Growing Through The Cracks

This week is a deep dive into the effect that apathy can have on careers and specifically Mina's recent experience with it. Burn out and apathy are things that we all must be aware of, that can have a serious impact on our mental health and relationships. As with many things in life just because lots of people go through it does not mean that it shouldn't be taken seriously. If you are experiencing any of the things that we talk about consider speaking to a licensed professional. Thank you for tuning in. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

We talk a lot about cliches on this podcast, but what makes them such memorable pieces of advice? This is part of a mini series that will be posted sporadically over the next several months. Listen in to decide for yourself if cliches are worth keeping around and if you hear your favorite (or least favorite) one. If you have a cliche that you love or hate but want to hear me talk about please dm throughthecracks.pod. Thank you for tuning in- A --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

Who we are is constantly developing and changing with every new thing that we go through. There are countless books, posts, and songs about "finding yourself" but we believe it is more about understanding yourself. Listen in for ways to understand yourself better and reminders that we are constantly evolving. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

Persistence/perseverance are keys to making our dreams a reality. Listen in to this weeks episode to hear our experience, best tips, and amazing quotes all about perseverance. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

Welcome back to Through the Cracks. We are starting fresh this new year and going back to our roots (pun kinda intended). Listen in as we recap what this podcast is all about and touch on our favorite topics of mental health, communication, and building healthy relationships. Happy New Year! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

It is well known that misery loves company so it should be no surprise that many friendships are formed through shared experiences of trauma. In this episode we explain the healthy middle ground between trauma dumping and not sharing experience. We all deserve to have people in our lives that can support us and hear our story but we do not deserve to be defined, or define ourselves by what has happened to us. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

We don't know anyone that hasn't had some kind of breakdown in their life so why is it so stigmatized? Breakdowns are a way for us to start on a clean slate or finally release an overwhelming amount of emotions and frustrations. Listen in to this weeks episode to see the benefits of your breakdown and how to turn it into a breakthrough. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

We have all had friends come and go in our lives for a variety of reasons but what makes the ones who stayed different? Our friendships/relationships are defined by the connections and depth that we have within each one. Listen to this weeks episode to hear what defines a meaningful connection, how to find them, and how to build upon them. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

Whether you are looking for love, a good time, or simply to meet new people 5 dates in 5 days is all about making dating less complicated and a lot more fun. Featuring Ms. Michelle, AKA Mina's mom, who taught us this method and walks us through mindset and how to's of dating this way. Listen in to hear the experiences of dating this way and how to apply what your friends learn to your own committed relationships. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

We are finally back after a long break for a little summer/life update, and to talk all about the Japanese craft of filling cracks with gold, called Kinsugi. and one of our favorite analogies about life: treating your 20s as a dressing room rather than a waiting room. A little recap on the 100 happy days and some more Ashley and Mina moments.  --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

This week we talk about our personal experience with anxiety/ panic attacks. It is important to remember that everyone has a different experience and no singular testimony is a blanket statement. The goal of this weeks podcast is to understand that healing and growth can't be seen easily by those around you but it doesn't mean that you aren't changing for the better. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

Being there for the ones you love often seems like a no brainer but being part of a support system can be difficult. Giving advice or being a sounding board can be difficult when it seems that nothing you say makes a difference or there is a long term issue involved. Listen in to hear advice on how to set boundaries and our own personal experiences. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

No matter your belief system or religion there are little things in our lives that give us a sense of security or maybe even tell us it is time to change our path. Some may call them signs, words from the universe or God Winks. Listen to this weeks episode to hear what the signs in our lives have taught us and what to do when you see one. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

The same way that each person in our life is meant to teach us something, so is each hardship. No matter the fight, problem, inconvenience, or major shift there will be a lesson to learn. Listen in to hear our favorite tips and Mina's favorite quote. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

With technology being a major way that we communicate with the people that we love it is more important than ever to say what you mean. Take a minute to think about how many times you have gotten into a fight with someone over miscommunication or a petty comment. These fights can be avoided by making sure that you say what you mean, and do what you say. Empty promises lead to broken hearts. Listen in for tips on how to communicate consistently and make sure you follow through. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

What is the driving force that helps you set goals and pursue them? What is your reason for choosing your career or moving to a new location? The answer to those questions are your passions and motivations. This weeks episode give you tips on how to discover what you are passionate about and letting those motivate you to create the life that you want for yourself. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

This week's episode covers the effect of way too much stress and little to no outlets aka burnout. Listen in to hear about the signs and symptoms of burnout as well as tips to mitigate it before it takes over. We both speak from personally experiencing burnout either professionally or academically, hopefully you can relate to at least one of us. If you are struggling with burnout to not be afraid to ask for help, as with anything we talk about it is important to have a good support system around you. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

Talking over the "that girl" trend and the unrealistic expectations and pressure we may feel when we see other peoples perfectly curated highlight reels of life on social media. Plus how to incorporate good habits in a way that isn't overwhelming! Listen in to hear how we add new habits and healthy living without pressure. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

I'm sure many of you have been down the same rabbit hole of a relationship not working and thinking that a little time apart will be the cure all for it. This episode is centered around showing why we don't believe that those "breaks" work from the reasoning behind choosing a break to our own personal experiences giving them a shot. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

