social media has normalized the “it girl” aesthetic, where we set goals and are constantly busy and productive. I think it’s time to normalize not having a goal or a place to be. it’s time to learn to slow down and do ~nothing~. enjoy this little rant about the anti-productivity movement. grab some tea or don’t. enjoy.

welcome to the first episode of season 2: just me + you! in this episode i re-define self-care: what I was taught that it meant vs. what it means to me know. i talk about how I navigate taking care of myself as a person with depression and anxiety, and I breakdown why the traditional bath time and wine is not the only way to do self-care. grab some tea and join me for the conversation, i am so happy you are here :)

in this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Heather Mclarry: full-time nomad/vanlifer. we discuss how she got started with van life, and the ins and outs of mental health and navigating a social media following. with her recent 500k on tik tok, she tells us how she navigates comparison, and mental health as an influencer. grab a cup of tea, and join us for a fruitful conversation about mental health, traveling, and self-discovery. enjoy.

in this episode I give you a glimpse of what my new poetry book, “permission to be”, will be about. I discuss my current mental state, mental health journey, and the navigation of being in my 20s. even if you hate poetry, there is something for you to take away from this episode. so grab some tea and blanket, or listen to it during your holiday travel. as always, enjoy.

a conversation about gender identity/expression, sexuality, love, relationships, and all things queer. join me in this deep discussion with my good friend Adriana Novoa (find them on ig and tik tok @novoa.music). grab some tea and settle in. enjoy.

based on a recent ig poll, this was a very demanded topic. in this episode, I talk about my experience coming out to my family. everyone has their own unique experience with this, and this is mine. if you have any questions or need someone to talk to, please don’t hesitate to reach out. grab some coffee and relax. enjoy.

in this episode, special guest, Juniper Joyce Jacoby, joins me in a deep discussion about gender identity, expression, and fluidity. they discuss their journey with self-discovery, as well as how they decided that “they/she” pronouns feel most natural. this is a deep, heavy, inspirational conversation about the social construct that is gender. if you are feeling, or have ever felt like gender is a performance, this conversation is for you. it is also a great episode to learn and understand the complexities of gender expression/fluidity. join Juniper and I in this important conversation. grab some coffee or tea. enjoy.

Hi! in this episode my partner Aleyah and I answer some questions asked by you guys! (I would like to make this a series:) ) this episode is full of tangents and twists and turns. I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed the discussion. as always please message me with questions, feedback, or to simply get something off of your chest. remember: there is no pressure here. enjoy.

in this conversation, my good friend Sarah and I discuss what it is like for her as a Muslim from Saudi Arabia to break free of cultural and religious ties and explore her sexuality. this is a deep, heavy, and unique conversation. grab a cup of coffee, and take a seat. enjoy.

hi there! in this episode I give you a detailed breakdown of how I self-published my poetry book, “permission to feel”. I walk you through my creative process, what programs I used to type and format the manuscript, how I designed and formatted my own cover, and how my book went from my computer to a physical copy! If you have any questions feel free to contact me via underpressuree.squarespace.com or instagram. enjoy. :)

*TRIGGER WARNING: eating disorders, depression, anxiety* join me as i discuss my past and recent mental health struggles. this episode is very vulnerable. I am speaking from my heart in this one: and it is a bit messy. this episode is for anyone that has ever struggled with disordered eating, and for those who still do. I see you. i hear you. I am you. you are valid. grab some tea, and join the discussion. and as always, take care of yourself.

in this episode, I dive into the experience that I had graduating college (virtually) during the COVID-19 pandemic, changing course from pre-med to creative, and how i deal with the opinions of other people (including my own). I decided not to apply to medical school because of the perspective that i gained during quarantine. i felt completely overwhelmed by the structure of society and the idea of spending my twenties getting a degree and working 24/7. i have also always had a deep desire to be a writer, and it surfaced when Covid forced me to slow down and reflect. after graduation i realized that i was kind of in a trance for my entire life up until now: like school had been occupying the parts of my brain that craved to be seen/heard. join me as i discuss/rant about all things post-graduation. grab some coffee for this one. enjoy.

in this episode my friend Emma joins me in a discussion about her sexuality and her experience living in her family home. this episode is tailored to those who feel trapped and isolated in a family of heterosexuals. this episode is for anyone who feels misunderstood by their family. join us as we dive into the issues commonly associated living as a queer individual in your family home. let’s talk about the “it’s their generation” excuse, the inappropriate yet “not homophobic” jokes, and the accusation of being “sensitive” when standing up for things that you feel passionate about. this is a heavy discussion, so take care of yourself before, during, and after listening. okay. grab some tea and join our conversation. enjoy.

In this episode I dive deep into the process of coming to terms with my attraction to my same-sex best friend, building up the courage to tell her, and taking care of myself after her rejection. this is a very vulnerable episode, as I also share the journal entry that i sent her with you all. this “mini” episode is packed with tips, tricks, and parts of my story that have not been shared yet; therefore it is a bit longer than my others. i hope that you find solace in my words. take care of yourself while listening, and reach out if you need a shoulder to cry on. grab a cup of tea and have a seat. let’s talk about it.

in this episode, guest speaker Phillip, walks us through his coming out experience: as a gay man. join us on a rollercoaster of emotions. this episode contains a lot of heavy emotions, please please please take care of yourself while listening. if you need to take a break, please do. if you need to talk about what your feeling, you can always reach out to me, to someone you love, or a mental health professional. grab a hot cup of tea and have a seat. i hope you enjoy his vulnerability as much as I did. trigger warning: depression, anxiety

in the second episode of the “let’s talk about it series”, I talk about the taboo of having tattoos: why it is still not totally acceptable and how to cope with negativity toward your body art. if you have ever felt uncomfortable around certain people because of the way you express yourself via body art, this mini-episode is for you. as always, feel free to take breaks while listening, and message me if you want to talk or rant. lots of love. enjoy.

a short, deep conversation about self-acceptance. this series, “let’s talk about it”, is a mini-episode series about topics that I dive into deeply, vulnerably, and quickly. this is a discussion about self-acceptance: as it relates to coming out/sexuality. these words are very raw and genuine, and some words may affect you deeply. take care of yourself while immersing in these mini-episodes. lots of love. enjoy.

a discussion with my girlfriend, Aleyah Mahoney. in this episode we discuss our “coming out” experiences: facing our internal conflict, the role that religion played, internalized homophobia, femininity, and more. we discuss how self-expression changes as you evolve and accept yourself in your sexuality. coming-out is a process of unlearning. unlearning what we have ever known about attraction, “butterflies”, feminine expression, and self-love. it is a long journey, perhaps never ending, of re-defining the narratives that we have learned throughout our lifetimes. join us in this gentle discussion about our experiences and relationship to sexuality. grab some hot tea, and have a seat. enjoy.

in this episode, I tell the story of how my girlfriend and I came to be. I discuss my own journey with sexuality and being in a same-sex relationship. I walk you through by own experience with a sexuality identity crisis and coming to terms with being attracted to my best friend (and how quarantine affected that). this episode is an un-edited, raw, genuine discussion on sexuality: both my own and adjusting to societal taboos. grab a cup of tea, and have a seat. play bits and pieces throughout your day. listen to it all the way through, or take a break and make a sandwich. this is a safe place. relax, and soak up some vulnerability. enjoy.

in this episode I will discuss body image: what I struggle with, what matters, what doesn’t. allow me to inspire you to change the way you look at your beautiful body and the world. relax, grab a cup of tea, and press play.