not every day can be sunshine and rainbows, and some rainy seasons last longer than others, so we're sitting down with my dear friend melanie torres phillips of headstands and heels, for an episode on how to make life a little bit more lovely. we chat all about:

• building resilience in tougher times
• how to turn around a bad day
• creating mindful routines
• the importance of having a support system
• romanticizing life and little ways to make everyday life more special
• how everything really does happen for a reason (even if we can't see it yet)
• making more time for adult hobbies
• being more present and content in 2024

...and so much more!

find mel on instagram @headsthandsandheels and on her website headstandsandheels.com

find me on instagram @jordan.friendly and @hereandthere.pod

happy december! the month is already flying by, but we're doing a little check-in today.

in this episode, we chat about:

• end-of-year burnout
• overcoming feelings of inadequacy
• how to romanticize the holiday season
• finding your "why" when it comes to handling stress
• jordan's second trimester
• slowing down & taking care of yourself as we close out the year

...and so much more.

find us on instagram @jordan.friendly and @hereandthere.pod

journaling deck of cards: https://bit.ly/3uLb4t4

Hello Lovely People!

I am coming to you this week with another fun episode and *spoiler alert* mini interview with an awesome friend who is interested in starting her own podcast!

We decided to sit down for you and talk mostly about my tips and tricks to starting a podcast, and we also learn some things about ourselves along the way!

We really hope you enjoy this one! :)

My first podcast episode:
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vtCLMHjAQCdB9FmVzhbUt?si=5162c25b9d7f4332

Links to a ton of awesome resources to starting your own podcast:

Best Podcast Setups for beginners (equipment)

https://youtu.be/_vZwrYcW1s0

Just Do It! :)

https://youtu.be/rv-4pTw-Kts

How to start a podcast 101

https://youtu.be/lAAY-yeRHvM

Dynamic Descriptions
https://youtu.be/rMNbqw2yjbE

Streamline Your Editing Workflow with Buzzsprout Integrations

https://youtu.be/XHauQ9IfcXw

Best microphones under $100

https://youtu.be/iYWW_VdZq-A

How to edit your podcast:

https://youtu.be/mATGO5ayrzc

Music in your podcast:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTiaDwJPKyg

Podcast Intro's and Outro:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zdHENJNaydU

Sharing your podcast to Youtube:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB29zmE3lt4

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today we have Rachel McClusky aka @rachelrecharged of Recharge Wellness on the pod, and this casual & fun conversation really covers all the bases! you'll hear us chat about:

• having a job you truly feel passionate about
• setting boundaries to prevent burnout
• entrepreneurship
• summer fridays
• making your hobbies your job
• but also having adult hobbies that have nothing to do with work
• no-spend august

and so much more. let us know if you listen!

Rachel's instagram: @rachelrecharged and her business: Recharge Wellness

find me at @hereandthere.pod and @jordan.friendly

in this episode, we sit down with taylor saxelby to talk about all things self-growth, travel, dating, living in the moment, being single in your 30's, finding happiness right where you are, and so much more. from reminiscing over nights out in their early 20's to navigating the chaos of adulthood, jordan and taylor cover all the bases in this one. you'll hear about:

• taylor's 2-month europe trip this summer
• the importance of doing things just for the fun of them
• seeking out adventure, creating memories and living in the moment
• not living to work, but working to live
• embracing single life in your 30's
• trusting your own timeline

taylor's instagram: @taylorsaxelby

taylor's tiktok: @taylorsaxelby

find us at @hereandthere.pod and @jordan.friendly on instagram

In episode 1, I'll be introducing The Big Brother You Never Had (or knew you needed) podcast!!  I will also be convincing you that "the right time" is just a lousy excuse to never start. I hope sharing my experience with putting off social media for so many years inspires you to just DO THE D**** THING! (whatever that is)

IG: 
www.instagram.com/thebigbrother_podcast
www.instagram.com/rafemendoza

TikTok: 
www.tiktok.com/@rafemendoza

Hey hey!