Inspired by a blog post by Indie Blue this episode is all about the endings of friendships. This episode covers everything from fallouts to accidental loss. We have both lost our fair share of friends for a multitude of reasons and this is a reminder that its okay. Not everyone is meant to be in your life forever. Listen in to hear about how to deal with them or dish out a breakup of your own. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

On this episode we touch on friends who pick sides, making new friends, and attracting people who match you energy. When going through any form of healing it is important to have people that support and uplift you. So often we wonder why we have certain people in our lives and the truth is we are in control of who we let in. Thank you for listening and make good choices! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

Welcome to season 2! We are so excited to be back and share life updates, healing advice, crappy breakup stories and much more. This episode kicks off our new recording set up as well as true talks about the complexities of breakups and the emotions that surround them. Thank you for tuning in and remember to make good choices! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

Happy Holidays everyone! Thank you to everyone who has supported us and listened over the past couple of months y'all are the best present we could ask for. Tune in for a fun and hectic Christmas episode filled with mini rants, cookies, and Christmas trivia. We are incredibly excited to announce that the new year will spark a new season for Growing Through the Cracks with a new setup and locations as well. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

This week we relocated to Mina's car for a change of scenery to accompany a new layout for how we record. This week contains a few life updates, one or two of topic convos, and our takes on when it is and isn't okay to pick sides in relationships (especially ones that aren't yours). Please DM us with any off topic comments you say/hear and any feedback on the new recording style. Thank y'all for tuning in and Happy Holidays! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

We are back after a short break to talk about good food and gratitude. The holidays can be a time of mixed emotions and chaos so please remember to be kind to yourself and take time to be thankful for something every day. In this episode we also talk about the way that food effects our health if you are interested in learning more please check out @doc_amen on Instagram. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

This week is all about long distance relationships. For those that have been through them or are currently going through them we share out experiences in long distance relationships as well as some tips and tricks on how to make them a little easier. Hopefully they come in handy and if there are any you'd like to recommend feel free to DM us on Instagram or TikTok. Insta: minasisley and ashvwills TikTok: throughthecrackspod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

This week we brought on Ali, the creator of Lovewick, to tell us all about her app and the inspiration behind it. Continuing our month long topic of how to keep a relationship alive and healthy we get her take on how to grow as an individual and in your relationship. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

The start of a month long topic: Keeping relationships alive and healthy! Tune in to hear about why we don't get to choose who we do or don't love. Love is an emotion just like the rest and it can be a hard thing to navigate sometimes but don't feel bad about who you love or even who you may be falling out of love with because its a natural part of life that we can hopefully help you find some peace in. Plus tips on how to communicate the feelings or lack thereof, because as we all know by now, that is the most important part. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

Wrapping up the month of October we emphasize the importance of communicating with your partner and listening intentionally. After weeks of understanding your love language, attachment style, and the "mortifying ordeal of being known" it is time to put those to use in order to improve your understanding of your relationship and partner. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

This week we are back on the topic of relationships and the importance of being your true self with your partner. Letting ourselves be known to those that we care most about is the best way to ensure that we are loved deeply and properly. Listen in to hear where this topic came from and what it means to us. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

This week we had our good friend Jon (the Escape Guy) on the podcast to talk about censorship in media and relationships. Plus a few tangents about life from our "oh so wise Yoda". --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

Do you know that the people in your life love you but you aren't quite feeling it? Maybe they aren't speaking your love language. In this episode we go over what the five love languages are, what they mean to us, and ways to better understand your own love language. Every way of expressing and receiving love is valid and this episode it aimed at helping you communicate that love with the people you care about most. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

We are starting off the new month of episodes! This week we enter in with an overview of the month focused on talking, dating, and hookup culture and how to navigate them. Listen in to hear all about attachment styles and how to find out what yours is in order to better understand yourself and your relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

We brought in our good friend Tylar to talk about the different size schools we each attend and compare that to the over all experience in finding ourselves, feeling a community, connecting with teachers, and more. Also a recap of the month before we move on to our next topic! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

One of our most requested topics. We brought in our good friend Kendal to talk about acceptance and confidence in making decisions about college and alternative routs. Most of us have contemplated college at one point or another, so were here to talk about our experiences and explain when we knew we needed to take time off or what our tipping points were in deciding to go in a different direction. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

We talk about the importance of taking care of your mental health and how you can get help. Your problems are not irrelevant just because you think someone else may have it worse. Be patient with yourself during the healing and growing process. plus a few funny detours! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

Today we have one of our good friends Lyllie with us to talk about stages of growth and accepting each stage we go through. Life doesn't always look exactly how we want it to and things defiantly don't always go as planned and THAT IS OKAY! Every single experience we have will play into our bigger picture and can teach us something if we look at it from that perspective! This whole ep is all about why and how you can work on accepting where you are and allowing it to promote your growth instead of discourage you!  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support

What even is Through The Cracks? Where did it come from? How did we get here? Ashley and Mina explain all you need to know about Through The Cracks and how it came to be! Why its called through the cracks, some of the topics we will be covering and more! New episodes out every Friday! Stay tuned for more in depth explanations of the things we tough on in this episode involving college, figuring out life in your 20s. and our stories that brought us to this moment.  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/growingthroughthecracks/support