High Highs & Low Lows

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Welcome to my podcast, High Highs & Low Lows! Here, you will find me, your host, Marianne Grace, a twenty-something-year-old ranting to complete strangers on the internet (because it's cheaper than therapy). I talk about various things from my own personal life, dating & relationships, really deep sh*t, advice for just about anything, etc. ✰ New Episodes Every Wednesday! ✰ Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

Marianne Grace


    • Apr 5, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 51m AVG DURATION
    • 33 EPISODES


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    I'm back & more delulu than ever!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2024 61:26


    ~In my delulu era~ Also, am I mysterious? Or are you just not asking me any questions? This episode is about the struggles I'm facing with dating, suffering a crush recession, should I DM my crush?, and more! Send me voice notes! Would love to hear from you… Ask me anything, share a story, need advice? Do tell! Connect with me on socials: Instagram: @mariannevgrace TikTok: @mariannevgrace --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marianne-datu/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/marianne-datu/support

    Online dating is in its flop era

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2022 61:34


    This week's episode is all about the current pitfalls of online dating, why I'm now emotionally unavailable & why there is a rise in lonely, single men...whew it's hard out in these streets ya'll... Follow me on social: IG // @mariannevgrace TikTok // @mariannevgrace --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Content creating, insider tips & lots of PerfumeTok

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2022 60:59


    In today's episode, I delve into where to even begin when it comes to creating content on social media (such as "influencing") mainly on TikTok, insider tips, how to conquer a creative slump, and so much more! There's a lot to talk about in this episode, even if you aren't looking to become a content creator, there's a lot to learn about the world of influencing. I discuss at length on how to be successful on TikTok, as opposed to all social media platforms. I may do a separate episode on being a creator on Instagram. Enjoy! IG: @mariannevgrace TikTok: @mariannevgrace --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Life update & living alone

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2022 35:55


    Feels so good to be back!!! Hope you guys enjoy this episode & the return of my rants/rambling!

    Changing your career path is NOT failing

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 42:36


    On today‘s episode, I talk about changing career paths, the feeling of failure & why you should stop living your life for others and live it for yourself. Follow my IG // @mariannevgrace --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Should you give them a second chance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2021 73:29


    On this episode, we're talking Mercury in Retrograde & if you should give that person (yeah, you know who) a second chance... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Parenting styles, our childhood & a snowstorm

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 49:52


    In this episode, Emily and I are stuck inside (because of a snowstorm) so we figured, let's dive into our childhood & share how we were raised. The challenges & obstacles that made us who we are today. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Signs you're in a toxic friendship & knowing when to end it

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 50:06


    In this episode, we're talking about all the signs that show you're actually in a toxic friendship (yikes krispies!) And, knowing when you should end the friendship (bye felicia!). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    The secret to building your self-confidence

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 43:11


    In this episode, we're talking about how to be more confident! But, we're speaking more internally, because confidence is more than what we see in the mirror... --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    No script, just vibes

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 42:32


    We talk Bling Empire, toxic men, horoscopes & other nonsense! --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    The four attachment styles of love & relationships

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 62:26


    In this episode, my bff/roommate (& part-time co-host), Emily, joins me in a conversation about the four attachment styles of love, how they form, how to recognize it & what it looks like in dating/relationships. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    I'm back & better, baby! Let's talk resolutions...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 6, 2021 53:07


    In this episode, Emily & I share some *exciting* news and delve into our 2021 resolutions! Follow me on IG: @mariannevgrace Follow Emily on IG: @emilymgarces --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    The end of season one, au revoir!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 5:33


    This has been season one of High Highs & Low Lows. Follow me on IG @mariannevgrace ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

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    Before Sunrise & missed connections

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 47:09


    In this episode, I talk about what it feels like to have a "missed connection" or at least, what I feel was a missed connection with someone. Someone I may never meet again. Strangely enough, I reference Before Sunrise (1995), a film about a man and woman chance-meeting on a train, likely to never see each other again... Follow me on IG // @mariannevgrace --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Life update, freelancing & dealing with imposter syndrome

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 41:37


    In this episode, I share the latest on a recent project I worked on for my first huge client, facing imposter syndrome, getting through it, & I talk about why we should never plan too far ahead in our lives. Follow me on IG // @mariannevgrace ♥ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Truth or drink & lots of oversharing

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 110:42


    In this episode, I have one of my best friends, Jess Sanchez, on the podcast to play a game of Truth or Drink! Let's just say we're both two VERY honest people and didn't do much drinking, but did lots of oversharing. We share some embarrassing sex stories, which one of us makes the most money, our views on monogamy, what animal reminds us of each other & so so so much more! It's truly a fun time!! Link to purchase the Truth or Drink game: Truth or Drink game by Cut Follow me on IG // @mariannevgrace Follow Jess on IG // @jessanchez_ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Rejection is just a redirection

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 42:42


    In this episode, take a shot every time I say “and”! But jokes aside, in this episode I share my weekend updates, a visit to the YSL store, & a chat about how rejection is just a redirection towards what we really need in life. // Follow me on IG @mariannevgrace ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Friendship breakups are really f***ing hard & other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2020 81:26


    In this episode, I am joined by one of my best friends since childhood, Emily Garcés! We talk a bit about what we miss pre-COVID, how we became friends, our first falling out, how we started talking again & building an even stronger friendship, and other friendships we had to let go of for our own sanity. There's A LOT to unpack in this episode, so get cozy & listen up! Follow me on IG // @mariannevgrace Follow Emily on IG // @emilymgarces ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    You're not picky, you just have standards

