Figuring It Out

Figuring Out Suppression, Solitude & Sad Girl Hours

June came in hot, both emotionally and temperature-wise, and I’m finally catching up with myself. After spending a lot more time alone lately—not by choice (at first)—I started to notice I’ve been doing that thing again: saying “it’s fine” when it really is not. I open up about emotional suppression, why I keep shrinking to keep the peace, and how sometimes, all I really want is to hear that I’m doing okay. Spoiler: I cry a little. But like… in a productive way.
 

Sh*t Talk Therapy: My Bravo Blues, Ginny & Georgia, and Love Island USA

Welcome to the first full session of Shit Talk Therapy—aka your monthly break from being a better person. I start off complaining about how chaotic June is and I'm tired and hate the heat, but also… summer in Chicago is kinda the best place ever. Then I get into my current Bravo beef (including my fear Summer House might be aging out, respectfully) and my thoughts on Michelle's personal pity contest against Brittany on The Valley. I dig into Ginny & Georgia's surprisingly deep character arcs, and of course I have a lot to say about the walking red flags on Love Island USA—especially Ace. Rotting in the name of release.

Figuring Out Fear vs. Fulfillment

This week, I’m solo — unpacking what it really took to start this podcast after years of hesitation. From hopping between jobs and passions to dealing with the fear of being judged for doing something unconventional, I’m breaking down why chasing your dream doesn’t have to look perfect to be real. I talk about redefining success, the weird pressure to be the “career girl,” and learning to show up for yourself even when the support isn’t loud. Point is, just take the leap. I’ll be here cheering you on.
 

Figuring Out the Dream and the Detours with Shawn

Season premiere! I’m joined by my best friend (and podcast producer) Shawn for a conversation on what it really looks like to chase unconventional dreams. We talk about pivoting when something no longer fits, blocking out unhelpful opinions, and how we’ve grown through it all—plus some random bestie sidebars, obviously. It’s about creative risk, clarity, and the kind of friendship that keeps you grounded.
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Figuring Out A New Season

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Figuring Out How to Show My Body Some Love

After a few weeks of consistently moving my body…and actually liking it, I’m reflecting on what it really means to reconnect with myself—physically and emotionally. This year, my only resolution was to take care of myself, and somehow that intention has finally stuck. No more punishing routines or restarting from zero every time life gets in the way.
 
In this episode, I’m getting into how I lost (and am slowly regaining) confidence in my body after dealing with health struggles, changing self-esteem, and what happens when your sense of worth has been tied up in how other people see you. It’s not just about appearance—it’s about actually feeling good in your skin and prioritizing your own opinion over anyone else’s.
 
Then it’s time for Shit Talk Therapy—because what’s self-growth without a little mindless TV? We’ve got murder mysteries with Grosse Point Garden Society and The Residence, family chaos in Good American Family, season 2 of Survival of the Thickest, the return of Black Mirror, starting with an episode that felt a little too much like a healthcare-themed fever dream—but, you know, with fun lighting and good casting—and of course, the Bravo madness: Summer House’s emotionally stunted Jesse and the The Valley premiere reminding us that no one self-sabotages quite like reality TV stars.

Figuring It Out: Being Wrong, Owning It, and Episode 20

For my 20th episode (can you believe?!), I’m talking about something I’ve spent most of my life avoiding: being wrong. From a business mistake that circled back a year later to an emotional overreaction with my boyfriend, this week has been one long lesson in accountability—but instead of spiraling, I’ve been… surprisingly okay?I open up about how apologizing and asking for help have always felt like threats to my self-worth, thanks to a childhood full of pressure to be perfect. But with some deep breaths, self-reflection, and grace (from myself and others), I’m learning that owning your mistakes doesn’t make you weak—it actually builds trust, connection, and confidence.In this week’s Shit Talk Therapy, I dig into Summer House and how Carl and Lindsay continue to prove they were never meant to cohabitate (let alone get married). I also get into Gone Girls on Netflix—definitely a wild ride—and share my thoughts on Pulse, the new Netflix series with some solid plot twists  and a conversation about what representation actually looks like when it’s done right.
 
 

Figuring Out If The Grass Is Actually Greener

After spending some time away (then festering in the darkness of my bedroom, contemplating absolutely nothing productive), I’m back and thinking about… where we live. Inspired by a trip to my boyfriend’s part-time-small-town life, this episode dives into an eternal debate: city vs. suburbs vs. literally anywhere else. Do we actually hate where we live, or are we just looking for problems? Are we dreaming of a better place, or just an escape from our own issues? And most importantly, are people who are happy where they live just… complaining less?Plus, in Shit Talk Therapy, I make up for lost time (and possibly lost brain cells) after consuming way too much TV. We’re talking lots of shows this episode, including Temptation Island’s chaotic relationship sabotage, Summer House’s messy grown adults, and whether RHOA will ever let me catch up.Wherever you are, whoever you are—let’s talk about why no place is actually perfect (but we might as well pretend it is).

Figuring Out Why I Keep Sabotaging My Own Social Life

I have spent years avoiding being that girl—the one who drags her boyfriend to every social event like an emotional support water bottle. But after a rare night out where he actually vibed with my friends, I had a groundbreaking realization: maybe my issue isn’t him, maybe I’ve just been living life on autopilot. This week, I unpack my tendency to stick to routines just because they’re familiar (even when they’re kinda mid), reminisce on my college years spent riding with a friend group that probably wasn’t really for me, and have a mild existential crisis about my long-distance friendships. Love that for me!
Then, it’s time for another Shit Talk Therapy session, where I dive into the Love Is Blind weddings and reunion (finally, some female empowerment after a snooze of a season), Running Point and the art of dismantling the patriarchy, Summer House and Kyle Cooke’s allergy to accountability, and my Traitors finale thoughts.

Figuring Out Why Living Alone Is a Must-Try Experience

After two weeks of living alone, I’ve come to a realization: I still love my independence… and damn, I kinda missed her. In this episode, I talk about why I believe everyone should live alone at least once in their life. From growing up in a packed house with siblings to suffering through questionable roommates, to finally living solo and now cohabiting with my partner, I reflect on what each experience taught me—and how knowing how to be happy in your own space is a low-key life hack for happiness in general.
Then, it’s time for another Shit Talk Therapy session, where I break down Cynthia Erivo’s Oscars snub, the latest unhinged drama on Love Is Blind, why I’m loving the Summer House girlies, and all my thoughts on the Real Housewives of Potomac reunion finale.