notes from an eldest daughter

Another episode of ‘we’re not really strangers wednesday’s’! Exploring intuition, boundaries, and love in this episode. thought of the week : healing is always an act of strength and love, even when it's difficult <33 And as always, thank you to all those who’ve been supporting the podcast; it truly means a lot to me 🫶🏾 Song of the week: AMOR - CUBE and Devin Morrison Soundcloud:  https:/...

Another episode of ‘we’re not really strangers wednesday’s’! sharing quick recipes, good (private) news and simple ways to ease your anxiety in this week’s episode! as always, thank you to all those who’ve been supporting the podcast; it truly means a lot to me 🫶🏾 Song of the week: girl, get up - Doechii feat. SZA Soundcloud:  https://soundcloud.com/iam-doechii/girl-get-up Spotify:  https://open...

Another episode of ‘we’re not really strangers wednesday’s’! Valentine’s Day edition - love is in the air, the birds are chirping, the sun is truly shining (even after rainy days), and life is well 😊. Thank you for spending your Valentine’s (and any other day) with me - it’s truly appreciated. Hope everyone listening and/or reading had a wonderful Valentine’s Day and as always, thank you to all t...

Another episode of ‘we’re not really strangers Wednesday’s’! Starting off the wonderful (and unfortunately, short) month of February with a wnrsw episode. Happy Black History Month, read your James Baldwin and Zelle your Black friends 5 bucks, STAT! Started off on a somber note, but ended on a high one, and overall a fun episode to record! Stateside -PinkPantheress and Zara Larsson Spotify:  https...

This episode was basically a ‘books of January 2026” with a sprinkle of the other two cards lolz. Anyways, had so much fun recording (as per usual) and am so excited for y’all to potentially check books I’m reading in January! There’s a little something for everyone (especially eldest daughters), so feel free to DM or message me on substack/instagram/tiktok to share what books you’ve been reading...

It’s 2026 and it’s the very first episode of we’re not really strangers wednesday! whoooo~! I had so much fun recording this episode and I hope y’all have fun listening to it as well <33 song of the week: take my mind - WizTheMC and bees & honey Spotify :  https://open.spotify.com/album/5Jrwoi3hNDkcSVJisOQFAP?si=Ge482qO-Rry0JYgYSHpyhw Apple Music:  https://music.apple.com/us/album/take-my-m...

Welcome to 2026 and the first episode of the new year! This episode is all about reflections, resolutions, and getting shit done. Whether you're sitting with your journal reflecting on 2025 or mapping out your intentions for 2026, this episode walks you through the entire process: from thoughtful journal prompts that help you process the year (the joys, the challenges, and the lovely things),...

The last ‘we’re not really strangers Wednesday’s’ episode of 2025! Thank you so much for tuning in for the past few months and being part of this community; couldn’t have done this without y’all <333 As always, thank you to all those who’ve been supporting the podcast; it truly means the world 🫶🏾 0:00 - weekly check-in + song of the week 1:48 - Card #1 (reconnection) 6:12 - Card #2 (love) 09:...

Decided to do a thing; a 2025 year in review episode~! Talked about my favorite media from this past year as well as what I’m looking forward to in 2026. Summer fun episode (despite being sick). As always, thank you to all those who’ve been supporting the podcast; it truly means a lot to me 🫶🏾 0:00 - weekly check-in + song of the week 2:50 - favorite albums + future albums 27:29 - favorite movie...

from crying at a target to snapping for the streak, we explore some more wnrs cards in this week's episode of ‘we’re not really strangers Wednesday’s’! Truly had so much fun recording this episode and I hope y'all enjoy listening to it as much as I enjoyed recording it. As always, thank you to all those who’ve been supporting the podcast; it truly means the world 🫶🏾 0:00 - weekly check-in + song...

Another episode of ‘we’re not really strangers Wednesday’s’! Truly enjoyed recording this episode; thank y’all for your support with the podcast! Couldn’t do Spotify Wrapped for Creators without y’all <3 As always, thank you to all those who’ve been supporting the podcast; it truly means the world 🫶🏾 “Dear Future Wifey” podcast: Olay and Friends episode:  https://youtu.be/PF_3WFqg0pM?si=ZZpkZ...

Another episode of ‘we’re not really strangers wednesday’s’! Truly enjoyed recording this episode; starting off the very cold month of December well with this episode! The weather is getting colder and the sun is setting sooner than desired, but wnrsw continues on! As always, thank you to all those who’ve been supporting the podcast; it truly means the world to me 🫶🏾 Song of the week: Shallow -...