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 85:41


    In this episode, I am joined by a returning guest--my sister, Charmy! I can't tell if this episode was a bit raunchier than this show has ever been, but we do dip into some NSFW topics of discussion...We talk a little about the stigmas we often face being single women & we go into sharing some of our dating non-negotiable standards/dealbreakers. Charmy also talks about a recent unsolicited d*ck pic she got. Like I always say, it's a fun time! Follow my IG // @mariannevgrace Follow Charmy's business on IG // @sweetcravingsbycharm ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Long distance friendships, dating updates & more!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 94:29


    In this episode, I am joined by one of my best friends of 9 whole years, Dalal Elsheikh, a Formula 1 driver & astronaut. This episode was a full on spill sesh & just a mess in general, but it's a fun ride! We talk about our friendship over the years, our ups & downs, how we still manage to stay close friends being on different coasts, some dating stories, and so much more! Follow me on IG // @mariannevgrace Follow Dalal on IG // @delshk --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Healing is not linear & change is necessary

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2020 42:36


    Where do I begin...In this episode, I have a brief chat on Taylor Swift's new album, folklore, the idea that change is necessary for us & that it's okay to mess up while you're also trying to heal. Accounts I mentioned in the ep: - @srwpoetry - @mindfulmft Follow me on IG // @mariannevgrace ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Take time for yourself until you're you again

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2020 35:24


    In this episode, I sat down for some honest chit chat time. I share some life updates & read an entry from my journal that I feel is much needed to hear. Follow me on IG // @mariannevgrace ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Every body is a summer body

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2020 45:12


    In this episode, I open up about my personal experiences being plus size and my journey to self-love. There's so much more to live for in this world than spending it fixated on diets & obsessing over our physical image. Plus size or not, let's stop obsessing over our weight! WE are all more than just our weight. I also share *exciting* news at the end of the episode so stick around for the announcement! Follow me on IG // @mariannevgrace Follow Janae Brown on IG // @jnaydaily ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Creativity requires vulnerability

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2020 48:10


    In this episode, I talk about the importance of being vulnerable in any creative field. It's necessary & part of our growth as creators/people who want to create. If you're feeling less than inspired, I hope this episode finds you at the right moment. I also talk about Danielle Krysa, a Canadian-based artist, who inspired me for this episode based on one of her courses on Skillshare. No, I am not affiliated with Skillshare nor are they sponsoring this episode--I just really like Skillshare, LOL. Questions I mentioned in this episode (based on one of the course exercises): 1) When I was little I wanted to be a… 2) My favorite toy was… 3) When I was a kid, I spent hours… 4) If I had all the time/money in the world now, I'd... Follow me on Instagram! // @mariannevgrace ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Having the courage to say "no"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2020 51:04


    In this episode, I talk about learning to say "no" when you need to, the importance of honoring your feelings & setting boundaries around that. Follow me on Instagram // @mariannevgrace ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    FaceTime date disaster & conquering fears

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 52:56


    In this episode, I'm joined by one of my sisters, Charmy, for a lengthy (and sometimes messy LOL) conversation. We talk about her recent FaceTime date gone horribly wrong & conquering fears of venturing into new things. Overall, a fun time! Follow me on Instagram // @mariannevgrace ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    SUPPORT YOUR F***ING FRIENDS!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 41:16


    Do you feel supported by your friends? Are you doing your best to support your friends? It's important to remind ourselves that showing our support is truly the key ingredient to a lasting friendship. In this ep, I also mention how I made an OkCupid account for like less than 10 hours & then deleted it because I hated every second of it! Follow me on instagram // @mariannevgrace ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Dating during a pandemic & other stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2020 49:42


    In this episode, I touch on how I feel about the dating culture during & post-quarantine/pandemic. I also share listener stories & questions!! Mentioned in the ep: My friend & her friend made a website EXPOSING the Trader Joe as actually being a Black woman. Check it out at traderjoewasablackwoman.com Follow me on IG: @mariannevgrace ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Black Lives Matter, protesting & performative activism

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2020 49:45


    In this episode, I talk about Black Lives Matter, protesting, performative activism & how we can support the movement. I feel so strongly about this topic, it only seemed right for me to dedicate my time talking about it and shedding some light. Here's some helpful links I mentioned in the ep: performative activism blm is not an instagram aesthetic where to donate mental health check ways to educate yourself justice for breonna taylor Follow me on IG: @mariannevgrace ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Self-doubt & feeling burned out

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 38:30


    I talk about feeling burned out and moments of self-doubt that affect my creative process and every day life. I also mention Franz Kafka at some point. It's a good time!! Follow me on IG: @mariannevgrace ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Self-identity & having immigrant parents

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2020 38:20


    In this episode, I talk about self-identity, how having Filipino immigrant parents plays a role in our identity, and things we can learn from the experience. I also read a few things from the 101 Essays That Will Change The Way You Think (again), but trust me it's good stuff!! I noticed I sound like I'm on crack (I most definitely am not!), I don't know why I have so much energy in this episode!! Follow me on IG: @mariannevgrace ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Starting over in your 20s

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 49:56


    In this episode, I read part of an essay from the book 101 Essays That Will Change the Way You Think by Brianna Weist. I talk about starting over in your 20s & getting past expectations we set for ourselves that were never ours to begin with. Follow me on social media! my IG: @mariannevgrace ♡ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

    Trailer | Welcome to High Highs & Low Lows!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2020 1:08


    Welcome to my podcast :) Please subscribe to stay up to date on all new episodes, coming soon! Follow me on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariannevgrace/ --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/marianne-datu/support

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