Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah
This podcast is a cozy corner on the internet, focusing on psychology, Gen Z culture, and self-development. Hosted by Christina Aaliyah, it offers a comforting space for listeners to explore personal growth topics. The show blends psychological insights with cultural commentary relevant to younger audiences. For inquiries, the contact email is info@christina-aaliyah.com.
Episodes
Don’t become a full time content creator
I used to think becoming a full-time content creator was the obvious end goal.Build an audience. Get brand deals. Quit your job. Make money online. Freedom.But the longer I’ve been doing this, the more I’ve realised that making content your ONLY source of income can actually take away some of the freedom that made creating fun in the first place.Today, I filmed $9,550 worth of content in around tw
I never expected this
🎟️ Upgrade your linkedin profile in 10 minutes → https://profilefix.christina-aaliyah.com/I genuinely never thought posting silly little videos online would put me in rooms like this.This video is a bit different from what I normally post, but I recently got invited to an Apple event (eek!) and stayed in a 5-star hotel, tried out new tech, met some incredible creators, and honestly… the whole expe
controversial dating advice that actually works
I ask my mum for dating advice all the time, so honestly, it felt slightly selfish not to bring her on here and let you guys ask her questions too.She got married at 22, divorced, spent years as a single mum, dated for decades, and eventually found a relationship that looks completely different from what she thought her “type” would be.So, safe to say, she has STORIES.We talk about dating red flag
Give me 20 minutes and I'll show you what to do with your life
If you hate your job but have absolutely no idea what to do next, this video is for you.I spent £87,000 and five years in medical school for what I thought was my dream career, only to realise about 18 months into working as a doctor that I could not see myself doing it long term. That was a very expensive identity crisis.And honestly, I think a lot of people know they want to leave their job befo
I tried speed dating for the 5th time
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It’s time to disappoint your parents
🎟️ Become a LinkedIn Baddie (Join the waitlist) https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/linkedinwaitlist?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=descriptionIf you’re constantly choosing between disappointing other people and disappointing yourself, honestly, this video is for you. I’ve been thinking about this a lot recently because I’m 25, I’m planning to move to London, five hours away from my mum, an
Why Purpose Is So Hard For Gen Z
🎟️ Become a LinkedIn Baddie (Join the waitlist) https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/linkedinwaitlist?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=descriptioni spent years chasing this concept called ikigai. that concept where the four circles that overlap- something that pays you - something you're good at- something the world needs- something you love. i was convinced that if i could just find where
I quit my job as a doctor 6 months ago (update)
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i'm done playing it safe in dating
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The Art of Wasting Money In Your 20s
⭐️FREE Money Print WorkbookGrab yours here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/moneyprint0:00 intro2:51 what is wasting money?08:08 - What I'm planning to 'waste' money on 💌 contact: christinaa@makrwatch.com
i’m retiring from dating
Cozy Corner Events in London:https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/meet0:00 intro3:14- men are leftover 4:28 - soulmates7:00 - the more you need a guy in your life the more you will end up settling8:13 - changing for men10:30 - taking a step back12:07 - spent so much time inside14:43 - no one is willing to settle 16:06 - improve your social life💌 contact: christinaa@makrwatch.com
Before You Quit Your Job, Watch This
Should you quit your job? If you are wondering should I quit my job without a backup plan or feeling stuck in a job you hate, this video breaks down exactly what you need to consider before quitting your job. This is especially relevant if you are burnt out, unhappy at work, or going through a quarter-life crisis.In this video, I share the 6 most important things to consider before quitting your j
Don't Waste Your 20s on a "Good Job"
Cozy Corner Meet Ups London get early access here →https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/meet0:00- Intro1:55 - your job is a transaction, not a calling4:21 - your 20s are for gathering data8:08 - a good job is a hard job10:28 - the myth of meaningful work15:37 - bravest person wins not the most obedient16:01- the real pursuit in your twenties is opportunity20:07 - build your foundationso many of
I Quit My Job As a Doctor
I’m quitting my job as a doctor and not coming back.Here’s why 0:00 2:55 Reason 14:59 Reason 211:43 Reason 3 14:55 What’s next for me?Let’s hang out in London:https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/meet
The Ultimate: ‘What Should I Do With My Life?’ Podcast Episode
If you’re feeling lost in your career… Searching things like “what should I do with my life?” or “should I quit my job for my side hustle”? This episode is for you.In this deep‑dive conversation with career coach and founder Cristina Espinal, we unpack what to do when you feel stuck, burned out, or off‑track in your career, and you can’t tell if the answer is a new job, a bold pivot, or finally go
you don’t need another glow up, you need to shadow work
⭐️ Download all the Shadow Work Prompts here https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/shadowIf you've ever felt like you've tried everything and nothing has worked, you're in the right place.Watch if you’re struggling with:• emotional avoidance• self-sabotage and repeating patterns• burnout from self-improvement• perfectionism or people-pleasing• feeling disconnected from who you really
Gen Z has relationship PTSD
⭐️ FREE Dating Detox Workbook grab yours here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/tdd 01:24 Gen Z has relationship PTSD03:58 what do the numbers say05:35 Gen z wants romance but not love07:43 Compromise is a requirement not a choice11:07 making the right decision14:17 Singlehood isn’t a waiting room👯 discordjoin here → https://discord.gg/CuZrjBR4Dn⭐️ free 'Cringe to Confident' workbo
Are We Too Independent for Real Friendships?
