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- 2026
- First episode
About casual bites
welcome to the pod! casual bites is my safe space of a journal where i talk about everything and anything. as a girl in her 20s trying to navigate life, i want to document my experiences and emotions. each episode will get a chance to pick at my brain and reflect on random things in life. new eps every tuesday :)
- Publisher
- candace wei
- Category
- society & culture
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 18 Feb 2026
- Latest episode
- 29 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
13 episodes in the feed.
29 Sept 2026
what i've been struggling with recently
TW: Eating disorders, body image, mental health in todays episode, candace talks about her current mental health struggles post grad. she shares some of her past struggles and how they have been showing up in her life. she talks about how being unemployed with little structure has exaggerated these tendencies and how she's working to resolve these problems in a healthy way <3 Instagram @icasualbites (https://www.instagram.com/icasualbites?igsh=b3RkazMxbnduMDB3&utm_source=qr) Tiktok @icasualbites (https://www.tiktok.com/@icasualbites?_r=1&_t=ZS-98P9j5ArxKu) YouTube @icasualbites (https://www.youtube.com/@icasualbites) Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K (https://pixabay.com/users/mrwashingt0n-15745216/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) Outro: Music by alex-morgan (https://pixabay.com/users/alex-morgan-54692529/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) Editing and Art: Candace Wei
1 Sept 2026
the evolution of tattoos
do you love ink on your body? do u know where it originated from? in todays episode candace goes over some brief tattoo history and then shares her opinions on tattoos today. Instagram @icasualbites (https://www.instagram.com/icasualbites?igsh=b3RkazMxbnduMDB3&utm_source=qr) Tiktok @icasualbites (https://www.tiktok.com/@icasualbites?_r=1&_t=ZS-98P9j5ArxKu) YouTube @icasualbites (https://www.youtube.com/@icasualbites) Chapters: (0:0) Introduction (05:34) Origins & History of Tattoos (17:28) Evolution of Tattoo Perceptions in Society (24:53) Personal Tattoo Stories & Meanings (28:57) Outro Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K (https://pixabay.com/users/mrwashingt0n-15745216/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) Outro: Music by alex-morgan (https://pixabay.com/users/alex-morgan-54692529/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) Editing and Art: Candace Wei
25 Aug 2026
why you should write with pen
jeez idk what this girl is on this week, but sit in with candace as she tweaks out on pens! Instagram @icasualbites (https://www.instagram.com/icasualbites?igsh=b3RkazMxbnduMDB3&utm_source=qr) Tiktok @icasualbites (https://www.tiktok.com/@icasualbites?_r=1&_t=ZS-98P9j5ArxKu) YouTube @icasualbites (https://www.youtube.com/@icasualbites) Chapters: (0:0) Introduction (02:52) Forensic Handwriting Analysis vs Graphology (08:30) Common Place Journals (09:55) Handwriting & Memory (11:58) The Significance of Writing with a Pen (15:08) Outro Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K (https://pixabay.com/users/mrwashingt0n-15745216/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) Outro: Music by alex-morgan (https://pixabay.com/users/alex-morgan-54692529/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) Editing and Art: Candace Wei
18 Aug 2026
did this eclipse affect you?
do you like astrology? well candace LOVES astrology! love love love love love to get into the nitty gritty of how different changes in the stars can change your life. today we learn a little about what eclipses are in astrology, and how the recent lunar eclipse will be making an impact to some of our beloved fixed signs. Instagram @icasualbites (https://www.instagram.com/icasualbites?igsh=b3RkazMxbnduMDB3&utm_source=qr) Tiktok @icasualbites (https://www.tiktok.com/@icasualbites?_r=1&_t=ZS-98P9j5ArxKu) YouTube @icasualbites (https://www.youtube.com/@icasualbites) Chapters: (0:0) Introduction (01:33) Understanding Astrology Basics (11:04) The Role of Houses in Astrology (15:56) Current Astrological Events: Eclipses (19:30) Impact of Eclipses on Sun Signs (24:36) Rising Signs (28:18) Outro Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K (https://pixabay.com/users/mrwashingt0n-15745216/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) Outro: Music by alex-morgan (https://pixabay.com/users/alex-morgan-54692529/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) Editing and Art: Candace Wei
11 Aug 2026
morning routine
rise and shine, good morning! on this bright and sunny day, candace will go over some of the benefits of curating a solid morning routine. stay and listen while she shares some of her experiences with solidifying a reliable routine, maybe you can get inspired to make your mornings easier too <3 Instagram @icasualbites (https://www.instagram.com/icasualbites?igsh=b3RkazMxbnduMDB3&utm_source=qr) Tiktok @icasualbites (https://www.tiktok.com/@icasualbites?_r=1&_t=ZS-98P9j5ArxKu) YouTube @icasualbites (https://www.youtube.com/@icasualbites) Chapters: (0:0) Introduction (01:21) The Importance of Morning Routines (05:08) Getting Out of Bed is Hard (15:15) Breakfast is the Best Part (21:12) Having a Planner for Daily Mental Prioritization (27:12) Closing Remarks Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K (https://pixabay.com/users/mrwashingt0n-15745216/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) Outro: Music by alex-morgan (https://pixabay.com/users/alex-morgan-54692529/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) Editing and Art: Candace Wei
4 Aug 2026
my favorites
