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happy 2026 lovelies! 💕 this week, we're gonna talk about adult friendships and how sometimes, the real test of friendships lies in the way we deal with different seasons of life.Substack article mentioned:On Adult Friendships and Diverging TimelinesFollow Between the Covers for moreSpotifyAppleIGMia's Substacks @unloadingthoughts

Between the Covers is back on another friday, this time in video!! (hands still sweating at the thought of this 🥹). how often do we actually take time to be curious about our loved ones? in this episode, we're dissecting the lost art of conversation (i.e., asking questions), curiosity as the deepest form of intimacy, and how to become a better villager. Follow Between the Covers for more:SpotifyAppleIGMia's SubstacksResources mentioned:why boredom might be the most underrated skillswe're not bored anymore and we should beinterview with relationship expert Jillian Tuckeryinterview with Simon Sinekthe archaeology of intimacyChapters00:00 intro + yap03:15 the lost art of conversations05:25 we're curious about strangers more than our loved ones06:40 to be interesting, you have to be interested09:00 we're not bored anymore, and that's on the internet13:03 boredom is the basis of creativity14:50 curiosity is an underrated intimacy skill18:00 each conversation has a 'main recipient'19:12 stress makes you a bad listener22:18 the comfort of silence in relationships25:00 the sign to let go is when they no longer want to understand26:18 how to become a better villager27:23 let's bring back inconvenience in friendship30:33 outro

Perhaps, the true currency of a personal brand is authenticity. A label might get you impressions and trust initially, but it’s ultimately verifiable. Authenticity holds real value. It’s what keeps people relevant long after the trend has faded.🎙️ Follow Between The Covers ⭐️ Follow MiaResources mentioned:authenticity is too expensivethe lost art of authenticityHave A Sip: Cuộc Sống Là Một Chuỗi Những Bài Kiểm Tra | Dương Ngọc TrinhHow To Build A Personal Brand Before It's Too Late ft Chris DoChapters:00:00 intro + episode premise02:25 recent online discourse around influencers in Vietnam05:26 wtf is authenticity?07:53 to be authentic is to look shame dead in the eye11:00 building a personal brand means coming back to the source13:45 internet persona + social media niches15:25 the downside of being a lifestyle influencer17:25 does being authentic mean oversharing?20:10 the real currency of a personal brand

Fear is the antithesis to curiousity. Sometimes, to grow is to decide to 'just ship it', and to become something is to act like we are that thing.🎙️ Follow Between The Covers⭐️ Follow MiaResources mentioned:What Is Imposter SyndromeImposter Syndrome As Defined By Dr Gabor MatéWhere Does Imposter Syndrome Come From & Why It MattersImposter Syndrome Is The Price of Showing UpDavid Larbi, Mindful Moments Podcast Episode 58James Clear, Atomic HabitsRick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way Of BeingBravata, D.M., Watts, S.A., Keefer, A.L. et al. Prevalence, Predictors, and Treatment of Impostor Syndrome: a Systematic Review. J GEN INTERN MED 35, 1252–1275 (2020).Thomas M, Bigatti S. Perfectionism, impostor phenomenon, and mental health in medicine: a literature review. Int J Med Educ. 2020 Sep 28;11:201-213. Chapters:00:00 intro + episode premise03:50 what is imposter syndrome, actually?07:33 causes & influnces 08:55 does imposter syndrome come from parenting styles?10:45 imposter syndrome in my childhood14:04 the fear of rejection cause you to reject yourself16:35 'just ship' mantra17:30 let your ideas come into contact with reality20:55 create while feeling self-conscious22:23 the process of becoming#impostersyndrome #selfexpression #creativity

with the rise of anti hopeless romantics, pathologizing and misdiagnosing relationship behaviors, and the endless choices of love prospects, how and is it even possible to be a hopeful romantic?Follow Between The CoversChapters:00:00 intro + episode's premise00:55 my (not so convincing) attempt at film review03:07 are we a geneneration of cynical romantics?04:40 the trajectory of hopeless romantics07:20 pathologizing relationship behaviors10:20 why are we all looking for love?12:50 a very tmi invitation into my intrusive thoughts15:23 if love is so temporary, then what' the point?19:16 what does 'hopeful romantic' even mean?References:Watch This If You're Ready to Rethink Romantic RelationshipsDeciphering my extremely honest and blunt notes on love and heartbreak 🖤Love Without EvidenceLove Is Not EnoughHopeful Romantics

maybe creativity is not about being seen, but about seeing yourself better.episode's inspo & references:how to fall down a rabbit hole & reconnect to creativitiyresearch as a leisure activitya space within me that longs to be met where I amin defense of pretensionon attention capitalismtags: #research #creativity #burnout #productivity #digitalage #attentioncapitalism #internetpersonality

