Being in your 20s is hard, but being in your 20s ALONE is harder. Good thing you're not alone! You have me ;) This podcast was mainly created for...fun. BUT, I promise you that from each episode you will learn at least one new thing.
Send us a Text Message.Are you smart?Growing up in the Silicon Valley, I was taught that being smart meant getting good grades and having a prestigious job. After moving to Israel, my view on intelligence changed completely. I learned that real-life skills, like fixing a tire or handling paperwork, can be more valuable than just academic success. Now at 23, I know many successful people who didn’t even finish high school, which makes me rethink what it really means to be "smart." Today, ...
26 Jul 2024
Straightening Your Curls
Today, I’m spilling the tea on my wild journey with hair straightening and how I eventually fell head over heels for my natural curls. My story starts with a middle school moment when some kid complained about my big hair blocking the board. Yeah, that was a turning point—I got my hair permanently straightened, and it wasn’t the last time either.
Fast forward to me rediscovering my curls after a mind-blowing haircut from a curly hair stylist who made me feel like a curly hair goddess. I’m here to debunk some curly hair myths, chat about embracing your natural texture, and share a few tips on how to love your curls (or your straightened hair, no judgment!). Whether you’re all about those curls or just curious, join me for a fun ride through my hair evolution. Spoiler: There’s a lot of love for both straight and curly styles!
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7 Jun 2024
Burnout
I’m so tired. Not even physically, I just don’t have the effort to really do anything. I feel like mashed potatoes. Do I have the right to feel like this? I don’t know. What does that even mean though? It’s a free country, no?
Whatever. Point is, I’m burnt out. I’m kind of addicted to burnout, I think. It’s fun to let yourself just lay in bed and DO. NOTHING. If only it was that easy. Of course, those thoughts of “do something with yourself” and “why don’t you have a life” always come to mind. But you can’t be productive 24/7, sometimes you need a sec to just chill out and exist without anything attached to it.
Welcome to Natalie’s Take On…Burnout.
Resources:
Times of India - Signs You're Burnt Out and Not Lazy (https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/relationships/work/6-signs-you-are-burnt-out-and-not-lazy/photostory/103851925.cms?picid=103851944)
Healthline - Burnout Recovery (https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/burnout-recovery#self-compassion)
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27 May 2024
Fantasies
Sooooo, I asked out a guy this week. Not just any guy. A guy I’ve been crushing on for a whileeeee. Asking guys out isn’t that big of a deal in my opinion, it’s more what comes after that generally gets me regretting I did it in the first place. Typically, once a new guy comes around and the possibility of something romantic happening opens up, my brain starts coming up with stories. I start fantasizing about said person, alot.
This episode is basically a sequel to the episodes “Boys are not a hobby” and “Genuine Intentions”, so if you want more context, you should definitely listen to those first.
But in short, I have a bad history of fantasizing, especially about guys I will probably never date.
It drives me crazy how one week I’m fantasizing like crazy and the next week I come back to myself. I want to discuss why these fantasies happen and why they take over my brain SO easily.
So, welcome to Natalie’s Take On…Fantasies.
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19 May 2024
Genuine Intentions
You know that tiny little voice that you hear when you're doing something and you get all excited by the possible outcome? Yeah, that's bogus intentions.
Super cliche, but this podcast episode is all about the journey, not the destination.
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11 May 2024
Victim Mentality
Boy, did I get humbled this week!
You know when you just have one of those shitty weeks? Yeah, that’s me right now.
As I was complaining about all of this to my roommate and telling him that someone is out to get me, he stops me in my tracks and tells me “You know the world doesn’t revolve around you, right?”.
I really thought about what he said and decided to explore it further.
So, welcome to Natalie’s Take On…victim mentality.
I do need to start off by saying that I’m not a big fan of self-diagnosing or of labels, so we’re gonna pretend that that’s not what I’m doing here.
Resources
Banner Health: click here (https://www.bannerhealth.com/healthcareblog/better-me/think-the-world-is-out-to-get-you-it-could-be-victim-mentality#:~:text=%E2%80%9CVictim%20mentality%20is%20a%20way,Medical%20Center%20in%20Glendale%2C%20AZ).
WebMD: click here (https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/what-is-a-victim-mentality).
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7 May 2024
Social Media Detoxes
Social media has been around for a while now - enough time for us to be aware of its effect on us mortals. It has LOTS of pros: ads, communication, aesthetics, etc. But, at what cost? Listen in to hear my personal experience with (and without) social media.
Resources:
The Social Dilemma (https://www.netflix.com/watch/81254224?trackId=14170286&tctx=1%2C1%2Cca73675c-7d8d-40ba-bfc8-833b40f451dc-46772426%2CNES_7BF2C383811C41D4D6162DA2474AAB-994911DC4F528C-8890E95C51_p_1714494848698%2CNES_7BF2C383811C41D4D6162DA2474AAB_p_1714494845942%2C%2C%2C%2C81254224%2CVideo%3A81254224%2CminiDpPlayButton)
Social Media Ted Talk (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3E7hkPZ-HTk) - Dr. Cal Newport
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3 May 2024
Therapy
We're talking about a controversial one today. Therapy. I was always pretty skeptical of therapy, until I found the right therapist and the right form. I honestly don't know where I would be today without all the hard work I did with her.
Who knows? Maybe you'll hear something you like.
Resources
EFT Tapping by Healthline (https://www.healthline.com/health/eft-tapping)
Therapy by Psychology Today (https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/basics/therapy)
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26 Apr 2024
Boys are not a hobby
Boys are fun and all...but should they be taking up as much time as a hobby does?
Tune in to hear my thoughts and experiences on the subject...
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19 Apr 2024
Procrastination
My whole life, I've been a HUGE procrastinator. I find it helpful to understand why. In this episode, I give a few examples of my procrastination (hopefully they make you feel better about yourself) and why it can actually be a positive thing to do sometimes.
Learn about the different types of procrastination and what to do about it!
Resources
The Pyschology Behind Procrastination by University of Melbourne (https://umsu.unimelb.edu.au/news/article/7797/The-Psychology-Behind-Procrastination/)
The Nature of Procrastination by Piers Steel (https://www.researchgate.net/publication/6598646_The_nature_of_procrastination_a_meta-analytic_and_theoretical_review_of_quintessential_self-regulatory_failure_Psychol_Bull_133_65-94)
Inside the Mind of a Master Procrastinator (Ted Talk) (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=arj7oStGLkU)
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