Christina Aaliyah

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah

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Christina Aaliyah

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Society

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Latest episode

Nov 8, 2026

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I Asked a Recruiter How to ACTUALLY Get Hired in 2027 08.11.2026

How to get a job in 2026, straight from a UK recruiter who has interviewed over 1,000 grads. I sat down with Tito (@teets.x), one of the most followed recruiter accounts in the UK, to ask all of your job search questions. If you're applying for hundreds of jobs and not hearing back, stuck in a stopgap job after uni, or trying to make a career change, this one is for you. We cover whether AI or...

I'm moving to london !! 03.11.2026

Guys, it’s official. I’m moving to London. And honestly, saying that out loud feels a little bit surreal. Nine months ago, I quit my job as a doctor because I wanted to build a life that actually felt like mine. Since then, I’ve started a business, had months where everything was going amazingly, months where I questioned every life decision I’d ever made, and somehow ended up here… finally moving...

Why You Need a Side Hustle in 2027 19.10.2026

Get 25% Off Cowboy Colostrum with code ChristinaAaliyah athttps://cowboycolostrum.com/christinaaaliyah. TIMESTAMPS 0:00 your job is not your purpose 1:30 purpose is too much responsibility for an employer 3:30 the job market is unpredictable 6:14 playing the status games 13:13 overcoming your sense of control 16:14 generalists are the future LinkedIn Accelerator (50% off for the first 100 people):...

Don’t become a full time content creator 11.10.2026

I used to think becoming a full-time content creator was the obvious end goal. Build an audience. Get brand deals. Quit your job. Make money online. Freedom. But the longer I’ve been doing this, the more I’ve realised that making content your ONLY source of income can actually take away some of the freedom that made creating fun in the first place. Today, I filmed $9,550 worth of content in around...

I never expected this 05.10.2026

🎟️ Upgrade your linkedin profile in 10 minutes → https://profilefix.christina-aaliyah.com/I genuinely never thought posting silly little videos online would put me in rooms like this. This video is a bit different from what I normally post, but I recently got invited to an Apple event (eek!) and stayed in a 5-star hotel, tried out new tech, met some incredible creators, and honestly… the whole exp...

controversial dating advice that actually works 30.09.2026

I ask my mum for dating advice all the time, so honestly, it felt slightly selfish not to bring her on here and let you guys ask her questions too. She got married at 22, divorced, spent years as a single mum, dated for decades, and eventually found a relationship that looks completely different from what she thought her “type” would be. So, safe to say, she has STORIES.We talk about dating red fl...

Give me 20 minutes and I'll show you what to do with your life 21.09.2026

If you hate your job but have absolutely no idea what to do next, this video is for you. I spent £87,000 and five years in medical school for what I thought was my dream career, only to realise about 18 months into working as a doctor that I could not see myself doing it long term. That was a very expensive identity crisis. And honestly, I think a lot of people know they want to leave their job be...

I tried speed dating for the 5th time 14.09.2026

check out Comu Action Pro!use code:CHRISTINA66 for an early bird discount! Amazon: https://amzn.to/4gwWqJX Website: https://bit.ly/4A6U0ur UK: https://amzn.to/4hV0mGV so i've been using comu action pro for a while now and honestly it's changed how i work.i used to spend so much time transcribing videos, writing summaries, organizing everything manually.it was draining.i'd finish ed...

It’s time to disappoint your parents 07.09.2026

🎟️ Become a LinkedIn Baddie (Join the waitlist) https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/linkedinwaitlist?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description If you’re constantly choosing between disappointing other people and disappointing yourself, honestly, this video is for you. I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently because I’m 25, I’m planning to move to London, five hours away from my mum, a...

Why Purpose Is So Hard For Gen Z 02.09.2026

🎟️ Become a LinkedIn Baddie (Join the waitlist) https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/linkedinwaitlist?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description i spent years chasing this concept called ikigai. that concept where the four circles that overlap - something that pays you - something you're good at - something the world needs - something you love. i was convinced that if i could just find w...

I quit my job as a doctor 6 months ago (update) 16.08.2026

🎟️ Become a LinkedIn Baddie (Join the waitlist) https://presellstudio.short.gy/ytdescription ⭐️ Cozy Meet Ups w/ our community London → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/meet Manchester → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/manchester 🌱 sign up to my newsletter https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/newsletter 0:00 intro 3:14 work life balance 4:43 social life 8:24 earnings 13:12 purp...

i'm done playing it safe in dating 29.07.2026

⭐️FREE Quarter Life Clarity WorkbookGrab yours here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/qlc🌱 sign up to my newsletterhttps://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/newsletter💌 contact: info@christinaa-aaliyah.com

