alessia maria
Eunoia- a life podcast
Eunoia means "beautiful thinking," and that's exactly our goal here. The idea began in 2019, when host Alessia Maria (B.A. Neuroscience/Economics) suffered from a rare disorder that turned her life upside down. Today, we explore the quieter parts of being human because life is messy, and we're all finding our way. Think of it like a conversation with a friend. One who overthinks. A lot. So sit down, grab a cup of coffee/tea (or let's be honest, maybe a glass of wine), and listen in! You can also find quieter, in-between moments shared as a photo journal on Instagram, along with a small Substac...
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alessia maria
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Latest episode
Jul 8, 2026
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Episodes
i’m feeling uninspired… 08.07.2026 10:44
Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Eunoia means "beautiful thinking," and that's exactly our goal here. The idea began in 2019, when host Alessia Maria (B.A. Neuroscience/Economics) suffered from a rare disorder that turned her life upside down. Today, we explore the quieter parts of being human because life is messy, and we're all finding our way. Think of it like a conversation wi...
the illusion of having your life together 23.06.2026 5:22
Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Eunoia means "beautiful thinking," and that's exactly our goal here. The idea began in 2019, when host Alessia Maria (B.A. Neuroscience/Economics) suffered from a rare disorder that turned her life upside down. Today, we explore the quieter parts of being human because life is messy, and we're all finding our way. Think of it like a conversation wi...
your people will find you...learning to let people in again 26.05.2026 6:55
Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:10- defining your values * 01:20- making friends * 03:00- your people are out there * 04:00- nothing is permanent/nonattachment * 05:30- your support network Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Eunoia means "beautiful thinking," and that's exactly our goal here. The idea began in 2019, when host Alessia Maria (B.A. Neuroscience/Economics) suffered from a...
life after graduation. where i'm at now... 19.05.2026 10:24
I graduated, what now? I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting in this time of transition, especially since I never thought I would be here. I had a brain disorder at 15, and graduating from college is the very last place I thought I would be. Join me today as I share a bit of where I have been and what the podcast will look like in the future. Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:07- where i’ve been * 02:30-...
maybe not everything happens for a reason…. (sexual assault awareness month) 07.04.2026 8:55
Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Created for big thinkers and deep feelers. We’re not a normal podcast. We’re the Eunoia podcast. Hosted by Alessia Maria, a neuroscience and economics student, the podcast delves into the quieter aspects of being human. It all began in 2019, when Alessia developed (and recovered from!) a rare disorder that turned life upside down. Today, the podcas...
i went psychotic at 15 (PANDAS Disorder) 17.03.2026 30:21
Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:15- time for updates * 00:40- PANDAS Disorder + how it started * 07:01- the neuroscience of it * 09:14- my experience * 11:30- promise to myself * 13:40- diagnosis & appointments * 20:45- recovery * 26:20- today Info: www.pandasnetwork.org My story: https://pandasnetwork.org/alessias-pandas-story/ Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Created for big thinke...
an old fashioned and things i’ll probably regret | Sit With Me 10.03.2026 21:38
Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:30- random tangent * 01:34- wow so distracted * 02:05- drinking * 06:11- past relationships * 11:29- peer pressure Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Created for big thinkers and deep feelers. We’re not a normal podcast. We’re the Eunoia podcast. Hosted by Alessia Maria, a neuroscience and economics student, the podcast delves into the quieter aspects of...
what time taught me later 24.02.2026 12:52
Chapters * 00:00- I am not patient * 00:30- the big life questions * 02:30- intention * 04:10- seasons change * 06:40- change is scary * 11:00- time Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Created for overthinkers, deep feelers, and anyone who’s been told they’re “too much.” We’re not a normal podcast. We’re the Eunoia podcast. Hosted by Alessia Maria, a neuroscience and economics studen...
wait…why is this embarrassing? 10.02.2026 10:06
Chapters * 00:00- why do we get embarrassed? * 01:19- step out of your comfort zone! * 01:30- know yourself * 04:10- finding connections + letting go * 05:30- who do you want to be? * 07:10- be the best you can be Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Created for overthinkers, deep feelers, and anyone who’s been told they’re “too much.” We’re not a normal podcast. We’re the Eunoia podc...
mascara is a drug + other things on my mind | Sit With Me 22.01.2026 18:00
Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:16- mascara is a drug * 02:29- the shape of reality * 12:04- updates * 15:07- community Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Created for overthinkers, deep feelers, and anyone who’s been told they’re “too much.” We’re not a normal podcast. We’re the Eunoia podcast. Hosted by Alessia Maria, a neuroscience and economics student with a tendency to overthink,...
a love letter to minnesota in pain 13.01.2026 20:16
Chapters * 00:00- intro * 01:25- heaviness * 03:08-“it’s okay dude, I’m not mad” * 04:17 - community * 06:27- the world is hurting. everywhere. * 08:15 - feeling small * 11:50- what this podcast stands for Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Created for overthinkers, deep feelers, and anyone who’s been told they’re “too much.” We’re not a normal podcast. We’re the Eunoia podcast. Hos...
