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it’s nice to meet me

by marcela cruz

hi everyone, welcome to my podcast “it’s nice to meet me” hosted by me, marcela cruz!my podcast centres around self-development, psychology, and gender studies. i break down the realities of the systems in place in our society today, while also exploring aspects of self-reflection. it's important to face harsh realities, understand them, and consciously grow into higher version's of ourselves. if you enjoy my podcast, please follow, share, or leave a five star rating to show your support. thank you, and i am happy to have you here.

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Episodes

  1. female friendships in a male-centred world

    hi everyone, welcome or welcome back to my podcast. it’s been a while since i’ve uploaded, and i apologize for being inactive. i’ve been extremely busy with university, but i’m happy to finally be sharing a new episode with you all. today we’re discussing female friendships in a male-centred…

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  2. the truth about choice feminism

    hi everyone, welcome or welcome back to my podcast! i’m finally back after a long break because i’ve finished my semester!! today’s episode is about the truth about choice feminism. we’re getting into why feminism is not just about individual choices, why that framing is limited, and how it shows...

  3. analyzing the dating scene

    hi everyone, welcome or welcome back to my podcast! today’s episode has been requested so much, another dating episode! we will be going over the most common themes i gathered from the thirty seven different interviews i did prior to recording this episode. i will be analyzing them partly from my...

  4. a reflective essay on religion

    hi everyone, welcome or welcome back to another episode. today, after a long break, i will be talking about religion. i created a reflective essay that includes my thoughts on religion in relation to psychology and gender studies, as well as an interview i was grateful to conduct with someone who...

  5. a reflective essay on submission

    hi everyone!! today is a very late episode, but i wanted to share an essay about submission, womanhood, and what that has truly meant to me, as well as the process of understanding it. this essay is not about the kind of submission where someone feels safe enough to let their partner have…

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  6. an essay about anger

    hi everyone!! i'm super excited to share that as my podcast has gained a lot of popularity on my platforms, i've decided to start posting some of my own personal work in psychology, women and gender studies, sociology, politics, mental health, and more. these episodes will be short and raw,...

  7. are you a feminist?

    hi everyone, welcome back! in today’s episode we are going to find out if you are truly a feminist or not. we’ll talk about many things, including what feminism actually is, the most common misconceptions, and more. as always, thank you for listening, i really appreciate your support. don’t…

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  8. how the patriarchy shows up in your everyday life

    hi everyone, welcome or welcome back to my podcast!! it’s another late night upload. in today’s episode, we’re diving into how patriarchy shows up in your everyday life in ways you might not even realize. things like small habits or beliefs, to the roles we play without thinking. we’ll talk about...

  9. the male loneliness epidemic

    hi everyone, welcome or welcome back to my podcast!! it’s a late night episode this time around.. in today’s episode, we’re breaking down the male loneliness epidemic, including what it is, the different male archetypes i’ve noticed within this epidemic, common patterns, personal stories, and…

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  10. patriarchal masculinity

    hi everyone, welcome or welcome back to another episode on my podcast! as you can see, we’re going to be talking about patriarchal masculinity and its connection to narcissism. in this episode, there are many different ideas introduced and discussed, so i want to give a few disclaimers. when i...

  11. misogyny ; the psychology, explained.

    hi everyone!! so excited to be back with another episode. today we’re diving into the psychology behind misogyny. we’ll talk about how misogyny shapes men’s views, expectations, and experiences with relationships, their belief systems , and even their friendships. as well as get a better...

  12. the importance of emotional maturity

    hi everyone!! it feels so great to be back with another podcast episode – i’ve missed recording and connecting with you all! in today’s episode, we’re diving into the topic of emotional maturity and why it’s so important for personal growth and healthy relationships. we’ll talk about the subtle...

  13. toxic relationships ; the psychology, explained.

    hi everyone!! it’s been SUCH a long time since i uploaded a new podcast episode.. i genuinely missed it so much!! in today’s episode, i will be talking about toxic relationships, and explaining the psychology behind; why we stay in romantic relationships we know are not healthy for us, attachment...

  14. do men desire love?

    hi everyone! welcome or welcome back to another episode on my podcast! i’m so happy to finally come out with a new episode, especially during such busy times in my life. today’s episode is to finally come to a conclusion about men, and if they actually desire romantic love, or not. this isn't...

  15. narcissistic personality disorder & infidelity 

    hi everyone welcome back to another episode on my podcast! the topic of today is going to be; narcissistic personality disorder and romantic relationships. more specifically, the aspect that is almost guaranteed to occur in a relationship with a narcissist, which is infidelity. i talk about the...

  16. do men stay in romantic relationships with partners they hate?

    hi everyone! welcome or welcome back to another episode on the "It’s Nice to Meet Me" podcast, hosted by marcela cruz. this is an interesting topic i’ve wanted to discuss for some time now. i will be breaking down the unfortunate reality of many men who stay in romantic relationships with women...

