relax with me as i look back on a year of hurt, discomfort, healing, and learning. cheers to seventeen:)

social comparison; we know we shouldn’t do it, but we do it anyway. the way in which our society is built has us facing ‘standards’ every day; think school grading, what a healthy body looks like, or how we should feel and act in certain situations. looking at the bigger picture, each of us have our own histories, challenges, and goals, so why should we ever compare ourselves to someone else’s success?

what does a sustainable, healthy relationship look like as a teenager/young adult? i’m here to, hopefully, answer that question through examples, personal stories, and textbook definitions! from friendships to romance, relationships are a huge part of our lives; becoming conscious of red and green flags can be the foundation of a fulfilling life.

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according to society, our teenage years are meant to be spent exploring our interests, making friends, spending time with friends, and essentially just enjoying our youth while we have minimal responsibilities; this can prove to be challenging for those of us who heavily prioritize schooling or just tend take life a little too seriously at times— not to mention the rise of hustle culture. in this episode, i once again discuss the importance of organizing priorities, how to make the most of your time, how to effectively use a planner, along with some nice and relaxed catching up:)

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being a high-achiever is all fun and games until you run into a wall we call burnout. no matter how hard you try to focus, stay positive, and/or find the drive to keep going, you just can’t budge; this is because you’re trying to pour from an empty cup. in this episode, i go over my positive habits and routines that help fill my own cup to prevent or push-through absolute burnout. hopefully, you can find something that works for you, burnout can feel isolating but you’re not alone:)

throughout my life, i’ve consistently been told that “i know what i want”. up until just recently, i would get offended by this statement; whether it be through tone or context, it made me feel selfish and egocentric. now, i realize the power and value in knowing what it is i want in my lifetime. in a world full of conflict and chaos to all degrees, it’s beyond important to step back and protect your personal peace above all else. in this episode, i discuss how i go about identifying what i want, standing up for myself, and prioritizing my peace.

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A lot has changed since the launch of this podcast, including myself! I’m not the person I was back in August 2021 and I want this podcast to grow along with me. With new stories, wisdom, and challenges ahead, I present to you, season two of The Therapist Friend Podcast <3

We’ve made it to the final stretch:) For the last episode of the year, I wanted to end on a big idea that’s been taunting me for the past while. Purpose. What is it? And how does it shape the way I view and live my day-to-day life? 2022 has been a long and painful year but certainly hasn’t come without rewards. Listen to the end for details for regarding TTF in 2023 <3 See you then.

Often, life moves so fast that we forget to stop and smell the flowers; We forget that happiness comes in simple pleasures and hidden opportunities just waiting to be pursued. In this episode, I discuss my past couple of months becoming more present, social, and overall grateful (lots of talk about BCMEA!) Furthermore, explaining the value of stepping out of your comfort zone and striving towards your best life:) Some major announcements at the end of this episode!

Happy one year of “The Therapist Friend”! In this episode, I discuss the most impactful lessons I’ve learned in the past year, alongside some personal challenges I’m currently working on.

A huge thank you to everyone here, I appreciate each and every one of you. I hope this podcast has/can/will continue to positively impact you all in one way or another.

Feel free to reach out to me @julianna1ee on Instagram, I love hearing from you! As always, take care <3