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Wendy's Waffle Bar
by Wendy Rose Fillman
In this weekly podcast, hosted by Wendy, we disuss all aspects of life through the eyes of a 25 year old. From living on both coasts to navigating great loss at a young age to working on self-love , these weekly podcasts will be an hour long deep dive into the excitement and challenges that come with finding ourselves. Follow along for a new episode each weekend; Wendy also documents her life through photos and videos found on her Youtube channel and Instagram.
Episodes
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47. The Importance of Female Friendships and How They Change Over Our Lifetime
In this episode, I talk about the importance of female friendships and challenges that come with maintaining friendships over our lifetime. I also talk about the example of friendship my mom gave me and I share a passge from "everything I know about love" by dolly alderton that I wanted to ponder...
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46. Fort Collins: City Series! College Town First Impressions + Recommendations
Part 4 and the last of the city series! Hope you enjoy this episode all about FoCo - go rams!!
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45. Boston: City Series! First Impressions, Seasons in the City, and Recommendations
One of my favorite places I've ever lived! Hope you enjoy!
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44. Not Holding Yourself Back (reflections on turning 26!)
Helloooo this episode is all about some things I've been reflecting on as I approach turning 26, from all the ways life has changed in the last year, to things that hold us back, to new things I want to try as I get older. Hope you enjoy!
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43. Seattle: City Series! what it's like growing up there, visiting do's and don't's, & recommendations
Part 2 of a new segment I'm doing called the city series! I share what it was like growing up outside Seattle, all the different activities I would/would not recommend doing if you visit, and some restaurants and bars I'd recommend trying! Detailed list below:) Hope you enjoy! Seattle...
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42. San Francisco: City Series! first impressions, best iced vanilla latte review, and recommendations
Hellloooo, today I share all my thoughts on San Francisco! First impressions, misconceptions, and all of the cafe/restaurant/park reviews! See below for the full list, hope you enjoy :) San Francisco COFFEE / BAKERIES Red Bay Coffee✔️ iced vanilla latte (10/10) -> ferry building Ritual Coffee✔️...
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41. What I Learned While Being Unemployed for 6 Months
Helloooo! Today, I share the lessons I learned while unemployed, how I got there, and things I'd recommend trying if you find yourself unemployed! Cheers, Wendy
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40. Quarter-Life Crisis: all panic, no disco
Turning 25! Career changes, navigating adult friendships and romantic relationships, and changing your mind- all things I have been thinking about as I approach this next birthday. I also share 5 things I want to see myself do in this next year- hope you enjoy! Timestamps: Introduction: 0:00 –…
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39. Running the Boston Marathon: my training and race day experience
In this episode, I talk about my experience running the 2022 Boston Marathon as a fundraiser for Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation! Hope you enjoy! A life update no one asked for: 5:40 minute mark (ish) Applying to run the marathon: 9:40 min (ish?) My training process: 16 min Race day...
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38. new years resolutions | tips for setting/achieving them + mine for 2022
Today, we talk about new year’s resolutions, tips for making and achieving realistic goals, and what mine are for 2022. I also share a journal excerpt from this time last year. I hope it helps as we reflect on this past year and get excited for the new one. Cheers! Discount Code – Use my code...
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37. holiday gift guide - based on your love language
I hope this episode will be of help to those that are struggling to find gifts for their loved ones this holiday season. I came up with a small list of potential ideas, divided into quality time, words of affirmation, acts of service, physical touch, or gift giving. Happy holidays and safe…
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36. why holidays are hard + ways we can cope
Today’s episode, after taking a moment to catch up, we talk about the holiday season, some major reasons they tend to be tough for folks and a couple things we can do to get through them. Have a great holiday season and take care of yourself! Discount Code – Use my code WENDYFILL20 on Pura Vida’s...
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35. 10 small things you can do each day to combat daylight saving time blues
Today’s episode, I talk about 10 really small and easy things I’ve been doing each day to better my mental health. As the days get darker and colder in the end of the year, seasonal depression can definitely take its toll on us without our realizing. I hope these changes in your day-to-day…
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34. Let's Talk Taylor Swift and the Re-Release of Red
Taylor Swift’s re-release of her Red album is here and so is my rejuvenated hatred for Jake Gyllenhaal. I take a second to re-cap her departure from Big Machine Records (why she is re-recording her albums) and dissect the infamous 10-minute version of All Too Well. Swifties unite<3 #13 Discount...
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33. Mid Twenties: Things No One Talks About
This week, I mull over some things about your mid-twenties that I think no one ever talks about. Also, I’m changing my posting schedule to be on Friday afternoons now! Thanks for listening and I’ll catch you guys in next week’s episode. Discount Code – Use my code WENDYFILL20 on Pura Vida’s…
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32. Living Alone: Pros/Cons & Things I've Realized
Today, I take a moment to catch up after a month off from podcasting. I share some things I’ve learned since moving into my family’s lake house in Seattle and weigh the pros and cons of living alone. Hope you enjoy! Join me next week for a special guest! Time Stamps – 3:38 Life Update/Catch Up…
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31. 24 Things I've Learned By 24
This week, I share 24 great lessons I’ve learned in the past 24 years of my life. In celebration of my 24th birthday, I compiled this list and really hope you enjoy the episode! It’s by far one of my favorites- if you like it, please leave a rating and review for me on Apple Podcast and I will...