  17. why men lie ; the psychology, explained.

    hi everyone, welcome or welcome back to another podcast episode!! today, i’m very excited to break down the different reasons for why men lie, using psychology to further explain each point i made, as well as my overall conclusion on this topic. if you enjoyed the episode, definitely leave me a...

  18. obsession is a sign of desperation

    hi guys! welcome or welcome back!! thank you for joining me today. in this episode, i’m going to be talking about obsession. specifically, the connection between obsession and desperation, as well as going over the most common root causes of desperation, and the characteristics of desperate or...

  19. women should only desire romantic relationships that benefit them

    hi everyone! welcome or welcome back to another episode on my podcast!! this topic is breaking down why i believe that women should ONLY desire romantic relationships with men that SIGNIFICANTLY benefit them, their lives, and their overall experience. if you enjoyed, make sure to leave this…

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  20. how to actually heal your mind

    hi everyone!! welcome back to another podcast episode, thank you for joining me!! today, i’m going to be chatting about how to ACTUALLY heal your mind permanently, so that you can experience every single one of your desires, to the fullest extent. if you enjoyed the episode, check out my links...

  21. the reality of attracting bad men

    hi everyone !! it’s been so long since i've been able to post on my podcast, but i'm so happy to be back. these past few months have been filled with so many new amazing opportunities, experiences, and memories, hence; being so busy. but i'm back with a new episode all about the reality of...

  22. the oldest daughter syndrome

    hi everyone welcome to another episode on my podcast ! i’ve been very eager to come out with episode , so i hope everyone enjoys. today i will be breaking down the experience of the oldest daughter, along with the responsibilities, expectations, struggles, and long term effects this may have.…

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  23. the art of seduction and manipulation

    hi everyone! welcome or welcome back to another episode on my podcast. today’s topic is the art of seduction, which was inspired by the book “the art of seduction” by robert greene. i also wanted to chat about manipulation, as it connects a significant amount to seduction. at the end of the...

  24. how to get a man to desire you; the science and psychology, explained.

    hi beautiful people, welcome back to my podcast!! as you can see from the title, this is a very interesting topic i decided on, but i can assure you that it’s nothing like the dating advice (brain rot) that floods social media nowadays. i will be breaking down the real science and psychology…

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  25. insecurity is a disease

    hi everyone :) welcome back to another episode!! today’s topic is about insecurity. i’m going to go over the psychology behind it, as well as how insecurity can show up in individuals, and how insecurity guiding you will only negatively affect your friendships, especially as a women. i hope...

  26. ego

    happy monday! i hope everyone’s having a good day today. i wanted to share this episode that’s about our ego, and also what i’ve personally observed from the female ego. i hope everyone enjoys and as always, thank you for listening! if you’d like to learn more about your ego, definitely check out...

  27. emotionally immature parents

    hi everyone!! welcome back to another episode on my podcast. today's episode as you can see, is about emotionally immature parents. this episode was inspired by reading the book “Adult Children of Emotionally Immature Parents” by Lindsay C. Gibson. specifically, i will be talking about...

  28. the fourteen BIGGEST mistakes women make with men

    hi everyone, i’m so happy to finally be podcasting again after taking a break to recover from surgery, and to also spend time throughout the holidays with my family. but now i’m back! and today’s episode is the fourteen BIGGEST mistakes women make with men, i hope you enjoy!! thank you for the...

  29. women’s unhealthy dependency on men

    hi everyone, today i’m going to be talking about woman’s unhealthy dependency on men. we’re going to get into topics such as what unhealthy dependency is, what this may look like for women when in romantic relationships/within their character, anxious attachment style, common patterns, examples...

  30. the reality of love

    hi everyone 💌 thank you for tuning into today’s episode!! today i’ll be sharing my “take” on love and bring the reality behind it, to light. as i stated in this episode, i don’t want the realities of love to ever be something you feel discouraged by, it should be used as a way to protect…

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  31. how to change the pattern of men you date

    hi everyone!! today’s episode is what i think to be an extremely important part of your life. when it comes to dating, you MUST reflect and change what no longer serves you, in order to ensure you're receiving the most authentic version of love for YOU. this is something that i personally…

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  32. how to detach from a man

    hi everyone!! today i’m going to be teaching you how to detach from a man, which is something i thought i would never talk about on my podcast, but the reality is that women are constantly throwing their lives away, or putting their lives on pause, wasting their youth, and later on, regretting…

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  33. femininity

    hi beautiful humans, welcome to another episode on my podcast!! this one is by far my favourite that i’ve came out with, but funny enough, it was my least favourite to face when i was reflecting on myself as a young girl. it’s extremely difficult to escape your unhealthy masculinity as a women,...

