What We Think About Us

This week I spoke with Jake about making decisions. Together we discuss the challenges of making decisions that people may not understand, whether or not our decisions define us, and how thoughts about our mortality can often inspire our decisions. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with Leysan and Payton (new moms as of 2024), about what their experience of becoming a mother has been like so far. I loved getting to hear them tell their stories about each phase of the motherhood journey: finding out they were pregnant, pregnancy, giving birth, becoming a parent, etc.I really appreciate how honest both of them were about the high highs and low lows of their motherhood journey, while sharing such thoughtful insights on: all the different expectations that are put on mothersthe shortcomings of the physical and mental health care available for motherswhy sometimes there is an "us vs them" mentality between mothers and women without childrenhow to construct equitable labor within heterosexual parental relationships the ways in which motherhood evolves your sense of self It was such a special episode, and such an honor to get to learn more about these two, fabulous moms!NOTESKing Louis XIV - Inviting Newton to Visit the Delivery Room. The Role of Gravity During ChildbirthSupport the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with Vida about community. Throughout our chat, Vida talked about their own community: how they formed it, how they invest in it, how they have benefited from it, etc. We also discussed the negative consequences from a lack of community, why friendships/communities aren’t typically valued as much as romantic relationships, and the reasons why community IS worth investing in. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with Nathaniel about expectations. Nathaniel shared some of his thoughts on the idea of expectations within friendships and dating relationships, as well as how to respond when an expectation isn’t met. We also discussed societal expectations for people when they turn 30, value-based vs. career-based expectations for oneself, as well as how to determine whether an excuse feels like a valid reason for yourself or others not meeting an expectation. Nathaniel is a talented comedic actor, improviser, and writer, so no surprise that this episode contains lots of laughs. :)Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with Christina (Steen Catucci) about online behavior. In addition to stand up, improv, and TV writing, Christina is an incredibly talented, comedic content creator on TikTok and Instagram. However, as we know, people can be disgusting and hateful online. It was shocking to hear about some of Christina’s negative experiences with people online that included hate comments and plagiarism. It was also fascinating to hear Christina’s takeaways from all these experiences, and her strategies for navigating her career online today. Website: Steen CatucciInstagram: @insta.steenResearch done to show TikTok or Instagram taking down content by queer creators:Edinburgh Research - Explorer Experiences of censorship on TikTok across marginalised identitiesBBC - TikTok admits restricting some LGBT hashtagsthem - TikTok Admits It Suppressed Reach of Queer, Fat, and Disabled CreatorsReuters - TikTok apologises for censoring LGBT+ contentNews is Out - Queer creators grapple with TikTok ban and Meta policy changesTRIGGER WARNINGMentions of domestic violence, childhood abuse, s*icide. NOTEUgh, it looks like I need to work on a few mic issues; mine would sometimes cut Christina’s audio out when we talked at the same time (I didn’t notice till after we recorded). Thankfully not too much! Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This episode is so special to me! Body acceptance is a tough, thorny subject, and an even tougher, thornier practice. I feel so grateful to Hannah for talking with me this week about her own struggles and successes with body acceptance, as well as sharing some fabulous resources (see below).TRIGGER WARNINGMention of disordered relationships to food and body.DISCLAIMER FROM HANNAH“I’m not a professional on any topic of nutrition or psychology.” RESOURCES FROM HANNAH <3ActivismAssociation for Size Diversity and Health (ASDAH)National Association to Advance Fat Acceptance (NAAFA)Health/Mental Health ResourcesHealth at Every Size Healthcare Provider ListingBooksHealth at Every Size by Lindo BaconRethinking Thin by Gina KolataFearing the Black Body: The Racial Origins of Fat Phobia by Sabrina StringsIntuitive Eating for Every Day by Evelyn TribolePodcastsFood Psych with Christy HarrisonDietitians Unplugged with Glenys Oyston and Aaron FloresMaintenance Phase with Aubrey Gordon and Michael HobbesSupport the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week Adri and I talked about attraction. In friendships, what are the most attractive qualities? In romantic relationships, does an attractive personality win out over physical attractiveness? Do opposites attract / do opposite last?Adri is so smart AND hilarious, so it was so fun getting to hear her takes on attraction, that have been cultivated through her various life experiences, which she also graciously discusses.  Can't get enough of this hilarious gal? Check out Adri's horror comedy podcast "Terror Tales of LA the Podcast"  insta: @terrortalesoflaSupport the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I asked Molly, “Is trying lame?” We both agreed it isn’t… but also maybe it can be embarrassing sometimes… but also that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it! I loved getting to hear Molly’s thoughts on the complicated feelings surrounding trying. Molly discusses what keeps her accountable with trying for the things she wants, describes how it feels to witness people trying vs not trying, and shares some of her strategies for reframing moments that could be seen as failures. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with Blake about burnout. During our chat, Blake shared about some of his experiences navigating burnout in school, work, and hobbies. It was great getting to hear Blake’s thoughts on how to know whether the burnout you’re feeling towards something means you should take a break, make adjustments, or quit. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with Cecily about Finding and Living into Your Identity. Cecily shared her journey with having to be really intentional with which people, commitments, and internal dialogues she chose to keep in her life, in order to stay true to, or in some cases, return to her identity. Cecily also shared her thoughts on how she stays committed to both the moral and creative parts of her identity despite criticism, or a lack of understanding.Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with Hannah about work culture. Hannah balances working her traditional 9-5 in HR, with performing 1-2x a week as a singer in, “Candy Shop Band”. It was fascinating to hear Hannah discuss her changing views on what success with her art looks like: maybe it’s not working full time as an artist, maybe it’s not being as popular/famous as possible, etc. I also loved getting to hear Hannah’s thoughts on employers’ resistance to remote work, the concept of ‘quiet quitting’, and whether we as humans are meant to work. Overall, our conversation really centered around getting creative with your work situation in order to fulfill your own definition of happiness; not someone else’s. Check out @candyshoptheband on Insta! Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with my cousin, Katherine, about what her experience has been like being a teacher for the past 8 years. WOW! I was blown away by the specifics in Katherine’s story: all the challenges, and all the ways in which she has been both resourceful and resilient. Katherine discusses how she got into teaching, what teaching at two very different types of schools has been like, and how she has learned to juggle all the varying relationship dynamics that come with this job. I left with an even greater appreciation of how challenging it must be to be a teacher; they really are superheroes. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with Margaret about cheesiness. What is it? Why do so many of us hate it? What is the fear of being cheesy keeping us from?Margaret discussed how she feels when she witnesses something cheesy, her experience having to accept being cheesy sometimes as an actor, and what she believes the overall pros and cons of trying to avoid being cheesy are. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with Ivan about happiness. I loved getting to hear how Ivan defines happiness for himself, as well as what his journey to discovering that definition has been like. We talked about how to know whether you’re happy or not in your commitments, whether money can buy happiness, and whether happiness is a choice or not. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I interviewed Rosa about books. Rosa has been an avid reader her whole life, has over a decade of experience working in bookstores, and has been working on writing her own book for the past fifteen years. I loved getting to hear Rosa’s thoughts on what some wins and losses are in the book world right now, what makes an ethical author, and why she thinks reading is so important for herself and others. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with Dickie about Astrology & Tarot. I’m not super familiar with either of these topics, so it was fascinating to hear Dickie talk about her relationship with both of them. She discusses her level of belief/doubt with all of it, explains why she thinks there is such a large stigma around both topics, and shares stories of how she got involved specifically with tarot, and what some standout readings have been. It was so lovely getting to ask Dickie all my questions, as well as dive into her own personal perspective on all things spiritual. Go check out her super funny, vulnerable and empathetic podcast, “The Tarot Show” wherever you listen to podcasts. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with Ray about spending time alone. It was cool to hear Ray talk about some of his processes for protecting this necessary alone time, as well as his evolution with how he finds balance between socializing and spending time alone. We discussed silence vs noise while spending time alone, the discomfort of being perceived as “lame” when hanging out by yourself, and the importance of practice/trial and error when it comes to learning to love time by yourself. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with Sienna about play. What a delight! We both cringed a little at the idea of discussing “play”, because… let’s just say it out loud: it is sort of a cringey topic/word. HOWEVER, we both agreed play, fun, and laughter are the things that we most enjoy about life. So we dove into discussing WHY play can feel cringey, what gets in the way of adults experiencing play, and the differences between “socially acceptable play” for adults vs “play-for-the-sake-of-play”, which can feel more vulnerable/high stakes because there is no capitalistic advantage to it. This was such a fun conversation and left me feeling empowered to lean into doing what sounds fun despite how people perceive it. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

