Episodes
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At one point or another during your 20’s you will face an identity crisis. Now add in a new diagnosis on top of that and you might be rethinking your life entirely.
Nobody prepared me for the overwhelming feelings I would experience with a chronic illness and I really fk*n wish they did.I’m currently facing a lot of uncertainty about my future plans, goals and how I’ll be able to manage with a body that isn’t the most predictable.
Wether I like to admit it or not, chronic illness has taken over my life and my identity. I’m terrified that the people around me only see me as a diagnosis because that’s the way I feel about myself currently.
It’s a lot and these feelings are quite heavy to deal with- especially when they happen all at once.
But little by little I’ve been finding ways to reconnect with my self and discover who I am post diagnosis.
I’m ultimately the same Paula I was before I got sick but I also feel like there’s so much to rediscover about myself currently.
On this week’s episode I cover everything from feeling like a burden to losing your identity to your illness. I’m no expert but I am on my own journey to find a way to coexist with my chronic illness without letting them take over my life entirely.
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Dating is hard for anyone but when you have a chronic illness it can feel impossible- believe me I would know.
But after being celibate for a year, I’ve finally returned to the dating scene and I’m collecting all the tips and tricks just for you <3
Today’s episode covers some of the harder topics that surround dating: self worth, trauma, anxieties and ‘the talk’.
So to make it less overwhelming, I’ve broken it down for you into 5 simple steps and they go as follows:
*addressing anxieties
*setting the standard
*exposure therapy
*initiate, communicate and reciprocate
*lean in & let goAlso, just a disclaimer: what works for me might not necessarily work for you so listen and take everything I say as you wish :)
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Since I was 10 years old, I had a step by step 5 year plan that I would follow from the day I graduated high school until the day I would get hired at the media company of my dreams. She was a dreamer and quite the believer. I thought that as long as I gave it my all and got straight A’s in school, everything would go to plan. But I forgot that life gets in the way- health gets in the way.
One day I was in college full time and the next, I was learning how to walk again. Little miss over achiever had no choice but to sit back and go with the goddam flow.
In today’s episode, I talk about what it’s like to start from ground zero- to rebuild your life from scratch. I’m no longer in school and although I could go back, I never plan to. I’m also self employed and have no intention to ever work under anyone else. So what shifted in my mind to go from the girl who thrived off of academic and workplace validation to the girl that decided to go the unconventional route? A lot did-
and I’m sharing that all with you.
So here is your hot girl guide on how to f*** societal standards and reroute your life after any obstacle.
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I've always been an 'it is what it is' 'the sun keeps shining' kinda girl. But I'm getting tired of being positive all the time. Toxic positivity is ruining my mental health and quite frankly, I've had enough of this sh*t. In this episode we talk about mental health and what to do when you're done with it all and just want an escape.
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You may know him from Tiktok, or this may be your first time hearing of him. This week, we have a very special guest: Harrison Kefford. Not only is he my good friend but he also has crohn’s and an ostomy. Today I sat down with him and talked about all things sex/dating with an ostomy. Raw and unfiltered, we talk about guy and girl perspectives on navigating this new life.
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Living with a chronic illness is so friggin hard. The constant battle against your body is exhausting and sometimes makes it so tempting to just give up. I've been there, and I deal with that every single day of my life. I once thought that my chronic illness would ruin my life to the point that I would simply just 'get by' everyday. But despite my debilitating symptoms and rough days, I think I've found a way to still live my life even with chronic illness. This week's episode is my hot-girl-guide on how to survive & thrive.
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Fun fact- I got dumped by my boyfriend of 2 years while I was septic and dying on my hospital bed. So how did I move on from what he did and eventually forgive him? In this week's episode, I talk about releasing grudges and learning to accept that not everyone is for you. This is your hot-girl-guide on how to bounce back from a breakup.
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After multiple diagnosis', surgeries, and broken hearts, I am the queen of bouncing back from literally anything. In this episode, I share my 3-step-hot-girl-guide on how to claw your way out of a depression hole even when it feels impossible.
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