A little Atypical

21. The Underrepresented 20-something-yr-old Experience

This episode is a letter to the 20-something-year-olds who feel left out in the conversation of navigating their 20s. This is for introverts and loners who have to learn how to socialize, build support systems, and maintain them. The people who have to stay at their parents' house through college and maybe some years after. People who have anxiety about not accomplishing things fast enough. People who want to be that girl, guy, or person but their current life doesn't have the most ideal starting point. Sometimes wellness content feels unrelatable because your experiences aren't highlighted because of the lack of awareness but even if you aren't where you want to be, you will get there. This a reminder and a letter to you. Everyone deserves to remember that wellness and personal development are not a one-size-fits-all.
 

20. Main Character Energy: Calling in confidence & releasing insecure behaviors

Spring is the season of rebirth, so with the eclipse/ new moon in the sign of Aries (the 1st sign of the zodiac), there is no better time to call in new energy. This spring (and by extension, summer) is all about hot girl (guy/person) energy and being the main character of our lives. We explore the concept of "main character energy," dispelling common misconceptions and highlighting its true meaning. Emphasize that "main character energy" is about aligning your decisions and actions with your values and living authentically. Lay also delves into the harmful effects of insecure behavior, societal beauty standards, cultural differences, and the importance of self-confidence. 
 
Video Chapters
Why I want to talk about this - 00:00
Misconceptions of main character energy - 01:34
Having insecurities vs insecure behavior - 06:59
Letting go of insecure energy - 09:41
Embrace being the main character- 15:22
Card pull - 18:42
What I’m grateful for - 20:05

19. How to make genuine friendships and connections

Loneliness is on the rise and have you ever stopped to think "why"? It is easy to write off our lack of connection as a result of technology (aka the digital age), but Lay hypothesizes it is more than simply that. In today's episode, we cover intent conversations such as "Basic" vs "Not like other girls", and "High Maintenance" friends vs "Low Maintenance" friends, and how those conversations create a deficit in having genuine connections. Additionally, we are including a list of considerations when it comes to making friends so we can reflect on what truly contributes to loneliness. Sometimes it's not about people being good or bad friends because that is subjective, but it's important to figure out the right friends for you!
 
Also since the full reading was not included here is the details on the Dragon spirit card:
 
SEEING ONE'S MOST TRUE SELF, BALANCING THE EGO
The Dragon sees everything. Its essence has been with us since before our first breath and will be there at our last. It watches us navigate the external world as well as our inner world.
 
When Dragon energy is awakened, we are courageous, visionary, and can easily drop into witness consciousness. It is almost as if we are traveling with a great friend inside of ourselves. When we look in the mirror, deep into our eyes, we may even glimpse the "self" behind the "self," the one who is watching us. This is the power of the Dragon breathing transformative fire into every cell of our bodies. Witnessing this omnipotent energy, even for a brief moment, helps us surrender and let go.
We let the Dragon guide us. We hop on its back for a ride, and as we traverse even the most difficult terrain, the Dragon's eyes see beauty everywhere. It is said that if a yogi does not see beauty in the world, their Agni is dim. Agni is described as"inner fire" or "sacred intelligence." May even just the mention of the Dragon stir the embers of intelligence within you.
 
The subtle energy of the Dragon lives at the navel center, in the Manipura chakra. Manipura translates to "the city of hidden gems" and behind its gates burns the fire of our transformation and digestion. The sages believe the health of the fire at the navel center is what governs our ability to clearly "see" both the inner and outer dimensions.
Video Chapters
Why I want to talk about this - 00:00
Social media’s influence on Friendship beliefs - 05:50
Things to consider when determining a quality friendship - 12:37
My friendship experience - 18:03
Card pull - 22:09
What I’m grateful for - 23:40

18. Tips for identifying and managing mental spiraling

This episode focuses on identifying and managing mental spiraling. It discusses the various reasons why people may spiral, including excessive stress, major life changes, personal relationship challenges, financial pressures, health issues, and struggles with mental health disorders. Lay shares personal experiences of struggling with expression and feeling like they are not moving forward. They offer insights into their thought process and discuss how certain signs, such as limited communication or constant fatigue, can indicate a downward spiral. Finally, the episode provides strategies for managing a downward spiral, such as accepting the situation, taking care of physical health, seeking professional help, and grounding oneself.
 

17. How to stop being your own worst enemy

The theme of the week is Relationship with self. Do you ever feel like the only thing that's holding you back is you? That you would have the life of your dreams if only you could just get yourself onboard? To be on a self love journey is difficult because when you are coming from a place of viewing yourself as the problem, the enemy, the reason you cannot succeed, it places you in this limbo of moving forward, falling back and the cycle repeats.  Lay discusses how to break that cycle with tips that will change your perspective so you will no longer get in your way. 
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16. Why constantly looking for the next thing is ruining our mental health

The theme of the week is Celebration. In this podcast episode, we explore the importance of self-love and recognizing personal growth. We begin with an introspective look at our journey and the aspects we are proud of. We delve into the reasons why we constantly worry about what's next, examining the influences from our society and giving practical advice on ways to be more mindful and present to appreciate your accomplishments.
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15. How to not let failures and setbacks get in your way of success

The theme of the week is Productivity & Work Ethic. Do you ever get upset at yourself when things aren't going the way you imagine? Do you get frustrated with yourself and feel like things work because you weren't productive enough or were too lazy?  Lay discusses how to overcome negative emotions surrounding failures and setbacks so you can persist in achieving your goals. The process involves three important steps: acknowledging the failure without entering a crisis mode, analyzing what went wrong, and reframing your goal.
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14. Habits to level up in 2024 (My Ins and Outs for January)

Every 3rd Friday of the month, Lay takes a break to do a girl chat-type episode. This week is all about her ins and outs from things she's been doing to level up. Her "ins" are the habits she has been doing from the end of November to early December of 2023. Her "outs" are things she's decided to leave behind in the previous year. Also, she added another category which is wanna tries which is things she started recently or looked into to want to add to her life.