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All Episodes

the for us podcast — 221 episodes

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book reflections: imitation of the rose by clarice lispector

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the first d.c. episode! | ep. 220

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book reflections: the beauty in breaking by dr. michele harper | ep. 219

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*bonus episode* i'm okay not being confident. here's why. | ep. 218

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how to make college orientation not suck | ep. 217

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*bonus episode* book reflections: words on fire by jennifer nielsen | ep. 216

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book reflections: wildoak by c.c harrington | ep. 215

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making room for self-discovery | ep. 214

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the freedom of not being in control | ep. 213

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why staying grounded is the ultimate life hack | ep. 212

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book reflections: all the bright places by jennifer niven | ep. 211

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book reflections: holding up the universe by jennifer niven | ep. 210

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*bonus episode* book reflections: you've reached sam by dustin thao | ep. 209

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book reflection: the year we fell from space by a.s. king | ep. 208

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a change of scenery | ep. 207

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five years! | ep. 206

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the ultimate high school survival guide pt 3 | ep. 205

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book reflection: roll of thunder, hear my cry | ep. 204

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do it scared | ep. 203

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getting past pride | ep. 202

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the ultimate high school survival guide pt 2 | ep. 201

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the ultimate high school survival guide pt 1 | ep. 200

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what i'm carrying out of senior retreat | ep. 199

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book reflections: the once and future king | ep. 198

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*bonus episode* book reflections: dare to lead by brene brown | ep. 197

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manifestation needs momentum | ep. 196

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let's talk about senioritis | ep. 195

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learning to trust what i can't control | ep. 194

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where authenticity began | ep. 193

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book reflection: twice by mitch albom | ep. 192

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book reflection: the great divorce by c.s. lewis | ep. 191

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how 2025 changed the way i'm approaching 2026 | ep. 190

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choosing alignment | ep. 189

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*bonus episode* rethinking ambition at the brink of adulthood | ep. 188

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chicago and the art of presence | ep. 187

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the myth of effortless friendship | ep. 186

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emotional minimalism | ep. 185

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the pain (and joy) of moving on | ep. 184

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i watched every episode of "the flash." here's what i learned. | ep. 183

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my top 5 tips for beating burnout | ep. 182

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book reflection: circe by madeline miller | ep. 181

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small changes, big impact | ep. 180

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the unspoken emotions behind college applications | ep. 179

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overcoming self-doubt pt. 2 | ep. 178

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i deleted instagram for the summer- here's what happened | ep. 177

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book reflections: "alice's adventures in wonderland" | ep. 176

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a sense of security | ep. 175

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book reflection: "evolve" | ep. 174

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*bonus episode* a lesson in imperfection | ep. 173

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pasta & perspective | ep. 172

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trust, don't expect | ep. 171

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healing isn't linear | ep. 170

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four years & episode roulette | ep. 169

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a pep talk for lazy days | ep. 168

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i’m still figuring out confidence| ep. 167

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what no one tells you about junior year | ep. 166

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notes from a softer spring | ep. 165

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let's cry a little more | ep. 164

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the magic of the right people | ep. 163

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golden hour & good vibes ☀️💐| ep. 162

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from guilt to growth: self-forgiveness | ep. 161

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the process of processing | ep. 160

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breaking up with burnout | ep. 159

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every click matters: content consumption and personal development | ep. 158

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the pivot point: when is it time to move on? | ep. 157

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2024 reflections, 2025 intentions | ep. 156

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my boundary breakthrough | ep. 155

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getting cozy and staying centered | ep. 154

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thanksgiving episode!! the science of gratitude | ep. 153

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leaf by leaf: fall reflections | ep. 152

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keep your foot on the pedal | ep. 151

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the art of alone time | ep. 150

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the simplicity hack | ep. 149

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behind the scenes: theatre reflections | ep. 148

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5 tips for navigating busy weeks | ep. 147

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i'm more than a student | ep. 146

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the fall phone addiction | ep. 145

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first week of junior year! | ep. 144

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summer lessons | ep. 143

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arangetram reflections | ep. 142

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16 life lessons | ep. 141

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bonus episode! the audacity of authenticity | ep. 140

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"the five people you meet in heaven"- a review| ep. 139

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bonus episode!!- rigging the algorithm of life | ep. 138

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walks and salt baths fix everything | ep. 137

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i am NOT cottagecore | ep. 136

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getting creative | ep. 135

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trust issues | ep. 134

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summer vibes | ep. 133

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saying goodbye to sophomore year | ep. 132

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three years!! | ep. 131

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lessons in chemistry (in the most unromantic way possible) | ep. 130

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releasing perfection | ep. 129

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wait, we get to have fun?? | ep. 128

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ordinary courage | ep. 127

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lessons from the gym | ep. 126

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regaining motivation | ep. 125

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struggling with comparison | ep. 124

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what is “good” communication? | ep. 123

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navigating complicated relationships | ep. 122