Sometimes loneliness can signal a disconnection from oneself. Inspired by ‘Bất Hạnh là Một Tài Sản: Một Mình ở Châu Âu’, I wanted to talk about (female) loneliness, the paradox of solitude and connection, and how solitude can be romanticized and embraced. 🔗 Follow Between The Covers 🔗 Notes on Coming Back to Your SelfChapters00:00 introduction + catchup06:05 i was an only child for 10 years08:00 finding comfort in solo time11:07 the nature of loneliness12:30 loneliness in the digital age14:30 the paradox of solitude and connection16:00 women feel less lonely than men21:35 is there any antidote for loneliness?26:00 finding connection within27:00 takeaways + conclusionkeywordsloneliness, solitude, self-connection, emotional health, societal perceptions, gender differences, coping strategies, self-love, personal experiences, mental health

part two of essays in love is out! in this episode, we discussed intuition vs. anxiety, how much is too much expectation in the relationship, attachment styles and how the truth we hear all the time is often the truth we learn the hard way. 6 core human needs: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/blog/do-you-need-to-feel-significant?srsltid=AfmBOoqlHhZe2Itx0jxpDUykdTxgJuFCl7DFTBOmc4VzkccJthq18xqJ 5 love language quiz: https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-languagefollow Between The Covers on Spotify, Apple Podcast and on Instagram at @louvre.sentiment to get notified on new episodes!

happy valentine's day :) on the first part of this conversation, we discuss love in all of its nuances childhood crushes, unrequited love, the role of self-esteem in the area of romance, toxic situationships, artificial intimacy.If you enjoy this episode, be sure to follow Between The Covers on Spotify, Apple Podcast and Instagram at @louvre.sentiment to catch future episodes!____________________(00:00) intro + catch up(02:00) confession booth(04:44) special announcement(05:50) title explained(07:33) rejection in love(10:07) the role of self-esteem in dating(13:10) our parents are our first teachers of love(15:20) from friends to lovers(17:01) romance can ruin your relationship(19:38) the peer pressure of dating(22:00) relationships are mirrors to the self(23:05) boundaries means self-respect(25:40) essays in love(29:00) narcissistic people(32:56) closing

HAPPY 2025!! 🥳We’re back for the new year after a smol hiatus during the festive season 👉🏻👈🏻 This episode is not inspired by any covers besides the life lessons and hard truths that have taken us here. 2025 might *not* be our year but at least we’ve got the wisdom that will equip us through life’s twists and turns for years to come. What are the life lessons you are taking into the new year? 👇🏻 If you enjoy this episode, be sure to give us a big rating ⭐️ and follow Between The Covers on Spotify, Apple Podcast, and Instagram at @louvre.sentiment to catch future episodes!______________________________chapters:(00:00) preview(00:46) intro + catch up(07:50) #1 befriend uncertainty(13:30) #2 master the self before anything else(21:07) #3 mistakes are windows to growth(23:17) #4 deep rest doesn’t make you slow(27:00) #5 make yourself significant

ep 2 is fresh out the oven! today, our muse of the episode is Everything I Know About by Dolly Adlderton but the great love story we talk about is with our friends. we talk about how friendship shapes our identity, the expectation vs. reality of adult friendships, how friendships can branch into different types and.. the toxic behaviors! this episode is a work in progress and so is this journey follow Between The Covers on Spotify, Apple Podcast and at @louvre.sentiment to catch future episodes ________________________________ chapters: (00:00) preview (00:35) intro + thank you (02:12) (today's cover) everything i know about love (06:04) your greatest love story is with your friends (10:05) what defines a good friendship? (12:58) expectation vs. reality of adult friendships (17:37) we all need a strong support system (20:17) types of adult friendships (28:07) friendship breakups (30:15) toxic behaviors in friendship (35:32) finishing notes + outro

Hellooo friends & welcome to Between The Covers! This is your host Mia. Today’s episode is inspired by the cover The Defining Decade: Why Your Twenties Matter and How to Make the Most of Them Now by Dr Meg Jay. We talk about buidling an identity capital, dating in 2024 and how our twenties are the ideal time to start nurturing your brain & body. This episode is a work in progress and so is this journeyWelcome to the real world, it sucks but you’re gonna love it!Follow us to catch future episodes 💖chapters:(0:00) intro(1:11) podcast backstory(5:08) the confusing stage of adulthood(7:06) to know our identity is to go through multiple versions(12:24) what is identity capital(19:05) the 'unthought knowns'(27:46) dating in 2024 (with intention)(31:27) how media portrays dating in the 20s(33:07) internet & therapy speech(35:00) parents DO shape how we date(37:35) picking your family(39:00) relationships are mirrors(40:45) healthcare is self-respect(42:45) lower brain-higher brain(45:22) there are no bad parts(49:48) bloopers

say hi to between the covers - a safe space for honest connections through heartfelt conversations about literally anything and everything.episode 1 is coming out on Friday, November 29, 2024 so be sure to grab a cover and get comfy ~