0:00 intro2:22 hyper independence is a trauma response4:10 hyper individualism6:33 social media has raised our standards7:41 religion8:55 relationships10:47 emotional numbness13:59 effort budget16:11 get used to being unproductive⭐️ free 'Cringe to Confident' workbook grab yours here https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/ctc📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → http
the price of SUCCESS is facing your fears
⭐ Download the FREE Superhuman habits workbook here→ https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/shh📘 Read the newsletter I mentioned here!→ https://view.flodesk.com/emails/68fe2078623d7516ea4687b10:00 intro1:16 Your biggest dream3:35 The Psychology Behind Avoidance7:10 The Comfort Trap9:08 The Real Consequence: Emotional Shrinking12:10 Breaking the Cycle🌱 sign to read it weekly! → https://christina-a
5 Huge Mistakes I Made in College
Use Code DRCHRISTINA5 to get money off your Mob Annual or Monthly Subscription! Check it out here! https://www.mob.co.uk/⭐ Download the FREE Superhuman habits workbook here→ https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/shh0:00 intro01:47 You’re Not a Self Improvement Project05:27 Learning to cook more18:01 Avoiding problems makes the get bigger10:47 A hobby is an investment in your happiness12:30 you n
The Rise of 'Low-Effort Boyfriends' (Why Women Are Tired)
Let’s be honest, dating feels different now 😭After Vogue’s published the infamous “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing?” and it blew up online, I had to sit down and talk about it, so cue the very spontaneous and unscripted video... enjoy!It’s not that having a boyfriend is embarrassing, it’s having a low-effort boyfriend that is.I'm sure we can all agree, right?The kind who forgets your birthd
I Wish Someone Told Me This at 18
⭐ Download the FREE Superhuman habits workbook here→ https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/shhHigh school can shape the rest of your life, but most people don’t realise it until it’s too late. In this video, I’m breaking down the 5 biggest mistakes students make in high school that can hold them back for years to come.From chasing popularity instead of purpose, to ignoring mental health, and cho
How to Stop Caring What People Think (For Real This Time)
0:00 intro02:49 It's not vain, it's survival06:35 Validation is borrowed self-worth10:19 Transforming your self-concept13:27 You need an identity change👯 discordjoin here → https://discord.gg/CuZrjBR4Dn⭐️ free 'Cringe to Confident' workbook grab yours here https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/ctc📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliya
Male Friendships Are Broken (It’s Worse Than You Think)
I've always thought that male friendships look different, but when I looked into the research it really opened my eyes.In this video, I unpack some of unspoken rules that shape how men connect: banter over vulnerability, competition over closeness, and why so many guys end up feeling lonely even with a big friend group. I share surprising sociological research on homosocial bonds (non-sexual m
Hyper-Independence Is Ruining Your 20s
0:00 intro1:37 you’re breaking your own heart4:19 create your own loneliness11:11 you don’t need love13:26 get closer to people16:29 you’ve outgrown hyper-interdependence20:40 criticism is your downfall👯 discordjoin here → https://discord.gg/CuZrjBR4Dn⭐️ free 'Cringe to Confident' workbook grab yours here https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/ctc📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start L
Why Relationships Confuse Men (2025)
0:00 Intro1:40 Vulnerability is a superpower7:05 My dating story10:52 The invisible workload placed on women15:27 Women feel objectified21:24 Men want to feel needed, women want to feel chosen.In 2025, men and women approach dating so differently, I asked you guys what are some things men need to understand more about women… and you came through with your responses.In this video we’re unpacking wh
Why You Feel Behind In Your 20s
⭐️ FREE Value Gap Workbook grab yours here https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/vgwWe’re told that success will make us happy, but for many high achievers, it does the opposite. In this video, I uncover the hidden cost of ambition: the burnout, loneliness, and loss of identity that come when your worth is tied to achievement.From perfectionism to imposter syndrome, we’ll explore why “doing more
The Problem With Female Friendships (Men Don't Get It)
