Rachael's Universe

A 10-year-old's favorite part of Christmas, and how this year will be different. Zoom Christmas anyone? 

My experience on an SSRI, why I wish I tried it sooner, and realizing that taking medicine doesn't make me weak.

Iceland, Cross Country, Canada...Just going for it, independence, so much research. An overview of how I travel on a budget. Instagram @rachaeluniverse Intro/Outro Song: Track: A Breath of Fresh Air — Artificial. Music [Audio Library Release] Music provided by Audio Library Plus Watch: https://youtu.be/YvKGhtg_chY Free Download / Stream: https://alplus.io/breath-fresh-air

This is the first episode of the series, Pillowtalk, where Natalie, Gabriella, and I talk candidly about navigating life. In this episode we touch on how our friendships have evolved over our time in college, what our hopes for the future are, and the importance of not losing ourselves in friendships. Enjoy! Support my blog and this podcast by "buying" me a "coffee" at https://ko-fi.com/rachaelsun...

Is it weird to not have a boyfriend in college? Do you have to get engaged by graduation? Which dating app is the best? Relationships are complicated. It can be beautiful, confusing, magical, awkward, horrible...all at the same time. There are few things more awkward than a weird first date. Join me and my special guest, Kate, as she shares some of her best first date stories. We talk about qualit...

ADHD often goes underdiagnosed in girls, because the disorder presents differently, the symptoms are often more subtle, and they don’t fit the stereotype. Because of this, many girls often live without getting support and help that could aid them in their daily activities. Natalie and I were both diagnosed with ADHD during our early college years. In this episode, we talk about our experience grow...

At the beginning of this semester, I discovered SoHoCats, a luxury feline hotel. Call me a crazy cat lady, but now I visit SoHoCats at least once a week. SoHoCats is a luxury feline hotel run by two awesome women, Alissa and Sharon. With a combined 35+ years of experience, Alissa and Sharon run a safe, fun, and unique boarding space for our feline friends. Join me as I talk with Alissa and Sharon...

Mental health. It’s a touchy subject to talk about, especially when we look at how it is perceived compared to physical illnesses, such as the flu. They both affect lives and require treatment and rest, but only one is always seen as legitimate. In this episode, I have a conversation with a friend about all things mental health. We dive into what we struggle with, how people helped or didn’t help...

Today's episode is different. Join Rachal and I as we talk to my friend, Santos, who is currently incarcerated for murder. Santos is a dear friend, and  we thought this podcast was a great opportunity to share his experience, and show people how it may differ from their idea of prison. Tune in to hear about what landed Santos a life sentence in prison, preparing for parole, his opinion on dru...

Hey guys, welcome to another PillowTalk episode! As always, recorded from the lovely bed of Gabriella, today we talk where we are at in college or post grad, how we spend our free time, and the effect of technology on our lives. Also, I get a special and unexpected call...

A small disclaimer, a 4 p.m. coffee run, Rachal being a simp, and a quick drug update. Hey guys, this episode is a bit out of order because it technically comes after the next three scheduled Bad and Bothered episodes, but some things just had to be said. OH, and I visited a cat hotel. How fun. SoHo Cats Luxury Feline Hotel. It's amazing. Support my blog and this podcast by "buying" me a "coffee"...

Welcome back to PillowTalk Ep. 2!! Today we bring you some more thoughts about friendships and growth, false vulnerability, and we go deep into our enneagrams. We discuss how to best support friends, and are joined by a special guest, Fae. Enjoy! Support my blog and this podcast by "buying" me a "coffee" at https://ko-fi.com/rachaelsuniverse Instagram: @rachaelsuniversepod & @rachaeluniverse Blog:...

The easiest hike you can take your grandparents on, Bighorn Sheep, and making John Muir proud. Instagram @rachaeluniverse Song by David Mumford, and PBS The National Parks Theme Song

First episode of my "Summit Up!" series, where I talk about mainly hikes, but also anything else in the great outdoors. This is an excerpt from "One More Step: Through Hiking a Section of the Appalachian Trail" and a reflection on Patagonia's "Nose to the Wind".

Everything you need to know about hiking the Northern Terminus of the Appalachian Trail: What to expect, what to wear, and of course, pushing yourself out of your comfort zone. Instagram: @rachaeluniverse Read about hiking Mount Katahdin on my blog rachaelsuniverse.com

FUN EPISODE! This is where dreams blur with reality. What is real and what isn't? Is Hipcamp reliable? Why is a Russian man showing me the inside of a potato shaped sauna filled with gems in the middle of the desert? I have so many questions. Instagram: @rachaeluniverse I spend so much time editing this episode and I'm very proud of it. Lot's of sound effects and audio from the night... This is a...

Bad hiking puns and getting stung by a bee. And as always, hiking out of your comfort zone.  Instagram: @rachaeluniverse & @summituppodcast Blog: rachaelsuniverse.com

There was a 2% chance of getting a permit to hike this last year. How did I do it? Everything you need to know about hiking to the infamous "Wave" of Utah without a normal map. Yes I got lost. 6 miles lost to be exact.  Support my blog and this podcast by "buying" me a "coffee" at https://ko-fi.com/rachaelsuniverse Instagram: @summituppodcast & @rachaeluniverse

A review of hiking Alta Peak at Sequoia NP, and why you shouldn't let hiking reviews stop you from getting out of your comfort zone. Sorry for the wack audio a little while in. Working on getting a new mic! Support for more hike reviews :) Thanks everyone. Instagram: @rachaeluniverse Music: Lover by David Mumford, Rocky Theme Song, Track: The Day I Met You — Arvnd [Audio Library Release] (Music pr...