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Thoughts by Maura — 151 episodes

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so i just spent the wknd w Morgan Wallen, Ella Langley, Brooks & Dunn, Gavin Adcock + Ray Lewis???

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i unexpectedly actually changed my whole life in 6 months! your life WILL be different by January 2027

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my homebody summer + ending social/emotional spending

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T&The royal wedding + cheetah girls 4?!?!

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love island rant continues ... + 15 reasons why i could never be on love island

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new month reset! 2nd half of 2026 + being happy on purpose

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you, me & tuscany: black girls deserve romance

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who's doing french fries? love island dump + taylor swift getting married as we speak?

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life at 27 is nothing like i thought it'd be. + summer plans & love island rants

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it's vacation time! my travels from disney world to graceland, vegas, nyc, here there and everywhere

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so i just watched off campus...

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my brain currently only has 2 settings: my book & Michael Jackson

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i'm officially a published author! Grief, Unsupervised: The Quarter-Life Crisis I Wasn't Ready For

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who's bad? let's go there: Michael Jackson

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pt2 we need to talk about Jaafar Jackson. + why Michael is the #1 movie in the world even though it's "not good"

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are you actually having your best year yet? 2026 check in + not wasting summer

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unconventional selfcare, falling in love with you 101

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my 20s honest chat: post grad, dating, grief, money, body image, frienemies, work

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3rd mothers day without my mom, influencer gossip, unscattering my brain, summer prep

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just because it works for them doesn't mean it works for you. embracing individuality & your journey, appreciating my life instead of resenting it

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let's catch up! downsizing, bieberchella, breaking up w my dream life, 1st time matcha

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you don't need to change your life, you need to do what you told yourself you're going to do.

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feeling behind & feeling like i'm not doing enough, learning to love being on my own path

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needing to make rent, wanting to make art: working artist struggles 2026

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"someday" is cancelled. happy enough now + Q1 reflection & Q2 planning 2026

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extreme money saving & 2026 job market

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we need to talk about Jaafar Jackson.

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spring cleaning for your mind, body & soul: mental decluttering + letting go of emotional baggage

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accepting my non-linear life + how losing my mom changed the trajectory of my 20s

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march madness (Maura's Version): hannah montana, the bachelorette, oscars + winter recap & spring plans

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through tears & to do lists: staying on track 2026

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love me, leave me: what gets my heart in 2026 + taylor frankie paul is the bachelorette!

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3 years of grief therapy in 30 minutes

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the mic was on but the clothes were off: grammys recap! + grief in my 20s

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how i learned to hope again after being broken & find faith in my future after losing my mom at 25

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finding balance between being a high performer and a being messy human + grief in my 20s

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unlocking your inner self-help guru & spiritual advisor + grief in my 20s

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achieve your goals using the life you reject, not the life you desire. + holiday withdrawal & grief in my 20s

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confidence comes from having proof you are who you say you are. stop being a watered down version of yourself + grief in my 20s

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"protect yourself from the version of you that makes bad decisions" + my money mistakes & grief in my 20s: holidays

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how to respectfully ignore your feelings to get what you want + grief in my 20s: holidays

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my 2025: failed youtube, weight gain, no social life, monetized podcast, 9-5 promotion + 2026 plans & grief in my 20s

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the power of being in the right environment 2026 & stop letting social media steal/ruin your life + grief in my 20s

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"you don't get what you want out of life, you get what you work for." you as a business: vision, mission, values + grief in my 20s

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i stopped resenting my life and decided to fall in love with it + navigating grief in my 20s. REDEFINE SERIES 2026

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2026 no more leveling up yourself to death. overconsumption, overly aesthetic, overly self improving, over it all! + how Lauryn Bosstick aka The Skinny Confidential changed my life

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recover after losing the plot. your reminder of who tf you are & how much you're capable of! 2026 loading...