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Burnout Isn’t the End, It’s the Beginning of Real Success
This is a different video for me 👀Today, I sat down with Sophie Ash, an intuitive business coach and founder of Prospology, we unpacked some of Invisible weight so many of us carry: people-pleasing, tying our worth to productivity, ignoring our emotions until burnout hits, and struggling to feel safe choosing our own path.We talk about:• Breaking the cycle of self-sacrifice and overworking• How ch
Men Are Choosing AI... Over Real Women
AI relationships... Let's talks about it.I know it's easy to see AI relationships as gross and sleazy, but tbh I kinda feel bad.For the people that have to resort them, as a girl who struggled with severe loneliness a few years ago, I can't even imagine what I woul dhave done if I hadn't come out of my shell and learnt to meet new peopleI think there's a lot more going on that
Why Women Aren’t Having Kids Anymore
Why are more women prioritising careers over motherhood? It's easy to think about - Rising living costs- Unstable jobs- and the pressure of balancing identity with family life have reshaped what success looks like for this generation. In this video, I wanted to talk about the realities women face today, from the lack of support for mothers returning to work to the fear of losing independence,
Success Won’t Save You, Here’s Why
*Timestamps*2:16 -limiting beliefs4:44- Successful people are lonely8:33 -The problem with life goals13:51 -But what do I do?14:42 - Normalising failure16:19 - ghosting your goals 19:04 - raising your self-worth ⭐ FREE Validation Detox Workbookhttps://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/tvd 📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/🌱 sign up to my newsle
The Psychology of Reaching 100k subs on YouTube
FREE WORKBOOK: I took all the notes for you already 😘grab yours here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/100kJOIN the Cozy Content Club here! here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/waitlist0:00 intro3:10 a successful channel is a high demand channel4:47 a successful channel is often a combination channel9:19 the rise of connection content14:25 a/b testing17:08 audiences comes first 1
7 Lies Modern Society Told Women (2026)
⭐️FREE Quarter Life Clarity WorkbookGrab yours here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/qlc7 Biggest Lies Society Tells WomenYou're not crazy.Society really is selling you two opposite things at one time.Work hard, but also live a soft life.Be feminine, but don't be a pushover.Prioritise yourself, but don't be selfish.Date the right partner, but enjoy your single era.It's exh
Sabrina Carpenter Is Calculated
I'm not gonna lie to you guys, in this era where attention is literally currency, Sabrina Carpenter knows exactly how to spend it.Is it genius? Is it reckless? We’ll get into that. But one thing’s for sure, there’s a method to the madness.This isn’t just drama for drama’s sake. It’s calculated. It’s strategic. It’s the science of staying relevant.Now, I’m not saying I co-sign every move, like
The Relationship Mistake Gen Z Keep Making
0:00 intro2:45 your type is your trauma6:26 your type protects youAwf The Record Podcast: https://youtu.be/Du5HSgzOCI4?si=euSOUel6mVfHCnPr⭐️ FREE DATING DETOX - grab yours here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/tdd📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/🌱 sign up to my newsletterhttps://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/newsletter💌 contact: i
My Toxic Relationship (With My Job)
⭐️ FREE Quarter Life Clarity Reset - grab yours here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/qlcI’ll be honest… I don’t hate my job.I hate what it’s *costing* me.The early morningsThe late nights.The weekends that slip away before I can even breathe.The lack of time over my scheduleThe version of myself that’s always tired, always “on,” but never really *present*.For a long time, I told myself t
Why Self-Help Gurus Are Failing Gen Z
⭐ FREE Validation Detox Workbookhttps://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/tvd 0:00 intro03:33 using success to outrun shame06:38 being happy vs being10:27 maximisers12:42 satisfies18:06 stillness📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/🌱 sign up to my newsletterhttps://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/newsletter💌 contact: info@christina-aaliyah.com
This Isn’t Wellness, This Is Capitalism