Coming at you guys in 2023 with some fresh ideas, some fresh thoughts, and honestly the same me tbh 😅.

I'm sharing some real thoughts about what it means to be in your 20's and be aimless... I hope you enjoy this fantastic preview into season 4!

Thanks for coming along on the ride!

Music I've been obsessed with lately:

Gracie Abrams
https://open.spotify.com/album/7l2g05NyprwonSFIs2y8at?si=GDx2-TCVRcyE_eaajUo1qA

Laufey
https://open.spotify.com/track/709p9UGPAuyImWf1Z3vjRo?si=c28aeb11abbc4577

Taylor Swift (Midnights Album)
https://open.spotify.com/album/4894htPwC6zoiuTqUQwn4I?si=pXy3f57RSbCVGjleDqiKBQ

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In this journal entry I share a little about me and why I am sharing these "journal entries" on the podcast. What does it mean to truly live authentically? Hopefully...we got' find out. I also share the woes of riding the struggle bus to work every morning.

Did this resonate with you? Leave me a 5 star review? 
Have words to share? Write me at crownedavenue@gmail.com
I would love to hear from you.

Thanks for coming along for the ride. 

Talk soon,

Ang

I finally ripped the band-aid off, put down my cape, and started therapy. I have also been intentionally making steps to reconnect or stay connected to friends or family after a loooooong season of isolation. Welcome to the thoughts the go through my head. Enjoy! 
Please feel free to leave me a 5 star review.
Did this episode resonate with you? You can send feedback by writing me at crownedavenue@gmail.com, I would absolutely love to hear from you.

P.s. I know tis episode ends abruptly, as many of my journal entries do. This is as authentic as it gets so... to be continued. Subscribe for more!

Hi Hi! Wanted to bring ya'll a fun lil mini episode as a nice little breather from the big, overwhelming episode I'm putting out in conjunction with this. Life feels heavy right now, but we gotta have a balance in all of it too. In today's mini episode, I'm bringing to ya'll a lil sneak into my brain and I'm sharing a piece I came up with that talk's about what it's like to be in you're 20's, trying to figure your ish out and somehow finding yourself in the process. I really hope ya'll enjoy and I look forward to talking to you again very soon!!

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So yeah. A lot's happened. I'm not okay. I'm not happy about a lot of things. I'm sad. I'm angry. I'm confused. I am all the emotions-- all at once. Frustrated doesn't even begin to cover it. And oh yeah, I'm back by the way, cause I can't take sitting back anymore not saying anything. Not voicing my opinion. If I can help it, I have to help take a stand and bring about some conversation, and a voice of reason into all this because the world is a wild, scary, crazy place. That said, I know things aren't all bad all the time, and I genuinely was going through it when I recorded this episode. Be advised though... definitely NSFW.

I hope you're angry enough like me to help enact change. For resources to support in the fight for women's reproductive rights, visit:

Black Women's Health Imperative https://bwhi.org
Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice https://rcrc.org
Center for Reproductive Rights https://secure3.convio.net/cfrr/site/Donation2?df_id=11726&11726.donation=form1&mfc_pref=T&s_src=22GAPA0722BS196&s_subsrc=datasync&utm_medium=search&utm_source=paid&utm_campaign=22GAPA0722BS196&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIhcu0t9HZ-AIVEhDnCh3BogIGEAAYASAAEgLbG_D_BwE

Reading Material
https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/abortion/considering-abortion/what-facts-about-abortion-do-i-need-know
https://www.nytimes.com/article/ectopic-pregnancy-symptoms-treatment.html
https://www.nraila.org/articles/20220701/california-legislature-passes-and-newsom-signs-anti-gun-bills
https://www.npr.org/2022/06/23/1107234183/senate-passes-gun-control-bill-and-sends-it-to-the-house

Something to make you smile:
https://www.tiktok.com/@minidoodlebentley/video/6803068745465072901?referer_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.buzzfeed.com%2F&referer_video_id=6803068745465072901&refer=embed&referer_url=https://www.buzzfeed.com/jennifertonti/tiktoks-thatll-help-bring-a-smile-to-your-face

Everything Everywhere, All At Once Movie I referenced:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wxN1T1uxQ2g

I'm Not Okay, I Promise (My Chemical Romance Song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhZTNgAs4Fc

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Hi!  I really hope that you're feeling good. That you're okay and healthy and well, and thriving. But... if you're not, that's okay too! I really wanted to make this episode be about making the best out of sucky situations and further how to help each other get out of this rut that I think many of us have been feeling.

