You ever stop and think about how many things women are just expected to do… without ever questioning them? Yeah, same. In this episode, we’re opening the box on some of the everyday propaganda we’ve all been fed and why we’re not falling for it anymore. From why “situationship culture” is keeping so many women stuck, to the unspoken truths about birth control, to why so many of us are ditching the bra (and the pressure that comes with it)… nothing’s off limits in this convo. It’s girl talk meets inner work meets “wait… why was I ever doing that?” Pull up a chair. Let’s unpack it all. Press play and let’s open the box.Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone. Once you open the box, you can’t close it. So let’s open the box! Socials: Who Opened the Box - https://www.instagram.com/whoopenedthebox/ Akilah - https://www.instagram.com/justmebeingki/# Trinity - https://www.instagram.com/trinitykpadeh/# | https://www.tiktok.com/@trinitybobby?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc Pilar - https://www.instagram.com/pilarnextdoor/# | https://www.tiktok.com/@treasureme34?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
In this episode we’re unpacking the pressure to have your whole life figured out, from school and college, to career paths, relationships, marriage, kids, where to live, and even who you want to be. We each share what that pressure looked like for us at different stages of life and how it still shows up today. Whether you’re in high school, already out of school, or building a new chapter from scratch, it can feel like if you don’t have a clear plan, you’re falling behind.
But what if not having it all figured out doesn’t mean you’re lost… it just means you’re living? This conversation is part validation, part perspective shift, and part girl talk with three girls who know what it feels like to question your path and finally realize you don’t need all the answers to create a beautiful life. You’re not behind. You’re becoming.
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Everything’s finally calm, but your brain’s acting like it's in a season finale of Euphoria, just waiting for the next plot twist. You know that weird feeling when everything’s actually...fine? And you’re like, “This is suspicious, let’s panic!”. Like you don’t trust the peace and start looking for problems to solve or create? Yeah, we know!
In this episode, we’re calling out that weird habit of self-sabotaging when life gets too peaceful. We’re talking about why calm can feel so uncomfortable and unfamiliar, especially if you’re used to living in survival mode or…chaos.
We’ll laugh through why chaos feels more familiar than calm and how to stop ruining the vibe just because our inner drama queen gets restless? So sit back and laugh with us and check your self-sabotage stats too.This is a safe space for real conversation, laughter, healing, and connection across generations. Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear this truth. Once you open the box, you can’t close it.Socials:Who Opened the Box - https://www.instagram.com/whoopenedthebox/Akilah - https://www.instagram.com/justmebeingki/#Trinity - https://www.instagram.com/trinitykpadeh/# | https://www.tiktok.com/@trinitybobby?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPilar - https://www.instagram.com/pilarnextdoor/# | https://www.tiktok.com/@treasureme34?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
This episode is equal parts giggles and tissues! As a mom of four, life can get a little crazy. So I sit down with my two youngest kids for a fun Q&A about what it’s really like being a mom of four. From silly questions to surprisingly deep moments. Yes, there were actual tears, my youngest son cried. We chat about the wild, wonderful chaos of our life, along with the love and laughs that come with our big, beautiful family. It’s sweet, silly, and straight from the heart.Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone.New episodes every week—because once you open the box, you can’t close it.Socials:Who Opened the Box - https://www.instagram.com/whoopenedthebox/Akilah - https://www.instagram.com/justmebeingki/#Trinity - https://www.instagram.com/trinitykpadeh/# | https://www.tiktok.com/@trinitybobby?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPilar - https://www.instagram.com/pilarnextdoor/# | https://www.tiktok.com/@treasureme34?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
In this episode of Who Opened the Box, we’re unpacking the inner war so many of us have with our past selves. Whether you’re a teenager trying to grow up too fast, a twenty-something cringing at old choices, or a mom reflecting on the girl you used to be… this conversation is for you.
We talk about:
• Why we judge our younger selves so harshly
• How that judgment still shows up in our lives today
• Learning to offer grace to the version of us who only knew what she knew
• What healing looks like when you rebuild the bridge between who you were and who you’re becoming.
This episode is raw, real, and filled with the kind of stories and reflections that’ll make you want to hug your inner child.
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In this episode of Who Opened the Box, we’re getting real about something most people don’t even realize they’re stuck in: Survival Mode.We’ve all lived it. The go-go-go. The numbness. The hyper-independence. The shutdowns. But here’s the truth that hit us mid-convo: Just because it feels normal doesn’t mean it’s okay.From a teenager just trying to cope, to a 20-something navigating identity and overwhelm, to a single mom doing it all, this episode breaks down how survival mode actually shows up in our day-to-day lives and how it shapes the way we see ourselves, our relationships, and our reality.We talk nervous system responses (in simple language), the hidden ways survival mode can look “functional,” and how hard it is to slow down when your body doesn’t feel safe doing so.Whether you’re the strong one, the fixer, the avoider, or the one who always has it together, this episode will help you feel seen in a whole new way.Because you deserve to live—not just survive.Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who needs to hear this truth.
New episodes every week—because once you open the box, you can’t close it.Socials:Who Opened the Box - https://www.instagram.com/whoopenedthebox/Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/who-opened-the-box/id1806660191Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/5MIgdmgArdSWJ4M0s0OVlr?si=UIIE268jQDqA0c0HaZMJQQ&nd=1&dlsi=0db4d313b95241cbAkilah - https://www.instagram.com/justmebeingki/#Trinity - https://www.instagram.com/trinitykpadeh/# | https://www.tiktok.com/@trinitybobby?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcPilar - https://www.instagram.com/pilarnextdoor/# | https://www.tiktok.com/@treasureme34?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Welcome to Who Opened the Box? A podcast created by two Gen Z daughters and their Gen X mom. In this first episode, we introduce ourselves, share fun facts, childhood memories, and reflect on how we feel about one another.We also talk about why we started this podcast together and what we hope it becomes for anyone tuning in. This is a safe space for real conversation, laughter, healing, and connection across generations. Let’s open the box!