Someone Should Know

[VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE]  In this season finale, we talk about what it really means to choose your hard. Because life — for all of us — is hard. Whether it’s staying in a relationship or leaving one, working on your health or neglecting it, chasing your dreams or playing it safe… it’s all hard. And it's ultimately up to you - which hard you can live with.  Throughout Season One, we’ve...

[VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE]  In this week’s episode, I’m sharing 11 things I’ve learned in the 11 years since struggling with suicidal ideation. It’s been over a decade of learning how to be okay — for real this time. From realizing that “this too shall pass” isn’t just a cliché, to understanding why keeping your circle small can actually save your peace, to taking ownership of your life...

[VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE]  We live in a world obsessed with instant results — quick fixes, overnight success, and 30-day transformations. But the truth? Real growth is rarely glamorous. It’s slow, steady, and sometimes painfully boring. In this episode, we’re talking about what growth actually looks like: the tiny choices that add up, the habits that feel mundane, and the patience it ta...

[VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE]  Odds are... you'll encounter one. 🧛‍♂️ In this episode, we’re talking about energy vampires — the people who suck the life right out of you and give nothing in return. From the f*ck boy who thrives on your attention, to the miserable friend who’s allergic to joy, to the toxic roommate and soul-crushing boss… we’re calling them all out. In this episode - we ta...

[VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE]  Sometimes (in fact - most of the time) it’s not the big, life-changing decisions that define who you are—it’s the little ones. In this episode, we talk about why the small stuff matters, how the daily choices you make add up, and how paying attention to the smallest, most actionable items can shift your entire life. I’m sharing no-bullshit truths about the hab...

[VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE]  This week we’re diving into something that affects 1 in 10 women of reproductive age — Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). In this episode, I’m breaking down what PCOS actually is, who it impacts, and why awareness around it matters. I’ll also share a glimpse into my own ongoing journey with PCOS, the ups, the downs, and the in-betweens that so many of us face....

[VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE]  Ever felt like you don’t belong in the room? Like your achievements are a fluke, and any moment now, someone’s going to “find you out”? That’s imposter syndrome — and she comes for us all. In this episode of Someone Should Know, Lydia dives into: Why imposter syndrome shows up (and why it makes total sense that it does) How to recognize the sneaky ways it cree...

[VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE]  This week we’re talking internal validation—what it really means, why external approval keeps you stuck, and simple ways to start building self-worth ✨TODAY✨. If you’ve been waiting for someone else’s permission to feel proud, this one’s for you. 🎪 Show Links: Shallon Lester: @shallonlester Lady Gaga @Emotion Revolution Summit 2025 [Beginning at minute 7:50...

[VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE]  Birthdays: they can be magical, complicated, or sometimes… just plain weird. In this episode, I’m getting real about my own relationship with birthdays — past and present — the highs, the lows, and everything in between. From awkward celebrations to meaningful moments, I explore why the gift of aging is something we don’t always stop to appreciate, but should....

[VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE]  Sometimes the weight you feel isn’t a sign you’re failing - it’s proof you’re in the middle of becoming something stronger. In this episode, I unpack how to turn life’s pressures into growth, resilience, and clarity, even when it feels like you’re about to crack. We talk about the moments that test you, the mindset shifts that save you, and some tough love on...

[VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE]  In this episode, we unpack the difference between feeling happy and choosing happiness. From fleeting emotions to intentional actions, we explore what it means to treat happiness as practice - not just a mood.  Someone Should Know IG: @someoneshouldknowpodcast TikTok: @someone.should.know.pod YouTube: @someoneshouldknow Host: @lydiashock Theme Song: @ktjcarly...

[VIDEO VERSION AVAILABLE ON YOUTUBE]  Welcome to the first chapter of Someone Should Know. In this deeply personal episode, I begin to peel back the curtain on the struggles and choices that almost broke me, and the ones that began to rebuild me. This isn't just an introduction to the podcast; it's a tribute to the people we've lost along the way, and a promise to those still fighting. I share the...

Welcome to Someone Should Know - the podcast where we turn pain into power and real life into real talk. Whether you're healing, hustling, or just holding it together, this is the space for you.