Alex El-Amin/ Chicago Barbie

Literally My Life

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Literally My Life: My Guide To Girlhood is a passion project by Alexandra El-Amin, inspired by her journey of overcoming significant health challenges. This podcast explores the highs and lows of girlhood with real conversations on trauma, healing, breakups, self-love, and more. Through raw honesty and motivational advice, Alexandra shares her story and life lessons to help you embrace every part of your journey. Whether you’re facing heartbreak or rediscovering yourself, this podcast is here to guide and inspire.

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Alex El-Amin/ Chicago Barbie

Episodes

73 Questions With Chicago Barbie 02.06.2026 11:59

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliterall... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbie... Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/alexelamin YT: / @chicagobarbiepresents Get ready, because we are stripping back the layers. In this highly anticipated episode of Literally My Life , I am sitting down to answer 73 rapid-fire questions about absolutely everything. From my ultimate caree...

The Art Of Reinventing Yourself 26.05.2026 25:55

How many times are we allowed to reinvent ourselves? If you ask me—the answer is as many times as it takes. In this week’s episode of Literally My Life, we’re talking about the art of reinvention—why changing isn’t something to fear, but something to embrace. Whether you’re outgrowing a relationship, a city, a career path, a friend group, or even an old version of yourself… this episode is your re...

You Can Run, But You Can't Hide 19.05.2026 32:26

IG; https://www.instagram ....Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com ...Substack: https://open.substack ....YouTube: / @chicagobarbiepresents Can you really outrun your past—or does it always find a way to catch up with you? In this week’s episode of Literally My Life, I’m opening up about a moment that unexpectedly forced me to confront old wounds from my past—and the realization that true healing d...

Ask Alex Advice, Hot Takes & Getting to Know Chicago Barbie 12.05.2026 40:34

IG; https://www.instagram.com/theliterall... Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbie... Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/alexelamin YouTube: / @chicagobarbiepresents This week on Literally My Life, we’re doing something special: Ask Alex 💌In the first half of this episode, I’m answering your advice questions—everything from confidence, college friendships, heartbreak, situations...

Chicago Barbie Summer: What We’re Doing + What We’re Leaving 05.05.2026 20:01

(VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE!)IG: https://www.instagram.com/theliterall... https://www.instagram.com/mschicagoba... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbie... Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/alexelamin YouTube: https://open.substack.com/pub/alexelamin Welcome back to Literally My LifeI’m Alex El-Amin, aka Chicago Barbie, and in this episode we’re getting into everything this...

The End of the Beginning (Turning 19 & Closing Freshman Year) 27.04.2026 26:14

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliterall... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbie... Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/alexelamin YT: / @chicagobarbiepresents In this episode of Literally My Life, I’m opening up about the end of my freshman year of college and turning 19—what this year actually felt like vs what I expected. Freshman year didn’t go how I planned. From lon...

When Everything Falls Apart At Once (and how to regroup without losing yourself) 21.04.2026 28:36

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliterall... TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbie... Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/alexelamin YT: / @chicagobarbiepresents When everything falls apart at once… what do you do? This episode is all about navigating unexpected setbacks, staying grounded, and learning how to move forward without losing yourself. Real, honest, and needed.

Literally My Life Update! 13.04.2026 34:06

Tickets to Literally My Life Live: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/literally-my-life-with-chicago-barbie-tickets-1987106946368IG: https://www.instagram.com/theliterallymylifepodcast?igsh=MXV4YnVienRqYWlncg%3D%3D&utm_source=qrTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbiepresents?_r=1&_t=ZT-95UOI0fmjBVSubstack: https://alexelamin.substack.com/Hi my loves 💋This week’s episode is a real, honest...

How To Raise Your Standards (and How To Never Lower Them) 31.03.2026 38:54

At some point, you have to sit down with yourself and ask… why am I accepting this? In this episode, I’m talking about raising your standards, why we ignore red flags (even when they’re literally screaming at us), and how I’ve learned to choose myself every single time — even when it’s hard. From confusing situationships to moments that felt way too real for what they were… yeah, we’re unpacking a...

I Love Me More 03.03.2026 26:05

Description: (Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube)IG: ⁠ / ⁠ ⁠ / ⁠ ⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠ / chicagobarbie...⁠ask ⁠ Alex form: ⁠⁠ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Literally My Life: The Newsletter: ⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@alexelaminchica “I love you, Richard. But I love me more.”In this episode, we’re talking about loving someone deeply without abandoning yourself. Why do we sh...

When Am I Going To Get Over It? (A Conversation About Healing) 24.02.2026 37:00

(Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube)IG: ⁠ / ⁠ ⁠ / ⁠ ⁠ TikTok: Chicago Barbie (@chicagobarbiepresents) | TikTok Ask Alex: form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7wfs0VrPq3T1yZP-TKAKA8ZhW Literally My Life: The Newsletter: ⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@alexelaminchica When am I going to get over it? If you’ve ever asked yourself why you still care, why healing feels slow, o...

Big Girl Lessons I Had to Learn the Hard Way 16.02.2026 27:46

Description: (Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube) IG: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/elaminalexandra13/⁠ ⁠https://www.instagram.com/literallymylifemgtgpodcast/⁠ ⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠ / chicagobarbie...⁠ask ⁠ Alex form: ⁠⁠https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA...⁠ Literally My Life: The Newsletter: ⁠⁠https://substack.com/@alexelaminchica Nobody prepares you for your first real adult experiences —...