It's hard to be excited about life sometimes when things just don't feel great or exciting or eventful. I know for myself I've felt that about 1000x over during the last few weeks. I'm really grateful to have some good people in my corner to turn to for love and support and I'm really grateful that I get to be here for all of you and can hopefully share some love and support with you all as well.

I hope you enjoy this episode, and I'm so glad we're on this crazy train together 🤪. Love ya'll !

Also if you'd be so kind as to leave a rating on my podcast on Spotify, I'd love you forever 🥰
https://open.spotify.com/show/4Sg8ag47QLFTj7CpcyXU2f?si=1189e6fa2d5e4229

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"5, 4, 3, 2, 1..." It's a new year, which means it's time to shed some of that extra emotional baggage I think that I've been carrying around all year. I think it's high time I start letting go of the things about myself that I know I have the power to change, and walking into 2022 as a truly happier person.

These things aren't going to happen overnight, but I'm really glad I'm able to start the growth process right now, and work on getting rid of these things for good so that I can truly thrive.

I'm so excited to share all of these things with you all in this episode, and I'm so happy ya'll have been here on this ride with me over the last few years.

Remember that none of us is perfect, and that it takes work, rest, and determination to keep going even on the hardest of days. I hope ya'll can remember that as we begin to enter into 2022.

Hope ya'll have a beautiful new year and I look forward to catching up with ya'll later this month for some fun new discoveries on part 2 of season 3!

Take care fam!!

Link to previous episode on Celebrating My Achievements of the Year:
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1247447/9801216

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Hey Hey Fam!

In this new season, I thought it was important to talk about all the times in life when we don't feel confident and finding ways to have the courage to stand up to tell people what you will or won't tolerate in your life. And most importantly, having the knowledge the know what it is you do want in your life and going after it!

Really hope ya'll enjoy this episode!

Peace and love~ Jen

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Woo boy! Ever had some wild experience with people in your life that made you start to question yourself? Your values, principles, and beliefs? I know that I have. And the thing is that only you know who you are, what you stand for, what you care about. Only you know the things that bring you true joy and excitement, and the thing is the people, places and things that don't give you that sense of joy don't deserve to hold precious space in your life.

 This week we're talking about knowing your worth, letting go of the reservations you may have about turning off the things in this world that have been causing you undue stress or pain or frustration. You deserve a happy, healthy life, so go get it fam!

Really hope ya'll take something meaningful from today's episode. I love ya'll and I'll talk to you soon!

Things I mention in the episode:
Abraham Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs: https://www.simplypsychology.org/maslow.html

Letting things go reference from last season: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/i-think-we-should-talk/id1526419661?i=1000521781314

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"Don't stop, believing..."

Hey Ya'll!! Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of I Think We Should Talk Podcast.

In this episode, we're catching up, like good ole pals on what I've been up to lately! It's been a wild ride these last few weeks, but I finally feel like I've hit the ground running at full speed and nothing's gonna stop me-- everything except my need to get some sleep every once in awhile.

Come along for the magical ride! Be sure to stay tuned every Saturday for new episodes!

Link to sign up for the Love Yourself Lab x I Think We Should Talk Event:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1MzVMb5jpp4tAHAdF67PUqYNQNNbW3I-kEYC-cQPtAR0/viewform?edit_requested=true#responses

Come check out my new blog!!! 
https://ithinkweshouldtalk.wixsite.com/weshouldtalkpod/home

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