A little Atypical

About A little Atypical

Explore wellness beyond the surface with Lay Jordan, a writer for SimplyLay.com, beauty and wellness professional, and unconventional, emotionally intelligent guide to personal growth. A Little Atypical covers the underrepresented areas of wellness: mindset strategies, emotional intelligence, intentional living, self-discovery, and taking action before you feel ready. Perfect for ambitious women navigating their 20s and 30s, this podcast blends practical advice, reflective insights, and transformative guidance — helping you build the life you actually want, on your own terms. Follow A Little Atypical — your new favorite podcast for intelligent, actionable, and unconventional wellness, straight from the It Girl with an IQ.

Publisher

SimplyLay

Category

education · leisure · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

1 Sept 2022

Latest episode

9 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

101 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   9 Oct 2026

   101. The Realities of Healing (Health, Heartache and Honesty)

   Heal Like a B*tch: A guide to staying with yourself when life gets ugly | A Little Atypical, Episode 101 Healing doesn’t wait for life to settle down. Sometimes it happens while you’re grieving, rebuilding, facing rejection, and still trying to figure out who you’re becoming. In Episode 101 of A Little Atypical, Lay explores healing as a nonlinear process, rather than a perfect transformation, a race to “move on,” or a reason to dismiss what you’re feeling. Through reflections on heartbreak, grief, identity, boundaries, rejection, and emotional growth, this is a thoughtful conversation for anyone trying to stay with themselves while life changes. This isn’t a quick-fix guide to healing. It’s an honest, emotionally intelligent look at what it means to rebuild while you’re still figuring things out, while making room for both hope and hard feelings. Expect the thoughtful perspective of a deep feeler and unconventional thinker: curious, grounded, and open to complexity without claiming to have all the answers. Episode theme: Healing, health, heartache, and honesty This episode explores healing through: self-understanding + emotional presence + healthier relationships + making space for change Episode subtopic: Learning to stay with yourself through grief, heartbreak, rejection, and the messy work of rebuilding. In this episode, you’ll explore: What it means to stay present with yourself as life changes Why healing can feel nonlinear How old wounds can be triggered in different situations Why emotional intelligence includes making room for nuance, accountability, and other people’s perspectives How healing can support clearer communication and healthier connections A reflective new moon in Libra card pull A taste of the conversation: “Even if there is a core version ourselves to remain in, wouldn’t the expression of the core vary? ” “You can support them, but you can’t do the healing for them.” “Wanting to be understood doesn’t mean I’ve actually given someone enough information to understand me.” “Believe that something good is possible, but stay honest about what needs to change so you can meet it with intention.” Why join this community: If you want wellness and personal development conversations with both heart and depth, you’re in the right place. A Little Atypical is for deep feelers, curious minds, and unconventional thinkers who want to grow without flattening every experience into a neat lesson. Come for honest reflections on emotional wellness, self-awareness, relationships, and real life. Stay for a community that values nuance, thoughtful questions, and becoming more yourself rather than performing perfection. Connect with me:Check out my blog at www.SimplyLay.com Substack: https://simplylayxx.substack.com/ Pinterest: @Simplylayxx Twitter: @Simplylayxx Instagram: @Simplylayxx YouTube: @SimplyLayxx TikTok: @Simplylayxx Music by Remil - Evening Tea - https://thmatc.co/?l=DFECB5D4 #HealingJourney #EmotionalWellness #PersonalDevelopment #EmotionalIntelligence #SelfAwareness #GriefAndHealing #RelationshipHealing #NervousSystemRegulation #WellnessPodcast #ALittleAtypical wellness podcast, personal development podcast, emotional healing, healing journey, emotional intelligence, self-awareness, grief and healing, heartbreak recovery, relationship boundaries, nervous system regulation, rejection and self-worth, identity and personal growth, holistic wellness, deep feelers, unconventional thinkers, new moon in Libra

2. 

