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navigating the in between phase: grief, small joys & the demise of self-optimization
Hi friends, it's been a while!
We're going off-script this episode, where I share about grief, work, and small joys (mostly about how I got into K-Pop again 🫣).
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14 Jan 2026
what no one told me about adult friendships
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 Timelines (https://unloadingthoughts.substack.com/p/on-adult-friendships-and-diverging)
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28 Nov 2025
why curiosity is an underrated intimacy skill
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.
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Resources mentioned:
why boredom might be the most underrated skills (https://ayushithakkar.substack.com/p/why-boredom-might-be-the-most-underrated)
we're not bored anymore and we should be (https://postcardsbyelle.substack.com/p/were-not-bored-and-we-should-be)
interview with relationship expert Jillian Tuckery (https://youtu.be/v_Z6lpjg_ZI?si=LPn5C5B-NcwX5QM7&t=3599)
interview with Simon Sinek (https://youtu.be/I3WUiD8HYn8?si=d7JBFMsGeUobi7of&t=1116)
the archaeology of intimacy (https://softperception.substack.com/p/the-archaeology-of-intimacy)
Chapters
00:00 intro + yap
03:15 the lost art of conversations
05:25 we're curious about strangers more than our loved ones
06:40 to be interesting, you have to be interested
09:00 we're not bored anymore, and that's on the internet
13:03 boredom is the basis of creativity
14:50 curiosity is an underrated intimacy skill
18:00 each conversation has a 'main recipient'
19:12 stress makes you a bad listener
22:18 the comfort of silence in relationships
25:00 the sign to let go is when they no longer want to understand
26:18 how to become a better villager
27:23 let's bring back inconvenience in friendship
30:33 outro
4 Oct 2025
when influence stops influencing: on authenticity, social media & personal branding
Perhaps, the real currency of a personal brand is authenticity. A label can buy you impressions and trust in the beginning, but eventually it’s verifiable. Authenticity is a thing of real value. It’s what keeps people relevant long after the trend has burned out.
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Resources mentioned:
authenticity is too expensive (https://clubreticent.substack.com/p/authenticity-is-too-expensive?utm_source=%2Fsearch%2Fauthenticity&utm_medium=reader2#footnote-2-157608514)
the lost art of authenticity (https://lifeofrileyh.substack.com/p/the-lost-art-of-authenticity)
Have A Sip: Cuộc Sống Là Một Chuỗi Những Bài Kiểm Tra | Dương Ngọc Trinh (https://youtu.be/Q_gR5V0SITs?si=Y9Cz_TI0dFnkKXDy)
How To Build A Personal Brand Before It's Too Late ft Chris Do (https://youtu.be/890eAEHu0NU?si=lsMpnwOBhar7z7z7)
Chapters:
00:00 intro + episode premise
02:25 recent online discourse around influencers in Vietnam
05:26 wtf is authenticity?
07:53 to be authentic is to look shame dead in the eye
11:00 building a personal brand means coming back to the source
13:45 internet persona + social media niches
15:25 the downside of being a lifestyle influencer
17:25 does being authentic mean oversharing?
20:10 the real currency of a personal brand
1 Aug 2025
do you have imposter syndrome or do you fear being seen?
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.
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Resources mentioned:
What Is Imposter Syndrome (https://www.webmd.com/balance/what-is-imposter-syndrome)
Imposter Syndrome As Defined By Dr Gabor Maté (https://youtu.be/gwlepoi1TNE?si=fWS9iPT23EVZnEr4&t=5417)
Where Does Imposter Syndrome Come From & Why It Matters (https://impostorsyndrome.com/articles/where-does-impostor-syndrome-come-from-and-why-it-matters/)
Imposter Syndrome Is The Price of Showing Up (https://www.wildbarethoughts.com/p/imposter-syndrome-is-the-price-of?r=2ik6bx&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=false)
David Larbi, Mindful Moments Podcast Episode 58 (https://www.instagram.com/p/DMU1TUMN43m/?img_index=1)
James Clear, Atomic Habits (https://jamesclear.com/quotes/every-action-you-take-is-a-vote-for-the-type-of-person-you-wish-to-become-no-single-instance-will-transform-your-beliefs-but-as-the-votes-build-up-so-does-the-evidence-of-your-new-identity)
Rick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way Of Being (https://ia600503.us.archive.org/33/items/the-creative-act-by-rick-rubin/The%20Creative%20Act%20By%20Rick%20Rubin.pdf)
Bravata, 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 premise
03:50 what is imposter syndrome, actually?
07:33 causes & influnces
08:55 does imposter syndrome come from parenting styles?
10:45 imposter syndrome in my childhood
14:04 the fear of rejection cause you to reject yourself
16:35 'just ship' mantra
17:30 let your ideas come into contact with reality
20:55 create while feeling self-conscious
22:23 the process of becoming
#impostersyndrome #selfexpression #creativity
11 Jul 2025
is it possible to be a hopeful romantic in 2025?
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?
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Chapters:
00:00 intro + episode's premise
00:55 my (not so convincing) attempt at film review
03:07 are we a geneneration of cynical romantics?
04:40 the trajectory of hopeless romantics
07:20 pathologizing relationship behaviors
10:20 why are we all looking for love?
12:50 a very tmi invitation into my intrusive thoughts
15:23 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 Relationships (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=olzuQmLQlSQ)
Deciphering my extremely honest and blunt notes on love and heartbreak 🖤 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDQInE86_Xs&t=2403s)
Love Without Evidence (https://museguided.substack.com/p/love-without-evidence)
Love Is Not Enough (https://museguided.substack.com/p/love-is-not-enough)
Hopeful Romantics (https://scribbledmilk.substack.com/p/hopeful-romantic)
30 May 2025
reconnect to creativity: burnouts, passion projects, on attention capitalism
This episode explores reconnecting to creativity by focusing on self-perception rather than external validation, referencing research, leisure activities, and attention capitalism.
21 Mar 2025
let’s talk about loneliness
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.
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🔗 Notes on Coming Back to Your Self (https://youtu.be/nB245U3M2QA?si=alm9gUGgvqq23hf5)
Chapters
00:00 introduction + catchup
06:05 i was an only child for 10 years
08:00 finding comfort in solo time
11:07 the nature of loneliness
12:30 loneliness in the digital age
14:30 the paradox of solitude and connection
16:00 women feel less lonely than men
21:35 is there any antidote for loneliness?
26:00 finding connection within
27:00 takeaways + conclusion
keywords
loneliness, solitude, self-connection, emotional health, societal perceptions, gender differences, coping strategies, self-love, personal experiences, mental health
21 Feb 2025
why love begins with you. essays in love part 2
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-language
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14 Feb 2025
swipe right or write poetry? essays in love part 1
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.
happy valentine's day :)
10 Jan 2025
5 lessons to take into 2025
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!
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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
13 Dec 2024
navigating the grey areas of friendship in your 20s
Dolly Alderton and host dive into the complexities of adult friendships in your 20s, exploring identity, expectations, and toxic behaviors to help you cultivate meaningful relationships.
29 Nov 2024
adulting 101: welcome to the real world of 20s aka 'The Defining Decade'
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 journey
Welcome to the real world, it sucks but you’re gonna love it!
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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
27 Nov 2024
(trailer) between the covers is here !!
Between the Covers host dives into honest connections and heartfelt conversations about life's everyday moments, empowering listeners with a safe space for authentic self-expression.
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