Episodes
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The College Startup
Welcome to Podcast #43 where I talk about my start to the fourth semester of college and online classes. It's going to be an interesting semester as my courses will have had time to adapt and adjust to the needs of the students. In this episode, I talk about some of my goals for this semester and...
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New Year New Me?
Welcome to Podcast #42! It's been a little while since I took a wellness vacation at the end of the year, however, I am ready to get the ball rolling for the new year. As the end of the year has passed and a new year dawns upon us, one of the biggest topics that become a central focus is change....
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Keeping Track of Time
Welcome to Podcast #41 where I discuss the topic of time, and how Covid-19 has created a mundane cycle where there seems to be no progression. Every day seems to be the same with not much difference as the limitations of Covid-19 have with the stay at home order. However, in this episode, I talk...
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Always Thankful
Welcome to Podcast #40! Today is a shorter episode but I hope that you still learn more about me in these 15 minutes. In this episode, I discuss my week off because of Thanksgiving and what I am truly thankful for. I hope that all those who are listening had an amazing Thanksgiving break too and...
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Keeping In Touch With Emotions
Welcome to Podcast #39 where I discuss the significance of emotions and the importance of self-care and self-love. Yesterday, being International Men's Day, made me reflect on some of the ideas such as Toxic Masculinity and stoicism. As an advocate for mental health in everyone, I hope that I can...
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Grateful
Welcome to Podcast #38 where I reflect on my past 18 years of life and college. One of the things which my parents have taught me through actions was the lesson of being grateful for every opportunity given. Although not everything is rainbow sunshine, every opportunity is a learning experience…
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It's Okay to not be Okay
Welcome to Podcast #37 where I talk about one of the struggles which I have faced growing up - acknowledging that it is okay to not be okay. During this semester, I have been extremely aware of the fact that being vulnerable is nothing to be ashamed of. Being able to address that is the first…
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Anxiety In Social Media
Welcome to Podcast #36 where I dive into a recent dream about addiction to phones and social media and the negative consequences which I have seen occurred. As users of social media become younger and younger, these kids are being exposed to unrealistic expectations and idolizations shown on the...
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Fatigue
Welcome to Podcast #35 where I talk about the growing concern regarding fatigue and the loss of motivation and drive. One of the things many students experience is this burnout feeling that just never seems to go away. I dive into my experiences with this tiring feeling and talk about some advice...
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Mental Health Checkup #3
Welcome to Podcast #34 where I talk about the current week's high intensity of stress and anxiety and how the weekend felt energyless and how this weekend has been a form of reflection. One of the things I am extremely grateful for this podcast is that it has allowed me a platform to open up…
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Mental Health Checkup #2
Welcome to Podcast #33 where I talk about some of the stressors I have been feeling these past few weeks. Especially during these pockets of high stress, it is always important to check up on yourself emotionally and making sure you take care of yourself. Today I focused on one of the calls I had...
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Problem Solving 101
Welcome to Podcast #32 where I talk about the topic of problem-solving and how my old way of thinking has been changed to a new format. As someone who was has seen the notion of "jumping to conclusions" or "jumping to the answer", I truly believe the idea of problem-solving has to go back to the...
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Mental Health Checkup #1
Welcome to Podcast #31 where I check up on myself and my growth from the beginning of this project and some of the focuses I have seen improvements in. Also, I build on some of my future goals of community growth, spreading empathy, and empowering those through being a role model. Although all of...
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Failure Leads to Success
Welcome to Podcast #30 where I talk about a recent failure I experienced and how it has impacted me. One of the things which I want to emphasize is the importance of making mistakes and failures because that is where true growth occurs through reevaluation and redirection. Will you let these...
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Fueling Your Purpose
Welcome to Podcast #29 where I talk about how finding your purpose takes years of trial and error, but ultimately, by taking risks, you will be one step closer to truly understanding yourself. I would like to apologize for my long hiatus. It's been a lot more stressful than I anticipated to...
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Life Update!
Welcome to Podcast #28, a short update of my whereabouts. Sorry for going on a week-long hiatus, but transitioning into college takes a lot out of me. I am taking care of myself but I am still adjusting to the different lifestyle. I will try to post as much as possible but it may be at different...
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The College Transition
Welcome to Podcast #27 where I reflect on the freshman year transition of adjusting to the college lifestyle. I know it is that time of the year where students are heading off to college whether they are going for the first time or coming back as a sophomore or later. I felt that it would be a…
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Burnout
Welcome to Podcast #26 where I express my feelings about burnout, a universal feeling of dread for the things that do not give enjoyment or happiness. This is a feeling that I think everyone has felt through doing tasks or work which does not give passion but instead exhaustion and stress. Today…
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Thoughtful Thinktank #2: The Clifton Strength Test
Welcome to Podcast #25 and the second episode of the subseries "Thoughtful Thinktank". As a refresher, Thoughtful Thinktank is my form of talking about the small things in my life when I don't have a bigger issue to address. Today's episode revolves around a personality test called the Clifton...
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Uncertainty, Unknown
Welcome to Podcast #24 where I dissect the benefits of the uncertainty with the future. One of the biggest fears many students and people struggle with is the unknown of the future. People feel the most vulnerable when they can't predict the future or the events which they will eventually face....
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Being Grateful for Friendships
Welcome to Podcast #23 where I reflect on the friendships that I have kept and those closest to me. As one of the many people who meet thousands of people, I am extremely grateful that I have found a small group of people that truly accept me for who I am, no matter my flaws or vulnerabilities.…
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The Bad Stigma
Welcome to Podcast #22 where I discuss the growing concern with the bad stigma around mental health awareness. Especially, looking at the roots of culture and the schooling systems as being factors contributing to this growing concern. Not only is this bad stigma behind mental health a serious...
