Taking Leaps When Scared, Amanda + West Summer House, Anxiety Manifests Physically, Quitting What Isn’t Serving You

Taylor pulls back the curtain on the chaos behind her highlight reel-from quitting a job her body was physically rejecting to getting married (twice) and starting a job where she serves stories by day and tables by night. She opens up about what it actually means to take a leap when you’re terrified, how anxiety can manifest physically, and the ongoing question: is therapy helping… or just unlocking new trauma?She’s joined by her longtime friend and audio guru, Ryan-the self-proclaimed voice of the audience-who jumps in to question, react, and rein her in. They get into the realities of life in your late 20s: making new friends, explaining why you don’t drink, and trying to date in 2026, when dating apps feel like a full-time job you might need a side hustle to afford.Taylor also breaks down the pop culture chaos we’re all thinking about-like the Amanda and West Summer House situation that has everyone wondering… is this real, or are we all just dazed and confused with Amanda?Taylor’s figuring it out in real time-trying it, talking about it, and taking you (and Ryan) along. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit taylordtakes.substack.com