Take A Step Back

From the comfort of a condo rooftop in Québec City, me and my sister Lucy answer each others questions! We sat down and placed a TON of questions onto a digital spinner and decided to answer them at random with little to no preparation. We talk about attention seeking, the new school year, offer each other sibling advice, and so much more! Get ready for a windy, car sound filled episode!  WEEKLY Q...

wow..It's been a LONG week/weekend. I just got back from vacation and the 9 hour car ride really did a number on me. I hate feeling sleep deprived and when I get tired/burnt out I always find it hard to relax and take it easy. So in honor of me having a hard time relaxing, I figured we should take a moment to invest in ourselves and remind ourselves that we deserve self love and attention. In...

This episode has been a long time coming. Ive briefly mentioned in previous episodes that I graduated high school early.. but Ive never really talked in depth about my experience or explained what "doubling up" even means. It was this time last year when I sat down with my counselor and officially changed my schedule to become a senior and double up in classes. In honor of last year, I t...

With my own vacation coming up in just a few days, I figured that now was the best time to share all of my vacation hacks and tips. Whether its day trips, weekend trips, or long extravagant vacations. The advice in this episode is applicable to all. I talk about different challenges Ive faced on vacation and how to overcome them, things that you may forget to pack but are honestly life savers, and...

Lately, I have realized how often I'm being interrupted and distracted by the notifications on my phone.  It's starting to bug me. It's funny because I used to really like getting notifications. It made me feel popular and liked. But now, Im starting to feel like notifications are constantly disturbing my train of thought. I did some research on this topic and came across a TED Talk...

These past few weeks I have been focused on forming new habits. I want to start of this new part of life with solid habits that can follow me for years to come, one of these habits is going to the gym. Looking over the past few years Ive realized that I have never been able to stay consistent with the gym. Its not like I was ever taking the gym seriously, but I still didn't expect that I woul...

This weeks episode is fairly short and light hearted. I usually like to talk about really intriguing topics or at least something that offers a new perspective. However, last week I was really lacking the motivation to plan a full episode and I didn't want to talk about something if I wasn't going to be fully present with what I was saying.  So instead, I decided to talk about the things...

In my last podcast episode about sustainability, I briefly covered the idea of gardening/ owning plants. I think there are many well rounded, eco-friendly aspects of plants and gardening. Whether or not you decide to grow some of your own food, or just have a pretty house plant. I think it is environmentally friendly, good for our mental health, and a great way to liven up our living space! Even t...

Lately, Ive been thinking of our environment. There are so many things that are stressful and overbearing to think about.  There's plastic pollution, Methane emissions and green house gasses, micro plastics, the burning of fossil fuels and non renewable resources, and honestly just the overall wastefulness that we see every day in our society.  I decided that I wanted to do my research and fi...

Since the end of the school year, I've been trying to take the time to set a morning routine that actually works. For the longest time I had either had no routine at all or my routine was so long and extensive that I just never did it. In this episode, I talk about my morning routine and I share some advice on morning routine ideas. I also talk about my new beef with instagram and the videos...

In this episode, Leigh and her most influential study mentor (her Mom) talk about how to write the argument essay on the New York State ELA Regents. They share a step-by-step process on how to write this essay, and also discuss the simple ways you can become a better writer.  Covered in this episode:  Study tips/ how to best prepare yourself for this essay  Why this is applicable for the future St...

In this episode, Leigh talks about handling a mental breakdown and the different ways you can react in order to do what's best for yourself. She talks about situations that make her more likely to shut down and also talks about the fact that shutting down is OKAY. It happens to the best of us and its normal for there to be someone who makes you mad or aggravates you. The most important thing...

In this episode, Leigh talks about her struggles with productivity and her inability to relax. Lately, life has felt rushed and it has seemed as if there is is never enough time to get work done or to feel accomplished and productive. Leigh talks about some of her beliefs that are actually holding her back from growth. She also talks about her fear of being lazy and how that fear has led her to ju...