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30. Traveling Alone: Why You'll Love It, Safety Tips, and Double Standards Women Face
Today, I talk about the reasons I love traveling alone, some tips for safety, and a scary but all too common experience I had while rooting around Nashville. You can follow along on my cross-country road trip with my vlogs on YouTube and the Spotify playlist below. Don’t forget to leave a rating...
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29.Dating Advice and my own dating horror/success stories
In today’s episode of Wendy’s Waffle Bar, I offer up 5 tips that have helped me navigate the dating world more easily and enjoy the process more authentically! I also expose myself when sharing 3 of my worst dates as well as 3 of my favorite dating success stories! I hope you enjoy and remember...
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28. How to Start Over & Thrive in a New City
Today, I offer 10 tips for how to start over in a new place and make the most of a fresh chapter! All things that I found to be helpful when moving to Boston and I hope to do when I move back to Seattle in August! Don’t forget to leave a rating and review in the Apple Podcast review section. As...
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27. Minimalism: Why I Love It & How You Can Minimize Clutter
Today, I talk about my newly rejuvenated interest in living a more minimalistic life. I define minimalism, explain what got me interested in the lifestyle many years ago, and then offer up some tips for better physical minimalism (in terms of decluttering and design), as well as some questions to...
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26. My 1st Solo Cross Country Road Trip | Destinations & Plans
In this episode, I go over my plans for my first solo cross country road trip as I move from Boston to Seattle! I share where I’ll be stopping, sights I hope to see, and restaurants I’m intending to visit. I also talk about some pre-road trip safety precautions I’ll be taking as well as some…
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25. My thoughts on & experience with birth control | IUD, pill, and the patch
Today, I passionately share my thoughts on birth control and the burden society has placed exclusively on women to mindfully monitor our birth rates. I also divulge my personal experience getting an IUD (including the 6-month update), my brief month on the birth control pill, and a long year of...
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24. Combating Societal Pressure to "Get Back to Normal" & Habits that Help Me Stay Present
In this episode, we catch up on life as of late and discuss the pressures society puts on us on a daily basis (as well as the added pressure to assume “regular life”), and some habits that have been helping me to take life day-by-day. I hope the summer has been off to a good start for everyone...
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23. Taking the Love Languages Quiz
Today I take the love languages quiz to figure out my ranking for the 5 ways love is expressed! I share my results and compare the difference of how love is received versus how it is given. I hope you enjoy this episode and I would love to hear what your love language ranking is! Discount Code –...
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22. The Importance of Being Present and the Deficits of Capturing Everything for Social Media
In this free-flow format episode, I talk about my goal to be more present in terms of living in the moment and spending less time on my phone. I consider how this problem or obsession with sharing and capturing our own lives seems to be a millennial & gen Z dilemma that is preventing us from...
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21. My "5 Year Plan" as a 23 Year Old | personal, professional, & travel goals
In this episode, I talk about my concept of the future and lay out what I would like the next 5 years of my life to look like! From professional goals, to hobbies and travel plans, I discuss some bucket list items, as well as the reason I always make lists and to-dos for myself. I hope you enjoy...
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20. Talks with Tess: sexism in the Marvel Universe, modern day feminism, & starting over somewhere new
In my new favorite episode, my sister Tess joins me to talk about the Marvel Universe, the Bechdel test, modern day feminism, and what it’s like to pick up and start over somewhere new! I hope you enjoy this more relaxed format and in-depth dissection of some topics that we love to discuss!...
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19. What I Learned After Moving to Boston + New England Stereotypes Debunked
In today’s episode I talk about some New England stereotypes and some of the greater lessons I’ve learned since moving to Boston! Discount Code – Use my code WENDYFILL20 on Pura Vida’s website for 20% off your order of jewelry today! Be sure to check out my YouTube...
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18. Real Hot Girl Shit | bad bitches only
Hot girl shit! This was so fun- enjoy this list of things that make you a bad*ss b*tch! Tell me what inspires you and makes you proud to be a woman! Be sure to check out my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCubaJqsyuRTlFEaj22gudSg) and my Instagram...
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17. Breakups + How to Move On from One
In this episode, I talk about breakups and how to move on from one. I provide two universal truths and then 4 things that have helped me process and heal after my breakup last fall. I also offer up many songs that were of comfort to me during these last 7 months and share some quotes that may…
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16. Being Lost: How to Find Direction + My Future Plans
Today, I discuss the feeling of being lost in your 20s, be that with a job, education, friendships, relationships, etc. I elaborate on my anxiety towards the future and how I have coped and found purpose through self-reflection and talking to friends & mentors. I also share my current plans for…
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15. My Journey with Grief + How to Help Others Grieving
For the 15th episode of Wendy’s Waffle Bar, I talk about my journey with grief over losing my mom, as well as some things you can do for people you know that are actively grieving. I list off all of the things that make me feel happy and reminiscent about my mom that help me to move forward with…
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14. Catching Up + Chit Chat with Me: graduation trip, processing my breakup, & therapy
Today’s episode I use to catch up on how life has been lately, in regards to school, my future plans with graduating from BU, and random thoughts on life. More of a relaxed and fun episode for me personally. I talk more about a breakup I went through last fall and all the processing of emotions...
