A Little Atypical

Ready to revolutionize your life without overwhelming yourself? In this enlightening episode, we explore the power of micro habits - tiny daily actions that compound into remarkable results. Learn how small, manageable changes can lead to significant transformations in your wellness, productivity, and personal growth journey. Key Topics Covered: Time theming and flexible routines Personalized jour...

Are your New Year's resolutions already overwhelming? In this insightful episode, we explore practical strategies for maintaining momentum without burning out. Learn how to assess your resources, create sustainable systems, and adapt inspiration to your unique reality.   Key Topics Covered: • Understanding your personal resource capacity • Creating realistic goals that align with your lifestyle •...

In this heartfelt episode, we're diving deep into the journey of rediscovering and rekindling that inner spark that makes life vibrant and meaningful. As we bid farewell to 2024, join me for an intimate conversation about personal growth, resilience, and the power of renewed energy. We'll explore: Key moments from 2024 that shaped our perspective Understanding what it means to lose and find your s...

Join me for an insightful exploration into intentional goal setting across nine essential life categories: Connection, Health, Personal Development, Finance, Spirituality/Religion, Recreation, Career, Home/Environment, and "Other". This episode serves as your comprehensive guide to crafting meaningful objectives for the year ahead. Before diving into goal-setting, we'll address crucial self-reflec...

In this powerful episode, we dive deep into 24 transformative life lessons that touch on personal growth, relationships, and self-discovery. From understanding the difference between security and success to embracing the extraordinary journey of life, each lesson offers valuable insights for listeners navigating their own paths. A highlight of this episode includes a vulnerable storytelling segmen...

In this eye-opening episode, we dive deep into the crucial importance of mental health during the winter months. Discover why seasonal affective disorder (SAD) and winter blues can impact your well-being, and learn practical, actionable tips to boost your mood and maintain mental resilience. Key topics covered: The science behind winter's effect on mental health A list of other reasons why we may...

Uncertainty happens when you are waiting for your next chapter. The anticipation grows, your patience wears thin and all you are looking for is a sign you'll get out of the situation you feel stuck in. This episode is to share tips on things to do while waiting. Whether the setback is recent or you've been in the sea of uncertainty for months or years, the podcast is designed with a personal list...

Join us as we dive into the trending "Winter Arc" phenomenon, exploring how this seasonal challenge can be tailored for those starting anew. Discover sustainable ways to transform your life, shed old versions of yourself, and embrace personal growth. Whether you're a seasoned self-improver or just beginning your journey, this episode offers practical tips to make the Winter Arc work for you. Learn...

In today's podcast episode, We give a step-by-step guide to making the most of the last 3 months of the year. Fall is a time of change but also a great time of reflection. The productive energy is buzzing through the fall season and it is the perfect time to lock in and work on your goals however you can before the New Year.    Follow my socials  Tik Tok- @Simplylayxx YouTube- @SimplyLayxx Instagr...

In today's podcast episode, we'll do a catch-up episode focusing on the cycles of personal development. Lay speaks about the different ways we develop in different cycles. Sometimes our life is more inward and we are focused solely on ourselves; other times, we have outward events that tend to influence how we show up for ourselves. Highlighting the differences allows us to appreciate both times e...

In this episode, we are discussing self-trust. By definition, it is about having faith in yourself and the decisions you make regardless of the outcome. Surprisingly, this is an important aspect of self-love and intentional living, but a lesser spoken-about aspect in the wellness community. We are covering what it is, how it relates to self-love, signs that you may distrust yourself, and how it in...

Hello everyone, Welcome back to another episode of A Little Atypical. This week we are catching up on content (This episode was recorded at the end of June 2024) and this episode is a continuation of the intentional living content. In this episode, we discuss the signs you are living life on autopilot (aka the opposite of having intentions behind your actions).    Follow my socials  Tik Tok- @Simp...

