Totally Mental

In this ep, we're talking about the anticipation of change. Change is uncomfortable no matter what changes occur in our lives, be they a new city, a new job, a friend getting married, or having a baby. Whether the circumstance is initiated by us or chosen for us, it can be tricky to navigate the dynamics that come along with it. It’s just messy! We are breaking down some of the major changes happening in our lives & our friendship, including the messy conversations and feelings of it all (in real time) & how we’re moving through it. Spoiler alert: it’s not so cute! But we do manage to find humor in it all. Enjoy! 

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Setting goals for 2023 or do you think resolutions are kind of BS? In this ep, we’re unpacking New Year’s resolutions. This time of year can feel overwhelming for a lot of reasons, one of them being the pressure or even motivation that comes along with a new year on the horizon. Some of us have visions of new habits, enhanced lifestyle, or fresh projects. Others may not buy into the idea that we have to feel like we have it all figured out before the clock strikes midnight. Hannah & Em are pretty much opposite sides of the spectrum when it comes to this, so we chat about the positives, drawbacks & humor of each & try to land somewhere in the middle.

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No matter what field, whether you’re an employee, a contractor or an entrepreneur, we all feel stuck in our careers sometimes. In the ep, we break down how the process of getting another job feels.  It can be exhausting to think about all the aspects of change & try to get yourself over all the self-doubt, fear, frustration, etc. to make moves. Cheers!!

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In this episode, we explore the gray spaces between a first date and a full-blown relationship.  This conversation includes everything from how dating feels in our late 20s vs how it felt in our early 20s, all the "shoulds" and anxiety that come up, figuring out if you *really* like someone or just want them to like you, and more! Dating is such a broad topic, and we love talking about it because we are in the thick of it.

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Resources We Love:
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This week we’re talking about living alone! If you’ve lived alone for a decent amount of time, you know that’s is kind of the best, but it also presents some challenges. Seemingly small tasks like cooking for yourself, keeping your laundry done, living up to an invisible standard we were raised with, etc. can feel insurmountable. We both feel pretty comfy & awesome about living alone now, but that *definitely* wasn’t always the case. Enjoy!


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Crisis Textline: Text 741-741 anytime for free, confidential counseling

This week we’re talking about the difference between knowing when to push yourself outside of your comfort zone and when to honor a legitimate boundary. There’s so much noise out there about how our lives “should” go and “should” look. It can be hard to hear your own voice amidst it all. Just because one person moves to a new big city to pursue their version of success doesn’t mean that it has to be your version of success, even if culture suggests it should be. Doing something out of your comfort zone in your hometown is just as valid. Spoiler alert: science agrees! In this episode we’re breaking it all down. Enjoy!



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Resources We Love:
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Crisis Textline: Text 741-741 anytime for free, confidential counseling

This week we’re talking about comparison. It’s nearly (if not fully) impossible to avoid comparing ourselves to others, whether on social media or in our closest friend & family circles. In this episode, we talk candidly about cultivating self-compassion, how comparison can help us uncover our deeper selves, & also how much utter bullshit exists in the world that preys on & perpetuates the human tendency to compare.  You’re not the problem babe, it’s the world. Cheers!

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Resources We Love:
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PsychologyToday.com - to find a therapist you like.
Crisis Textline: Text 741-741 anytime for free, confidential counseling

This week we’re talking about rest & the constant need to feel productive. Whether we inherited it from parents, coaches, or western society in general, this belief that we have to “do” in order to “be” can feel so engrained that it doesn’t even feel conscious most of the time. No wonder we’re more burnt out than we’ve ever been! So this week we talk about productivity shame, where it comes from & some ideas to combat it, social media’s role in why it feels so difficult to rest, & some ways we *try* to help ourselves rest. Cheers!

Stretching Video - https://youtu.be/g_tea8ZNk5A

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Resources We Love:
Dial or Text 9-8-8 for the National Suicide Lifeline
PsychologyToday.com - to find a therapist you like.
Crisis Textline: Text 741-741 anytime for free, confidential counseling

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Today we’re talking about personality tests! Specifically, CliftonStrengths (formerly known as Gallups Strengths Finder). We talk about what the test is, the research behind it, overall outlook on personality tests, and of course, our results! We’re excited to cover other tests like the Enneagram and Myers Briggs in future episodes! Enjoy!

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Resources We Love:
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Crisis Textline: Text 741-741 anytime for free, confidential counseling