Simply Just Living with Isabel Petrou

It’s officially the new year. I know I can’t believe it either. With the new year, comes new goals. In today’s episode we run through my 2023 goals and chat about whether they were accomplished, then we close it off by discussing my 2024 goals.

Today's episode is a quick one but this is one of my favorite topics yet! We live in a world surrounded by influencers. Kids these days often even say they wanna be one when they grow up. I wanted to get to the root of this new phenomenon that only really just began to exist in the 2010s. How did influencers get their platform and how has that changed Hollywood forever?

It's officially Winter Break for me!! I will admit this was in fact filmed over Thanksgiving Break, so if the timeline seems off that is why. Being home from break while in college is a really bittersweet feeling for me.

Guess who's back????? I took a much-needed break from the pod to get my grounding during the start of the new school year. I'm good now and ready more than ever to put out new episodes for you guys. Today's episode is me (a sophomore) giving advice to incoming/already college freshmen who may feel a little lost in this new chapter of their lives. Trust me I have been there and I know it is NOT easy. Let's talk it out!

Have you ever wondered what goes through the mind of an only child? Are you an only child yourself who feels misunderstood? Well lucky for you I lived it. In today's episode, I answer both questions while going through my own experience of growing up an only child. We talk about all the positives and we definitely talk about all the negatives.

I'm entering my lucky girl era! You may be wondering what the heck that means so let me tell you. In today's episode, I go over the TikTok phenomenon that is "lucky girl syndrome." I talk through its purpose, the mindset shift, and what it means to truly feel "lucky."

It's no secret that with a big life transition, you will often lose some friends. It could be transitioning into high school or college, no matter what it brings, a lot of uneasy emotions arise. The truth is your feelings are valid and you have every right to be upset about this. Your friends often shape who you have become and losing that part of you is difficult. In today's episode, I share my thoughts on why I think we tend to outgrow friends at this time and I also share my own personal experiences with it. In the end, we discuss that everything happens for a reason...despite it being this awful.

Whether we like it or not, school is back in session! It's that time of the year when we're all complaining about homework and tests, but it's also an exciting time to socialize. Today I share my tips on creating a solid school routine that ensures a productive rest of your day. I also mention healthy habits that I follow to keep me energized throughout those long and draining school weeks. Remember to save time for fun!

It seems like everyone is "canceled" nowadays. We cannot go a month without choosing a new person to judge. It's just the society we have grown up in through social media. So, what exactly does it mean to get "canceled?" In today's episode, we talk about specific instances where we canceled celebrities and we really examine whether we're even justified to cancel people left and right. We're all human after all...right?

If one thing is true it’s that The Eras Tour changed lives. Taylor Swift is really THAT girl. Today I recap my own experience at The Eras Tour Foxborough MA Night 3. We talk through it all from outfits to the setlist to surprise songs.

I think we've all heard the term "girl's girl" at some point this year. Whether you saw numerous TikToks about it or heard a friend mention the words. No matter where you heard it, you know how it has completely changed the way we look at girls in our society today. Almost every girl strives to be a "girl's girl," but what exactly makes someone qualify for this description? In today's episode w ego over exactly that. We talk about the lifestyle of a "girl's girl" and what things they live by.

In today's episode, we tackle the very relatable feeling of fomo. We talk about its strong presence in not only high school but also college. We cannot forget to mention its favorite location for attack aka social media. The thing about fomo is it will always affect us in the worst way possible so today let's talk about how we can change our mindset to prevent it from taking over our lives.

It's no secret that transitioning into college from high school is not easy. I mean most of the time this means moving out of your hometown. You leave behind all you've ever known for something completely new. In this episode, Isabel dives into her personal experience after her freshman year of college. She tells you the honest truth about the highs and lows of this monumental life transition.

In this episode, you get a complete introduction to your host Isabel Petrou. She gives you a rundown of her background and the reason why she created this podcast in the first place. She gives you the big picture of who she is as a person and what future episodes to come will be about. Stay tuned for more!