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EPISODE · Jul 7, 2026 · 24 MIN

Living Alone After College w/ Kristen Meinzer

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Kristen Meinzer talks to a listener about graduation, empty apartments, and the strange in-between season that comes after a big life change.What You’ll HearThe Quiet After Commencement: Just days after graduating college, Kyra finds herself living alone for the first time. What happens when a home that was full of friends suddenly gets very, very quiet?Are You a Roommate Person?: Kristen reflects on her own experience living solo, while exploring the different ways people find comfort, connection, and community.Building a New Routine: From coffee shop writing sessions to future adventures at Disney, a conversation about navigating uncertainty and creating something to look forward to each day.CHAPTERS00:37 Meet Kyra from Evanston03:28 Finding a new routine07:24 Does a busy schedule change everything?09:43 Advice for the transition period14:18 Kristen’s first solo apartment16:13 The Disney College Program adventure18:37 A goodnight to former roommatesFor the fully immersive, phone free light + sound experience, learn more at hatch.co. Follow us on TikTok @hatchpodcasts and YouTube. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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