⭐FREE Validation Detox Workbookhttps://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/tvdSign up to Akiflow here! https://akiflow.pro/ChristinaAaliyah0:00 intro4:37 Humans are like dogs7:11 Happy or optimised 10:30 The Validation Detox14:49 Connection📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/🌱 sign up to my newsletterhttps://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/newslett
We’ve Created Our Replacement (And It’s too Late)
0:00 intro0:23 We Are About to lose 50% of entry-level jobs6:10 Jobs AI Can’t Replace15: 39 Greed will be your downfall💌 contact: info@christina-aaliyah.com
Society Rewards Good Girls (Then Burns Them Out)
☁️ JOIN the waitlist for my new community Coming soon https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/waitlist⭐ FREE Value Gap WorkbookGrab yours here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/vgw📘 Untamed by Glenn DoylePurchase here → https://amzn.to/4nl70qfTimestamps0:00 Intro2:59 The People Pleasing Pandemic7:27 Dysregulated Nervous System11:08 Be More Selfish14:26 Pleasing the world is impossible. Ple
Gen Z Is About To Be Rich (2025)
☁️ JOIN the waitlist for my new community Coming soon https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/waitlist⭐ FREE Upgrade Your Money Print WorkbookGrab yours here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/moneyprint There’s a massive financial shift happening right now—quietly, steadily, and faster than most people realise. Gen Z is on track to become the richest generation in history. But here’s the c
You have everything… so why are you still single?
0:00 intro3:11 You’re Independent but not Interdependent7:35 You have friends but no community - Matthew Hussey 12:23 Lack of Vulnerability18:39 Being Single Is a good thing 💌 contact: info@christina-aaliyah.com
How To Be The Luckiest Person in the World
0:00 intro2:15 You don’t want the lifestyle, you want the feelings5:37 Goldilocks theory11:53 A life you want vs a life that’s best for you15:00 Understanding your values17:32 Your experiences20:04 How to be the luckiest person 📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/💭 join the famdiscord → https://discord.gg/WR9cj5zDfacebook group → www.facebook.c
Beauty is currency (2025)
0:00 intro1:24 beauty is just appreciation5:39 beauty as an addiction8:30 self perception is currency12:50 you're not the rule maker18:59 the power of contrast 💡 Sign up to my newsletter : https://christina-aaliyah.com/pages/newsletter📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/💭 join the famdiscord → https://discord.gg/WR9cj5zDfacebook group → www
The 'To-Do-Listification' of Your Twenties
0:00 intro2:06 relationships5:10 friendships10:42 career
deleting your fear of being seen in 21 minutes
0:00 intro1:37 the desire to feel safe5:16 the value gap10:52 what you gain from hiding13:15 you feel safe having other people know what your biggest fear is16:13 you don't have to live as the image that people have of you💡 Sign up to my newsletter : https://christina-aaliyah.com/pages/newsletter📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/💭 join th
I nearly quit my job
0:00 - intro2:19 - expecting things from your job is a recipe for unhappiness6:32 - the grass is not always greener9:58 - lack of meaning14:28 - you have to set the tone💡 Sign up to my newsletter : https://christina-aaliyah.com/pages/newsletter📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/💭 join the famdiscord → https://discord.gg/WR9cj5zDfacebook group
niceness comes at a price
0:00 intro02:09 - People need you but don’t want you05:05 - Being everyone’s therapist06:56 - Why this happens09:14 - Boundaries13:58 - Realising Your Value16:57 - You don’t need people to like you
cringe is the price of becoming who you are
⭐️ Download your FREE Cringe to Confident Workbook here 👉 https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/ctc0:00 intro2:08 Being cringe is just being vulnerable7:05 The cost of other people10:13 Hyper aware of others and under aware of yourself12:42 Shame vs guilt15:19 Cringe is often just the starting point of authenticity
The Problem with Manifestation in 2025
0:00 intro2:47 Victim Shaming8:27 Scarcity mindset vs Abundance Mindset13:46 We can’t predict what will make us happy19:05 You needing control💡 Sign up to my newsletter : https://christina-aaliyah.com/pages/newsletter📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/💭 join the famdiscord → https://discord.gg/WR9cj5zDfacebook group → www.facebook.com/groups/s
dream jobs are a scam
