Thread of Thoughts

today, tia is sharing some of her recent hobbies and interests that are making life feel lighter and more full for her. it's a casual conversation about embracing things that spark curiosity, comfort, and creativity. you all may share the same interests as tia already, and that's okay, but if you find that you're seeking inspiration or simply just want to hear what's been bringing her joy lately, she hopes this episode encourages you to connect or reconnect with the things you love too. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

in this episode, ben, a multi-talented artist, shares his creative journey from tattooing to custom pieces such as canvases, wood cutouts, clothing designs, and more. we dive into the pros and cons of being an artist, what evolving as an artist looks like for ben, and what’s next in his journey. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod—connect with ben!⬇️ben’s instagram and tiktok: @bighedbenny

in this episode, tia and special guest, bre will dive into ranking the hardest to easiest parts of adulthood. from paying bills, maintaining friendships, career pressure, and more, they break down their personal adulting experiences with transparency and humor. an entertaining conversation for anyone trying to navigate adulthood one responsibility at a time.podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

tia is in a silly, goofy mood and wants to talk about few of her unpopular opinions. she’d love to know if you agree or disagree with any of them. keep the conversation going on youtube or instagram!podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

when there’s nowhere to go, tia goes to her voice memos. today, she decided to share a brief, unedited diary where she expresses the frustration, yet, understanding of her singleness.podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

tia discusses her personal experiences related to self-sabotage and how it has showed up and impacted different areas of her life. this episode provides vulnerable insights and reflections to these struggles along with a few tactics for overcoming being your own worst enemy. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

with tia’s background in recruitment, she feels called to share five unique job seeking tips in hopes to help those on their job seeking journey.podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

it's been a while since tia has been able to chat with you all, but she is back. in this episode, tia speaks on her distance from the podcast and what's to come.podcast instagram: www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

emotional suppression eventually led to emotional purging for tia. throughout this time, she realized the importance of showing up authentically and eliminating survival strategies such as people-pleasing, performing, masking, and hyper-independence and how it impacts the connection with your true path and aligned community. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

we're going to beat seasonal depression. how? well, we're going to be proactive rather than reactive. tia shares 5 simple tips for getting through the colder seasons. she hopes that at least one of them can aid in your journey throughout this time of year. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

after ample time away from the podcast, tia is back and yapping now more than ever. it's been a wild past couple of months. therefore, she is keeping it light and fluffy today as she shares her personal insights on all 12 zodiac signs based on her personal encounters and interactions. tia approaches the topic of astrology with knowledge that is very surface level, but she finds it to be extremely captivating. there's no order to this episode - she's just here to have fun and hopes you do too! podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

tia breaks down what being intentional and living your truth means to her. while doing so, she shares recent experiences where she did the opposite and the consequences of that. additionally, she expresses the importance of living a life that is intentional, truthful, and makes sense to you so that you can feel and see the positive outcomes of your efforts. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

no matter if you work in a corporate office setting, warehouse, or even if you're an entrepreneur, there are things about work that annoy us and a lot of it is out of our control unfortunately. tia took some time off from work recently and dreaded getting back into the swing of things, but she realized what better time to discuss her workplace pet peeves?! tia has worked a plethora of jobs, and now is the time to rant about what grinds her gears the most. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

we have all experienced disappointment before, whether internally (within ourselves) or externally (things outside of us and our control such as other people's behaviors, actions, etc.). this is a sensitive subject for tia as though she is speaking to you all, she is speaking to herself as well. she primarily focuses on external disappointment in this episode while discussing reciprocation, how vital accountability is to decrease disappointment, and why we even have expectations arise in the first place. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

as consumers, we see trends come and go frequently, but it's important to remember that as consumers, we have control. today tia brings awareness to the topic of being easily influenced/overconsumption. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod (apologies for the delay getting this episode up!)

tia is back and better and ready to chat with you all about ten things that has recently had her in a chokehold. some of these things you may be surprised to hear tia even has an interest in, but she's aware her interests are evolving and excited to share them with you. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

tia realizes she is a low-maintenance friend who yearns for low-maintenance friendships at this time in her life. she understands every friendship will not be deeper than just getting drinks 2x a month, and she's okay with that. she had to ask herself, "am i a low-maintenance friend to avoid voicing my needs in friendship? am i low-maintenance friend who yearns for low-maintenance friendships to avoid being needed?" today, tia unpacks her insecurities in friendship while also sharing her thoughts on low and high maintenance friendships. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

if tia could describe 2023 in one word, she'd say it's been strategic. she talks about how much her not-so-good days have impacted her more than the good along with a little advice for going into the new year. what do you want to hear more of from the thread of thoughts podcast in 2024? dm me on instagram! podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

