lessons learned, and practical advice for navigating the messy world of dating in your 20s and beyond. 

Keywords: dating, relationships, self-growth, mental health, non-negotiables, healthy relationships, dating burnout, manifestation, self-awareness, personal development

Key Topics

• Dating burnout and ghosting
• Recognizing red flags in relationships
• Self-awareness and therapy's role in dating
• Non-negotiables for healthy relationships
• Nervous system regulation in love
• Manifestation and attracting the right partner

Takeaways

• You can't rely on hope alone; effort and self-work are essential.
• Recognize red flags early, like inconsistent communication.
• Therapy helps identify and articulate your non-negotiables.
• Healthy relationships require effort from both partners.
• Manifestation works when combined with action and self-improvement.

Sound Bites

• "I started feeling burnt out from dating."
• "I manifested my current partner."

Chapters

03:11 High and low of the week: family moments and work stress

06:10 First cringe memories: ghosting and immature communication

09:55 Dating in college and OG Tinder days

16:15 Longer-term relationships in college and after

17:26 Red flags ignored in past relationships

25:59 Realizing burnout and the need for change

29:25 Manifestation story: meeting her current partner

35:50 Non-negotiables in a healthy relationship

42:27 Advice to younger self: patience and self-awareness

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