The Art of Wasting Money In Your 20s 15.06.2026

⭐️FREE Money Print Workbook Grab yours here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/moneyprint 0:00 intro 2:51 what is wasting money? 08:08 - What I'm planning to 'waste' money on 💌 contact: christinaa@makrwatch.com

i’m retiring from dating 27.05.2026

Cozy Corner Events in London: https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/meet 0:00 intro 3:14 - men are leftover 4:28 - soulmates 7:00 - the more you need a guy in your life the more you will end up settling 8:13 - changing for men 10:30 - taking a step back 12:07 - spent so much time inside 14:43 - no one is willing to settle 16:06 - improve your social life 💌 contact: christinaa@makrwatch.com

Before You Quit Your Job, Watch This 01.04.2026

Should you quit your job? If you are wondering should I quit my job without a backup plan or feeling stuck in a job you hate, this video breaks down exactly what you need to consider before quitting your job. This is especially relevant if you are burnt out, unhappy at work, or going through a quarter-life crisis. In this video, I share the 6 most important things to consider before quitting your...

Don't Waste Your 20s on a "Good Job" 23.03.2026

Cozy Corner Meet Ups London get early access here →https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/meet0:00- Intro1:55 - your job is a transaction, not a calling4:21 - your 20s are for gathering data8:08 - a good job is a hard job10:28 - the myth of meaningful work15:37 - bravest person wins not the most obedient16:01- the real pursuit in your twenties is opportunity20:07 - build your foundationso many of...

I Quit My Job As a Doctor 07.01.2026

I’m quitting my job as a doctor and not coming back. Here’s why 0:00 2:55 Reason 14:59 Reason 211:43 Reason 3 14:55 What’s next for me? Let’s hang out in London:https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/meet

The Ultimate: ‘What Should I Do With My Life?’ Podcast Episode 24.12.2025

If you’re feeling lost in your career… Searching things like “what should I do with my life?” or “should I quit my job for my side hustle”? This episode is for you. In this deep‑dive conversation with career coach and founder Cristina Espinal, we unpack what to do when you feel stuck, burned out, or off‑track in your career, and you can’t tell if the answer is a new job, a bold pivot, or finally g...

you don’t need another glow up, you need to shadow work 17.12.2025

⭐️ Download all the Shadow Work Prompts here https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/shadowIf you've ever felt like you've tried everything and nothing has worked, you're in the right place. Watch if you’re struggling with:• emotional avoidance• self-sabotage and repeating patterns• burnout from self-improvement• perfectionism or people-pleasing• feeling disconnected from who you real...

Gen Z has relationship PTSD 10.12.2025

⭐️ FREE Dating Detox Workbook grab yours here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/tdd 01:24 Gen Z has relationship PTSD 03:58 what do the numbers say 05:35 Gen z wants romance but not love 07:43 Compromise is a requirement not a choice 11:07 making the right decision 14:17 Singlehood isn’t a waiting room 👯 discord join here → https://discord.gg/CuZrjBR4Dn ⭐️ free 'Cringe to Confident&...

Are We Too Independent for Real Friendships? 03.12.2025

0:00 intro 2:22 hyper independence is a trauma response 4:10 hyper individualism 6:33 social media has raised our standards 7:41 religion 8:55 relationships 10:47 emotional numbness 13:59 effort budget 16:11 get used to being unproductive ⭐️ free 'Cringe to Confident' workbook grab yours here https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/ctc 📖 my ebook Grab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living&#39...

the price of SUCCESS is facing your fears 26.11.2025

⭐ Download the FREE Superhuman habits workbook here→ https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/shh📘 Read the newsletter I mentioned here!→ https://view.flodesk.com/emails/68fe2078623d7516ea4687b1 0:00 intro 1:16 Your biggest dream 3:35 The Psychology Behind Avoidance 7:10 The Comfort Trap 9:08 The Real Consequence: Emotional Shrinking 12:10 Breaking the Cycle🌱 sign to read it weekly! → https://ch...

5 Huge Mistakes I Made in College 19.11.2025

Use Code DRCHRISTINA5 to get money off your Mob Annual or Monthly Subscription! Check it out here! https://www.mob.co.uk/ ⭐ Download the FREE Superhuman habits workbook here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/shh 0:00 intro 01:47 You’re Not a Self Improvement Project 05:27 Learning to cook more 18:01 Avoiding problems makes the get bigger 10:47 A hobby is an investment in your happiness 12...

I Wish Someone Told Me This at 18 12.11.2025

⭐ Download the FREE Superhuman habits workbook here→ https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/shh High school can shape the rest of your life, but most people don’t realise it until it’s too late. In this video, I’m breaking down the 5 biggest mistakes students make in high school that can hold them back for years to come. From chasing popularity instead of purpose, to ignoring mental health, and...

The Rise of 'Low-Effort Boyfriends' (Why Women Are Tired) 12.11.2025

Let’s be honest, dating feels different now 😭 After Vogue’s published the infamous “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing?” and it blew up online, I had to sit down and talk about it, so cue the very spontaneous and unscripted video... enjoy! It’s not that having a boyfriend is embarrassing, it’s having a low-effort boyfriend that is. I'm sure we can all agree, right? The kind who forgets your b...

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