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Join four-twenty somethings once a week for critical discussions on how we are influenced by the world in which we live. Interested in topics ranging from friendships and dating to social inequalities? We are the podcast for you. Follow us on instagram @painfullyselfaware_ Contact painfullyselfaware.pod@gmail.com

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    • Jul 28, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Painfully Self-Aware

    Olympics Recap, Simone Biles, and Lexie's Thoughts on Doctors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2021 64:28


    I'M BACK AND I MISSED YOU ALL SO MUCH! This week's episode is PACKED! I start by sharing my love for the Olympics, my accidental broadcasting coverage via instagram, and moments you need to catch up on. I also share my thoughts on Simone Biles' brave and difficult decision to pull herself from the gymnastics events. Lexie also joins me for the end of the episode where I recapped an embarrassing moment at the doctor and we start a spiraling, vast discussion on the medical field. I don't even know how to explain it. Live, laugh, love. GO TEAM USA! @mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast 

    Navigating Body Image and Being Zooted at the Beastie Boys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 56:45


    After a week off the grid I am back to recap my weekend chauffeuring my mom and her best friends to a Beastie Boys cover band concert (which included me accidentally getting high) and ends with a long conversation about body image, positive self-talk, and the implications of the media. @mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast

    My New Mission in Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 39:29


    I have a new mission in life. This time it's SERIOUS, YOU GUYS!!! I know what you're thinking... "Don't you always start 10 projects that you never finish and have 12 dead hobbies and move on from things quickly?" First of all.... rude. Second of all... that's why I need your help. I'm suffocating in my small town and I need Trader Joe's to have a store in Abilene. This will be my life's work. On this week's episode I rant about my love for Trader Joe's (and their beef and broccoli) as well as share what life is actually like in a small town and why I need this win of having a store in West Texas. I also give a list of hobbies and passions I have started and dropped after a few days... I sincerely hope this isn't one I will add to that list.  @mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast

    Family Fights, Practical Tools from my Counselor (cont.), and Mare of Easttown Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 49:00


    On this week's episode, I vent about the end of the honeymoon phase of moving back home and recap the Mare of Easttown finale (SPOILERS!). This is also a part 2 of our counseling talk and I share 5 practical tools and advise my counselor has given me that have changed my life! @mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast

    All about COUNSELING

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 47:22


    TW- Mentions of depression, self harm, suicidal ideologies, domestic abuse, PTSD, and anxiety.   Today's episode is all about counseling. I share about my experience over the last year and the internalized stigma against it as well as people weaponizing counseling against you. I also talk about balancing my faith with counseling and the two existing together and how to support your friends who are beginning to see a therapist.  @mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast

    Moving, Making Friends as an Adult, and Bad Roommate Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 44:54


    HI BESTIES!!!! I MISSED YOU LAST WEEK!!! On this week's episode, I catch you up on the move and life back at my mom and dad's house! I also share some responses from stories on how to make friends as an adult and bad roommate stories. I can't wait to update you all on my new living situation as it unfolds. @mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast

    OLDER & WISER

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 42:06


    On this week's episode I am recapping my birthday weekend and sharing 24 life lessons I have learned in 24 years of life!   @mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast

    Influencers, Sandwiches, and Jalapeño Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 50:11


    On this week's episode, I give my weekly roundup and share my thoughts on influencers and the fake, often harmful culture that has been created on the internet. I also gave a quick list of influencers I love to follow after I shared the unsettling audio to an influencer giving a tutorial for a "quick and easy lunch" aka the most BASIC SANDWICH EVER.  @mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast

    THINGS I HATE FOR NO REASON

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 48:43


    This title deserved all caps. On this week's episode, we are chatting about the long list of things I despise for no reason at all. I also share your responses from Instagram and was affirmed that we are all crazy. What a week. @mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast

    Siblings are a blessing and a CURSE

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2021 45:00


    On this weeks episode we chat all about siblings! I share some of your responses of hilarious and bad sibling moments and talk all about the dynamic between me and mine! I also catch you up on what's been going on in my life like how I started a parody instagram account... @joycefromchurch @mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast

    Yeehaw vs. Yeeyee

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 33:07


    Strap on your cowboy hat for this one! On this week's episode, I'm chatting about my redneck family, my mom's inflatable hot tub, Chris beard betraying Texas Tech, and breaking down some southern stereotypes by explaining the difference between yeehaw and yeeyee.

