The holidays are often painted as picture-perfect — cozy lights, nonstop joy, and magical moments that look straight out of a movie. But what happens when real life doesn’t match that version? In this episode, we talk about the tension between romanticizing the holidays and actually living them.

We unpack what “living the holidays” can really look like: messy, quiet, ordinary moments that don’t need to be posted or remembered forever. Choosing presence over perfection. Letting yourself rest, say no, leave early, or simply exist without trying to make every moment meaningful. Sometimes the most honest holiday moments are sitting on the couch scrolling next to someone you love, laughing at something small, or doing absolutely nothing memorable at all — and realizing that’s enough.

We also redefine what “magical” means. Instead of fireworks and constant excitement, magic can look like not feeling rushed, feeling safe, being honest, or being alone without feeling lonely. Listeners are invited to reflect on one simple question: What would make this season feel gentle instead of impressive?

Finally, we talk about the pressure to perform joy — the unspoken expectation to be grateful, cheerful, and present no matter what you’re carrying. We normalize the truth that joy doesn’t have to be loud, peace doesn’t have to look festive, and you’re allowed to feel neutral. This episode is a reminder that you’re not doing the holidays wrong if they don’t feel like the movies — you’re just living them.

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In this episode, we break down why New Year’s resolutions feel so hard to stick to. Most of us set extreme, all-or-nothing goals that fall apart the second we miss a day. We also get stuck focusing on the outcome—numbers, timelines, perfection—instead of the identity and small habits that actually create change.

We touch on the comparison trap, too: seeing everyone “level up” online can make your own progress feel invisible, like you didn’t grow enough this year. But growth isn’t always dramatic, and it definitely doesn’t happen on January 1st.

This episode is all about letting go of unrealistic expectations and redefining what real, sustainable change looks like.

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In this episode, I’m speaking as a 23-year-old who has only ever dated in this generation — so while I don’t have all the answers, I do have real thoughts on why dating right now feels so impossible.

Let’s be honest: dating sucks in 2025, and a lot of us feel it. From draining dating apps to hookup culture, commitment fears, and the never-ending bachelors who are “not ready,” meeting someone with real intentions is harder than ever.

We also get into how the digital world makes everything worse — the fear of choosing the wrong person, the pressure to find someone who aligns with your “future self,” and the overwhelming amount of online opinions telling you what you should want.

It’s a quick, honest breakdown of why dating today feels so confusing… and why you’re definitely not alone.