You at Your Best

In this week's reflection episode , I open up about my past struggles with body image, self-hatred, and being incredibly unkind to myself. Then, I share ways that I have grown my mindset around my body and how releasing stress has helped me heal my body way more than trying to be perfect or calorie counting. 🌙 In this episode, I share: A reflection on how body image used to feel for me How a bad...

This week's fun episode is a deep dive into the things I have currently been obsessed with and little moments that make life feel meaningful. What started as a simple episode about random things I enjoy slowly became something deeper: a reflection on learning to embrace all the different parts of myself instead of feeling like I have to fit into one specific version of who I am. 🌙 In this episode...

This week's fun episode is a light-hearted yet reflective deep dive into some of the things that can make me emotionally spiral, as someone who overthinks basically everything, is deeply creative, and is always trying to balance meaning with overwhelm. From podcast editing and social media to parenting, perfectionism, and trying to figure out whether I'm intuitive or just anxious. By the end, this...

In this week’s insight episode , I talk about what happens when the fear of being “too much” starts controlling the way we show up in our relationships. This episode is the realization that sometimes, anxiety controls our behavior along with our emotions. I share some of the ways fear can turn emotions into panic, urgency, hypervigilance, and self-protection, and how healing is about learning to s...

In this week’s r eflection episode , I talk about the painful feeling that who you are, at your core, might be “too much” even for the people who love you deeply. After a recent experience with loved ones left me feeling emotionally overwhelmed and disconnected, I began unpacking the deeper emotions hidden beneath my anxious-avoidant attachment style, hyper-independence, and fear of being misunder...

This episode is part 3 of my three-part "realizing you're healing" series. In this week’s fun episode , I talk about the small things that make healing feel worth it. From bookstores and rainy days to deep conversations, outfits that finally feel like you , and moments where you realize you were fully present without trying to force it, this episode is a reminder that healing often becomes real th...

This episode is part 2 of my three-part "realizing you're healing" series. In this week’s insight episode , I talk about what healing can actually start to look like after surviving hard seasons of life. This episode is a continuation of last week’s conversation. This episode is not about “moving on” quickly, but about finally recognizing healing in real time. I share some of the small, overlooked...

CW: This episode discusses the reality of living through and healing from emotional abuse. This episode is part 1 of my three-part "realizing you're healing" series. In this week’s reflection episode , I talk about recognizing healing in moments that once felt like pure survival. I recorded this while reflecting on some of the hardest periods of my life, and realizing that even then, I was showing...

In this week's fun/extra episode , I share my current night routine that is helping me move through chronic exhaustion and get back into my body and the present moment. This routine is less about rigid structure and more about listening to myself. I am sharing this as a reminder that allowing ourselves time to recharge isn't only needed when we're overworked, but is also needed consistently to kee...

In this week’s insight episode, I share what I’m currently doing to start moving through chronic exhaustion and burnout, especially as someone who struggles to slow down, overthinks everything, and feels like they always have to “push through.” This episode is part 2 of my 3-part chronic exhaustion series. 🌙 In this episode, I share: How I’m learning to trust my gut instead of overthinking everyt...

In this week’s reflection episode , I talk about what chronic exhaustion actually feels like for me. Not just physically, but emotionally and mentally. I recorded this in the middle of a spiral, during a moment where I realized that my way of “pushing through” life wasn’t sustainable anymore. This episode is about hitting a breaking point, feeling everything at once, and starting to understand why...

In this week's extra/seasonal episode , I discuss things I'm excited for this coming spring. I made this episode because I have spent the last couple of months in my head a lot and struggling with depressive episodes, and spring coming up is reminding me to get out of my head and be more present. I also very briefly discuss where I stand politically near the middle of the episode. 🌙 In this episo...

In this week's insight episode , I discuss different ways to stop negative or toxic friendship patterns and how to truly enjoy friendships through having fun. This episode is part 2 of my 2-part friendship mini-series. 🌙 In this episode, I share: What friendships used to look like for me vs. how they look now Getting to know yourself and gaining awareness of your patterns Practicing small acts of...