Sean is a singer, performer, a capella vocal arranger, and producer. In this episode, it was lovely to hear about how Sean first became interested in pursuing music, which musicians and producers have influenced him, and what his current involvement with music looks like. I also enjoyed hearing his thoughts and opinions about the present state of music at large: Is it oversaturated? Is it largely self-centered? Is it helping people grow? Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

In this episode with Bebb, she shares her thoughts on when it is, and isn’t ok to ghost. Ghosting is about intentionally disconnecting from someone, so as we explored this more, the conversation led Bebb to explore the opposite of ghosting as well: intentional connection. She discusses expectations within relationships, how to maintain relationships when life circumstances and responsibilities get in the way (health, work, family, etc.), as well as creative ideas for connection. I also can’t thank Bebb enough for being so open and vulnerable about her experience with chronic health issues. Experiencing chronic health problems can feel so lonely and it was such a gift to hear her share some of her story and how she’s approaching these challenges present-day. <3Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

For this episode I spoke with Trevor about Change & Open Mindedness. It was lovely to hear Trevor talk about what he describes as the most significant way he has changed in his life: listening to himself and being a more active participant in his life. This change led him to question his previously held beliefs, make multiple moves around the country, and commit to pursuing comedy. I also specifically loved his answers to: ‘What qualities are required to be open-minded?’ and  ‘Can you be too open-minded?’ I really appreciated Trevor’s wise and measured takes. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

In this episode, Christina, a self-proclaimed ambivert, gives her thoughts on how, in her opinion, extroverts can better care for introverts, and vice versa, how introverts can better care for extroverts. A lot of this revolves around understanding and respecting boundaries that look different from your own. This led to us really diving into interpersonal dynamics such as navigating conflicting needs within relationships, determining when to compromise, and learning how to have difficult, honest conversations. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

For this episode, Matt and I discuss: “How can we be present?” In our conversation, Matt shares some impactful experiences he’s had where he has felt most present, as well as the ways in which he is trying to replicate those ‘heightened-present-living’ moments into his life more regularly. It’s clear that living presently is a priority to Matt, so it was lovely to hear his journey with pursuing this, some of the pitfalls he’s encountered that pull him out of the present, as well as the tactics he uses to recenter.  Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

What is success? How do we define this for ourselves? How do we avoid defining success by societal influences that don’t actually resonate with us? For this episode, Liz and I dove into some of these questions. It was lovely to hear the ways in which Liz has reframed what success means to her in both her personal and creative life. However, she shares that it’s not always easy to remain in alignment with this new definition. We dive into the trappings of perception and the tempting pursuit of “shiny” metrics. It was inspiring to hear the ways in which Liz is fighting to maintain a measurement of success that is based in vulnerability and her own truth. I hope you enjoy! Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

For this episode, Zach and I talked about self care. Zach shares his experiences with what self care looks like during depression seasons, his thoughts on how to ensure self care doesn’t become selfish, and tactics for balancing self care for oneself and care for others in relationships. I really appreciated Zach’s vulnerability and took away incredibly useful tools and concepts from what he said. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

TRIGGER WARNING: Mentions of suicide.This week I spoke with Molly about fear. I really enjoyed hearing Molly talk about her resolve to face fear; diving into the reasons behind this resolve was inspiring. I also felt honored to hear her talk about a few particularly intense interactions with fear and how they have impacted her.Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

In this episode, my dear friend Payton and I discuss advice. What's the best way to give advice? What conditions improve the probability that advice will be received well? What is helpful and hurtful language in the overall advisory process? It was so exciting to dive into this topic and experience a lot of learning in real time. Enjoy! :)Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with my friend Joshua about apologizing and forgiveness. I really appreciated how thoughtful and vulnerable Joshua was while discussing this topic. During the interview he shares his opinion on how to apologize well, his thoughts on the popular phrase “forgive and forget” as well as his personal experience with attempting to forgive and build back trust.I really hope you enjoy this episode. I found Joshua’s answers really helpful and thought provoking. I’m so grateful for all his insights on this topic.  Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I had the privilege of speaking with my friend Amber about flirting and dating. Amber is an LA native, an actress and most importantly, a very kind person. I really enjoyed our conversation and appreciated Amber’s openness while talking about gender dynamics within flirting, expectations within dating, and also some of her specific experiences in the romantic relationship sphere. Amber is very wise and very insightful. I hope you enjoy!Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

Hello and welcome to What We Think About Us. This week we’re talking about perfectionism vs. preparation. When is preparation good and when is it actually perfectionism in disguise, keeping you from doing something, keeping you from taking a leap?The idea of finding the balance between these two things and just knowing when to prep and when to jump has been on my mind a lot lately so it was really great to get to ask Ashley, our guest this week, what her thoughts and insights about this are. Ashley is an actress, comedian and entrepreneur. She has a new YouTube show that we talk about during the interview. It’s called "It Takes a Universe." Her mission with it is to interview diverse artists and additionally to help up and coming artists, which is really cool. In our conversation, Ashley goes over what her preparation process was for creating "It Takes a Universe" and also her process/mindset shift of letting go of perfectionism with it. We also talk about her journey with perfectionism while growing up, what it’s like to work with people who aren’t prepared at all and how she’s consistently evaluating whether she’s in prep mode or perfectionism mode. It felt like a very rich conversation and I appreciated her openness!Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

