A podcast about personal topics of interest and a wave of life experiences. Follow me on my journey :) Cover art photo provided by Robert Katzki on Unsplash: https://unsplash.com/@ro_ka
sanity check - things i find therapeutic when trying to maintain my mental health.
spouting some breakup reflections/realizations whoot whoot
in this episode i talk about what managing conflict was like growing up + some personal anecdotes of those instances. i talk about my struggles with navigating conflict + how that has affected me as an adult + the importance of steering away from toxic patterns/practices that may have been introduced to you in your childhood.
in this episode i talk about the luxury of living alone, the importance of knowing yourself, climbing cringe mountain + having standards for yourself.
in this episode I chitchat about one-sided relationships, haunted houses, what my healing journey has been like, + one of my favorite dialogues from the show Euphoria.
a mini episode about my takeaways from my situationship experiences.
this mini episode was inspired by a recent experience i had at work. microaggresions, stereotypes, + prejudice is also addressed.
in this episode i talk about some of the weirdest + most memorable dreams i've had.
in this mini-episode, i talk candidly about my takeaways from my “utah mormons live in a bubble” tiktok + what i learned from going viral.
continuing with my mini series episodes, this one is about friendships! i briefly dive into platonic friendships, trios, big friend groups, + surface level friendships.
this marks the start of my mini episode series. lets talk about the A24 Australian supernatural horror film, talk to me.
In this episode, I rant about the viral tiktok of Polynesian men making fun of Polynesian women in their podcast. I then go into the pros + cons of being single.
In this episode I catch you up on my trip to LA, sister moving to Utah, getting super sick, and Alaska in July. The bulk of this episode focuses on dating topics such as things I've learned I personally need to avoid, icks I get while online dating, + dating tips given my share of dating experiences.
This episode touches on emotional abuse - what it is, what it looks like, signs to look out for and my own personal experience with it. For more information you can visit thehotline.org. You are not alone!
In this episode I chit chat about life updates including finally getting a podcast mic, therapeutic sun rise bike rides, + the first time I got high amongst other things. The meat of this episode will focus on lessons I learned from a recent experience I had with an ex-boyfriend of mine.
In this episode I talk about my thoughts on Evil Dead Rise (be warned - there are SPOILERS), this new show I've been hooked on (Crazy Ex Girlfriend) + some parallels I've made to a particular scene, letting people go + what a recent experience of dealing w/ pushback has taught me.
Life updates from Good Friday/Easter weekend. I share a poem called “Reason, Season, Lifetime” + share real life examples of these type of people from my own personal life.
In his broken english, my father explained to me in just 7 words that despite his lack of an education growing up, he still manages to rise above and work hard. This episode is dedicated to my hardworking dad who has always exemplified hard work and sacrifice for his family. I also chit chat about not fitting into Polynesian spaces, volleyball, + my upcoming trip to LA.
Thoughts on “princess treatment” and why this may be a bit problematic.
In this episode, I express my thoughts on the pros and cons of living alone as well as some shared tips for anyone wanting to live on their own!
Some of my tips for how to get over a break-up whether it's romantic or not. Also, s/o to Supa and his podcast, Welcome to the Deep. Be sure to check it out on Spotify! Link: https://open.spotify.com/show/1qaO1GSx5ccF7LHvO3bK7d
I talk about my swing/line dancing experience at the Westerner as well as a Ted Talk workshop I attended over the weekend. I then sprinkle in some of my all time favorite quotes that have gotten me through some tough times :)
In this episode I don't really have much of a topic. I'm really just “shooting the shit” with topics that have been on my mind as of recent i.e the recent snow storm that happened in Utah, my ring doorbell purchase, The Murdaugh Murders true crime documentary + my realization of where I am at in my “spiritual” journey.
Part 2 of my Inspiring Polynesian Women series. In this episode, I highlight Moana Uluave, a Tongan-American, who in her senior year of HS won the Oprah Winfrey HS Essay Contest + Gates Millennium Scholarship.
Explaining the plot, pros + cons, rating + themes within the movie, Knock at the Cabin.
You're probably in a situationship if it's undefined between you and that person but you're not dating other people. In this episode, I go off an article that defines what a situationship is and I share my personal experience with situationships.
What defines a true Samoan? Sharing my thoughts on a tiktok I saw recently about an Afakasi creator opening up about the hardships faced when one does not look a part of the culture. Also talking about Latufale's “Proud Samoan” facebook post Link: https://m.facebook.com/latafale/photos/a.362094903894693/678566485580865/?type=3
In this episode I share my list of pet peeves while on dating apps.
In this episode, I share 10 stereotypes about our Pacific Islander people.
actions > words < intentions. the importance of being reachable. fear of rejection + confronting that.
Don't listen if you're a scaredy cat lol
My takeaways on the seemingly endless cycle of downloading + re-downloading these god awful dating apps.
My thoughts on “shooting your shot” via social media
An interesting observation I made while DARE I SAY IT - voicing my opinion on a hot button topic on TINDER lol
The moment you realize you're probably just better off as “friends” AKA you gotta to your separate ways
Some of the greatest leaders are great because they also make the greatest followers.
I truly believe there is a correlation between the feeling of falling in love and the feeling of moving on from a former love interest. This episode addresses a letter I had written when the relationship dynamic shifted. This was step one to healing.
Rebranded Brown Girl Diaries into Polynesian Girl Diaries/About Me/My experience at Polynesian Days 2022
From the rock to America, we've made it work. Press forward in all your endeavors and goals. As J Cole once said, “there is beauty in the struggle.”
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