Emotions are such a complicated topic of discussion. College has made me experience a lot of new emotions, and learning how to handle and respond to them has helped me grow a lot over the past few years. On today's episode, I am talking about the major lessons I have learned about emotions. They cannot be forced or controlled. Being honest and upfront about your emotions is one of the bravest and most inspiring things you can do. Emotions must be respected. And  finally, there is a delicate balance between feeling and suppressing.

Before every semester, I have a mini-crisis about everything (school, friends, time, etc.) Luckily, this crisis usually only lasts a few minutes to an hour, but it got me wondering why I have this crisis in the first place...why does the start of a new college semester bring on such intense emotions and thoughts? Is there anything I can do to make my transitions to new semesters much calmer and smoother? On today's episode, listen to me discuss my theories for why I have these crises, my solutions for overcoming them, and my goals for my upcoming junior spring. Cheers to a new semester!

2022 was a year full of change, challenging yet beautiful. On the final episode of season 5, I am recapping my year while sharing the major life lessons I have learned while grappling constant change. Change doesn’t happen to you, it happens for you. It is not your job to change others. You are never really in control. Do as much as necessary, but as little as possible. And most importantly, always, always, respect your intuition.

Ever since I became a college student, my relationship with home has changed entirely. It has now become a space for reflection, peace, and redirection. Amidst the changes (good and bad) that come with college, returning home has truly opened the doors for personal healing and growth, serving as a reminder that everything will truly be okay <3

Hey guys, on today's episode I want to be super real and honest by talking about how tiring, stressful, and overwhelming college is at times. One thing I've learned is that responsibilities and assignments don't stop in the face of personal or mental struggles, making it difficult to keep up with everything. If you're reading this and are feeling similar things, just know that we're all in the same boat and that we will get through this <3

There is so much pressure to be in a giant friend group. This pressure causes us to force friendships, drain our time and energy reserves, and put up a front on social media for the sake of being in a group. We feel insecure and less validated when we don't find big friend groups, and we tend to prioritize quantity over quality. On today's episode, I am talking about why this pressure is damaging and how to actively combat it, because it is so much better to do your own thing and naturally find your close friends than to force yourself to be a part of a larger group. And as a reminder: at the end of the day, you are valuable no matter what.

For the last 20 years of my life, I've wanted to grow older. I always wanted to become more mature and experience all the things that happen with adulthood. I constantly asked myself, "what's next?" after I hit a milestone in my youth. However, now that I'm halfway through college, almost 21, and approaching the prospect of having a career, I've been finding myself wanting time to slow down. On today's episode, I am sharing all the random and little thoughts on my mind about growing up as of now...from my love for watching home videos, to my desire to maintain a childlike view of the world.

Burnout happens to everyone. Last semester, I experienced extreme burnout (academic, social, mental, physical), which was very debilitating and limiting. I felt very disconnected from my reality, and I found that the small, easy things, such as going to class, cleaning my room, and getting lunch with a friend, were suddenly not so easy anymore. Thankfully, after taking this summer to rest and recover, I can now say that I am feeling super excited and energized for my junior fall, one full of responsibilities, new beginnings, and exciting events. However, though I am feeling ready to take it all on, there is still a fear in the back of my mind that I will burnout again...and I'm sure many of you can relate. So today, I am sharing some signs of burnout, and how I am going to try to prevent it, from recognizing the signs early to finding support in those around you. Burnout is an incredibly tough challenge to face, but we will get through it <3