the eunoia podcast
by alessia maria
Hi. When I was 15, I developed a rare illness that left me in a state of psychosis.I made myself a promise- if I made it out alive, I would build a space to exist in true humanity; none of us have this life figured out. At least I don't. So here lies my passion project: a journal of a life broken and unbroken again.Welcome to eunoia; I'm glad you’re here. amariavn.substack.com
Episodes
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i need to schedule my life
it's time. i need a new routine. Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Hi. When I was 15, I developed a rare illness that left me in a state of psychosis. I made myself a promise- if I made it out alive, I would build a space to exist in true humanity; none of us have this life…
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not everything needs an explanation
Thank you for 100K listens! This episode was prerecorded, but I wanted to thank you all here. I truly am still not able to wrap my mind around it. Thank you for being in our community! Today's episode: not everything has an answer, an explanation, or even a reason. This is something I've…
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an NA negroni, pity parties & reality
a coffee chat, but not coffee. let's try this. Chapters 00:00 intro/thoughts05:44- community10:22- offline spaces14:20- pity parties 20:09- the shape of reality Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Eunoia means "beautiful thinking," and that's exactly our goal here. The idea began in...
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values... and what happened when mine were questioned
My mom raised me with two main values: respect for all, and the ability to place yourself in others' shoes. But, over the years, I've begun to discover what happens (for me) when those values are questioned in an unhealthy way. Today's episode is an open journal. Let me know your thoughts. Prefer...
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is this the 'real world'?
Graduating from college, starting a job, making money. Is this the real world, and how do I navigate the transition? Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Eunoia means "beautiful thinking," and that's exactly our goal here. The idea began in 2019, when host Alessia Maria (B.A....
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becoming you. the hard truth
Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast "Beautiful thinking," because none of us really have life figured out. That's Eunoia. Hosted by Alessia Maria, this podcast is a collection of thoughts and a personal journal. With education in neuroscience and economics, Alessia shares her...
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i’m feeling uninspired…
Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Eunoia means "beautiful thinking," and that's exactly our goal here. The idea began in 2019, when host Alessia Maria (B.A. Neuroscience/Economics) suffered from a rare disorder that turned her life upside down. Today, we explore the quieter parts…
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the illusion of having your life together
Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Eunoia means "beautiful thinking," and that's exactly our goal here. The idea began in 2019, when host Alessia Maria (B.A. Neuroscience/Economics) suffered from a rare disorder that turned her life upside down. Today, we explore the quieter parts…
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your people will find you...learning to let people in again
Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:10- defining your values * 01:20- making friends * 03:00- your people are out there * 04:00- nothing is permanent/nonattachment * 05:30- your support network Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Eunoia means "beautiful thinking," and that's exactly our…
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life after graduation. where i'm at now...
I graduated, what now? I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting in this time of transition, especially since I never thought I would be here. I had a brain disorder at 15, and graduating from college is the very last place I thought I would be. Join me today as I share a bit of where I have been and...
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maybe not everything happens for a reason…. (sexual assault awareness month)
Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Created for big thinkers and deep feelers. We’re not a normal podcast. We’re the Eunoia podcast. Hosted by Alessia Maria, a neuroscience and economics student, the podcast delves into the quieter aspects of being human. It all began in 2019, when...
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i went psychotic at 15 (PANDAS Disorder)
Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:15- time for updates * 00:40- PANDAS Disorder + how it started * 07:01- the neuroscience of it * 09:14- my experience * 11:30- promise to myself * 13:40- diagnosis & appointments * 20:45- recovery * 26:20- today Info: www.pandasnetwork.orgMy story:...
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an old fashioned and things i’ll probably regret | Sit With Me
Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:30- random tangent * 01:34- wow so distracted * 02:05- drinking * 06:11- past relationships * 11:29- peer pressure Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Created for big thinkers and deep feelers. We’re not a normal podcast. We’re the Eunoia podcast. Hosted...
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what time taught me later
Chapters * 00:00- I am not patient * 00:30- the big life questions * 02:30- intention * 04:10- seasons change * 06:40- change is scary * 11:00- time Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Created for overthinkers, deep feelers, and anyone who’s been told they’re “too much.” We’re not a...
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wait…why is this embarrassing?
Chapters * 00:00- why do we get embarrassed? * 01:19- step out of your comfort zone! * 01:30- know yourself * 04:10- finding connections + letting go * 05:30- who do you want to be? * 07:10- be the best you can be Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Created for overthinkers, deep...
