Content warnings for this episode: I am talking about some topics that can be seen as politically charged. While that is not the point of this episode, it is something to keep in mind. I personally identify with liberal views and values so if you do not, this episode might not be for you. Please practice kindness and understanding while listening to today’s episode.

In 2024, there are many many things that we are facing as women that are *truly* spooky. In today’s new episode, I break down five things that are TRULY spooky to have to know and realize as a modern day female. You would think we are further along in most of these things but unfortunately we are not. I believe it’s important to stay informed in an age where false information is spread like wildfire. So tune in, take a lesson, and learn!

SOURCES:

• 21 states allow open abortion per Planned Parenthoods Website
  • https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/abortion-access-tool/US
• Women make 16% less on average than men according to Forbes (this stat is even worse if you are Black or Hispanic)
  • https://www.forbes.com/advisor/business/gender-pay-gap-statistics/
• As of 2022, women account for greater than 50% of the WORLDS population, but that proportion is not seen in the number of women used in medical studies compared to men (which breeds real life consequences for women) National LIbrary of Medicine
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8812498/
• Only in the last three months has the CDC started to suggest proper pain management for women’s health procedures such as IUD insertion (CNN)
  • https://www.cnn.com/2024/08/10/health/iud-pain-cdc-guidelines-wellness/index.html#:~:text=The%20CDC%20also%20recommends%20doctors,less%20detailed%2C%20according%20to%20Dr.
• There are states where women who are pregnant/have children cannot get a divorce while pregnant (NPR)
  • https://www.npr.org/2024/05/03/1247838036/divorce-pregnant-women-missouri-abortion-marriage-abuse

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I want you to stop for a second and think about where you are right now and just really start to think about all the things you’re doing now that you, a year ago, would freak out about. I got caught in this line of thinking recently and thought it would be cool to share with you three things that have happened in 2024 that past me would totally freak out about.

You are an ever growing human being friend and I hope you know that changing, pivoting, and evolving is a natural part of life. You aren’t stuck, you aren’t always going to be where you are now. And that’s a really cool thing.

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This is a public service announcement that literally no one in the world is the best at everything all the time. And if that doesn’t feel true to you, I am pulling the curtain back on some things that I’m really bad at (that I’m also okay being bad at!).

It’s okay to *not* be the best at everything all the time. Your perfectionist heart may be uncomfortable with this, but learning to be okay with having faults is a part of life. I hope that by sharing my faults, you feel less alone in your own.

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How often do you think about the power of your words? Maybe not that often even if we are told that words hold so much power, because they do. In today’s new episode, I share with you a little realization and reflection I had recently about the power of words and how people carry different words. It’s an interesting thought bubble to marinate on so if you have thoughts about it too, feel free to send me a message on Instagram and let’s talk about it!

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As an almost 30-year-old, I am really working to make more friends and make NEW friends IRL. The last two-ish years of living in Charleston, I’ve met a lot of amazing people and have gained a few friendships that mean so, so much to me. But, when we work to build relationships with other people, we will at one point have to navigate hard conversations and taboo subjects with these people.

So how do we do this? That’s our conversation for today’s new episode! Tune in now to hear how I suggest we navigate these big conversations as we work to build new friendships and relationships with other people.

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It’s that time of year again where I give you a big ol’ update on my mental health & mental healing journey. Some content warnings for this episode include therapy, mental health, medications, and anxiety.

I hope that by listening to today’s new episode you feel so seen and supported in starting or continuing your own mental health journey. If you want to talk about anything more personally, feel free to send me a message on Instagram! @livingnsunshine

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Our sleep routines and habits are SO important for our overall health and wellbeing yet so many of us struggle with it. As someone who used to deal with nightmares, waking up in the middle of the night, and not getting enough sleep, I know what that is like. In today’s new episode, I share with you three things I did to get better sleep and share why focusing on this part of your life is so, so important!

Please note - I am not a medical professional and this is not medical advice. These are easy things I did that I think helped me that I am sharing personal experience on. If you feel as if you are struggling on a medical level with your sleep, please consult a professional.

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If you have followed me for long enough, YOU KNOW how often I have changed my mind, done new things, and pivoted in who I am as a person. My 20’s have been a constant trial and error in finding what I love. Sometimes, it can feel really unsettling to feel like you can’t “make up your mind” when in reality, knowing when it's time to change your mind and do something new is such a superpower. We aren’t ALL meant to do the same thing our whole lives and if you’re that kind of person, this episode is for you!

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