    Christian Musicals, Plastic Surgery, and Bald Men

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2021 31:05


    Hand up.... I went off the rails today. I talk about my hatred for Christian movies and now MUSICALS. I also had a bunch of Karens in my DMs giving me their opinions on plastic surgery and cosmetic changes this week. I ended with sharing a list of men that could have easily beaten Prince William for the crown of "Sexiest Bald Man"

    Embarrassing Childhood Moments That TORMENT Me

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 45:43


    On this week's episode, I share some embarrassing stories from my childhood and shared the responses from you guys of moments that still make you cringe. Life is too short to be constantly embarrassed and anxious by the past so instead I will exploit my most vulnerable moments for your enjoyment!

    5 Practical Ways I Deal with Depression

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2021 21:01


    This week I'm trying out something new: a short and sweet podcast sharing 5 practical ways I have found to cope with mental health.  @mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast

    Oprah with Meghan Markle & Prince Harry Recap

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 43:13


    This week I recapped the incredible interview Oprah had with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. It highlighted not only the royal relationships, but mental health, brutal tabloids, taking on The Firm(TM), and the eerie similarities between Princess Diana's reality and what Harry & Meghan had been experiencing.  @mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast mollylee31.com

    "There's Nothing Like Old Friends"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2021 31:52


    Giving you some LIFE UPDATE REALNESS this week with some personal news about moving. I also recapped my trip with my family this past weekend and the weirdest birthday present of all time... the deviled egg debacle.  @mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast

    Weird Celebrity Crushes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 40:04


    On this week's episode, my sister joins me to discuss our weird celebrity crushes from childhood. We also share your celebrity crushes and responses from the question in my instagram stories and our mutual attraction to animated characters. I also shared about the devastation in Texas last week now that we are all thawing out a bit. @mollylee31 @sexxiieelexxiiee @painfullyselfawarepodcast

    All The Single Ladies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 29:21


    It's almost Valentine's Day! Okay I will admit.. this turned into more of a rant than I expected... BUT on this week's episode, I chat about how growing up in the "Bible Belt" region of Texas impacted my view of singleness. I share some thoughts on how people view being single as a cruel curse and the false belief that your life only begins when you get married. @mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast mollylee31.com

    Conspiracy Theories: QUESTION EVERYTHING!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 56:49


    This week I dive into the topic of conspiracy theories! I break down some of the more popular ones, talk about the ones I fully believe in (including one I made up about Selena Gomez on accident), and shared some of your responses which were WILD and truly upsetting. My mind is in a pretzel. Is Finland a real country or is it just west Russia? Also DM be back @NASA! COWARDS!@mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcast

    A Conversation with Cece Coakley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2021 36:54


    My friend Cece Coakley (@cecespizzabuffet) is a brilliant singer-songwriter from Tennessee who is BLOWING UP on TikTok! We chat about TikTok's impact on the music industry, her writing process this year, the albums we listen to when we are depressed, and spoil so many movies from 2008.@mollylee31 @painfullyselfawarepodcast @cecespizzabuffetCheck Cece out on Spotify! spotify:artist:41cBCgJoK9bpY0Qy2SWIRN 

    Personality Tests, Love Languages, and Zodiac Signs (Feat. Jacob Howle)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 34:33