sitting in the ‘in-between’, a time before what’s next 24.12.2025 11:50
Chapters * 00:00-intro * 00:15- personal updates * 02:30- be kind to yourself * 05:18- experience with adhd Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who’ve been told they’re “too much” — welcome. Every Tuesday, join host Alessia Maria — a neuroscience and economics undergrad — for unfiltered conversations about the messy, beautiful pro...
it’s “actually romantic” to mind your own life 16.12.2025 18:24
Chapters * 00:00- the life of a showgirl * 01:15- why do we start drama? * 04:10- Taylor’s words * 05:40- interpersonal communication * 08:20- reframe * 10:10- live your own life Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who’ve been told they’re “too much” — welcome. Every Tuesday, join host Alessia Maria — a neuroscience and economics...
is REAL fashion thrifted? (you just don’t get it yet) 09.12.2025 25:05
Is thrifting trending and why? Is it actually the solution? Let’s chat. Chapters * 00:00- intro * 01:36- fashion style * 05:40- fast fashion * 09:25- thrifting + challenging your style * 13:50- unique individual style * 16:45- sustainability Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who’ve been told they’re “too much” — welcome. Every T...
girl, my birth control (and my pmdd) are none of your business 11.11.2025 22:21
I’m on birth control. I probably always will be. Now that we've got that out of the way, let’s chat. Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:29- stigma * 02:00- PMDD * 05:02- unnatural? * 10:20- birth control is medical * 12:12- subscribing to the patriarchy? * 13:40- let’s not pressure each other * 16:30- more PMDD talk * 18:30- influencers, hear me loud and clear Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the P...
avoidance isn’t peace, it’s immaturity (sorry) 04.11.2025 20:02
Chapters a lil thought journal for today about boundaries vs avoidance... * 00:00- distraction at its prime * 00:15- avoidance ≠ peace * 02:33- fear of responsibility * 06:08- the fine but somehow also abundantly clear line between the two * 09:32- an example * 12:53- it’s not peace * 17:04- at least make an effort Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep fe...
it’s late, I just made tea, so sit with me (we hit 10K listens!) 28.10.2025 39:01
This isn’t the podcast — it’s just us hanging out. Welcome to the “sit with me” series. Sometimes I talk about life, sometimes I call my mom, sometimes I just scroll on my phone. cozy, unfiltered, and probably oversharing. Grab your drink and sit with me. - Alessia Maria Chapters: * 00:00- 10K listens * 03:41- a new series loading… * 13:00- the podcast beginning * 20:26- coming up w episode ideas...
say yes or set the boundary? 14.10.2025 12:38
Chapters * 00:00- yes or no? * 01:47- challenge yourself * 02:51- the ebb and flow * 09:14- letting go, life changes Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who’ve been told they’re “too much” — welcome. Every Tuesday, join host Alessia Maria — a neuroscience and economics undergrad — for unfiltered conversations about the messy, beau...
i will always stay delusional (esp when the world sucks) 24.09.2025 15:26
A question I get asked all the time, the way I love life despite the issues thrown my way, the way my rare disease changed my life. Let’s chat. Chapters * 00:00- intro * 01:30- TW mental + physical health * 3:38- be delusional * 07:33- everything sucks * 08:38- stay delusional for each other Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who...
breakups... 16.09.2025 5:16
Just a lil chat For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who’ve been told they’re “too much” — welcome. Every Tuesday, join host Alessia Maria — a neuroscience and economics undergrad — for unfiltered conversations about the messy, beautiful process of figuring yourself out. We ask the hard questions: Who are you without the pressure to be likable? Why do we shrink ourselves to fit in...
no direction? you’re not broken 09.09.2025 17:49
The truth is, life is never easy. Figuring out what route to take can be difficult, but you’re not alone. Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:06- the rule book to life * 02:12- life changes + feeling alone * 04:51- making difficult decisions * 09:33- values in decision making * 12:46- feeling lost Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who’...
what I didn't expect from living abroad 02.09.2025 15:06
I lived in Australia for half a year! What did I learn from moving abroad? Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who’ve been told they’re “too much” — welcome. Every Tuesday, join host Alessia Maria — a neuroscience and economics undergrad — for unfiltered conversations about the messy, beautiful process of figuring yourself out. We...
drinking-ish? 19.08.2025 19:55
Drinking underage? Drugs & pressure? Turning 21? Safety? Boundaries? Let's talk. Chapters * 00:00- so what is drinking-ish and how did I get here? * 09:05- let’s chat * 11:32- your journey Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who’ve been told they’re “too much” — welcome. Every Tuesday, join host Alessia Maria — a neuroscience and...
i’m bored…and I'm gonna embrace it 12.08.2025 11:34
Learning to embrace the mundane, especially in such a fast-paced society. Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:45- understanding yourself * 03:45 - embrace the mundane * 05:35- the online space * 08:54- stay present * 09:47- accepting where you are Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who’ve been told they’re “too much” — welcome. Every Tu...
okay, we need to talk about medication 05.08.2025 26:49
We need to talk about medication. Talking all about my experience on medication, with PMDD and panic disorder, and limiting beliefs. Get full access to eunoia at amariavn.substack.com/subscribe
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