Your Fear of Looking Stupid Is Holding You Back (How to Go for Your Dreams Without Fear) 26.01.2026 34:01

(Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube) Chicago Barbie's Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/literallymylifemgtg?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_aipsfshop_YY86GW29P0FR3S1JH6Q7&language=en-US&ccs_id=17283c9a-a30e-4f78-9bac-353d57018f8e⁠ Chicago Barbie's LTK: ⁠https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ChicagoBarbie⁠ IG:⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mschicagobarbie/⁠⁠https://www.instagram...

Welcome to 2026! | NEW YEAR, NEW DELUSIONS🌟🎉| Literally My Life Podcast 19.01.2026 13:59

2026 is here and I'm walking into with clarity, confidence, and intention. In this episode, I reflect on everything that shaped me in 2025 (and tried to break me).and talk about what it means to stop playing small, to trust God's timing, and to finally move like the girl I've always known I was becoming. If you're entering the new year feeling hopeful, scared, ambitious, healing, o...

Gratitude Is The Attitude: A Literally My Life Christmas 23.12.2025 19:08

(Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube)Chicago Barbie's Amazon Storefront: ⁠https://www.amazon.com/shop/literallymylifemgtg?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_aipsfshop_YY86GW29P0FR3S1JH6Q7&language=en-US&ccs_id=17283c9a-a30e-4f78-9bac-353d57018f8e⁠ Chicago Barbie's LTK: ⁠ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ChicagoBarbie⁠ IG: ⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mschicagobarbie/⁠ ⁠ https://www.instag...

If I Met Me for the First Time…(Bonus Episode) 19.12.2025 35:22

(Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube)Chicago Barbie's Amazon Storefront: ⁠ https://www.amazon.com/shop/literally... Chicago Barbie's LTK: ⁠ https://www.shopltk.com/explore/Chica... IG: ⁠⁠ / ⁠ ⁠ / ⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠ https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbie... Ask Alex form: ⁠⁠⁠ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Literally My Life: The Newsletter: ⁠⁠⁠ https://substack.com/...

After the Hospital: The Story I Never Told (Two Years Later) 11.12.2025 43:03

(Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube) Chicago Barbie's Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/literallymylifemgtg?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_aipsfshop_YY86GW29P0FR3S1JH6Q7&language=en-US&ccs_id=17283c9a-a30e-4f78-9bac-353d57018f8e Chicago Barbie's LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ChicagoBarbie IG: ⁠ https://www.instagram.com/mschicagobarbie/ https://www.instagram.com/...

You Can’t Break a Girl Who Rebrands (ft Tatum) 09.12.2025 9:25

Barbie Thoughts: Things I've Been Obsessed With This Week 01.12.2025 26:26

When Life Got Loud, God Whispered Louder: Lessons From The Woman I'm Becoming 24.11.2025 51:07

(Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube)IG: ⁠ / ⁠ ⁠ / ⁠ ⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠ / chicagobarbie...⁠ask ⁠ Alex form: ⁠⁠ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Literally My Life: The Newsletter: ⁠⁠ https://substack.com/@alexelaminchica This week, Chicago Barbie returns home - and back to herself. In today's episode, Alex gets real about what it means to grow into the woman God is call...

Literally My Life: Chicago Barbie in Boulder 11.11.2025 29:06

College. Faith. Girlhood. Growth. 💕 In this episode, Alexandra El-Amin — aka Chicago Barbie — opens up about what it’s really like starting her new chapter in Boulder. From homesickness and culture shock to rediscovering confidence and staying grounded in faith, she shares the real, raw, and radiant side of college life. You’ll hear about: Adjusting to life away from Chicago How prayer keeps her...

Getting Myself Out Of A Funk 04.08.2025 31:48

(Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube) IG: https://www.instagram.com/elaminalexandra13/ https://www.instagram.com/literallymylifemgtgpodcast/ ⁠ TikTok: ⁠ / chicagobarbie...⁠ask Alex form: ⁠ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Literally My Life: The Newsletter: ⁠ https://substack.com/@alexelaminchica... In this heartfelt episode of "Literally My Life," Alexandra El-...

A Complete Breakdown of Carrie & Mr. Big (Why Situationships & Carrie Bradshaw Are the Worst) 22.07.2025 25:06

(Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube) Ig: / elaminalexandra13 ⁠⁠ / literallymylifemgtgpodcast ⁠ Tiktok: ⁠ / chicagobarbie...⁠ask Alex form: ⁠ https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... My Life: The Newsletter: ⁠ https://substack.com/@alexelaminchica... This week, I’m breaking down the toxic fairy tale of Carrie and Mr. Big and why situationships—like the one I’ve been navigating—ar...

The (Real) Glow Up Is Internal 14.07.2025 24:49

(Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube)Ig: / elaminalexandra13 / literallymylifemgtgpodcast Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbie... Ask Alex form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Literally My Life: The Newsletter: https://substack.com/@alexelaminchica... In this episode of "Literally My Life," Alexandra dives into the transformative power of internal gl...

Healing in Private, Glowing in Public 07.07.2025 24:12

(Video Episode available on Spotify and Youtube) IG: https://www.instagram.com/elaminalexandra13/ https://www.instagram.com/literallymylifemgtgpodcast/ Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbiepresents?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Ask Alex form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7wfs0VrPq3T1yZP-TKAKA8ZhWM57bygSvuvY9G2TH8qsYhA/viewform?usp=sf_link Literally My Life: The Newsle...