    I tend to become very introspective around the new year. So many people are desperate to learn more about themselves and want to put words behind their thoughts and feelings. My best friend Jacob joins me to discuss our thoughts on personality tests (mainly the enneagram), love languages, and zodiac signs and why people invest so much time and energy into them. @mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcast

    Not-So-Happy New Year

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 36:46


    On this episode, I discuss managing expectations and disappointments centered around what can be a rough start to the new year, share some habits I'm wanting to implement in my life, and share my MANIC bucket list with you all. @mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcastmollylee31@gmail.com

    The Lee Olympics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 32:52


    On this week's episode I reflect back on my highlights from 2020 and welcome on my siblings to talk through our family tradition of the Lee Olympics. We also created a drinking game for the holiday season and talked through what it would be like for us to go on Family Feud. @mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcast(Love you guys @mitchellryan21, @shelbieelee, @sexxiieelexxiiee)  

    My Spiritual Wellbeing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 54:17


    On this week's episode I briefly cover my road trip with my mom  before diving into a highly requested topic of discussing my faith and spiritual wellness. It's honest. It's real. And it's painfully 2020.@mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcast

    Princess Diana Deserved Better

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 56:35


    On this week's episode I do a DEEP dive into my thoughts on the royal family, share about my crazy trip to London in 2018, and give a review of season 4 of The Crown. We end with a question segment where I share your responses to "things I would like to see explained to the Queen". @mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcast

    Thanksgiving at Hooters and the Funeral Home

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2020 56:00


    On this week's episode I am joined by my sister and best friend MJ to discuss our hometown drama, share some "dos and don'ts" of Thanksgiving this year, and provide some different activities and conversations to stir the pot with this holiday season. @mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcast

    I Officially Hate Hallmark Movies

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 49:11


    On this week's episode I share a realistic holiday packing guide and share some FB groups to enjoy with your family or as an escape. I also talk about my recent task of reviewing Christmas movies and how I DETEST the Hallmark storyline. I share my thoughts on brilliant writing and how the movie Mixed Nuts deserved better. I end with a mental health moment moving into the holiday season.@mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcast

    State of the Union

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2020 49:45


    On this weeks episode I share my weekly round up, laugh through the Four Seasons Total Landscaping debacle, and talk about a 30-day challenge to become confident and HOT! I also share some responses of people's weirdest celebrity interactions. I end the episode with an honest conversation about faith and voting and my opinion on people claiming there is a Christian way to vote. @mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcast

    Post-Election Therapy

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2020 36:17


    I recorded this on Election Day and was feeling allllll of the fatigue, worry, and fear that can come with it. SO with the wild times we are living in, feel free to just kick back and forget about the world for a bit with this weeks episode and some post-election therapy via disassociation! I give my weekly roundup, talk about my process for creating Halloween costumes, decorated for Christmas (SUE ME), and end with a segment of sharing the weirdest things that have happened to you guys. @mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcast

    Trust Issues

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 51:59


    On this episode I talk about how we can save 2020, my love for Halloween, and give some examples of ridiculous indicators traits that either allow me to trust people or put up a BIG red flag. I end with an interview with Brittany Brewer of the Atlanta Dream. We discuss what life was like in the WNBA bubble, mental health, and more!@mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcastmollylee31@yahoo.com

    Banned from Olive Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2020 45:59


    On this weeks episode we cover my new beef with Olive Garden (still sorry about that one guys...), the adult TikTok meetup (lol), and my proposal for a book club. I share a mental health/educational moment on body shaming and a response video I made to some mean comments this week. We also end with an advise segment of #AskMolly. @mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcastmollylee31@gmail.com

    Kidney Stone SZN

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 54:41


    I start this weeks episode by describing my beautiful evening in the Oscar Mayer Wienermobile and how to came to be. I also hold a kidney stone summit and share my history and tricks for passing kidney stones! My sister Lexie joins me to end the show and we discuss how to help your loved ones through mental health struggles.@mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcastmollylee31@gmail.com