Hello and welcome to What We Think About Us. This week I spoke with my friend Anders about birthdays. He’s so well spoken and so insightful so it was really fun and interesting to talk with him about birthdays: expectations around birthdays, the thought process he experiences when it comes to aging (and how covid changed a lot of that) as well as how he is hoping to grow and change in the year ahead for him. I always leave a conversation with Anders having something new to think about… thinking about something in a new way. I hope you do too and I hope you enjoy!Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

Hello and welcome back to WWTAU. This week I spoke with my friend Dayna about gossip and venting. In our conversation, Dayna gives their thoughts on what is and isn’t gossip, when gossip is negative vs actually maybe sometimes positive, and what are good boundaries for venting or receiving venting. Dayna provided some really great examples of challenging communication moments in their life and shares a lot of wisdom on how to coexist with people better and deal with making mistakes. I learned a lot and I hope you enjoy!   Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

Today I am talking with my older sister, Claire, about friendship. This was really fun for me to do because Claire and I are very close but we’re also very different, so a lot of her answers surprised me and opened up a lot of new ideas for me.  Claire talked about how she has made her friends, what she values in a friendship, her advice on confrontation and ending friendships, etc., etc. I learned a lot and really enjoyed diving into friendship. I hope you enjoy too!Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I spoke with my friend Kayla about confidence & insecurity. In our conversation, Kayla discusses beauty standards, improv acting, relationships, gifted programs for children, breathing exercises for social anxiety, etc. etc. Honestly, it was just wise words after wise words from someone who has taken a lot of intentional time to get to know themselves and grow. It was so great and truly inspiring. I hope you enjoy!Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

I am technically Gen Z but not really Gen Z.  I’m 26 so I’m a "zillenial", but my younger sister, Rachel, is definitely Gen Z, definitely trendy, and very cool. :) So today I got to talk with her about the very trendy topic of romanticizing your life. What does this look like? Why is this popular? And what are some good ways to do this: to make our lives feel more romantic. Rachel also talks a bit about what she thinks the difference is between the romanticizing your life trend and the main character trend… and she’s just a smart, funny gal that I’m so lucky to have as a sister and lucky to get to chat with today. I loved it, and I hope you do too. Enjoy!Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

For this episode I got to speak with my friend Julia about habits. It was so interesting speaking with Julia because at the beginning, you’ll hear that she doesn’t think of herself as someone who has good habits or very many good habits, which is totally fine, but the more we talked, at least for me, I was noticing that she is someone who seems to have really great balance in her life, in her actions and her mindset about things, and that includes when it comes to having habits and sticking with them, but also being kind to yourself about not being perfect with habits etc. So I’m excited for you to hear the way she talks about some of those things; I think she’s very wise. We also talk about the phenomenon of habits & routine culture on social media. She shares a lot of beautiful insights about how her habits/relationship with food has changed and we also briefly explore whether you are your habits, ‘do your habits define you?’… you know, very light easy breezy question: ‘who are we?’ It was a great convo, check out Julia’s instagram and YouTube: @kointheknow and I hope you enjoy our episode!Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

In this episode, Jordyn and I talk about bravery. We discuss the ways in which bravery can look different for different people, the difference between bravery and recklessness, the connection between bravery and vulnerability, and how bravery, or lack thereof, can affect our relationships. Jordyn also shares stories from her life where she had to be or chose to be brave: being a performer, starting her own business, and ending a marriage. I left feeling inspired by Jordyn’s bravery and motivated to be brave myself. I hope you enjoy!Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

Today I am talking with my friend Preston about creativity. Preston is one of those people who is literally good at everything; however, he primarily expresses his creativity via music and improv. Preston shares a bit about his creative process, his mindset for when discouragement or burnout arrive, his opinion on the discourse around copying vs. inspiration, how to give and receive negative feedback about creative projects, how he has implemented creativity into his life in a non-artistic way and lots more. I really enjoyed listening to his opinions and experiences, and I hope you enjoy as well. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!

This week I got to speak with my good friend Eyeru about mental health. I had originally reached out to Eyeru asking if she would be willing to talk about self-care and she graciously said “I actually think I would have more to say about mental health. Let’s talk about that.” Which I love! It’s really just so generous. Mental health is such an important topic but I think I felt sort of hesitant to ask someone to talk about it so I just feel so grateful for her openness and excitement about talking about it. In our conversation, Eyeru discusses her journey with her own mental health: getting a diagnosis, finding community, going on and off medication, etc. She also gives such great advice for people experiencing challenges with their mental health and for people who have loved ones in their life experiencing poor mental health. Eyeru is just the best, and I learned so much from her. I felt honored to hear her story; it’s beautiful to hear her talk about it. I hope anyone listening can feel encouraged by Eyeru's story or at least feel less alone. Support the show✨ For WWTAU updates check out @wwtaupodcast on Instagram.NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!