0:00 intro2:22 my dream was becoming a doctor7:27 underappreciation10:24 lack of technology12:55 your goals at work14:22 living as my boss17:20 survival mode19:14 lack of meaning📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/💡 weekly newsletter https://christina-aaliyah.com/pages/newsletter
The Fear of Being ‘Average’: The Pressure to Excel by 30
0:00 intro2:02 Fear of being average 5:21 Happiness is dependent on comparison12:01 30 as a ‘Finish Line’14:01 The Eternal Recurrence📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/💡 weekly newsletter https://christina-aaliyah.com/pages/newsletter
This Is Gen Z’s New Reality of Work (2025)
💬 1:1 coachingwork w/ me → https://forms.gle/EKUsG38yCWXVjS9o90:00 intro1:46 What is success? Gen Z vs Millennial Perspective3:08 2008 Financial Crisis6:54 AI Problem9:42 Fountain of Fulfilmment13:20 Success Beyond Careers📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/💡 weekly newsletter https://christina-aaliyah.com/pages/newsletter
Passion vs Infatuation: Why Relationships Fail
0:00 intro1:19 Passion doesn’t fade over time but infatuation does4:25 Passion vs Infatuation8:37 Are you craving connection or craving tension?12:59 Relationship theory vs reality📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/💡 weekly newsletter https://christina-aaliyah.com/pages/newsletter
Life Lessons Every 23-Year-Old Needs to Know (2025)
0:00 intro0:45 Don’t mistake validation for confidence2: 29 What you hide = Where you connect4:59 The Hidden Bridge8:15 The Asset Principle10:39 The value gap13:41 Boundaries are good📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/💡 weekly newsletter https://christina-aaliyah.com/pages/newsletter
If you're ambitious but lazy, please watch this...
0:00 intro02:06 self evaluation05:10 comparison shows you what your triggers are08:14 The Asset Principle13:57 envy is just admiration with an emotional wound💡 Sign up to my newsletter : https://christina-aaliyah.com/pages/newsletter📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/💭 join the famdiscord → https://discord.gg/WR9cj5zDfacebook group → www.faceb
you don't hate them, you just want to be them
0:00 intro02:06 self evaluation05:10 comparison shows you what your triggers are08:14 The Asset Principle13:57 envy is just admiration with an emotional wound📖 my eBook Grab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/💡 weekly newsletter https://christina-aaliyah.com/pages/newsletter
The Problem with ‘Soft Life’ in 2025
0:00 intro01:00 - What is soft life?02:01 - Vague Sense of self05:29 - Something Bigger Than You06:55 - Chasing External Rewards10:36 - The Price of Chasing11:38 - Dream Jobs Don’t Exist12:13 - Life Will Always Have Struggles14:11 - Building a Self Made Life📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/💡 weekly newsletter https://christina-aaliyah.com/pages/new
you don’t have social anxiety, you have STATUS anxiety
0:00 intro 01:41 social interaction = society interaction04:41 You have status anxiety07:21 Value Gap11: 04 You’re not alone📖 my e-bookRead 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/
‘6 Figure Syndrome’: Gen Z’s Obsession with Success
POV: Your Social Feed Says You’re Falling Behind :')
It’s so easy to get caught up in the endless scroll of someone else’s success—whether it’s the influencer flaunting a six-figure business or your friend who seems to be ticking off every milestone you never even dreamed about.
Over the years, I’ve caught myself asking…
Why am I not further ahead?
Am I doing something wrong if I’m not a “rich g
The Value Gap: Why You Seek Male Validation
0:00 intro02:13 Why we seek validation05:16 Validation and self esteem07:51 The value gap11:20 Hobbies12:52 Spending time around the right people16:16 The highest most confident version of yourself📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/👯 join the famdiscord → https://discord.gg/CXRdKmJZfacebook group → www.facebook.com/groups/stopshrinkingstartliv
Are Gen Z’s Dating Standards Too High?
0:00 intro2:05 are we asking too much?4:34 the bare minimum6:23 date outside your type9:55 80% of couples are dissatisfied11:35 high self esteem protects you from poor quality relationships📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/💭 join the famdiscord → https://discord.gg/2rCfUnhqfacebook group → www.facebook.com/groups/stopshrinkingstartliving/
you're not behind in life, you just need to pivot
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0:00 intro
02:22 late bloomer theory
05:00 the world says you're behind
17:59 shiny object syndrome
How to deal with toxic co-workers [your dilemmas]
0:00 intro
1:16 letting go of a friend
2:36 should i just accept i'm ugly?