    Online Dating 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 56:16


    On this episode we cover my history with online dating and horror stories from you guys about your experiences on dating apps. I also critique a few bumble and hinge profiles that were sent in! Our mental health moment this week is about my self-esteem and body image issues that plays into my hesitation with online dating. VULNERABLE. GROSS. @mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcastmollylee31@gmail.com

    I've Disappointed Cathey (with an "e")

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 28:33


    On this weeks episode, I discuss the second half of the documentary the Social Dilemma and talk about my super cool (not) TikTok creator meet up. Our mental health moment this weeks surrounds my new nemesis (CATHEY) and the idea of disappointing people who don't understand you or your vision. I end with my favorite segment of sharing your confessions from instagram!@mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcastmollylee31@gmail.com

    BACK TO MY ROOTS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 40:49


    On this episode I discuss my identity crisis of being a country girl and how that was encouraged further by watching Yellowstone. I discuss the news of the CENTURY: that Cracker Barrel is now serving alcohol! I also share some of my thoughts on the documentary The Social Dilemma and end with a weird story about having a mobile foot massage business as a child. @mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcastmollylee31@gmail.com

    Sparkling September is OVER

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2020 43:57


    In this episode recorded from my childhood bedroom, I discuss my BOTOX, football being back (and my inevitable heartbreak that will follow), as well as the official cancellation of Sparkling September. I also share a mental health moment about being present and end with a Q&A with my mom!@mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcast(s/o to @theworklodge! Missed you all this week!)

    Accidental Public Intoxication

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2020 37:12


    On this weeks episode, I share a mental health moment about how I respond to backlash and negative comments after a triggering week. I also share some more answers to the infamous "what's the worst thing you've ever done?" question from my insta stories and share my own story with all of you! We end the episode with my best friend Jacob Howle to have a condensed version of "Stirring the Pot". Thank you so much to @theworklodge for the amazing studio! Check them out on socials or worklodge.com _@mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcast

    I'm Joining a Content House (jk)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2020 40:26


    On this weeks episode we cover my *brief* fame on TikTok as well as a possible content/hype house situation at my apartment complex. I also have an interview with my dear friend Taylor Stern (@taystern) who is the Content Strategist for the Dallas Cowboys. We chat about her career as well as advocating for mental health and embarrassing dating stories.Be sure to check out WorkLodge (@theworklodge)! Thanks for our amazing new podcast studio! @mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcast

    What Happened to Florida Man?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2020 40:26


    In this episode I cover my vacation to Florida, how EVERYONE was beautiful, and my new love for Publix. I share how the job hunt is going (not great btw) and a new challenge of Sparkling September. We end with a new segment of Unqualified Relationship Advice which goes down hill quickly before ending with an important conversation on singleness. @mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcastmollylee31@gmail.com

    Cult Talk 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2020 36:55


    Hello from the open road! In this episode we cover how I have become more pretentious with age (gross) and how the Property Brothers caused a ruckus on my instagram this week. I share an interview with an incredible girl who grew up in a cult-like religion and recently left to start the next chapter of her life in California. I end by sharing my own story of how I was involved in a religious cult of sorts (by accident) in college... holy cow I need a nap. And more therapy.

    YOU DID WHAT IN THE LAKE?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2020 41:54


    This episode is truly all over the place. After I vent about some questionable decisions I made this week, I dive into my love for TikTok and the way I'm processing the looming ban in the US. I also share some more of my journey during the mental health moment of the week. Segments include "Stirring the Pot" and a story time where I share my most embarrassing moment. @mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcastmollylee31@gmail.com

    Quarter-Life Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2020 18:19


    PSA is ALIVE AND WELL! In this introduction episode, I give an overview of my life this last year, explain how I stumbled into a following on instagram, my quarter-life crisis, and how I left quarantine with a counselor.  @mollylee31@painfullyselfawarepodcastmollylee31@gmail.com

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