Octeapple: The Cozy Chaos Era

They finally came. Two of my four siblings visited for the first time ever, and it turned into a weekend of laughter, bad restaurant choices, and unexpected tenderness. Here’s what it taught me about family, distance, and growing slow — together ❤️

Alright, babes, buckle up. This episode gets real. We're diving headfirst into the heavy stuff and the hard truths with a brand new episode structure I'm trying out. Think of it like a live-action diary entry – complete with yawns, possible crochet attempts, and maybe some rogue pine needles.First up, in our "Overshare of the Week," I'm sharing a moment from my hospital pharmacy job that truly shook me – yeah, we're talking about the "Body Bags" part, the emotional weight of witnessing death, and asking those big, unanswerable questions. We'll lighten things up slightly with some "Weird Shxt I Learned This Week" before tackling our "You Asked for It" dilemma: the "Water Cooler Gossip." We'll unpack the gut-wrenching feeling of being disposable at work, feeling like your struggles are just a story, and what it’s like when the genuine support you pour into your coworkers doesn’t seem to come back to you. How do you cope when you feel like a cog in the machine or just office gossip? I'm sharing my struggles and asking for yours.We'll wrap it all up with a much-needed "Thought of the Week" (and a reminder that you deserve that coffee) and maybe, just maybe, a hint about the next Octeapple resin earring drop (aiming for June 5th-ish!).It’s vulnerable, it’s a bit messy, and it’s me, tired but here. Let’s get into it.

Back with a quick life update + 6 mins on why we all play favorites (it's more fascinating than you think). Want bonus content on this topic? Support on PatreonDM me your guilty favorite - might feature you next episode!

Dive into a story with me about the complexity of communication in a group of friends. I discussed a past friend group that ended with me losing those friends. It all started when I spoke to a stranger.Reflecting back on the past is always complex. Whether it ended badly or well, perspective is such a huge factor. All you can hope is to find those people in your life, and both of you feel comfortable communicating.

I am so sorry for being a bit MIA; things have been a bit hectic for me. Be free to listen to the episode; I discuss my recent expansion to my little farm.

Listen in on my interview with two close friends of mine, Keke & Scarlett. We dive into the conversation of being 'independent' as college students and the concept of being alone. We discuss the differences and similarities

Hi everyone, Happy Black History Month. These have been some trying times. I most likely won't discuss what is happening in the world; I don't think it will do me any good, mentally or emotionally. Thanks for understanding!

I had the opportunity to interview a friend (Scarlett) about this debate. With her unique background of being an adoptee, we discussed how she views this debate in detail. Also, this marks the very first interview on the channel!!!

Very much a delirious ramble :) Just discussing the complexity of identity and the importance of understanding who you are! <3

This a short little episode about choices <3

Hi everybody! Nice to meet everyone and excited for the future :)