Episodes
Hello everyone! Welcome back to another episode, I am so glad that you are here! Before you click play, I would like to warn you that we are discussing eating disorder tendencies and mention weight in this episode, so if that is a trigger for you, please prioritize your mental well-being above all. In this episode, Regan and I are going to be sharing our stories of our struggles with body image, disordered eating, and healing our relationships with food and our self worth. We will also...
Published 11/22/20
Published 11/22/20
Hey friends, welcome back to another episode! This week we are tackling the topic of RESILIENCE! This is a trait that we all strive to embrace, but few people are truly able to sustain. Especially in college, life is challenging. Whether that be relationships, hard classes, stressful family situations, or self-deprecation, we have probably experienced some form of hardship. Sometimes, we just have a bad day.....or week, which brings us to this week's question. How do we overcome those...
Published 11/12/20
Hello friends! Welcome back to another episode! You know what I think is insane? That 18-year old's are expected to know exactly what they want to do with their life the moment they graduate from high school! Chances are, your interests will shift and change, and many students lose interest in their original major. In fact, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, about 80% of college students change their major at least once during college. During this period of change,...
Published 11/03/20
Hey everyone!!  I hope that everybody is staying warm as we head into November and the cooler months of the year. This week, we are talking about a topic that is not discussed nearly enough: homesickness! As college students, most of us will experience homesickness at one point or another, but how do we cope with the emotions that come with it? This week I have Justin on the podcast, and he will be delivering you straight facts! As a college student attending a school nearly 5,000 miles...
Published 10/28/20
Hello all! I am super excited to share this episode with y'all because Joseph is about to drop some major studying hacks (hint: work smarter, not harder)!  Joseph is a senior at Harvard University and is home this semester due to COVID, but that has not stopped him from succeeding in his classes while simultaneously working 2 jobs.  In this episode, we discuss applying for school, how college study habits differ from high school study habits, creating a study schedule, and giving yourself...
Published 10/22/20
This week I am interviewing my great friend, Mr. Trevor!! Trevor has the gift of getting along with anyone and making everyone feel welcome, so I wanted to talk with him about roommates! We have all heard roommate horror stories, especially when it comes to random roommates, but how can you make it work? In this episode, we are going to dive into how to get along with new people, set boundaries, and flourish in any roommate situation! I cannot wait to share this conversation with...
Published 10/12/20
We have all heard reasons why long-distance relationships don't work; it takes too much time commitment, it creates tension, there is a lack of transparency, it is expensive to travel to see one another....the list goes on. This week, I am talking with my long-time friend Lauryn! She is going to spill the tea on her experience with dating apps, transferring schools, an unexpected breakup, and how all of these shortcomings led her to her current (long-distance) relationship! Even if you are...
Published 10/05/20
Hello! This past week I was in the infamous isolation housing because I was experiencing symptoms of  COVID-19. Luckily, I did not test positive for COVID, but I did test positive for driving myself insane by sitting alone with my thoughts in quarantine!! This week I am here to share my experience and give you all some tips and tricks in case you are in a similar situation. I hope that you find this helpful and somewhat humorous, thanks for tuning in! --- This episode is sponsored by...
Published 09/29/20
How do I know if I've found "the one"? This is a common question that many of us have wondered, especially over our college years. With all of the pressure to date and find your so called "forever person" in college, it can be hard to know where to start (even though you NEVER need another person to complete you!!) In this episode, my cousin and her fiancé discuss their unique love story, from leaving the convent (that's right, she was going to be a nun) and the seminary to finding one...
Published 09/23/20
Today I am having a wonderful conversation with my big sister, Kristina! In this episode we discuss academic "failures", as well as how we have used our setbacks to cultivate later successes. Kristina also discusses mental health, how to seek help, and the unfortunate stigma surrounding the topic. We end the episode discussing what defines our worth and how we, as humans, seek validation. I can't wait for you to hear this fruitful conversation!  --- This episode is sponsored by ·...
Published 09/14/20
In this episode of The College Insider Podcast, I am interviewing my good friend Ellie! Ellie is involved in tons and tons of organizations, but she still manages to set aside time for herself, and we all just want to know, how does she do it?  Listen to this episode to hear her insight on how to manage time, stay organized, and avoid burnout. Ellie gives wonderful tips on how to deal with the inevitable stress that comes with the demanding college lifestyle, and how she likes to incorporate...
Published 09/09/20