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Delusional By Choice

Delusional By Choice

By: Dayanara Gonzalez
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Welcome to Delusional By Choice! 🎙️

I’m Dayanara, your host, sharing the messy, real moments of my life. At 28, I’m a college student at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte (Class of 2025 🎓) working toward my Bachelor’s in Psychology. As I dive into understanding the human mind, I’m using everything I learn to navigate life’s ups and downs.

This podcast is all about embracing “delusion” as a tool: life doesn’t always go according to plan, but we always get to choose how we show up. Each episode is like an open journal—raw, real, and filled with psychological insights to help you grow.

If you’re looking for authentic conversations and practical advice on relationships, mental health, and personal growth, you’re in the right place. Let’s figure out life together! ✨

© 2025 Delusional By Choice
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Episodes
  • Sorry I Ghosted You, It’s Me, Not You
    Jun 23 2025

    Send me a message!

    Sorry I ghosted you! Life got a little wild between school, juggling a million things, and just trying to keep my head above water. But guess what? We’re finally catching up, and I’m ready to spill everything.

    In this episode, I’m diving into the importance of surrounding yourself with people who truly lift you up. I’ll also talk about why it’s crucial to cut yourself some slack when life gets overwhelming, and how those ride-or-die people can literally bring you back to life.

    By the way, when was the last time you really checked in with yourself? Are you giving yourself credit for the small wins, the little steps of daily discipline? I know external validation isn’t always there, so it’s easy to overlook. Let’s unpack all of that!



    Everything you think you know about addiction is wrong

    https://www.ted.com/talks/johann_hari_everything_you_think_you_know_about_addiction_is_wrong/transcript


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    31 mins
  • Popcorn Thoughts
    May 29 2025

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    This episode is dedicated to the thoughts that don’t just visit. They move in, rearrange the furniture, and blast their playlist at full volume. You know the ones. The thoughts that pull up a chair, make themselves at home, and demand your full attention.

    If you’ve been trying to be the bigger person but feel like you’re running spiritual cardio, welcome to the club. Maybe you’re wrestling with what forgiveness really means or wondering how to stop just consuming life and start creating it.

    Oh, and if you’ve noticed that freedom to just be yourself feels like a full-on rebellion… you’re in the right place.

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    Don't forget to follow @delusional_bychoicepodcast and @dayag_24 on Instagram, and tag us in your posts to share the love! Every bit of support means more than you know and helps fuel more episodes! ❤️

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    21 mins
  • Mind on Repeat
    May 22 2025

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    If your brain loves reruns of awkward convos or that one thing you said in 2016, welcome home. In this episode, we’re spiraling intentionally into why we ruminate. I’m sharing some real-life “ouch-but-true” reflections on how childhood wired my inner narrator—and what to do when your thoughts refuse to shut up.

    Expect emotional drama from your amygdala and a reality check that feels like a warm hug and a slap, all at once.

    Delulu? Always. But we’re healing on purpose.

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    Love what you hear? Show your support by subscribing, leaving a review, and rating the podcast!

    Don't forget to follow @delusional_bychoicepodcast and @dayag_24 on Instagram, and tag us in your posts to share the love! Every bit of support means more than you know and helps fuel more episodes! ❤️

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    16 mins
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