In this week's reflection episode , I discuss the reality of having a fearful-avoidant (disorganized) attachment style in friendships. I share my own experience and unpack the reason why I am stable/anxious romantically, but anxious/avoidant platonically. This episode is about facing the painful parts of ourselves so we can grow into better friends and better people. This episode is more of a stor...

Today's reflection episode introduces the rebrand of the You at Your Best Podcast . Which is still me, but a shift toward even deeper authenticity, less perfection, more fun, and more honest self-expression. This episode is especially helpful for anyone who feels stuck waiting to be “ready” before starting something they love, but also a reminder that you’re allowed to evolve, change, and show all...

In today's reflection episode , I discuss my struggle with perfectionism and read some of my journal entries. 🌙 In this episode, I share: Deep-rooted perfectionism Intense moral scrutiny & OCD-like patterns Self-acceptance Relationship Anxiety/OCD Social Anxiety Finding gratitude Releasing resentment 📓 Journal prompt of the week: Think about something in your life that would bring you more p...

Today's insight episode discusses ways to thrive as a mom. This episode is especially useful for stay-at-home moms, but also a great reminder for any mom struggling with guilt or shame around how they approach motherhood. 🌙 In this episode, I share: How to choose yourself and your child Letting go of shame The importance of self-care as a mom Creating a mom-restricting routine for when you are ho...

This week's insight episode is a non-professional explanation of having a highly sensitive personality. I share characteristics of an HSP, how to thrive as an HSP, and ways to learn about your brain to aid in proper self-care. 🌙 In this episode, I share: The emotional and inner world sensitivities, sensory & nervous system sensitivities, intense creativity & focus, and self-protective pat...

Content note: This episode touches on sexuality and personal empowerment. Nothing explicit, but shared honestly and openly. This week's insight episode shows you how to actually be confident in yourself. Not through being like others, but through strengthening your relationship with yourself. 🌙 In this episode, I share: How to focus on yourself instead of others Connecting with yourself, includin...

This week's reflection episode is about my experience and my take on being the oldest daughter. I share my experiences, some universal experiences, and the common childhood trauma of the oldest daughter. 🌙 In this episode, I share: My personal experience & traumas as the oldest daughter. Common characteristics of the oldest daughter (codependency, hyper-independency, controlling behavior, cau...

In today's reflection episode , I discuss a day this week that was really difficult for me. A day that changed everything about what I thought I knew. This was triggered by something that I knew I needed to do, but was terrified of. 🌙 In this episode, I share: Parts from a journal entry of mine Moments where I connected to an older version of me My realization that healing doesn't always mean sta...

Being alone can be terrifying because it means we have to face all of the things we have been avoiding: repressed trauma or negative emotions. We sometimes have beliefs that negatively impact our relationship with ourselves. This insight episode challenges that belief. 🌙 In this episode, I share: Why you avoid being alone Why enjoying your own company is so important What you're really afraid of...

In today’s insight episode, I talk about the small, ordinary things that help me feel human again — especially on days when everything feels a little heavy or disconnected. This episode isn’t about fixing yourself or going deep; it’s about noticing the tiny moments that gently bring you back to yourself and remind you that you’re already okay, right here. 🌙 In this episode, I share: The simple, e...

In today’s insight episode , I talk about discovering your gift and your purpose — not by becoming someone else, but by finally accepting who you already are. I share the story of how I discovered mine, the moments that led me toward self-acceptance, and how your deepest sensitivities and quirks often hold the key to why you’re here. 🌙 In this episode, I share: How I found my own gift Why compari...

In today’s seasonal episode , I open up about what it means to have an intentional Christmas—one that isn’t shaped by comparison, pressure, or trends, but by genuine presence and what truly matters. 🎄 In this episode, I share: The shame I carried last year around my Christmas décor and comparison. How online trends convince us we’re “behind” or “less than.” Reclaiming what Christmas actually mean...