Episodes
The portrayal and brainwashing of beauty standards for women is pretty darn blatant in American entertainment and social media. Are you as tired of it as I am? In this episode, I wanted to bring attention to how American women beauty 'standards' can perpetuate a feeling of unworthiness for many women (unless, of course, the 'standard' is met) and how to find empowerment within the harsh world of #SocialMedia brainwashing.
Published 02/05/22
Quitting smoking is incredibly difficult yet entirely possible. I loved smoking cigarettes so much and for such a long duration of my life to the extent that it became my identity, in a way. I knew that if I didn’t quit now, I would never quit and the fate of dying young would be promised in stone. In this episode, I provide an honest depiction of my quitting experience.
Published 01/29/22
Published 01/29/22
A captivating conversation with Tessa Korkowski on the topics of depression and suicide. Having lost her brother to suicide at a young age, Tessa shares with us the tools she used to get through her suffering of depression, anxiety, resentment and forgiveness. A powerful episode that touches on the stigmatization regarding mental health and how to find help if you or a loved one is dealing with depression and/or thoughts of suicide.
Published 05/30/21
Episode 45 discusses the importance of our ego and how to discover our deeper unwanted emotions. When we can work effortlessly with our ego, we can take control of our emotions and become the version of ourselves we strive to become.
Published 03/06/21
Back in Paris, I sit with my younger self in hopes of regaining the courage and ambition that I once had in order to stay on track with all of life's possibilities. Episode 45 touches upon the concept of reconnecting with our past and how that connection propels us towards our future self. Having the opportunity of guiding a younger version of myself, what advice do I give in return?
Published 12/06/20
I had the opportunity to interview C.M. Mcguire, the author of the new young adult novel Ironspark, where we dive deep into an array of conversations.
Published 11/28/20
Neil Middleton and I discuss societal pressures on dating, the meaning of marriage and having children. We take a deeper dive into what it means to 'feel our feelings' and Neil shares the 5-5-5 rule regarding mental health.
Published 11/08/20
The battle for affordable and accessible contraception for women in the US is ongoing and the wages are higher than ever. With the upcoming US election, there has never been a better time to thoroughly look into the values of each political party. If Republicans really cared about the economy like they say they do - then they would recognize the importance of family planning.
Published 10/11/20
Are you confident when buying laxatives at your neighborhood drug store?
Published 09/07/20
How do we simultaneously embrace love and fear? With bravery. To love is to be brave. To free ourselves from vulnerabilities is one of the most substantial ways we move closer to a life full of love. Let us not have fear.
Published 07/06/20
What does it mean to use sensible manipulation? Does manipulation always have negative implications? If the answer is no, then when can we, as humans, use manipulation to benefit society as a whole?
Published 06/27/20
How do we get to a higher state of enlightenment? First, by learning as much about ourselves as possible. It’s difficult allocating where our triggers spawn from in the first place but what’s even more difficult is how to control actions once triggers arise.
Published 06/20/20
In this episode I speak with Lauren Freedman host of the podcast Uninvisible Pod. We discuss why women's anatomy is ignored within medical research and the detriments of systemic bias that haunts the United States.
Published 05/24/20
What does Feminism mean and how can we fight for women's rights within a society saturated in male dominance?
Published 04/27/20
Dealing with anxiety as a tool and not an enemy. Anxiety explained and healthy responses within navigating our lives living with anxiety.
Published 04/18/20
Episode 33 discusses birth control options for women and the acceptance we must have for those deciding not to have their own children.
Published 04/04/20
The concept that entropy is the way humans experience time. What happens to life when time reverses and we experience negentropy? How would we live our lives differently? This idea is told through the eyes of a young woman and her experiences growing up. Would you seek revenge if you could go back in time?
Published 03/15/20
How does our perspective throughout life dictate the actions we take when unexpected circumstances present themselves within life?
Published 02/22/20
An eye opening interview with FashionAtomy's Rami Bayaa discussing the detriments of depression and finding ways of combatting thoughts of hopelessness.
Published 02/11/20
In this episode I discuss my concerns for the societal conditioning put onto us from the entertainment industry and how we can better navigate ourselves from the perils of tropes.
Published 12/28/19
A conversation between characters about finding comfort and acceptance behind vulnerability. What does it take to love and to be loved?
Published 12/20/19
Staying cognizant in the power of being a global consumer. Let us educate ourselves to the products we are buying and curious about buying. Our dollar makes a difference in this world. Never forget that.
Published 11/12/19
Mental health is so important. Let us remove the negative stigma that society has attached to depression so that we can feel empowered while tackling emotional distraught with confidence, assurance and grace.
Published 11/03/19
When something triggers a deep emotion and thought within us, how do we persevere with strength? Removing the idea of 'Should' is a helpful idea in moving forward with the life we chose for ourselves.
Published 11/01/19