From Starbucks Bear Cups to Silly Bandz, Uggs, and those Pandora charm bracelets we swore we’d wear forever. Trends come and go, and often? They end up in the donation pile. In this episode, we’re talking about how we assign value to things, why we fall for hype (hi, it’s me ), and what we can learn from the graveyard of once-loved items now sitting on thrift store shelves. As the holiday shopping frenzy kicks in, let’s pause for a little reality check: What do we actually need? What do we truly want? And when is the best gift not a thing at all but an experience, a memory, a moment? Grab your coffee (trendy cup optional) and let’s rethink how we spend our time, money, and energy this season.

Let’s be honest this time of year can be tough. The days are shorter, the nights are longer, and even the most positive people can start to feel the weight of it all. In this episode, I’m talking about seasonal depression not from a doctor’s perspective, but from a real one. I share what helps me push through the darker months, the small things that make a big difference, and why asking for help or simply talking about it matters so much. You’re not alone in this. Let’s get through the season together one conversation, one connection at a time.        

 **Episode: The Eras of Taylor (and Us)** Taylor Swift’s latest album drop has everyone talking — and not all of it’s kind. But honestly? I don’t think Taylor cares. And maybe that’s the point. In this episode, I’m not just gushing over Taylor (promise). I’m using her eras — from teenage heartbreak to grown-woman confidence — to reflect on our own. From high school to your 20s, 30s, and 40s, we all go through phases where people have *opinions* about who we are and what we’re doing. So let’s talk about what it means to evolve, to outgrow, and to stop letting outside noise shape our story. Here’s to doing what makes us happy — no matter who’s watching.  

Starting at the beginning to explain how we got to the ending. Life has a funny way of changing up your plans.

If you don't start somewhere, did you even start?