After last week's episode which was focused more on letting go of what isn't in your control (the timeline of your life), this episode is more about what is your control aka choosing how you want to live your life and choosing when you want to shift to something. Lay shares her own experience with slow living and how being in the slow pacing of life gave her clarity on her next steps. Intentional...

In this week's episode, we are just having a light-hearted conversation about growth. We often worry about the timeline of our lives, whether we are falling behind or doing enough to be where we want to be. Whether you are a teenager, college student, or well into adulthood, sometimes need a reminder that being where you are is okay and there is no need to panic because of the way life works in cy...

In this episode, we are talking all about consistency. On the podcast, we already spoke about self-discipline, but consistency is a sub-topic that deserves an episode all on its own. Consistency is required for self-discipline but what helps a person to be consistent in the first place? We discuss in this episode, the best ways to build consistency by first defying what it means, mindsets work, an...

In this episode,  we are talking all about practical summer self-care. We are talking about taking care of the skin, remaining safe when practicing exercise, and happiness and mindset. We Take time to deep dive into the most important product of the summer- Sunscreen and what to look for when selecting one. Summer is a fun time but self-care isn't seasonal and we want to adjust our habits accordin...

Let's deep dive into the complex issue of body image, societal expectations, and self-perception. Sharing her journey of what led to her struggles with food, Lay provides a raw and honest account of her experiences. This episode traverses topics of body positivity, fat acceptance, weight loss, and the transition from girlhood to womanhood. It also addresses the multi-faceted reasons behind body ch...

It is about to be the 6th month of 2024. June is soon on the way and while most people wait until the end of June or early July to do a mid-year check-in, there is no harm in starting early. Astrologically speaking we are now in Gemini season and with the recent full moon in Sagittarius, Alayjah shares her summer intentions, what she wants to welcome in the season, and what she's taking out of her...

In this episode, we talk about letting go of the fear of getting started. One of the biggest reasons so many people hold themselves back from their dreams and goals is because they are worried about the competitive space. They constantly hear an industry is too saturated, that there is no room and that to really make it they have to be original. This episode discusses why it is okay to try somethi...

Given the recent events such as the Met Gala, " Let them eat cake", and Block2024 movement, etc. along with world events escalating, are the stars falling? Wealth gaps growing increasingly larger, and overconsumption becoming a bigger issue, does this mean being the "it girl" is over? For the past years, people used terms like "it girl", "her", and "that girl" to romanticize their lives but with t...

Do you ever feel like you are just existing? Like you are breathing, physically here, but time is just passing you. As if the way you function is on autopilot. This episode will be a meaningful discussion about enjoying life again and discuss some of the reasons we get into that head space in the first place. This is not a professional opinion, more like a mere observation to start the conversatio...

This episode is a letter to the 20-something-year-olds who feel left out in the conversation of navigating their 20s. This is for introverts and loners who have to learn how to socialize, build support systems, and maintain them. The people who have to stay at their parents' house through college and maybe some years after. People who have anxiety about not accomplishing things fast enough. People...

Spring is the season of rebirth, and with the eclipse/new moon in the sign of Aries (the 1st sign of the zodiac), there is no better time to call in new energy. This season is about grounding yourself in Personal Agency and curating a high-frequency aura that radiates from the inside out. In this episode, we move past the surface-level tropes of "main character energy" to explore its true intellec...

Loneliness is on the rise and have you ever stopped to think "why"? It is easy to write off our lack of connection as a result of technology (aka the digital age), but Lay hypothesizes it is more than simply that. In today's episode, we cover intent conversations such as "Basic" vs "Not like other girls", and "High Maintenance" friends vs "Low Maintenance" friends, and how those conversations crea...

This episode focuses on identifying and managing mental spiraling. It discusses the various reasons why people may spiral, including excessive stress, major life changes, personal relationship challenges, financial pressures, health issues, and struggles with mental health disorders. Lay shares personal experiences of struggling with expression and feeling like they are not moving forward. They of...