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mascara is a drug + other things on my mind | Sit With Me
Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:16- mascara is a drug * 02:29- the shape of reality * 12:04- updates * 15:07- community Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Created for overthinkers, deep feelers, and anyone who’s been told they’re “too much.” We’re not a normal podcast. We’re the…
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a love letter to minnesota in pain
Chapters * 00:00- intro * 01:25- heaviness * 03:08-“it’s okay dude, I’m not mad” * 04:17 - community * 06:27- the world is hurting. everywhere. * 08:15 - feeling small * 11:50- what this podcast stands for Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast Created for overthinkers, deep feelers…
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sitting in the ‘in-between’, a time before what’s next
Chapters * 00:00-intro * 00:15- personal updates * 02:30- be kind to yourself * 05:18- experience with adhd Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who’ve been told they’re “too much” — welcome. Every Tuesday, join host Alessia Maria…
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it’s “actually romantic” to mind your own life
Chapters * 00:00- the life of a showgirl * 01:15- why do we start drama? * 04:10- Taylor’s words * 05:40- interpersonal communication * 08:20- reframe * 10:10- live your own life Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who’ve been…
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is REAL fashion thrifted? (you just don’t get it yet)
Is thrifting trending and why? Is it actually the solution? Let’s chat. Chapters * 00:00- intro * 01:36- fashion style * 05:40- fast fashion * 09:25- thrifting + challenging your style * 13:50- unique individual style * 16:45- sustainability Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For…
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girl, my birth control (and my pmdd) are none of your business
I’m on birth control. I probably always will be. Now that we've got that out of the way, let’s chat. Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:29- stigma * 02:00- PMDD * 05:02- unnatural? * 10:20- birth control is medical * 12:12- subscribing to the patriarchy? * 13:40- let’s not pressure each other * 16:30-...
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avoidance isn’t peace, it’s immaturity (sorry)
Chapters a lil thought journal for today about boundaries vs avoidance... * 00:00- distraction at its prime * 00:15- avoidance ≠ peace * 02:33- fear of responsibility * 06:08- the fine but somehow also abundantly clear line between the two * 09:32- an example * 12:53- it’s not peace * 17:04- at...
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it’s late, I just made tea, so sit with me (we hit 10K listens!)
This isn’t the podcast — it’s just us hanging out. Welcome to the “sit with me” series. Sometimes I talk about life, sometimes I call my mom, sometimes I just scroll on my phone. cozy, unfiltered, and probably oversharing. Grab your drink and sit with me. - Alessia Maria Chapters: * 00:00- 10K...
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say yes or set the boundary?
Chapters * 00:00- yes or no? * 01:47- challenge yourself * 02:51- the ebb and flow * 09:14- letting go, life changes Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who’ve been told they’re “too much” — welcome. Every Tuesday, join host...
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i will always stay delusional (esp when the world sucks)
A question I get asked all the time, the way I love life despite the issues thrown my way, the way my rare disease changed my life. Let’s chat. Chapters * 00:00- intro * 01:30- TW mental + physical health * 3:38- be delusional * 07:33- everything sucks * 08:38- stay delusional for each other…
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breakups...
Just a lil chat For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who’ve been told they’re “too much” — welcome. Every Tuesday, join host Alessia Maria — a neuroscience and economics undergrad — for unfiltered conversations about the messy, beautiful process of figuring yourself out. We ask…
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no direction? you’re not broken
The truth is, life is never easy. Figuring out what route to take can be difficult, but you’re not alone. Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:06- the rule book to life * 02:12- life changes + feeling alone * 04:51- making difficult decisions * 09:33- values in decision making * 12:46- feeling lost…
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what I didn't expect from living abroad
I lived in Australia for half a year! What did I learn from moving abroad? Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women who’ve been told they’re “too much” — welcome. Every Tuesday, join host Alessia Maria — a neuroscience and economics...
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drinking-ish?
Drinking underage? Drugs & pressure? Turning 21? Safety? Boundaries? Let's talk. Chapters * 00:00- so what is drinking-ish and how did I get here? * 09:05- let’s chat * 11:32- your journey Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For the overthinkers, the deep feelers, and the women…
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i’m bored…and I'm gonna embrace it
Learning to embrace the mundane, especially in such a fast-paced society. Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:45- understanding yourself * 03:45 - embrace the mundane * 05:35- the online space * 08:54- stay present * 09:47- accepting where you are Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube? About the Podcast For…
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okay, we need to talk about medication
We need to talk about medication. Talking all about my experience on medication, with PMDD and panic disorder, and limiting beliefs. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
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you’re allowed to start over. let it fall apart.
