Vulnerability Hangover

Taylor's perspective has the ability to enlighten every person who listens with open ears and an empathetic heart.

She discusses her experience growing up Mixed in Southeast Louisiana, the hurt she experienced from schools and churches because of racial insensitivity, and the importance of representation (in the media, in important rooms where decisions are being made, etc).

I am honored to have had this powerful conversation with her and learned so much about the difficulties growing up Mixed in a predominately White region.

Let's dive in!

Song: h3h3 alternative podcast intro

In this episode I am joined by the lovely Mia Sernich to discuss the dangers of collective thinking and how we can expand our perspective by taking a step out of our own shoes to see something from another person's viewpoint. 

We talk about how high school is a minefield of judgment and the fragility of reputations that are built on a person's ability to fit in rather than who the person is at their core. It's a fascinating conversation that I am so happy Mia joined me in, and I hope you all enjoy it.

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My wonderful, fabulous, extremely well-spoken best friend & big sis is on the podcast this week!

We get veryyy honest in a particularly long episode about our unique experiences growing up, despite being raised under the same roof. We also discuss how/ why we are so close, and what makes our sisterhood so special & healthy.

Everything she says holds power, truth, and love. I hope you listen, learn, and are inspired to hug your siblings/ cousins/ parents/ friends when it's over, because family (whether biological or chosen) is so so so important. 

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Song: Goodie Bag- Still Woozy

In this episode, Ashton and I talk for the first time since 8th grade! We discuss life since the beginning of high school, finding yourself at an age when most people just want to fit in, and how he has become a better version of himself over the years.

It was so fun catching up, and Eva joins us at the end to talk about their relationship: how they met, how they better one another, etc.

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Song: Mine by Bazzi

Eva and I talk through our experience growing up with divorced parents and how it's affected our perspective on relationships. She also opens up about her reaction to discovering her brother was born with a cleft lip and palate and how she has taken action steps through Smile Train to raise awareness for other children like him.

We reminisce, laugh, and get reaaal serious all in just half an hour.

Let's dive in!

Song: A-Punk by Vampire Weekend 

Margaret and I discuss her experience growing up in Uganda, Africa, her adoption process, and her experience as a young Black woman in America. She is beautifully articulate, passionate, resilient and her story is unique to any other.

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Song: Love Unite by Montell Fish

This week's guest, the amazing Gianna Lorino, gives us insight on her struggle with mental illness and her personal experience in a psychiatric hospital. We also discuss how important it is to end the stigma surrounding this topic as shares her powerful story. She is bold, beautiful, and inspiring.

TR: self-harm

Let's dive in. 

p.s. gianna is an ~entrepeneur~. she runs her jewelry business through instagram (and now etsy) where she sells handmade, creatively designed earrings. be sure to check it out @earthrevivaldesigns on instagram!

Song: I Still Talk to Jesus- LANY

explaining, discussing, and bringing light to the pursuit of fearless vulnerability with this weeks guest, David Long. We talk our friendship story plus how we found common ground amidst a rocky start featuring one of our favorite card games, We're Not Really Strangers!

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Song: Somebody Else- The 1975

talking with some of my favorite creatives who are doing something with their wonderful talents! Kayli talks about her writing, Matthew about acting, Sarah about her art and videos, and Luke about his music. 

Song: Are You Bored Yet?- Wallows ft. Clairo

@kayliholden Kayli Holden- 8:24- kayliholden.wixsite.com

@matthewcucciaa Matthew Cuccia- 18:31

@sarahrumz Sarah Rumsey- 24:10

@luke_marchetta Luke Marchetta: 30:14

hiii i'm caroline & here is a little welcome to my podcast :)