You at Your Best

In this week's reflection episode , I discuss the idea that sometimes we get so caught up in creating, analyzing, and documenting our experiences that we forget to actually enjoy them. I find importance in learning to slow down, being present, and allowing myself to experience life without feeling the need to make something out of everything. In this episode, I share: How I've stopped letting my w...

Sometimes, the simplest things are the ones that make you feel the most like yourself. In this episode, I’m sharing a very specific list of things that make me feel hot, weird, happy, alive, and truly present. In this episode, I share: The little things that instantly make me feel like myself Why music, writing, and genuine human art hit me so deeply The things that let me completely unmask and be...

In this week's insight episode , I share some of the reminders that have helped me when I get stuck in rumination, intrusive thoughts, uncertainty, or the need to understand myself. If your brain constantly asks “what if?”, makes you question your feelings, or convinces you that you need to find the perfect answer before you can move on, I hope this episode feels like a reminder that you are not a...

In this episode, I share the story of how I came to understand my OCD, what it was like to spend years feeling like I wasn’t allowed to believe myself, & the grief/relief that came with finally having an explanation. I also talk about starting medication, the fear that it would change who I am, & what I’m learning now that I don’t have to spend my entire life dissecting myself. In this epi...

From romanticizing everyday moments to letting yourself create imperfectly, this week’s fun episode is all about romanticizing fall on a budget and making the most of the season without spending lots of money. In this episode, I discuss: Simple and cheap ways to romanticize fall & make everyday life feel more special Creating fall traditions through music, outfits, decorating, cozy mornings, &...

In this week's insight episode , I build on an idea I shared in last week's episode: allowing others to help you, compliment you, love you, and give to you is an important part of being human. Receiving doesn't make you conceited, helpless, or a bad person. You don't have to immediately return every favor, and accepting someone's kindness doesn't mean you'll become dependent on them. Sometimes, we...

In this week's reflection episode , I explore what feminine sensuality actually means to me and why I believe it has so little to do with sexuality. Sensuality is about presence, confidence, pleasure, embodiment, and becoming more available to your own life. In this episode, I share: What feminine sensuality means beyond sexuality and appearance Why being present in your body can change the way yo...

In this week's fun episode , I share a list of things I used to struggle to allow myself to do because I was afraid they weren't “cool” enough. I talk about the importance of doing what makes us happy, even when we fear judgment, and why the things on this list are actually pretty cool. In this episode, I discuss: Allowing ourselves to express our emotions & be visibly excited Dressing for our...

From feeling unlovable to learning how to trust myself, this week’s fun episode is all about the things I would tell my younger self if I could go back in time. In this episode, I discuss: Why it’s so important to love ourselves as we are Some of my childhood experiences and what I would do differently My experience with early motherhood Why self-expression is such an important part of finding our...

In this week's insight episode , I talk about the difference between starting over as a healthy choice and starting over as a way to avoid discomfort. Starting over isn't inherently bad. Sometimes, it's exactly what we need. But taking a small pause before making a big decision can help us understand what we're actually trying to change and gently notice the patterns behind our choices. In this ep...

In this week's reflection episode, I share a life update about my mental health and finally receiving an OCD diagnosis before reflecting on the idea of integration. Looking back at my older podcast episodes reminded me that, even though I've changed, I've always been me. The biggest difference isn't who I am. It's the relationship I have with myself. In this episode, I share: Why being diagnosed w...

For this week's fun episode , I share a lighthearted reflection on the reality of being type C and having a personality that feels like a walking contradiction. I discuss how one person can be both type A and type B at the same time, and how they actually complement each other way more than the outside perspective may think. In this episode, I share: Why I think I'm both Type A and Type B (aka "Ty...

CW: This episode discusses disordered eating & body image struggles. In this week's insight episode , I share tips on healing your body image that have helped me. These tips top-down and are especially useful for those who tend to overthink and overworry. It's a way to quickly reframe in moments of struggle. In this episode, I share: Quick tips for healing your body image Reframing the way you...

In this week's reflection episode , I open up about my past struggles with body image, self-hatred, and being incredibly unkind to myself. Then, I share ways that I have grown my mindset around my body and how releasing stress has helped me heal my body way more than trying to be perfect or calorie counting. 🌙 In this episode, I share: A reflection on how body image used to feel for me How a bad...

This week's fun episode is a deep dive into the things I have currently been obsessed with and little moments that make life feel meaningful. What started as a simple episode about random things I enjoy slowly became something deeper: a reflection on learning to embrace all the different parts of myself instead of feeling like I have to fit into one specific version of who I am. 🌙 In this episode...

This week's fun episode is a light-hearted yet reflective deep dive into some of the things that can make me emotionally spiral, as someone who overthinks basically everything, is deeply creative, and is always trying to balance meaning with overwhelm. From podcast editing and social media to parenting, perfectionism, and trying to figure out whether I'm intuitive or just anxious. By the end, this...

In this week’s insight episode , I talk about what happens when the fear of being “too much” starts controlling the way we show up in our relationships. This episode is the realization that sometimes, anxiety controls our behavior along with our emotions. I share some of the ways fear can turn emotions into panic, urgency, hypervigilance, and self-protection, and how healing is about learning to s...

In this week’s r eflection episode , I talk about the painful feeling that who you are, at your core, might be “too much” even for the people who love you deeply. After a recent experience with loved ones left me feeling emotionally overwhelmed and disconnected, I began unpacking the deeper emotions hidden beneath my anxious-avoidant attachment style, hyper-independence, and fear of being misunder...

This episode is part 3 of my three-part "realizing you're healing" series. In this week’s fun episode , I talk about the small things that make healing feel worth it. From bookstores and rainy days to deep conversations, outfits that finally feel like you , and moments where you realize you were fully present without trying to force it, this episode is a reminder that healing often becomes real th...

This episode is part 2 of my three-part "realizing you're healing" series. In this week’s insight episode , I talk about what healing can actually start to look like after surviving hard seasons of life. This episode is a continuation of last week’s conversation. This episode is not about “moving on” quickly, but about finally recognizing healing in real time. I share some of the small, overlooked...

CW: This episode discusses the reality of living through and healing from emotional abuse. This episode is part 1 of my three-part "realizing you're healing" series. In this week’s reflection episode , I talk about recognizing healing in moments that once felt like pure survival. I recorded this while reflecting on some of the hardest periods of my life, and realizing that even then, I was showing...

In this week's fun/extra episode , I share my current night routine that is helping me move through chronic exhaustion and get back into my body and the present moment. This routine is less about rigid structure and more about listening to myself. I am sharing this as a reminder that allowing ourselves time to recharge isn't only needed when we're overworked, but is also needed consistently to kee...

In this week’s insight episode, I share what I’m currently doing to start moving through chronic exhaustion and burnout, especially as someone who struggles to slow down, overthinks everything, and feels like they always have to “push through.” This episode is part 2 of my 3-part chronic exhaustion series. 🌙 In this episode, I share: How I’m learning to trust my gut instead of overthinking everyt...

In this week’s reflection episode , I talk about what chronic exhaustion actually feels like for me. Not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. I recorded this in the middle of a spiral, during a moment where I realized that my way of “pushing through” life wasn’t sustainable anymore. This episode is about hitting a breaking point, feeling everything at once, and starting to understand why...

In this week's extra/seasonal episode , I discuss things I'm excited for this coming spring. I made this episode because I have spent the last couple of months in my head a lot and struggling with depressive episodes, and spring coming up is reminding me to get out of my head and be more present. I also very briefly discuss where I stand politically near the middle of the episode. 🌙 In this episo...