   7 Oct 2026

   100. Life Audit for Locking in (October Reset)

   How to Lock In Without Losing Yourself: A Life Audit for Goals, Identity & Well-Being What does it really mean to “lock in,” and what if the routine that works for someone else isn’t right for you? In this episode of A Little Atypical, Lay turns the familiar idea of a lock-in season into a thoughtful life audit about self-alignment, personal growth, and building habits that fit your real life. If you’re setting goals, navigating a career change, feeling stretched thin, or trying to become a new version of yourself without burning out, this conversation is for you. Instead of handing you another productivity checklist, Lay shares reflection questions to help you understand what you need, where your energy is going, and what kind of change you’re actually ready to make. Theme of the Month: Acting Brand New: identity, healing, pivots, and learning the difference between being and always trying to build. This episode explores: A personalized lock-in season through self-awareness, realistic goal setting, healthy boundaries, and care that supports your well-being. Episode subtopic: A life audit for creating a more aligned routine, examining your motivations, and pursuing success without losing yourself in the process. In this episode, you’ll reflect on: A fresh perspective on what a reset can look like. A taste of the conversation: “A lock-in is what you make of it.” “Introductions don’t guarantee a connection.” “Less forcing myself to go out and more building in ways that feel energizing for me.” “What could I learn about myself only by stopping something, not starting something new?” “Am I pursuing the title, or am I becoming the kind of person whose actions genuinely earn it? What is the shadow side of the identity, and what is the shadow side of the path I’m taking to embody it?” Why join this community? If you’re a deep feeler, an unconventional thinker, or someone who wants personal growth with both heart and discernment, A Little Atypical is for you. This is a space for emotionally intelligent conversations about wellness, identity, relationships, ambition, and the everyday choices that shape a life. Come for thoughtful questions and fresh perspectives; stay for a community that believes you can grow with intention without turning yourself into a project. Follow A Little Atypical for more wellness, lifestyle, and personal development conversations. Share this episode with someone rethinking what it means to “lock in.” Connect with me:Check out my blog at www.SimplyLay.com Substack: https://simplylayxx.substack.com/ Pinterest: @Simplylayxx Twitter: @Simplylayxx Instagram: @Simplylayxx YouTube: @SimplyLayxx TikTok: @Simplylayxx Music by Remil - Evening Tea - https://thmatc.co/?l=DFECB5D4 #WellnessPodcast #PersonalDevelopment #LifeAudit #SelfAwareness #EmotionalIntelligence #HealthyProductivity #GoalSetting #PersonalGrowth #SelfAlignment #BurnoutPrevention #LifestylePodcast #A LittleAtypicalwellness podcast, personal development podcast, life audit questions, how to lock in without burnout, self-alignment, self-awareness, realistic goal setting, healthy productivity, emotional intelligence, identity and personal growth, routines for well-being, boundaries and time management, personal growth for deep feelers, unconventional wellness, life reset

3. 

   21 Sept 2026

   99. Mental Health Tips for Productivity Guilt

   Productivity Guilt + Soft Productivity (nervous-system-approved consistency) What if you’re doing “enough”… but your brain still whispers not enough? In this episode of A Little Atypical, Lay breaks down productivity guilt. It’s not a motivation problem; it’s an emotional intelligence + nervous system issue. If you’re a high-achieving deep feeler who overplans, procrastinates, doomscrolls, or freezes (then beats yourself up for it), this conversation gives you language, structure, and self-respect, without the hustle-culture shame. You’ll learn how to recognize the Productivity Guilt Cycle in real time, understand the root causes (comparison, scarcity, “worthiness = output,” capitalism conditioning), and replace self-bullying with a repeatable framework that helps you stay consistent, even in transition seasons. This is where “the it girl with an IQ” energy lives. It’s soft, smart, emotionally mature, and quietly undeniable. Theme of the Month: Work & Productivity (closing the series with mental health + peace) This episode expresses it through: nervous system regulation, emotional resilience, sustainable routines, soft productivity, self-trust, and identity-based discipline. Episode focus: How to stop using guilt as fuel, and build consistency without burnout. In this episode, you’ll learn (Key topics): What productivity guilt is (and why it shows up even when you’re doing “enough”) The Productivity Guilt Cycle: unrealistic standards → shame → overcorrecting → burnout/freeze → restart Why overplanning, procrastination, perfectionism, doomscrolling, and busywork can be modern survival behaviors How to separate “I’m behind” from “I’m uncomfortable” (and what that changes immediately) A practical soft productivity system: Minimum / Maintenance / Momentum How to build a Proof Bank (so guilt doesn’t delete your evidence of progress) The Good / Better / Best method to stop all-or-nothing thinking Transition language for ambitious people in the messy middle: “I’m not behind. I’m in the middle.” A taste of the episode (quotable moments) "What do you do to prove you’re not ‘behind’? Is there a part of you that thinks rest is only for people who have been officially approved?" "Productivity guilt isn’t about laziness or a lack of drive. It’s about identity." "Your worth is not up for debate just because your life is in a transition." "Sometimes your physical capacity doesn’t match your ambition, but that doesn’t make you any less capable to move forward." NOTE: If you like this type of vibe, you should also check out Episode 52. How to start viewing yourself as a safe place Why you should join this community If you’re tired of wellness advice that’s either overly soft or aggressively grind-mode, you’re in the right place. This community is for the person who’s emotionally intelligent, highly perceptive, and ambitious, and who wants peace with their discipline. Here, we don’t romanticize burnout. We build lives that can actually hold your goals. That means routines that support your real life, mindset shifts that don’t gaslight you, and personal development that’s both tender and intellectually honest. Subscribe for weekly conversations on wellness, personal development, emotional intelligence, identity shifts, healing, and lifestyle, all through the lens of a deep feeler and unconventional thinker. Connect with me: Check out my blog at www.SimplyLay.com Substack: https://simplylayxx.substack.com/ Pinterest: @Simplylayxx Twitter: @Simplylayxx Instagram: @Simplylayxx YouTube: @SimplyLayxx TikTok: @Simplylayxx Music by Remil - Evening Tea - https://thmatc.co/?l=DFECB5D4 #productivityguilt #softproductivity #disciplinewithoutburnout #nervoussystemregulation #burnoutrecovery #emotionalintelligence #selftrust #perfectionismrecovery #procrastination #sustainableproductivity wellness podcast, personal development podcast, productivity guilt, burnout recovery, nervous system regulation, emotional intelligence, self-trust, di

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

2 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 58 / 100

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