Recommended Readings: Gilligan, C. (1982).  In a different voice: Psychological theory and women's development . Harvard University Press. 2. Clance, P. R., & Imes, S. A. (1978). The imposter phenomenon in high achieving women: Dynamics and therapeutic intervention.  Psychotherapy: Theory, Research & Practice , 15(3), 241-247. 3. Sue, D. W., Capodilupo, C. M., Torino, G. C., Bucceri, J...

Another episode of ‘we’re not really strangers Wednesday’s’! Twas the night before Thanksgiving; truly a hectic time at American groceries stores and airports, but banal in comparison to the rush of the weeks prior to Christmas 🎄 . Either way, this week was quite hectic and on 2x speed for me, but commitment to the podcast is a resolution (hint for the last episode of this year!). As always, than...

Another episode of ‘we’re not really strangers Wednesday’s’! As always, thank you to all those who’ve been supporting the podcast; it truly means the world to me 🫶🏾 Blessings - Naika Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/track/2w8h4UxNixZ48O5eYqXJ7w?si=6yF1mxoSS3mXZ83HqFyjPw Soundcloud:  https://on.soundcloud.com/0rZhOqzei06v5BNy56 Apple:  https://music.apple.com/us/album/blessings-single/183592411...

All the cards from this week’s episode are from wnrs’ newest deck! I’ve been so excited for this deck to drop and the cards were so fun to select and answer. Definitely looking forward to going through the deck these upcoming weeks! Thank you all for tuning in to this week’s episode

The ills of iOS 26 will not stop me from giving y'all the weekly episode! Recorded the episode on the voice memos app, so audio might sound different. Not better, not worse, just different. Either way, had fun recording this episode and I'm really excited to share November's 'note-on' episode in the next few days! And as always, thank you to all those who’ve been supporting the...

Fact-check: Brazil does indeed have the largest population of Africans outside of Africa! Will definitely fit right in. Thank for tuning in to another episode of ‘we’re not really strangers wednesday’s’! I really enjoyed recording this week's episode, especially with how hectic this past week has been (get in to it this episode 👀). Overall, great episode. I enjoyed recording and editing it and I...

Chapters: 0:00 - intro + weekly check-in 2:40 - Card #1 (fighting DMCA) 10:02 - Card #2 (painful listen) 11:48 - Card #3 (falling in love) 15:55 - Outro Connect With Me: Tiktok:  https://www.tiktok.com/@eldestdaughternotes Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/eldestdaughternotes/ Substack:  https://substack.com/@eldestdaughternotes?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page Email (Business...

Hello, hello! This is the pilot episode of the new series, "note on"! This series focuses more on topics that concern the average eldest daughter: setting boundaries, cultural expectations, mental health, friendships and dating, and finding your voice beyond family duty, among many other topics! The series is more in-depth, exploring my own personal journeys with these topics, some journ...

There was an attempt to sing, attempt being the operative word. Alas, another episode of ‘we’re not really strangers Wednesday’s’! Truly enjoyed recording this episode; starting off the month of October really well with this episode! Additionally, there’ll be something new coming this month, so stay tuned for that. And as always, thank you to all those who’ve been supporting the podcast; it truly...

Another episode of ‘we’re not really strangers Wednesday’s’. Super excited for this episode as it's the bday episode! This podcast has really grown and become a constant in my routine and it's amazing to see how a goal has grown to become something tangible and active. So happy that I ended 23 doing something I enjoy, and I'm excited to see what 24 brings me! And as always, thank you t...

Another (late) episode of ‘we’re not really strangers Wednesday’s’! Shoutout to the recent power outage that delayed recording <33. Jk, but this episode is finally out and happy about it! And as always, thank you to all those who’ve been supporting the podcast; it truly means a lot to me 🫶🏾 Samra (Soundcloud):  ⁠https://soundcloud.com/saintlevant-music/samra-1⁠ Samra (Youtube):  ⁠https://www....

Another episode of ‘we’re not really strangers wednesday’s’! Had some technical difficulties with this episodes, so not the best audio quality unfortunately 😭 And as always, thank you to all those who’ve been supporting the podcast; it truly means the world <3 Chapters: 0:00 - intro + weekly check-in 7:54 - Card #1 (scatter-brain) 10:35 - Card #2 (b) 12:07 - Card #3 (Type A and being a Libra S...

Another episode of ‘we’re not really strangers Wednesday’s’! Recording late at night has now become a habit (which I’m breaking ASAP 😭), so if this gives night routine ready, add away to your evening listening session. Big bonus, it’s the shortest episode yet, so great listen for listeners who struggle to multi-task with audio (you know who you are). And as always, thank you to all those who’ve b...