If you’re in your 20s and thinking about getting a dog - this one’s for you. This past week has been insane. I was watching my best friend's dog this past week when he went into heart failure. It’s been the week from literal hell for her and it’s got me thinking about the dog you get in your 20s. Princess, my 12 yo sheppard, means everything to me and I’m not ready to let her go. It seems like there is never quite enough time. The love, joy, and simplicity they bring is what makes this pain worth it. Your 20s is such a developmental time where friends, jobs, and cities all change. Your dog is your one constant,always there, always loving you. We can never truly thank them enough for the wet nose kisses, the soft fluffy hugs, or unconditional love they give.
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End Doom Scrolling 2025
At one point my average screen time was like 6 hours + but that ends now! I feel like my phone has been ruining my life. I would come from work, doom scroll to “decompress” and be left feeling shitter than before. Lately, I’ve been on a journey to spend my time differently. From listing out what I rather do than doom scroll to putting it into practice, I have got my screen time down to 3 ish hours. Although that's not perfect and certainly will change, I feel the benefits already. I’ve been way more creative, motivated to create content, and just overall in a better mood. It finally feels like my days are mine. So buckle in and I'll take you through the how, what, when, and whys so you can take back your days too :)
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Fuel your F*cking Creativity Pls
Ever felt like you’re not “creative” enough? Me too. This episode’s purpose is to prove you and me WRONG. You see everyone is creative, and you disagree you probably haven’t found your medium yet. I also feel like doom scrolling is killing my creative juices. So, I’ve set even stricter limits on my insta and tik tok. I am committed to spending more time exploring my creative outlets and less time overthinking how “uncreative” I am. Just as well, I’d like to share a journal prompt with you, “What have you created that feels like a representation of you?” Share your answers in the comments if you feel so inclined :)
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ADHD is not just rowdy boys in grade school
A lot of us think about rowdy boys in grade school when we hear ADHD. Hell, we’ve barely studied anyone other than white males when it comes to ADHD and ADD. My experience has been a little bit different and getting diagnosed as an adult answers a lot of questions from my childhood. This episode is all about my lived experience having ADHD as well as trying medications that did not work for me. If you are curious please tune in, knowing all and well that everyone’s experience is different. If you need help with ADHD testing, behavioral therapy, or medication, reach out to your provider. Also, If you don’t have ADHD or ADD please refrain from minimizing your peer’s symptoms with comments like “oh, that’s not ADHD, everyone has that”. It’s not helpful!
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Is Intentional Weight Loss Problematic?
I am working on my continuing education for my CPT and I am loving this cert. I’m taking the Size Inclusive Training module from ACE Fitness and the Be Body Positive Facilitator Training. These training programs pose such a good and controversial question; Is intentional weight loss problematic? Training programs like these are changing the way we think about fitness. By encouraging intuitive eating, intuitive movement, and living intuitively these programs are single handedly dismantling toxic gym culture. If you want help finding sustainable fitness that is in alignment with your body, reach out! I am definitely the trainer for you ;)
Welcome to Shit's Hard podcast, where we're gonna talk about all shit that's hard, specifically pertaining to post-grad life :/ We are gonna hit on topics like food, fitness, and mental health. I don't want this podcast to be too much like a "self help" book, but let's get our shit together. I'll share some personal stories, unsolicited advice, and we'll work on our relationship with ourselves together because Shit's Hard.
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