today tia acknowledges the struggle in routine and highlights the depths of procrastination. additionally, she provides few tips to help you achieve a routine successfully. "You have to practice who you want to be." - Michelle Obama podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

as promised, tia stated she would follow up with an episode that shares more direct advice with maneuvering through college. today, tia has come to do just that while also expanding upon topics such as the financial aid process, the transferring process, and if college was worth it for her. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

it's september. many of us are going back to school or starting school for the first time. tia figured it would be a great time to talk about what school was like for her – specifically college. in this episode, tia will share her experiences and opinions on if college is worth it, deciding what to study/pursue, friendships, anxiety and loneliness, loans, and more. be sure to listen to this full episode as for the next episode, the conversation will continue! podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

you know how celebrities rarely ever plan their speeches, because they don't think they'll win the award? that was tia today. tia didn't think she'd be podcasting for one year to celebrate the one-year anniversary of her craft, the Thread of Thoughts podcast. today she gives thanks and shows appreciation to everyone who has engaged, listened, and supported thus far. one year down, many more to go! thank you all so, so much!!! podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

tia discusses the natural emotion of jealousy – whether it is being jealous of someone or having someone jealous of you. she shares what independent thinking is and how it is a crucial function in moving through this emotion. in addition to that, tia speaks on what causes jealousy internally and externally (lack of confidence, social pressures, etc.), how everything is not what it is portrayed to be, and choosing wisely about the energy you choose to surround yourself with and engage in with friendships and relationships. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

in tia's previous episode, my relationship with the virtual world, she focused more on talking about meeting people organically rather than through a DM. but what happens after that initial, organic conversation? today, tia has decided to piggyback off that topic and highlights what she is seeking out of friendships and relationships at this time in her life where she yearns to be connected with high quality people and experiences while also discussing surface-level interactions vs. deep, meaningful connections and having different people in your life for different reasons. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

tia shares how she is at a time in her life where she wants to slow down in such a fast-moving world and how she is also drifting more away from the virtual world and yearning for healthy, positive, and joyful experiences out of life. she shares ways she has been challenging herself to try new things, go new places, and be social while also encouraging you to do the same.

podcasting has become extremely popular lately - it seems as though everyone is doing it. after a month off, tia discusses what having a podcast is really like from her experience and how you should continue to stay motivated in the craft of podcasting if it is an interest you would like to pursue. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

this week tia rambles on about one-sided relationships, why we chase individuals we are romantically interested in or involved with, and if it's even possible these days for two individuals to display the same levels of mutual interest. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

tia felt extremely burnt out the entire month of february. did anyone else? was something in the air? podcast instagram: https://www.instragram.com/threadofthoughtspod

this week tia is keeping things pretty light and discussing a few of her pet peeves. we might need a part two, because we are sure it doesn't just stop here. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

tia didn't mind spending time alone in her childhood; she finds that she had a good balance between alone time and engagement. however, spending time alone became a challenge for her during her early years of adulthood. while tia understands the benefits of social interaction, she also now sees the positives of spending time alone rather than the negatives. this week tia shares how spending time alone becomes a part of your peace as you get older. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

tia realized that after talking about her actual experience of being terminated, she didn't necessarily share the effects of the experience. therefore, this week she discusses the habits and tactics she has developed from this trauma and how she now navigates through financial trauma and the corporate world.  podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

after a little over a month away from the podcast, tia is back and ready to share more experiences. this week tia speaks on a job termination she faced, how it impacted her responsibilities in early adulthood, how it interfered with her friendships and relationships, how she navigated through this situation, and the many lessons that have been learned. tia also touches on a few tips companies and organizations should implement from her experience to better help the overall candidate/new hire/employee experience. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

tia learned early on how much your environment impacts your physical health, mental health, and overall well-being, so she decides to discuss three factors of what she believes makes the biggest difference(s) in your environment and can improve your daily living.  podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

it's no secret that tia absolutely loves to thrift - in fact, it's her favorite thing to do. from her thrifting experiences, tia has picked up a few tips that she finds to be extremely helpful, and hopes can be helpful in your next shopping trip. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

tia continues to share the last 12 out of 24 life lessons while expressing how important it is to accept adulthood, growth, and change. she hopes there is something each listener can take away from this two-part series. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

this week tia shares her opinion on what makes childhood so different from adulthood while also sharing 12 out of 24 major life lessons. podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

this week tia speaks on how she navigates through social media breaks and why social media breaks are so important.  podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod

welcome to the thread of thoughts podcast!  new episodes every thursday.  podcast instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadofthoughtspod