Casually Spiraling

Emily's back!! Long-time listeners will remember her as our very first guest ever on episode 8, and so much has changed since then. New career path. Off the market. Full pursuit of new goals and dreams. We're both deep in our own "in-between" eras right now, and this episode is the catch-up we both needed. We get real about the messy middle of a transitional period, the part no...

You're doing the work. You're showing up. You're saying yes to the right things and trying to say no to the wrong ones. And somehow you still end your week feeling like you failed. This episode is about that feeling, the one nobody really talks about because from the outside everything looks fine. We're getting into the checklist that never gets shorter, the weeks that were sup...

Summer always seems to disappear before we know it. This week I'm talking about why so many of us spend the season waiting, for plans, people, more money, or the perfect moment, and how that keeps us from actually enjoying it. From solo adventures and Hot Girl Summer's rebrand to summer ins, outs, and making memories without breaking the bank, consider this your reminder that your life s...

This week we're talking about the emotional withdrawal that hits after weddings, vacations, family visits, and all the moments that make real life feel a little dull when they're over. After coming home from my sister's wedding, I found myself navigating that familiar crash: going from constant connection, celebration, and fun back to work, routine, and reality. We're talking a...

WE'RE BACKKKK BITCHES!  This week on Casually Spiraling, we're talking dating apps and mental health. After realizing a friend and I had both deleted the apps for completely opposite reasons, I started wondering why the experience left us both feeling exhausted. I share my own experience with dating app burnout, how the apps started affecting my confidence and self-worth, and some of the...

Throwing it back to the very first guest episode! I will be back next week with an all new episode... I promise!  We have our first ever guest on Casually Spiraling and it’s none other than my friend Emily Gee! We talk about meeting through Bumble BFF, dating apps, first-date hot takes, horrid dating stories, and what it’s like navigating friendships, dating, and life in our in-between age. From d...

this week I am off being my sister's maid of honor on her big day! yay! that means we have a throwback thursday! today we’re diving into the big D—dating, obviously. I’m talking about what dating looks like in 2025, my own experiences with apps, the chaos, the friendzone, the fatigue, and the constant struggle between being open, having fun, and not wasting your precious time. From dating fat...

This Throwback Thursday we are taking it back to where it all started... This episode is a deep dive into uncertainty, specifically, my uncertainty about having children. While so many people seem sure about what they want, I’m still figuring it out. I share my spiraling thoughts, the “what ifs,” and how it feels to exist in that in-between space of maybe. Follow, like, comment, and subscribe :) I...

I am currently finding balance in many things in my life so this week we are throwing it back to finding balance with a re-release! Incase you missed it or need a little reminder...enjoy :) In this episode, I talk about the struggle of wanting everything, career, creativity, money, and freedom while also craving peace, rest, and time to actually enjoy life. I get into the reality of burnout (even...

When did it become normal to not show up for your friends? In this episode, I talk about the shift in friendship culture from canceling plans, “protecting your energy,” and how sometimes it feels like we’ve lowered the standard of what it means to be a good friend. I get it, we’re all tired. But there’s a difference between real burnout and just not feeling like it. We get into flakiness, last-min...

This episode is basically a compilation of the most unhinged things I experienced working in customer service, from being yelled at over groceries at 16, to dealing with entitled gym members, to full-on chaos as a barista and shift supervisor. Think: drinks being thrown, customers expecting mind-reading, toxic managers, and coworkers trauma bonding just to survive a shift. If you’ve ever worked in...

we’re back and I’m finally breaking down my solo birthday trip. I went into it anxious, awkward, and very close to spiraling… but somehow ended up having one of the best, most freeing weekends of my life. From social anxiety moments to solo dinners, beach days, and a very unexpected 3am night out, we’re getting into all of it. This episode is all about what happens when you actually put yourself o...