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the best way to spread christmas cheer is podcasting loud for all to hear! (solo holidays, close vs acquaintance, comfort & self care)

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i actually achieved my new years resolutions & had my best year yet, for the first time ever. here's how to actually have a successful year, 2026

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the reality of having no family during the holidays...no parents, no siblings in my 20s

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pick your hard & stop playing games. you either want it or you don't + laziness, real talk for real life

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help yourself to help yourself: maximize the rest of the year instead of wasting it + harder to stick to goals in winter?

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happy 20th anniversary of A Fever You Can't Sweat Out, my love letter to Panic! At The Disco

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stop waiting for someone to save you babe, you gotta do it. saving myself & being my own grandma

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THOUGHTS ON taylor swift's life of a show girl: racial undertones? false advertising? too much d!ck?

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getting ahead of seasonal depression + hallows eve fun & my pretty little liars fall

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got a secret can you keep it? -A ... i love gilmore girls but fall is for pretty little liars! + scorpio self care, witchy things, spirituality

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turning 27: getting my life together, 26 recap, weight gain, 6mo lock in, fall/winter arc + living a more rich fulfilling life

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grief deep dive: high functioning depression, when church makes me feel worse instead of better, integrated grief, alchemy

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pt.2 your successful mid-year rebrand. channeling my inner harvey specter & dan koe, divine masculine + grief

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fight for your fairytale. love (taylor's Version), life of a hopeless romantic + why everyone's so obsessed w finding their person

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the highest form of spirituality is having fun. tapping into your own divinity, intuition, letting go of the 'need' to suffer

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how i finally monetized my (audio only!) podcast after 3 years & how to start from scratch (no following needed!) + in depth behind the scenes backend boring business stuff

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maxing-out our 20s + saturn return (27-30). late 20s pressure, identity shifts, wealth, health, happiness, 9-5/entrepreneurship

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your successful mid-year rebrand & turning things around when you actually are behind

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things that save me the most money & time + staying sane when everything feels insane. smallest habits that make the biggest difference

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how to add color back in your life, de-monotone & not fit in + main character energy, self esteem, own who you are

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so you're single, now what? flourishing solo, waiting season, break up recovery + being over and done with all things dating/relationships

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biggest lessons i've learned in dating. mistakes, scared to leave, settling, green/red flags, standards, priorities

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feeling lost in life &/or in your 20s, alignment, purpose, identity capital + mid year life audit

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"i wish brilliant women had the confidence of mediocre men" -Marilyn Monroe: the ultimate confidence boost + the art of letting your energy speak for you

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having a life outside of work even when work is your life + italian lifestyle/mindset, simplicity, hobbies, burnout, there's always time for romance

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fatherless fathers day + my existential crisis within my quarterlife crisis

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get hot for summer, stay hot for life. longevity, summer sadness, dopamine menus, 2025 not going according to plan

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independent expert: living alone, solo travel, going out by yourself, thriving single + balance between saving money & yolo

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catch up! motherless mother's day, losing my phone in nyc, seeing the author who saved my life in person, working overnights, pre-mid year check in

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Coping When You Can't Take a Mental Health Day & Not Being Able to Take a Break When You Need One

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Taking a Proper Mental Health Day: Brain Care, Permission to Relax, Spiraling, Stress, Overwhelm, My Routines

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You're Actually Supposed to be Dumb as a Rock Right Now: my 20s so far, best & worst, routines/habits, scared of 30??

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PT 2 The Ultimate Comfort Listen: Isolation, Faith/Spirituality, Insomnia, Hobbies, Comfort Food & Products

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The Ultimate Comfort Listen: Getting out of a Rut/Funk, Pulling Yourself Together, Bad Days, Grief, Loneliness

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Love & Romance. Valentines Day (observing or ignoring), Romanticizing Your Life + New Month Reset

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How To Not Abandon Your Plans, Goals & Dreams This Year + Creating a Blank Slate

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New Year New Pressure? Pace Yourself, Avoid Giving Up & Burn out + My 2024 Highs & Lows

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Being Unapologetically Yourself, This Year & Forever

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Let's Actually Be UN-realistic with the 2025 goals. + 2024 recap

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Christmas Magic as an "adult," Winter Arc vs Winter Blues + Starting Youtube

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Surviving The Ultimate Quarterlife Crisis. GOODBYE 25

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How To Enjoy Life While Going Through Hell At The Same Time. (+ mtg Kenny G & Jon Batiste!)