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independence | ep. 121

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freedom | ep. 121

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ambition | ep. 120

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using time effectively | ep. 119

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the connection between spirituality and personal development | ep. 118

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the beauty in imperfection | ep. 117

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reframing productivity | ep. 116

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finding true joy | ep. 115

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why is it so hard to forgive ourselves? | ep. 114

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when routines change | ep. 113

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some reminders to self | ep. 112

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the past few weeks...| ep. 111

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getting comfortable w/ being uncomfortable | ep. 110

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staying grounded in your truth | ep. 109

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resetting for a new school year | ep. 108

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celebrating the small wins | ep. 107

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when selfcare becomes a chore/ igniting a controlled burn | epi. 106

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dedication and motivation | ep. 105

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patience is a virtue | ep. 104

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how to make setting boundaries just a little easier | ep. 103

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facilitating inner convos: 5 actions that can help you dig deeper | ep. 102

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a summer catchup | ep. 101

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learning from setbacks | ep. 100

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TWO-YEAR PODCASTIVERSARY EPISODE: my biggest lessons from this year

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five tips to make a busy week a little less busy

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the balancing act: how do we balance all of the roles that we play in life?

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overthinking: how do we get out of our thoughts?

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rethinking how you rest

129

getting through the bad days

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building your evening/unwinding routine

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the identity question

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say hello to spring!!

133

past week reflections and small joys

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enjoying the journey

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q&a pt 1

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the cure to motivation drought

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sick? self-care?: taking care of yourself when sickness comes your way

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how to re-become the priority of your life

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overcoming self doubt

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new years motivation, themes and intentions

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thoughts on romanticism, how to regain control over your life and what a true "reset" is

142

digging into disappointment: where it comes from and how we can deal with it

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building a solid support system

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midterms, midterms, midterms- my afterthoughts and biggest tips for stressful exam season

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thanksgiving break reflections and thoughts on winter

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bringing awareness to your day

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how to regain control over your phone

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one big reset- letting go of limiting beliefs, limiting practices and creating a new routine

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stepping into your power

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how to build self-care into your day

151

how to lose like a winner

152

welcoming fall

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what it means to invest in yourself

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being more ME: the steps ive taken to be more myself at school

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3 ways to stay mindful of your "big goals"

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aesthetics

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seize the day

158

high school intentions and thoughts

159

the spectrum of a wandering mind

160

rest vs laziness

161

“you are what you eat”: self-care and food part 2

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self-care while traveling

163

How to Stop Comparative Suffering

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Dealing with Change

165

Life Comes in Seasons

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BONUS EPISODE: School Tips with the Pros- Roundtable Discussion with My 8th Grade Teachers

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Lessons From Middle School and High School Thoughts

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ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY EPISODE: A Re-Introduction

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Going with the Flow

170

Toxic Positivity

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Dealing with Projection

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Consistency is Key

173

Accountability 101

174

Quieting Negative Self Talk

175

Personalizing Selfcare

176

Detaching from Results

177

All About Individuality

178

Self Confidence vs An Inflated False Ego

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How the False Ego is Holding Us Back

180

Affirmations 101

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5 Things To Do Every Morning to Become a More Mindful Person

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Reframing Your Relationship with Your Phone: Part 1

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The Importance of Routine

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“The Judgement Mirror”- Digging Deeper Into Why We Judge Others

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Understanding Anger

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Recognizing Signs of Self-Growth

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How to Reset After Burnout

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NEW YEARS BONUS EPISODE: How to Set and Commit to Your New Years Resolution

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How to Know When to Project Your Energy

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The Power of Our Intentions

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BONUS EPISODE! Selfcare in School Part 3: Grades Do Not Define You with Inara Akhter

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How to Push Yourself Out of Your Comfort Zone

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How to Stay Present in Your Reality

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Opening Up About Your Feelings

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THANKSGIVING BONUS EPISODE: How to Have a Gratitude Attitude

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“You Are What You Eat”- How Healthy Eating Affects Mental Health

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Validating Your Emotions

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How to Deal with Unmet Expectations

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Selfcare in School: Part 2

200

Ways to De-Stress

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How to Keep a Positive Mindset in Tough Times

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The Power of Apologizing

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Time Management Tips

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Spending Time in Nature

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Empathy v. Sympathy

206

Selfcare in School: Part 1

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How to Stop Comparing Ourselves to Others

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Benefits of Meditation

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Dealing with Toxic People

210

How to Stop the Spread of Negativity

211

Social Media Part 2: Positive Aspects

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Social Media: The Negative Aspects and How to Have a Social Media Detox

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DissatisfACTION: Turning Dissatisfaction Into Fuel for Action

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5 Reasons Why You Should Start Journaling

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Importance of Music with Revati Prema and Kairava Anjali

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Setting Your Boundaries

217

Boosting Self-Confidence 101

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How to Get Rid of Insecurities

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Taking Time for Yourself

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Starting Your Selfcare Journey

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An Introduction