Growing Gratitude
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The Season 4 Finale: Everyday, Becca writes in a daily gratitude journal, one of the practices she's adopted to promote positive mental health habits, & this episode is breaking down some of what & who she's most thankful for these days. Opening up weekly & sharing personal experiences is not always easy. Not everyone who listens to every episode will relate to every topic, it's merely a way to relate to, connect & comfort others who have experienced the same or similar situations.
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Screaming Insecurities & Shit-filled Sunsets
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We told you this season would be raw & unfiltered, Becca recounts past encounters, lessons of self-awareness of her own that so many of us have experienced when fighting our insecurities. Sometimes we need the blunt, hard truth to be shoved right in our faces. Sometimes we need to swallow the pill of the ugly truths. Extreme emotions can blur our view. Self-awareness put simply is defined by the Oxford dictionary as conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires. For example: "the process can be painful but it leads to greater self-awareness".
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A potato in a box
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Today Becca talks about a standard that's been found to be so unprogressive for us as a stigma-society. Why are we not celebrating friends or families non-traditional milestones properly? And why is someone's life considered to be any less stressful just because they don’t have a husband or children? A hard reminder to get to know your people and how to best celebrate them.
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Rinse, Reuse, & Recycle
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On today's episode, Becca talks about her experiences with dating apps and how they have become taxing on her mental health (can we get an amen?). The woes of dating as a millennial in New York City can be nothing short of terrifying, but how else can we meet someone in this climate? Is repeating this process insanity? Are we settling out of desperation and the craving for personal connection? How do we allow the bad situations from our pasts to stay just there? Come unpack it all! Shout outs: x
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Personal power, social comparison, & sad meatballs
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We're answering more questions from listeners! Addressing personal power, social comparison theory, being emotionally aware, communication and combatting the inevitable social pressures. Past experiences are brought to the surface in regards to previous employers, previous romantic engagements, and previous friendships. Becca goes on a tiny rant, but what's better? Passive aggressive behavior need not apply.
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Know your worth
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Kicking off season 4! Becca's responding to questions listeners have submitted and recapping her new-ish personal transformation. She's moved apartments, she's changed jobs, she's staying fit, she cut 5 inches off her hair, she's excusing more negative bullshit and promote the utmost positivity, she's meditating. How does she stay active/motivated? How does she navigate the tumultuous world of dating? Find out for yourselves.
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Whatever you are not changing you are choosing
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Season 3 finale: Becca turns 30! Where was she at age 20? How much has changed over the last 10 years? Becca shares her timeline of progression and what she’s learned through these experiences. From her first college apartment with roommates to today, her first job post college to EP, tumultuous relationships and dating experiences, learning healthy habits, and all the weirdness in between.
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From Mrs.-Degree to Fearless in Jersey City
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Originally from Texas, Anatalie David owns not 1, but 2 hair salon locations for her successful self-made business, The Hair Room in Jersey City. Forced to start her life over at the age of 28, on the heels of a divorce, Anatalie moved to Jersey City the week Hurricane Sandy hit - packed up what she could fit in her car, crashed on her sister’s couch, got her first job at Barcade, & first tiny apartment in JC soon after. She now lives with her boyfriend & pit bull in a cozy 2 bedroom in downtown JC.
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9/11 Edition: You gotta do what's best for you
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After losing her father to the tragic events that occurred on 9/11/01, Kristina Anaya shares how she has taken the lessons she was forced to learn through this experience into her present day life. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Fashion Merchandising & Marketing from The Art Institute of NYC. In her free time Kristina enjoys catching up on Bravo, exploring the newest, hottest fashion trends, & spending time with friends & family.
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Nervousness vs. Excitement: It’s all about perspective
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Becca chats with Pete Bonacci, a freelance photographer specializing in food, beverage, and restaurant photography. His work has been featured on the websites and instagrams of countless restaurants and blogs around New Jersey. Through his path to ultimate success, he faced the hardships and let downs that come with the life of a budding artist. In his free time Pete can be found bouncing around downtown Jersey City or taking on his next adventure.
info_outlineThe Season 4 Finale: Everyday, Becca writes in a daily gratitude journal, one of the practices she's adopted to promote positive mental health habits, & this episode is breaking down some of what & who she's most thankful for these days. Opening up weekly & sharing personal experiences is not always easy. Not everyone who listens to every episode will relate to every topic, it's merely a way to relate to, connect & comfort others who have experienced the same or similar situations.