For this special birthday episode, my siblings step in to share stories about me, reflect on our upbringing, give you a new perspective. and open up about their own spirals. It’s honest, nostalgic, and a little chaotic, just how we like it. Follow, like, comment, and subscribe :) Instagram:  @casuallyspiralingpodcast & @julbishop Youtube: CasuallySpiralingPodcast Tik Tok: @casuallyspiralingpod...

we’re almost 6 months in (!!) and close to episode 20, so it felt like the perfect time for a q&a. i’m answering everything from la highs & lows, dating, and the acting industry… to friendships, going back to people you shouldn’t, doing things alone, and the thoughts that live in my head way too often. a mix of a chaotic, honest, and a little vulnerable “get to know me.” thanks for being h...

After fully spiraling last week, I’m back with a reset episode on something that’s been helping me lately: romanticizing the small things. From solo time and coffee walks to beach sunsets (no man required), easy friendships, and even the random little joys, I’ve been leaning into anything that makes life feel a bit softer right now. I’m also trying to romanticize the unknown. I don’t know exactly...

In this episode, I talk about the struggle of wanting everything, career, creativity, money, and freedom while also craving peace, rest, and time to actually enjoy life. I get into the reality of burnout (even doing things you love), the pressure to do it all, and the constant pull between focusing on one path or chasing multiple passions. I’m starting to realize balance isn’t about having everyth...

This week we have another amazing guest on the pod, Kat Do. We get messy real quick and talk acting classes that feel a bit like cults, pivoting when the dream stops feeling like yours, and the reality of most people don't actually have it figured out at 18. Plus: dating in LA. The stereotypes. The apps. The icks. And stories from the trenches. Follow Kat on Instagram: @katrina_dough https://...

This week I’m spiraling about anxiety, the buzzword we hear nonstop now, but didn’t really talk about growing up. From being the “perfect” student, to college syllabus days sending me into a full spiral, to overthinking every text and needing a buddy to walk into a room..anxiety has shown up in my life in more ways than I realized. We’re talking perfectionism, overthinking, social anxiety, chemica...

After last week’s heavier topic, we’re keeping things lighter. I’m reading your dating icks, sharing my takes and, responding to listener situations. Then I share my thoughts on the idea of “roster dating” ,dating multiple people at once as a strategy, and whether it’s empowering or just emotional avoidance. Let’s spiral (casually). Follow, like, comment, and subscribe :) Instagram:  @casuallyspir...

This week’s spiral is a vulnerable one. After a quick side quest about aging, caffeine, and realizing my body is… changing (rude), we get into the real topic: body image. I’m talking about growing up tall and feeling like I took up too much space. The years of constantly thinking about how I looked. The phases of feeling like I couldn’t be seen without being “put together.” The social media compar...

This week’s spiral is about reclaiming messiness in your 20s. Somewhere along the way, being young turned into perfect routines, early bedtimes, and treating life like a performance review and I’m calling bullshit. Being messy doesn’t mean being self-destructive. It means saying yes sometimes, staying out late, making mistakes, kissing people you won’t marry, missing a workout because life happene...

This week I’m spiraling about journal tok and why wellness culture sometimes feels like another way we’re told there’s a “right” way to be healthy (and if you don’t do it perfectly, you’re failing). From there, I share some 2026 pod predictions (no goals, just vibes and consequences) and then get into people pleasing. Why we do it, how it shows up, and how to start fighting those tendencies withou...

This week on Casually Spiraling , I’m joined by a dear friend and seriously inspiring human—Ananda Palmore. You may know her from Peacock’s Fight Night alongside Kevin Hart and Don Cheadle, or from her honest, thoughtful writing on Substack. We talk about how we met post-grad in Atlanta, growing up in the industry together, and what it’s been like navigating acting, rejection, and big dreams—now f...

In this episode, we’re diving into the subtle red flags in relationships. The ones that show up early but don’t feel serious enough to address at the time. Control disguised as concern. Jealousy mistaken for passion. Feeling unsafe to communicate. Being with someone who doesn’t respect your friends, your independence, or your excitement for life. Red flags aren’t always dealbreakers in the moment,...

We have our first ever guest on Casually Spiraling and it’s none other than my friend Emily Gee! We talk about meeting through Bumble BFF, dating apps, first-date hot takes, horrid dating stories, and what it’s like navigating friendships, dating, and life in our in-between age. From doing things “for the plot” to Cosmo quizzes and unhinged spirals, this episode has a little bit of everything. Com...