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Summer Recap & Fall Prep, 4th Quarter 2024 + Underconsumption Core Trend

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Importance of Having Spiritual Foundation, My Faith Journey, Relationship vs Religion, Thoughts on Eternal Life

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i'm literally just a girl. Girl Talk: dating, cycles, body image, the pill, intimacy, all things TMI

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All Things Summer, Reverse Seasonal Depression? + Mid Year Reset

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My College + Post Grad Highs & Lows, Entering "The Real World" (it doesn't exist)

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Success, Expectations, Labels, Pressure + Tortured Poets Deep Dive

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Delulu Era & Individuality, Staying True To Yourself vs People Pleasing + Faith Chats

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Navigating Your 20s: Work, Relationships, Money, Dating, School, Health, Identity + Catch Up With Me

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Being Content Without Being Complacent + Keys To A More Peaceful Life

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Lovers & Friends: Galentines & Valentines, Relationship Standards + Catch Up

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My Hot Take on Work Life Balance + Thoughts on Purpose, Calling, Passion & Avoiding Burnout, Fatigue, Unhappiness

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Getting More Grounded & Having Fun While Adulting + Priorities Over Resolutions

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Optimization: Routines, Habits, Discipline, Consistency, Efficiency & Productivity

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New Year Mental Health Reset & Recovering From The Holidays

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Let's Try Something Different: 2024 Motivation, Plans, Habits, Routines, etc + 2023 Recap

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Happy? Holidays...Where I've Been

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My Double Life As A Working Girl Hustler & A 25 Year Old Retired Grandma. + Season of Harvest!

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Welcome to my Quarterlife Crisis! Dumbest & Smartest Things I’ve Done So Far in My 20s + Halloween & Doing Scary Things

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25 Things I've Learned in 25 Years + Must Haves For Your 20s!

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Keys To A More Wholesome, Rich, Fulfilled Life + Wisdom From My Favorite Public Figures Over 40

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Resilience & Self-awareness + End of Year Prep: Refining, Being Intentional, Getting Granular

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Cuffing Season & Fit Girl Fall: Dating, Holiday Hunger & Health, Cold Remedies + Catch Up With Me

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All Things Fall! Seasonal Must Haves: Books, Music, Movies/TV, Food, & more + Thoughts on Turning 25 & End of Year Prep

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Peace & Happiness From Simplifying Your Life, Minimal Lifestyle, Less is More! + Vegas Vacation Recap

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Do The Work. The Importance of Humility, Staying Humble & Not Being Entitled to Anything + Beyonce Renaissance!

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Mid Year Summer Reset, GYST, Life Audit, Admin + Catch Up: Barbie!, TV, Books, Body Goals

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Womanhood, Divine Feminine, Cycle Syncing, Hormones, Goddess Energy + Keke Palmer, Barbie & Alicia Keys Concert

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Alignment: Navigating Jobs, Passion, Career, Purpose, Calling, Money + Life Recap: Christian Siriano, Project Runway IRL!

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Finding Cracks In Your Life, Silent killers, Invisible Things Draining Your Happiness & Energy + Life Update: I Went Back To School!

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Smart Girl Summer: New Season Reset, Summer Prep & Recs, Body Image, My Summer Faves & Plans, Hate Summer?

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Healthy Habits from European Lifestyles, Blue Zones, Hygge, Romanticizing Your Life + Life Update: The Little Mermaid, Bruno Mars, & more!

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Dating Well: Red/Green Flags, Love Bombing, Your List, Your Type, Swimming in the 2023 Dating Pool?

