In this solo episode, Julia explores different topics that need to be talked about more.

In this solo episode, Julia shares embarrassing stories. This leads Julia to explore how sharing stories and personal narratives are crucial in connecting one another and how we are all connected.

Support Ukraine:

https://www.globalcitizen.org/en/content/ways-to-help-ukraine-conflict/

In this podcast episode, Julia and Lauren explore what it means to grow up and how there seems to be a longing for both the past and future, but never the present. Lauren helps shine light on ways to be more present and take in the little moments in life.

Julia talks about her journey with spirituality in this solo episode!

In this solo episode, Julia revisits a past comment, about how she does not like social media stories, to clarify her stance. This episode explores what Julia believes self love is and her experience going through a hard time.

Black artists: Kehlani, Alicia Keys, Doja Cat

Anti- racism:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?pru=AAABcnX07hc*Pm8gUUGqTq4TxCwAWKNadg&fbclid=IwAR3-dwYsW4TPvHirXIz6W7CVJao68mYONY3xOxA4lBt7MATY5saVwFvU-fg

In this episode Julia reflects on a previous comment made in an earlier episode. Julia explores the complexities and nuances of love.

Black artists: Kota the Friend, Bakar, Choker

Anti- racism: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?pru=AAABcnX07hc*Pm8gUUGqTq4TxCwAWKNadg&fbclid=IwAR3-dwYsW4TPvHirXIz6W7CVJao68mYONY3xOxA4lBt7MATY5saVwFvU-fg

Mental Health America: https://www.mhanational.org/get-involved/contact-us

NAMI National Warmline Directory: https://www.nami.org/NAMI/media/NAMI-Media/BlogImageArchive/2020/NAMI-National-HelpLine-WarmLine-Directory-3-11-20.pdf

In this episode, Amal Berhan debuts as The Playground's first guest! The audio is low quality, but Amal and Julia's high quality conversation make up for the fact. In this episode, Amal and Julia explore a wide variety of topics from experiences with unrequited love, to hypothetical relationship challenges, and what love is.

Black artists: WILLOW, Jaden, Jhené Aiko

Anti- racism:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?pru=AAABcnX07hc*Pm8gUUGqTq4TxCwAWKNadg&fbclid=IwAR3-dwYsW4TPvHirXIz6W7CVJao68mYONY3xOxA4lBt7MATY5saVwFvU-fg

In this solo episode, Julia stumbles her way through what she thinks love is. As we follow Julia through this journey, Julia makes a self discovery.

Black artists: Saba, Little Simz, SZA

Anti-racism:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1BRlF2_zhNe86SGgHa6-VlBO-QgirITwCTugSfKie5Fs/preview?pru=AAABcnX07hc*Pm8gUUGqTq4TxCwAWKNadg&fbclid=IwAR3-dwYsW4TPvHirXIz6W7CVJao68mYONY3xOxA4lBt7MATY5saVwFvU-fg

Smokey Glow: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPeWTX_SM61hJ7IWjy4bzNg

In this solo episode, Julia talks about personal experiences of presenting oneself in the best light and how that is not always authentic. Julia explores how showing up authentically takes courage and is a vulnerable act. Julia also discusses how it can be scary to present anything other than the good, but that it is necessary to do so.

Emma Chamberlain's Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5VzFvh1JlEhBMS6ZHZ8CNO?si=8e82e392e68b4812

This is The Playground's first episode where the host, Julia, does a solo episode to introduce the show as well as talk about and analyze the song Streetcar by Daniel Caesar. Julia talks about the feeling of uneasiness about the future and includes different anecdotes that this song reminds her of.