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13. Fictional Characters We Would Bone | with my besties, Allison & Nick
Today, I have two of my best friends, Allison and Nick, on to discuss the top 10-20 fictional characters we would do the nasty with. Apologies in advance, please feel free to unfollow below :,D I hope you enjoy this episode and follow me on Instagram to participate in the Sunday polls regarding...
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12. Finding Happiness Alone + How to Enjoy Being Single
In this episode, I provide some quotes, questions, and tiktok audios that have helped me find rejuvenated excitement in being single, doing things on my own, exploring more, and spending some much-needed quality time with myself! I hope this may help those of you that have recently gone through a...
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11. My Relationship with Food & Exercise | from toxic to balanced
Today, I talk about my relationship with food and exercise, where it started in high school, how it changed with time, and where I’m at now. From trying three different sports in high school and training for a marathon to becoming a personal trainer, I get into how I finally found a healthy...
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10. How to Not Give a F*ck What Other People Think of You & Embrace Your Best Life
After a really productive and happy week, I use today’s episode to talk about tips I have and quotes I live by to care less about what other people think of me. I discuss how relieving yourself from the opinions of others will help you to live a more authentic life and be true to who you are. I...
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9. Life as a Former Pro Hockey Player | Navigating the Pros, Being Sober, & Future Plans with Nick Kent
In one of the most interesting podcast episodes so far, I interview Nick Kent about his life as a pro hockey player, how he got to his position as a coach today, and his decision not to do the typical college route. We also discuss our sobriety/ attitudes toward drinking and drugs, some crazy...
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8. A Tribute to my Mom | Losing a Parent to Cancer
This episode is dedicated to my mom, my best friend, my favorite person, and my biggest cheerleader in life. I reflect on just a handful of my favorite memories with her, lessons she taught me, and characteristics of what made her Betty. I also discuss the timeline of her cancer and the last four...
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7. Daily Affirmations and Manifesting a Better Future for Yourself
In this week’s episode of Wendy's Waffle Bar, I discuss the daily affirmations that I practice to live a happier and more peaceful life. I also discuss the power of manifesting positivity and good karma for yourself in the future. I would love to hear what affirmations others practice and whether...
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6. Millenial Dating: Dating Apps, Red Flags, & Healthy Mindsets for your Early 20s | With my Roommate Allison!
In what is now my favorite episode of Wendy's Waffle Bar thus far, I have my roommate and friend Allison with me to discuss what it is like to be dating in your early 20s. We discuss dating apps, common red flags, and the mindsets we both hold to enjoy casual dating without getting discouraged or...
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5. Undergraduate vs. Graduate School: Application Process, Education, & Social Life
In this episode of Wendy's Waffle Bar, I compare and contrast my experience at Colorado State University during my undergrad with my graduate experience at Boston University. I discuss the finer details of the application process, finding my field of interest, how your relationships with teachers...
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4. Healthy Habits and Goal Setting Practices for the New Year
In this episode of Wendy's Waffle Bar, I discuss some old and new habits I’ve been trying to kick off the new year, as well as my attitude towards goal setting. With so much staying the same as we transition from 2020 to 2021, I’ve been trying to rejuvenate my excitement for the new year with…
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3. Which Coastal City is Better? | Seattle vs. Boston
In this episode of Wendy's Waffle Bar, I compare and contrast my experience living in Seattle, Washington and Boston, Massachusetts. From location and public transport to food and sports, I run through 15 categories and declare a winner for each, concluding the episode with my declaration of the...
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2. How I Grew My Self-Esteem + Tips for Better Self-Love
In this episode of Wendy's Waffle Bar, I discuss the journey I’ve had with my self-esteem, from body image to self-efficacy, and some ways that I have built my self-confidence over the years. I also touch on tactics I practice each day to maintain positive self-talk and things you can try to…
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1. Welcome to the Podcast: What to Expect, Why I Started + Get to Know Me
In this first episode of Wendy's Waffle Bar, I explain why I chose to start a podcast, my inspiration for the name, and a bit of background on who I am + what led me to Boston! Be sure to check out my YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCubaJqsyuRTlFEaj22gudSg) and my Instagram...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In this weekly podcast, hosted by Wendy, we disuss all aspects of life through the eyes of a 25 year old. From living on both coasts to navigating great loss at a young age to working on self-love , these weekly podcasts will be an hour long deep dive into the excitement and challenges that come with finding ourselves. Follow along for a new episode each weekend; Wendy also documents her life through photos and videos found on her Youtube channel and Instagram.
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Wendy Rose Fillman
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