5:05 self confidence
6:24 how to be your authentic self
9:05 my co-workers hate me?
11:45 how to stop people pleasing
the complicated state of gen z friendships 2025
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the harsh truth about becoming confident
📍 timestamps
0:00 intro
3:26 safety of misery
7:36 the paradox of low expectations
15:54 old you vs the new you
19:47 fear of the unknown
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this works better than a vision board (2025)
0:00 intro
2:11 your fruits are only as good as your roots
3:54 mindset doesn’t dictate success, self worth does
7:18 my vision board
12:21 a vision board is just 1% of what you can achieve
15:52 detachment
making friends in 2025 is easy... i'll show you
0:00 intro
1:55 chapter 1
4:07 chapter 2
7:29 chapter 3
11:11 chapter 4
12:35 chapter 5
my all time favourite books (2025)
0:00 Intro
1:46 Book 1: Finally be happy with your life
5:33 Book 2: Never overthink again
10:15 Book 3: Achieve TRUE wealth
16:49 Book 4: Become unrecognisable
1. Happier by Tal Ben-Shahar https://amzn.to/3BKp9L5
2. The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle https://amzn.to/3BK3P8u
3. The Millionaire Fastlane by MJ DeMarco https://amzn.to/3VU6DXr
4. Letting Go by David R. Hawkins https://amzn.to/3ZSpYtr
7 Signs You’re Smarter Than You Think
0:00 Intro
1:31 Sign 1
3:44 Sign 2
5:31 Sign 3
7:23 Sign 4
9:00 Sign 5
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14:01 Sign 7
the REAL GLOW UP is healing your nervous system
I nearly didn’t upload this video LOLThis is an OLLDDDDDD video from the archives I wasn’t able to film a new video this week (ya girl is working 60 hours this week 🥲)But I still wanted to post for you guys so I thought I would upload this old videoAudio and editing is not the best but things will be back to normal next week 🙏🏽
Much love xxx0:00 intro1:33 what the hell is a nervous system3:20 what
if you’ve never been in a relationship, watch this
0:00 intro
3:00 fear of love
6:12 Hyperfixate on flaws
9:09 being single is better than settling
12:47 not all relationships are created equal
Why smart people procrastinate (you’re not the problem)
0:00 intro1:08 Definition4:12 Procrastination and perfectionism are best friends6:30 You Tie Your Worth to Outcomes, Not Effort12:29 Avoidance behaviours 14:45 Face the emotion, face the problemThis is one of the most personal topics I’ve ever spoken about because I have BEEN IN THE TRENCHES of procrastinating so bad and hating myself for it. Procrastination isn’t just about laziness or distractio
Why Intelligent Students are Struggling More Than Ever
0:00 intro 2:24 grades fuel your self esteem6:33 parental pressure 12:38 “the trophy child”14:36 relationships act as “shock absorbers”
setting goals won’t make you successful in 2025, but this will
0:00 intro
2:47 undervaluing the work you’ve done
6:01 your goals aren’t aligned with your values
8:53 emotions are signals
9:49 what you hide, owns you
15:15 not acknowledging your progress
7 life lessons every 18 year old needs to hear
0:00 intro2:30 motivation vs self-criticism5:15 some things are better in your head, than in reality9:12 some friends are temporary lessons11:27 don’t take being ignored personally14:54 trust your gut16:45 achievement can happen through action
How to overcome ‘eldest daughter syndrome’ in 2025
0:00 intro 3:09 the pressure to live up to an ideal 6:36 pretending you’re okay11:50 ambition17:22 self-critical
how i made peace with having no friends
0:00 intro
2:26 desire for friendship
4:32 being seen
8:13 validation
11:16 the value gap
14:55 diversify your identity
18:09 self discovery
19:49 live in the moment
Gen Zs Friendship Crisis Explained
0:00 intro 1:28 friendships have become more of a want than a need3:30 replacing friends with our personal hobbies6:20 effort8:10 social media11:43 millennial perspective13:37 having a thriving social lifeStolen Focus book https://amzn.to/3NT9wTSSource: Co-Op Foundation - One Small Step September 2021
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