on todays pod, candace dives into some of the psychology on what our brain says about our favorite things. and then she gets a little carried away and turns the attention onto her, dissecting her own favorite items and how it relates to the psych. but if you're reading this, you're my fav ;) Instagram @icasualbites (https://www.instagram.com/icasualbites?igsh=b3RkazMxbnduMDB3&utm_source=qr) Tiktok @icasualbites (https://www.tiktok.com/@icasualbites?_r=1&_t=ZS-98P9j5ArxKu) YouTube @icasualbites (https://www.youtube.com/@icasualbites) Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:57) Psychology Behind Our "Favorites" (10:23) Personal Favorites: Food, Music, and Memories (20:53) Closing Remarks Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K (https://pixabay.com/users/mrwashingt0n-15745216/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) Outro: Music by alex-morgan (https://pixabay.com/users/alex-morgan-54692529/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) Editing and Cover Art: Candace Wei
28 Jul 2026
avoidant attachment
today candace gives you a little snippet into her brain as she dives into the different attachment styles out there while dissecting her own. she explains how many of the characteristics relate to her, how they have played a part in her relationships, and how she's learning to grow from it. Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/casualbites._/)@icasualbites (https://www.instagram.com/icasualbites/) Tiktok (https://www.tiktok.com/@casualbites_)@icasualbites (https://www.tiktok.com/@icasualbites?_r=1&_t=ZS-98P9Sy9LvcL) YouTube @icasualbites (https://www.youtube.com/@icasualbites) Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:14) Attachment styles (03:00) Dismissive avoidant attachment (10:09) How it relates to relationships (13:51) Conflict in relationships (16:48) Self reflections (18:18) Ending remarks Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K (https://pixabay.com/users/mrwashingt0n-15745216/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) Outro: Music by alex-morgan (https://pixabay.com/users/alex-morgan-54692529/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) Editing and Cover Art: Candace Wei
21 Jun 2026
post grad life...
after a long break, candace is back! she's here to talk to you today about her experience in graduating from college :) there's a lot to share from reflections, to friendships, to moving back home. hopefully it's a reassuring episode for those scared for their next chapter. Instagram @casualbites._ (https://www.instagram.com/casualbites._/) Tiktok @casualbites_ (https://www.tiktok.com/@casualbites_) Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to postgrad reflections (10:00) Moving back home, family dynamics, and postgrad travel FOMO (22:00) Reflections on maintaining friendships, distance, and effort needed to stay connected (38:00) Outro Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K (https://pixabay.com/users/mrwashingt0n-15745216/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=501079) Outro: Music by alex-morgan (https://pixabay.com/users/alex-morgan-54692529/?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) from Pixabay (https://pixabay.com//?utm_source=link-attribution&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=music&utm_content=537446) Editing and Cover Art: Candace Wei
4 Mar 2026
living alone
in this lovely, gorgeous episode, candace talks through her experiences living alone for the past year. she discusses topics of feeling free, challenges of loneliness, and self discovery. Instagram @casualbites._ (https://www.instagram.com/casualbites._/) Tiktok @casualbites_ (https://www.tiktok.com/@casualbites_) Chapters: (00:00) Introduction and Life Update (03:35) Freedom and Independence (08:20) Self-Discovery and Emotional Growth (17:10) The Loneliness of Living Alone (23:17) Hosting and Social Connections
24 Feb 2026
eldest daughter theory
today, candace explores the eldest daughter theory, sharing personal insights on how being the responsible eldest sibling shapes personality traits. She reflects on her journey of self-awareness and balancing responsibilities with self-care. Instagram @casualbites._ (https://www.instagram.com/casualbites._/) Tiktok @casualbites_ (https://www.tiktok.com/@casualbites_) Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Casual Bytes Podcast (00:54) What is the Eldest Daughter Theory? (05:28) Sibling Dynamics and Relationships (08:25) Traits of the Eldest Daughter: Hyperindependence (12:27) Caretaker Identity and Its Implications (17:00) Perfectionism and High Standards in Relationships (22:38) Emotional Suppression and Self-Care (25:41) Leadership and Over-Functioning (27:04) Day-to-day (30:10) Rediscovering Self and Independence
21 Feb 2026
rave bae or serotonin peak
after a recent show, candace dives into the culture, environment, and personal experiences going to raves/EDM sets. she shares her favorite genres, memorable moments, and lows of rave life. Instagram @casualbites._ (https://www.instagram.com/casualbites._/) Tiktok @casualbites_ (https://www.tiktok.com/@casualbites_) Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Casual Bytes and Concert Experience (04:41) Rave Culture and Personal Experiences (09:04) Festival Friendships and Community (13:34) Moshing and Crowd Dynamics (21:08) Post-Concert Reflections and Dopamine Crash
18 Feb 2026
all-nighters in or out
in this episode, candace shares her personal stories about all-nighters reflecting on the challenges of sleep, the impact of caffeine, and the nostalgia of late-night study sessions. she talks about her struggles with sleep during her recent run-in with a cold, reminisces about her high school and college all-nighters, and explores how technology has changed the way we spend our late nights. Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Personal Struggles with Sleep (02:50) Reflections on All-Nighters in High School (05:43) College All-Nighters: A New Routine (10:57) The Impact of All-Nighters on Mental Health (15:51) Nostalgic All-Nighters: Fun and Games (20:54) Modern All-Nighters: Technology and Distractions (23:37) Conclusion and Future Plans
18 Feb 2026
anxiety
today candace talked a little bit about how she's experienced anxiety, and how she's been experiencing a lot more social anxiety recently. candace talks about certain triggers and different sources of anxiety while also exploring the impacts of social media and perfectionism.
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