zi’s corner

episode 7: learning lessons the hard way (and paying for it at 24) this episode is exactly what it sounds like i talk about the reality of making a stupid decision in thailand, getting arrested, and having to deal with the consequences- financially and mentally but this isn’t just a storytime it’s about accountability, growth, and the lessons you only seem to learn the hard way i get into: – sayin...

back after a well-needed break! in this episode of zi’s corner, i’m joined by my good friend edan as we sit down in thailand for one of the most honest and unfiltered conversations i’ve had on the podcast so far what started as a structured idea using a number generator quickly went off track, but what came out of it was real, raw and reflective we talk about growing up, friendships, relationships...

i wasn’t feeling it yesterday. i felt flat, off, not myself. but i still showed up. this episode is about the in-between days. the days no one glamorises. the pressure to always be “on”, always producing, always disciplined. we talk about emotional bandwidth, nervous system burnout, gratitude, and why it’s okay not to be at 100%. the world feels heavy right now. perspective matters. you’ve still g...

in this episode of zi’s corner, i begin part one of a three part series exploring the care experience through lived reality, not labels. this episode focuses on housing, stability, and the transition from being a looked after child to becoming a care leaver. turning 18 is often framed as freedom. for many of us, it feels more like a discharge into adulthood without a safety net. using maslow’s hie...

engaged at 19? crazy. if you’ve ever confused intensity with love, stayed longer than you should have, or wanted to be chosen more than you wanted to feel safe… this one’s for you. in this episode of zi’s corner, i’m unpacking the relationships that shaped me, the rusty foundations i didn’t realise i had, why the dating scene feels a little bit meady right now, and the psychology behind it all - a...

**trigger warning** this episode has themes of mental health and suicide- which may be uncomfortable for some, but it's important it's spoken about. in this pilot episode of zi’s corner, i reflect on mental health, care experience, and what it means to rebuild differently. i share parts of my story not for sympathy, but to educate, to inspire, and to remind you that your lived experience i...

2 episodes so soon? how GREEDY. in this episode, i talk about why so many of us glamourise the grind, especially in our late teens and twenties, and how that culture quietly affects our mental health, confidence, and belief in ourselves. i reflect on hustle culture, burnout, and the pressure to always be busy, alongside my own experiences and research around stress, sleep, and capacity. i also sha...