  34. the power of observing

    hi beautiful humans!! i’m so excited to bring this episode to you today as this topic is something i think you can benefit from! the power of observing is not talked about as often as it should be, so today, i chat about what observing is, what type of positive self-development comes from being…

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  35. immigrant families

    hi everyone! today’s episode as you can see is about immigrant families, and specifically, oldest daughters, youth, and what adulthood is usually like for many people in immigrant households. i share a bit about my background, and what it’s like to live where i'm originally from, while also...

  36. male validation

    hi everyone! after many uploading issues yesterday, i was finally able to figure them out, and release this episode! the need for male validation is an extremely important topic that deserves more attention in a perspective that isn’t with the intention to shame those who struggle. today i will…

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  37. ten games men will play with dumb women

    hi guys!! there are many great things going on in my life right now, so it's been BUSY. but i thought today i would share an episode to hopefully help you recognize psychological manipulation. these are ten games men will play and only be able to maintain, with dumb women. so i hope everyone...

  38. reminders for women when dating men - part two

    welcome back! this episode is more reminders i have for women when dating men! i hope you all enjoy this episode as much as the first one, and as always, i appreciate all the support i’ve been receiving so so much! if you have any feedback or suggestions for future episodes, you can contact me on...

  39. reminders for women when dating men

    hello everyone, welcome to the episode! today i will be sharing some points to keep in mind when dating men! if you enjoy this episode, definitely leave five stars on this podcast, and send me any feedback on my instagram @marcela.cruzzz or use my link tree https://linktr.ee/marcelacruzz thank you!

  40. an introduction into narcissistic personality disorder

    hello everyone :) today i’m going to be sharing the first episode for this series about narcissistic personality disorder. i’m not an expert, but i do love sharing my insight on how to figure out a narcissist. in this episode, i talk about their main goal, potential childhood trauma, mirroring,...

  41. self-love

    this topic was highly requested, so i’m very excited for everyone to hear my thoughts about self love! i will be chatting about what’s wrong and unrealistic about it, things you may encounter when you choose to prioritize yourself, questions to determine how much you love yourself, toxic people,...

  42. my mental health journey

    today i’m sharing a more “personal” side of my life, as i’m chatting about my mental health (again). if you’ve been listening for a few months now, you’ve likely heard my last mental health episode, but if not, don’t worry because this episode is MUCH more relatable and direct. it also simply...

  43. addiction

    hi everyone. before listening, please keep in mind that this episode is about addictions, so it can be triggering for some listeners! but if that doesn’t apply to you, then i hope you’re able to feel somewhat related to, and/or be educated further. ANYONE can be addicted to anything, and...

  44. your personal reality check

    hi everyone! todays episode is about how you and ALMOST everyone around you is replaceable.. these realizations i had gave me some of the biggest reality checks ever, so i hope you’re able to take something from this episode that will benefit how you go about things, and help you shift your...

  45. jealousy

    hi everyone! today i’m excited to share the second opinion based episode on my podcast! i’ll be talking about jealousy so it’ll be a fun time hahaha. make sure to leave a good rating and follow for more!!

  46. the truth about loneliness

    hi everyone, in this episode i am going to be talking about the concept of loneliness, and how the information promoted is completely incorrect. this IS the harsh reality of why you always feel lonely. but if you enjoy this episode, definitely leave me a positive rating and check out my linktree…

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  47. potential

    hi guys! todays episode is about potential and how as much as it can be used as a source of motivation at times, it should never be the primary factor of why we strive to achieve our goals and overall, desire to be better individuals. this also applies to seeing the potential in people, or in...

  48. self-compassion

    hi guys! in this episode, i talk about the overall importance of practicing self-compassion, and the impact left once i permanently applied it into my life. the knowledge i have about this topic comes from firsthand experiences, meaning it’s a vulnerable time where we get deep. if that’s your...

  49. my thoughts on dating in 2023

    hi everyone!! this is something so many of you were waiting for, so i'm excited to finally share the first opinion based episode on this podcast! this will be a time to listen to me rant about the concept of dating nowadays so if you enjoy, please leave a positive rating and definitely share this...

  50. mental health chat

    this is episode two of two for the mental health series! the focus of this episode is to go further into where we left off in the last episode. all the realizations regarding trauma, over thinking, and the negativity that i experienced throughout my mental health journey, will be continued into…

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

hi everyone, welcome to my podcast “it’s nice to meet me” hosted by me, marcela cruz!my podcast centres around self-development, psychology, and gender studies. i break down the realities of the systems in place in our society today, while also exploring aspects of self-reflection. it's important to face harsh realities, understand them, and consciously grow into higher version's of ourselves. if you enjoy my podcast, please follow, share, or leave a five star rating to show your support. thank you, and i am happy to have you here.

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