Sometimes you need a break. Sometimes you need to ask for help. Sometimes you wonder why bad things happen. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
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if it wasn’t okay, why should I forgive?
Listen now | I've had a lot of conversations with people about forgiveness, and there is one main misconception I find. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
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I'm a yoga teacher and hated my body
Talking about body image today. Since I have deepened my practice in yoga, my experience has completely changed. Tell us what has helped you with body positivity. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit...
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what if you slowed down? let go of the timeline.
For anyone new here, I just moved back home to Minnesota after living in Australia for half a year. Now that I’m home, I’m giving myself a bit of a pep talk on slowing down and getting into routine. I honestly didn’t know what to expect in the process, but I’m finding a lot of learning...
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i get panic attacks
I've been wanting to sit down and record this episode for quite some time now. I've talked about my experience with PANDAS Disorder online before, but I haven't talked about the lasting effects that came from it. Living with panic disorder has been difficult, but I've learned a few ways to manage...
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lessons from being single
Redefining what relationships mean to me. Sending hugs! * This episode was pre-recorded March 17, 2025 Chapters * 00:00- intro * 00:19- past relationships * 01:10- self esteem * 02:41- finding yourself * 04:38- redefining connection * 05:42- coming to terms with where you are * 07:08- moving...
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your environment matters
*This episode was pre-recorded. Prefer to watch? Stay connected Alessia Maria, Founder & CEO, Eunoia, LLC. About the Podcast Instagram Website Newsletter sending hugs - alessia maria This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus…
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is it time to let go?
The ebb and flow of life Chapters * 0:00- intro * 00:13- the ebb and flow of life * 00:50 - the habit that hurts us * 01:59 - a classic example * 02:32 - not everything is meant to stay * 03:28- listening to life * 04:23- truly moving on * 06:04- forgive doesn't mean forget * 06:31- opening doors…
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do you need to take a rest day?
Prefer to watch? Stay connected Alessia Maria, Founder & CEO, Eunoia, LLC. About the Podcast Instagram Website Newsletter sending hugs - alessia maria This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
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making friends + spending time alone
Prefer to watch? Stay connected Alessia Maria, Founder & CEO, Eunoia, LLC. About the Podcast Instagram Website Newsletter sending hugs - alessia maria This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
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i moved across the world...
I moved 9,000 miles away from home...with a panic disorder. My panic attacks seem to stem from having PMDD and PANDAS disorder. I knew the transition might be rough, so today I'm talking all about how it went for me moving with a panic disorder, transitions + what comes next! Chapters * 00:00- I...
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how gratitude combats FOMO
Skip ahead: 00:00- intro 00:27 - the online space + FOMO 01:17 - what is FOMO? 02:12- where gratitude comes in 04:49 - the ‘why’ 05:54 - being careful about what you get 09:34 - being grateful for what you have 10:06- will it bring me joy? 12:29 - something new coming… or watch on YouTube! This…
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you're going to fail
accidentally became a brutally honest episode. thoughts? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
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finding your ‘flow state’
lessons from yoga teacher training… Prefer to watch? Stay connected Alessia Maria, Founder & CEO, Eunoia, LLC. About the Podcast Instagram Website Newsletter sending hugs - alessia maria This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus...
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i'm sick of trends
been working on embracing minimalism and timelessness and it's changed the way I view things This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
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advice to my younger self
This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
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is 2025 the year of authenticity?
is 2025 the year when we value authenticity even more? what might the year look like? why are we moving toward genuineness? This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
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start 2025 on the right foot
how to start the new year on the right foot and with good intentions a few chapters: 00:00- intro 00:14- happy new year 00:53- letter to self 01:50- looking back on the last year - self discovery, recovering from past relationship, slowing down 10:19- the last 5 years 14:53- what I learned this...
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cultivating genuine connections
how to build genuine connections and authenticity in relationships and everyday life This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
About this show
Hi. When I was 15, I developed a rare illness that left me in a state of psychosis.I made myself a promise- if I made it out alive, I would build a space to exist in true humanity; none of us have this life figured out. At least I don't. So here lies my passion project: a journal of a life broken and unbroken again.Welcome to eunoia; I'm glad you’re here.
amariavn.substack.com
Hosted by
alessia maria