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Journey Over Destination: Going Through Process, Waiting, Rerouting, Patience, Romanticizing Your Life

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Stop Taking Things Personal & So Seriously: Letting Things Get To You, Thick Skin, Unbothered, Loosen Up, Calm Down

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Don't Settle In Any Area of Your Life: Taking Responsibility & Action, Limiting Beliefs, Faith, Compromising

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Spring Tings! Reset, Refresh, Renew. 2023 Goals Check in, Progress Not Perfection, Easter/Resurrection Sunday

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Managing Stress, Fatigue & Burnout in Your 20s & Any Age: Resetting After a Rough Week (or day or month!), Getting Out of a Rut

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Do It Sacred: Overcome, Deal With & Manage Fear, Anxiety, Doubt, Limiting Beliefs, Trust, Faith, Confidence

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Improving & Healing Your Relationship With You: Self Awareness, Self Worth, Self Love, Self Care, Authenticity, Identity

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Dealing With Change: Pivoting, Transitions, Readjusting, Adapting, When Things Don’t Go As Planned

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My Faith Journey: Lent, Christianity, Having a Relationship with God, Healing, Church Hurt, Mental Health

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Wellness: My Routines That Will Help You THRIVE, Increase Energy, Look & Feel Your Best, Mood Boost, Healthy Habits, Productivity

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Wellness: My Routines That Will Help You THRIVE, Increase Energy, Look & Feel Your Best, Mood Boost, Healthy Habits, Productivity

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Losing & Finding Yourself in Your 20s: Getting Unstuck, Discovering Who You Are, Feeling Lost, Limiting Beliefs, Getting Back On Track, When Bad Things Happen

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How To Glow Up Instantly: Elevate Your Life Mentally, Physically & Spiritually + Soft Girl Era

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Living In Our Excellence, Beauty, & Power. Record Breaking Black History Month: Superbowl, Grammy’s, NBA, Celebrating Our Faith & Being “Black Enough”

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How To Be More Present & Increase Happiness: Letting Go Of The Past, Plan For The Future, Live In The Moment, Mental Health

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How To Get Over A Break Up & Enjoy Being Single: Heartbreak, Loneliness, Healing, Moving Forward, Recover

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Valentine's Day: What To Do Whether You Hate It, Love It, or Don't Even Care. Self Love, Recs, My Faves, Sex Chat

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Work To Live: Navigating 9-5, Jobs, Career Path, Making Money, Passions, Work Life Balance, Quitting, My Relationship With Work

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Hacks To Become The Best Version Of Yourself This Year: Mental Health, Level Up, Keep Getting Better

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Best & Worst Things I Did In College: Failing, Changing Majors, Dating, Staying In-State, Drop Out Thoughts

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Make Your Dreams A Reality: MLK Day, Finding Purpose, Building Your Legacy, Using Your Voice, The Big Picture of Your life, Selflessness

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My 2023 Goals + My 2022 Highs & Lows: Break up, Life changing Lessons, New Intentions

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Trusting Yourself & Building Confidence as an Adult: Making Decisions, Fear, Comparison, Self-esteem, Identity, Failure, Rejection, etc!

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My Pop Culture Highlights 2022 & Upcoming 2023: Thoughts on Ye, Will Smith, Kardashians, Harry & Meghan, Taylor Swift, Renaissance, Elvis, Housewives

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New Year Prep: Goals, Habits, Time Management, Priorities, Discipline, Motivation & more!

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Holiday Help! CHRISTmas, Fam, Spending, Loneliness, Stress, Recs, My Faves! + New Year Prep!

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Freshman 15..or 30? How I gained & lost "college weight" + emotional eating, being vegan, fasting, finding what works for me!

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Becoming An Adult: Changing & Readjusting to life-20s, school, jobs, money, relationships, health, moving, faith, etc!

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How I Saved My First $10,000 After College: work, loans, credit, travel, spending + saving habits. Early 20s+ any age

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Introducing DFTL: college, work, health, faith, adulting (kinda?) & more!