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The Past
Welcome to Podcast #21 where I reflect on the reoccurrence of memories that are from the past. Many of us struggle with this and often become too burdened by the memories associated with the past, especially if it is related to a bad memory. We often are chained down by the past because we think…
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My Insecurities: 4th Installment
Welcome to Podcast #20, I am extremely happy to have posted twenty episodes as it showcases that I feel safe expressing my emotions through this podcast. Today, I address one of the most troubling insecurity many others and I have felt growing up with parents whose cultures may not even…
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My Insecurities: 3rd Installment
Welcome to Podcast #19 and the 3rd Installment of my subseries "My Insecurities". Today, I hammer down on some of my insecurities I felt growing up in America, and how it has affected me and many others. I felt like these were important topics to address because these problems are still felt by...
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My Insecurities: 2nd Volume
Welcome to Podcast #18, the sequel to my subseries called "My Insecurities". Today I discuss some struggles that have been eating at me for the majority of my high school life. Mostly diving into the struggles with emotional problems and the effects of long-term exposure and how it has affected…
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My Insecurities: 1st Volume
Welcome to Podcast #17, today I start my first episode where I address my insecurities and some back story about them. Join me as I open up my diary of thoughts and talk about some of the struggles I deal with currently or have dealt with in the past. Some of these topics may be a little…
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Stress Is Beneficial
Welcome to Podcast #16 where I elaborate on the meaning of stress and how universal it is in terms of who experiences it, and how it holds many forms. Whether it be physical or emotional stress, finding that Goldilocks zone of stress will lead to growth and maturity. However, maneuvering yourself...
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Embracing Your Weirdness
Welcome to Podcast #15 where I question the term "weird" and how it is seen as something negative when in reality, it's your own form of expression. Defining the word weird is subjective in nature and based on your own experience. This is something that I firmly stand behind and believe is the...
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Enjoying the Dirty Work
Welcome to Podcast #14 where I address the benefits of being thrown into cold water. Specifically, focusing on the growth provided when learning from these sticky situations. Mindset and perspective are all crucial factors in how well one does when put into cold water, you go in with a bad…
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Thoughtful Thinktank #1: The Small Things
Welcome to Podcast #13 and today I am happy to introduce a new segment for this podcast, the sub-series called Thoughtful Thinktank. This series is for me to freestyle about the daily things in life, without any specific topic or focus. It's is 100% raw talking about anything that I want to....
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Dream Dream Dream
Welcome to Podcast #12 where I discuss the interesting topic of dreams. A mystery that has yet to be solved but is something which everyone encounters, an ambiguous encounter which is a facet of our mind. I hope this podcast sparks some curiosity in you and makes you wonder or document about what...
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Living Your Own Life
Welcome to Podcast #11 where I recognize the significance of living your own life. Especially now, more than ever, it is important to highlight the idea that we are living our own lives, so we should do things for ourselves. Outside voices can sometimes influence how our lives turn out, but…
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Gen Z: Parent Relationships
Welcome to Podcast #10 where I reveal my experience with traditional parenting, and how I believe change needs to be implemented. One of the biggest reasons for tension between parents and kids is the fact that we are forced to live the lives of our parents. We do things to please them, we do...
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Gen Z: Struggles
Welcome to Podcast #9 where I shed light on what it's like being a Gen Z and discuss some of the struggles that we as a generation feel, especially by society and those older than us. I want to highlight that, even if you think we are children, immature, or rebellious, you try to understand us.…
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College Experience
Welcome to Podcast #8 where I introspect with myself about my college experience with going online and how it has affected me and many others. I talk about the disconnect between going online and losing out on the physical interactions between you and your friends. As a college student going back...
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Keeping Conscious with Comments
Welcome to Podcast #7 where I address the issues of online comments, the idea about how hate comments are becoming increasingly prevalent, and how easily it is to not get caught. Today I focus specifically on how words are dangerous and can drive someone to the brink of death or cause serious...
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Change is Needed
Welcome to Podcast #6 where I reflect on the current situation of the world from focusing on how change is needed with police brutality and systematic racism against African Americans to talking about how the Coronavirus is being taken too lightly. These are topics that people aren't willing to...
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Finding Your Entertainment
Welcome to Podcast #5 where I focus on the topics of entertainment, specifically the benefits of video games and streaming services. Society and parents have viewed these two as a waste of time and nonbeneficial to your health. However, these are ways for people to escape from the stresses of...
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Harmful Effects of Hate
Welcome to Podcast #4 where I rant about how harmful hate is to someone's mental and emotional state, focusing on how it clouds one's judgements and hurts their perspective in life. Although my perspective may seem subjective, I hope you learn something about me or just listen in on a different...
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Love is a Double Edged Sword
Welcome to Podcast #3 where I discuss the topic of love and how impactful and dangerous it can be. I dive deep into a few of my relationships and what I've learned from love. Hopefully, whoever is listening to this podcast, I wish my stories and thoughts somehow resonate with you and helps with...
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Empathy
Welcome to Podcast #2 where I discuss what empathy means to me and how it has impacted me and many others. Hopefully, by listening to this episode, you will gain more motivation to reach out and listen to other people's stories.
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Yin and Yang
Welcome to Podcast #1 where I dive into the topics of being alive and mental health awareness! I hope that whoever is listening will feel that sense of happiness and find their own "Chalice of Hope".