Kirstie Devine

Still Figuring It Out

Society EN ↓ 79 episodes

The trials and tribulations of a twenty-something navigating through life, love, and everything in between, who still has no idea what she's doing.

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Kirstie Devine

Category

Society

Podcast website

kirstdevine.wordpress.com

Latest episode

Jun 19, 2024

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Episodes

I Believe Her: Chanel Miller's "Know My Name" 27.12.2020

In this episode I talk about the holidays and what I did and also go into a little bit of something really brave that I recently did. I then go into the segment and discuss and read passages from Chanel Miller’s memoir “Know My Name.” I talk about how important this book is and find the courage to tell my own sexual assault story. I want you to know that you are never alone and I believe you and a...

2020: A Year In Review 20.12.2020

In this episode I go into a deep dive of this year. I give you the good, the bad, and everything in between. There are laughs, tears, memories, drunk times, and regrets but overall happiness. I talk about the lessons I learned, the loss and gains I had, one word to sum up this year and what I can only hope for in 2021. Remember, if the only thing you did this year was survive, then I’m so proud of...

Just Because I’m Alone, Doesn’t Mean I’m Lonely 13.12.2020

In this episode I go into a deep dive of Taylor Swift’s new surprise album “evermore.” I then talk about how my dating life recently has made me reevaluate how I feel about myself and ultimately making the decision to be alone for a bit. I talk about how hard it can be especially right now given these circumstances in the world and read from an article I wrote at the end. I really wanted to be hon...

No Date December & Falling For Boys 06.12.2020

In this episode I talk about some fun things I did this past week and weekend and finally starting to Christmas shop. I then go into a little discussion about not being fulfilled or feeling the need to date this month and deleting my dating apps. I then read from my short story and reflect on how that past relationship and my others are so different from what I know and want to find right now in m...

Christmas Mode & Book Review 29.11.2020

In this episode I talk about having a better week and the stress and somewhat excitement I have for the holidays despite having not started any shopping yet. I then go into my monthly segment where I discuss and read my favorite passages from the book, “Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine” by Gail Honeyman and let you know whether I think it’s worth the read or not.

He Didn’t Want Me, And That’s Fine 22.11.2020

In this episode I update you on yet another draining week while also trying to manage the holidays, work and myself. I then go into the topic of this episode on how dating this guy took a turn for the worse for me, getting rejected by someone is never fun but I tell you how it came to be from meeting him to how I really felt getting that text. I then give some advice on how to deal with and move o...

Does Social Media Mask Our Pain? 15.11.2020

In this episode I talk about my draining weekend and ways I’ve been learning to cope with feeling better and getting through it. I then try to answer the title of this episode, does social media mask our pain? I tell about my upbringing with social media as a teen and how it’s shaped me now and most recently with the events this year. How I tend to rely on it and how it can be this addicting crutc...

The Good, The Bad, and The Shitty: First Dates 08.11.2020

In this episode I talk about the historical election and how this past week left me so drained and unmotivated. I then discuss my date I had this past week and go into my other first dates I had with guys, the success and failure rates with each one. I reflect on how I’ve grown as a person since then and how I’m doing things differently. Lastly, I give some of my own personal advice on what you sh...

Cold Weather and Repeating History 01.11.2020

In this episode I give a long chat on things that have been going on, discuss the unfortunate first snow fall, and talk about the reason for sharing this certain story this time all over the advice my friend gave me. I always want you to know that you are worth more than what someone is giving and putting in to be with you, be with someone who puts in the effort.

I Love Bada** Women: Glennon Doyle’s “Untamed” 25.10.2020

In this episode I talk a little about my week and how hard it’s been because honesty is all I want to give you and sometimes it’s not always sunshine and rainbows. I then go into the new segment and discuss Glennon Doyle’s book “Untamed.” I read some of my favorite passages and let you know if it’s worth reading.

So...What Are We? 18.10.2020

In this episode I talk about my bad mental health weekend and give an update on my life, career wise, and why a certain moment made me rethink something. I then go into the topic of defining a relationship. How we get through that talking and dating stage or, for some people like myself, can never seem to get past it. I delve into hookup culture, one night stands, and hopefully give you some encou...

It's Not You, It's Me: Surviving A Breakup 11.10.2020

In this episode I talk about how I gave myself permission to have a nice, good slow start to my day off after what feels like weeks of burnout. I then go into the topic that not even I have all the answers to, just experience. I talk about my worst breakup, how I'm still coping and moving on at the same time. I also give advice on what not to do and do during a breakup. You are not alone, your wor...

