perfect porridge

I'm 25 and I don't want to hate life anymore. And I'm gonna do something about it.

2022 was a bitch. honestly. here are my seven big lessons from the year. they were tough to learn, but hey, we're here in 2023, so that's got to count for something. xoxo

Vulnerability can be used as a manipulation tactic. Not always. Maybe not even often. But sometimes. In this episode, I explore my relationship with vulnerability over the years with the help of one of @enfold.ing 's excellent videos. (Side note: A new start to the podcast eps! I didn't realize Anchor's Ambassador Ads stop once you reach a certain number of views, so each ep from here on out will...

The problem with hookup culture isn't casual sex. It's mismanaged or miscommunicated expectations. In this episode, I outline four opportunities for the disappointment that I notice in the dating world today.

What is the role of jealousy in a relationship, if at all? What can insecurities in relationships tell you about yourself? In this episode, I talk with my friend, Mads, about non-traditional relationships, polyamory, and learning about yourself through the way you engage with others.

Rejection hurts. It's really shitty. In this episode, I talk about how I deal with rejection, a mindset shift, and an exercise I use to get over someone.

What are boundaries? When do I set them? How do I set them? In this episode, I explore the topic of boundaries, how they apply to my life, and give some tricks to setting a healthy boundary every time. 

Welcome to Season 2 of perfect porridge! Over the past two years, I've focused on improving my communication skills. Join me in this week's episode with my older sister, Elizabeth, as we discuss control, self-awareness, and vulnerability as they relate to the way we communicate. 

Thank you for season one. You are amazing, and I adore you all.

Intimacy starts with 'i'. In this episode, I discuss my relationship with intimacy and how I've begun to restructure it to show myself more love.

I am all parts of myself, and it's important to bring joy to all of those parts, from five-year-old me to twenty-two-year-old me. In this episode, I talk about how I cultivate that joy.

Acknowledging that my existence is non-linear and that there is no singular "version" of myself is a way that I approach self-compassion. I am my past, present, and future, so shaming one part of me, shames all the other parts too.

Holding myself accountable means engaging in self-compassion rather than self-pity. In this episode, I talk about two perspective shifts that helped me realize the difference between the two.

Not comparing my situations and their individual impact on ME to other people's situations and their individual impact on THEM is one way that I act as my greatest supporter. Part two of a two part series.

Transforming from my greatest critic to my greatest supporter means letting go of control and treating myself like a friend. Neither of which are easy. Part one of a two part series.

Confidence isn't everyone's default; for many, it requires constant cultivation. In this episode, I talk about my relationship with insecurity and practices I've implemented to start becoming genuinely confident.

Welcome to perfect porridge! In this episode, I introduce myself, discuss the inspiration for the podcast, and outline what you can expect for the rest of the season.