Nostalgia feels warm, but it can also trap you.In this episode, I break down why we cling to the past, how it shows up in relationships and friendships, the cost of living in “remember when” mode, and the difference between nostalgia that poisons vs nostalgia that fuels.The moments you’re living today will one day be memories. The question is — are you busy creating new stories, or just replaying old ones?
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The Death of Critical Thinking (And the Cost of Not Thinking for Yourself)
In this episode we dive into why critical thinking is quietly disappearing — from schools, parents, social media, even AI — and what it actually costs you.What you’ll learn:Why critical thinking is more about awareness than intelligenceHow schools, parenting, and culture shaped the way we thinkThe hidden cost of assumptions in relationships, careers, and lifeHow social media and AI are killing your ability to reflectPractical ways to sharpen your thinking and trust yourself again
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The Cost of Always Being in Your Head
We spend so much time in our heads that we forget to live. In this episode, I’ll break down:Why overthinking has become normal in our generationHow it fuels anxiety and destroys self-esteemThe hidden costs: time, creativity, health, relationshipsWhy decision-making and career direction get harder the longer you stay stuckThe connection between overthinking and constant fatigueHow presence and joy disappear when your mind never stopsPractical steps to break the cycle and trust yourself againThis is one of those episodes that’ll make you stop and reflect on how much of life you’ve missed by living in your head — and how to finally step back into the present.
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17 to 27: What I Learned About Life in 10 Years
What was life really like in 2015 compared to 2025?At 17, weekends were simple: bike rides, football, family dinners, late-night walks with friends. At 27, life feels heavier: cost of living pressure, doomscrolling, short-form content, friendships fading, and a constant sense of being “behind.”In this episode, I reflect on how the world changed in just 10 years — and why so many of us feel disconnected, stressed, and burnt out. I’ll break down:The shift in friendships, family, and community.How social media went from memes to a life support system.Why ambition now feels like burnout.The fear around money and choice overload.And how we can still rebuild connection and meaning in real life.It’s not about dwelling on the past. It’s about learning how to live differently in the present.
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The Seduction of Starting Over (Why You Quit When It Gets Boring)
In this episode of the Selfwork Podcast, we’re unpacking why so many of us feel most alive when we’re starting over. New routines, new goals, new habits — it feels like growth, but is it actually progress… or just emotional escape in disguise?We break down:• The thrill of reinvention and why it’s addictive• Why consistency feels threatening to some people• Self-sabotage cycles masked as “fresh starts”• How chaos can feel more familiar than peace• The quiet fear of actually committing to changeIf you’re stuck in a loop of burning things down and rebuilding them just to feel something — this one’s for you.
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