Long Chats and Crying Over a Boy 04.10.2020

In this episode I give a lengthy chat on just life in general and how I’ve been feeling. How sometimes no matter how much you convince yourself everything’s fine, it’s not. I then go into a new segment of continuing to read another short story of mine and get a little sad and reflective on it. This is my favorite way and only outlet to be honest and it means the world that people listen to the wor...

Am I Settling? 27.09.2020

In this episode I give an update on my personal life and what’s been going on. I then talk about the big question: am I settling? I talk about a recent dumb thing I almost did, go through my dating past and present and read from two articles I wrote on it. Don’t ever settle for someone when you’re giving a hundred percent and they can barely give you fifty.

You Are Beautiful, Really 19.09.2020

In this episode I give a long update on my life and what I've been up to. I then go into the main topic I wanted to discuss in this episode: comparing ourselves to others and body shaming. I talk about how this topic came to be, why we do it and how we can be a leader instead of a follower when it comes to hurting others. You are more than the words others type behind a screen, always remember tha...

I Always Root for the Main Character: Reading my Short Stories 13.09.2020

In this episode I give a brief update on my life and get honest with you about how I’ve been feeling lately. I then introduce a new segment I’m hoping to do once a month: reading my short stories. I give some tea on where they all were suppose to go, give some background on the story I read and then finally read it without getting too sad girl on you. Let me know how you guys feel about this and i...

Sometimes You Gotta Say F*ck It 06.09.2020

In this episode I catch you guys up on where I’ve been and have some new and exciting news to tell you. I then go into the big question of, does everything happen for a reason? I give my hot take on it and end with reading the article I wrote that started it all. I’m so glad to be back and even with some technical issues I’m here and staying. Enjoy.

Be Your Own First Choice 23.08.2020

In this episode I talk about my boozy week as well as some updates on my move and life in general. I go into the topic of being your own first choice and never settling for less than that and telling my own personal stories with it. I bring in the discussion of whether exes can be friends and having friends with benefits, having gone through it recently myself. I'm always going to be honest with y...

Shout Out to My Exes: Reading My Poetry 16.08.2020

In this episode I talk about digging up old things which lead me to find my old journals I used to write in back in high school to college all the way to now. I read my old and new poems about the guys I dated throughout the years and safe to say we spilt some tea and had a sad girl hour because even though you’re in a better place the memories still remain.

Casper the Unfriendly Ghost 09.08.2020

In this episode I give a brief recap on my little hiatus and then go into the confusing and frustrating topic of ghosting. Why we do it to others as well as ourselves. I give my own stories of being the one ghosted as well as ghosting people myself. I end with giving some signs that someone is ghosting you and some tips on how to get through it. I feel like with everything going on this has been m...

Mama Knows Best 26.07.2020

In this episode I talk about my moms upcoming wedding and the stress and changes due to COVID as well as everything fun going on. I also talk about how she found her ‘happily ever after’ by having to go through some tough times to get there. I then give my maid of honor speech at the end. I wasn’t anticipating doing an episode on this but I wanted to have this as a memory to look back on. Congratu...

Ms/Mr Independent: How to do Things on Your Own and be Assertive 19.07.2020

In this episode I talk about how by going through a lot of change helped me grow and be my own independent self. I also give tips on how you can be assertive whether it be professionally or dating wise as well as learning to do things on your own. I briefly discuss social anxiety and how it can play a role on feeling like you need to rely on others for help and being scared to put yourself out the...

How to Get Yourself Out of a Funk 12.07.2020

In this episode I talk about mental health and my experiences with it as well as going to therapy and taking medications and how it worked for me. I also give some tips on how to cope when you're feeling down especially during difficult and confusing times like now. You are not alone.

My Body, My Mother F*cking Choice 05.07.2020

In this episode I talk about body image issues, the glamorization of social media, slut shaming, overt sexualization of females, and insecurities as well as talk about my own experiences with these topics. I want these topics to be normalized more so we can feel better about openly talking about them.

First is The Worst... Or is it? 29.06.2020

In this episode I give an update on my health and where I've been lately after taking a week off. I then go into the topic of are our firsts really the best, worst, or just meh? I take examples from rom coms and even go into some of my firsts which as you can guess are anything but magical and all the more awkward. Enjoy.

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