In this episode, Leigh talks about her mindset when she originally started the podcast and how it has shifted and changed over the past year. Its time for a season two! Leigh talks about her new goals for the podcast and the direction she will be taking it in. SOCIALS: ( lets connect <3) +Podcast Instagram << If you are interested in learning more about the podcast or want to become apart...

In this episode, Leigh talks about the top three things that have made her past summers, less enjoyable. She shares stories about being at the beach and her inner insecurities. She shares her struggles with comparison, FOMO, social status and society's BS rules . This is the last episode in the Take a Step Back summer series. LEIGHS ADVICE FOR TODAY: take a moment today and write down the thi...

In this episode, Leigh talks about the small steps you can take to have mental spring cleaning. The weather has gotten progressively better and now seems like the best time to reflect on our lives and see what areas are in need of improvement. Leigh talks about creating routines, journaling, stepping out of your comfort zone, and getting rid of the negative energy that may come from toxic friends...

In this episode, Leigh talks about creating balance over the summer. Balance between productivity and relaxation. Summer is the MUCH NEEDED time away from school. Experiencing fun things like going to the beach,  relaxing, and making memories, is a good thing! It's also a perfect time to set goals and find ways to utilize your time and be productive. Its about finding the balance that works f...

In the previous social media episode, Leigh talked about why she deleted Tik-Tok and Pinterest and why social media has many negative side effects. In this episode, Leigh gives a social media update and talks about why she decided to delete Snapchat as well. She talks about setting boundaries and why its important to think about social media NOW. If we don't start to think about it now, when...

In this episode, Leigh shares her top 5 pieces of advice that she wishes she could share with her younger self. She talks about hanging out with family, dealing with the lows in life, and the belief that the Universe is always on our side.  WEEKLY QUOTE: “Hitting a rough patch doesn’t undo the progress you’ve made” - Jo Design Co (found this quote on Insta) SOCIALS: ( lets connect <3) +Podcast...

In this episode, Leigh talks about her top 3 ways you can start preparing for summer. Since the summer of 2023 is going to be the first summer after Leigh's high school graduation, she wants it to be a memorable one. For these reasons, the need for a summer series was higher than ever! In this series, Leigh is going to be sharing all of her advice for summer. It is the season where there are...

In this episode, Leigh talks about her past experiences with socializing and everything she has done wrong. She also talks about honesty, wanting to fit in, and body language. If you want more friendship advice from Leigh, checkout episode #7 " all about friendships!" Leigh and her friend Vinny both talk about red and green flags in friendships and share tips so that you can create a bet...

In this mini episode, Leigh talks about spring and simple steps you can take to relieve stress. She talks about how getting out of the house, off of screens and even being alone, are ways you can become grounded and more relaxed. This episode is dedicated to spring time and reducing anxiety and stress.  WEEKLY QUOTE: "to kindness and love, the things we need most" - The Grinch ( I love t...

In this episode, Leigh shares her experience with social media. She talks about why she deleted Tok-Tok and Pinterest, as well as her current struggles with mindless scrolling. She gives her tips on how to reduce your screen time and also talks about the negative side effects that come with social media. WEEKLY QUOTE: "It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop" SOCI...

In this episode, Leigh shares her tips for navigating the lows in life. She talks about how it is normal to go through phases in life, and how every situation is meant to help you grow as a person. She talks about her struggles this month and the four main tips she has for navigating the lows. WEEKLY QUOTE: "If life were predictable, it would cease to be life, and be with ought flavor" -...

In this episode, Leigh talks about what being a workaholic is and her struggles with overbooking and constantly doing something. She talks about how it's not always a clear cut answer and how being dedicated and proactive are good things, but too much of a good thing can become a problem. Overall, she talks about the ways relaxing can be just as proactive and beneficial as normal work. QUOTE...