Do you find it intimidating to do things solo? You’re not alone. Kristina and Raeann get messages all the time asking for advice on how to feel more confident doing solo activities and being alone, and understand how it can be intimidating and difficult to branch out of your comfort zone. However, some of the best learning experiences, growth moments and memories in their lives have come from doing things alone. Today’s episode is full of insight and inspo from Kristina and Raeann’s lives about times where they’ve done things alone, how it has helped them reflect and learn about themselves and how to make solo adventures feel nurturing and exciting. We hope this podcast episode inspires you to try something new on your own, and continue building your self confidence. (Episode 55)
“Seasons of loneliness and solitude are going to be a part of life, and it can be very painful and hard, but I think that’s the universe telling us that it’s time for self reflection and growth.” - Raeann
What We Talk About:
Recap of Raeann’s sister’s wedding
Kristina and Steve’s Van Gogh exhibit adventure feat. microdosing and the Polo Classic
Raeann reflects on dating burnout and shares the signs & importance of taking a break
Why Squid Game is the new show taking the world by storm
Whether it could be offensive to call a fat person confident - reflecting on a Cosmopolitan article by Sesali Bowen
The self confidence and growth that can be cultivated through doing things alone/spending time alone
Ask Away Segment: How to deal with negative body commentary from your family
“If you’re so dependent on other people, that’s when loneliness all of a sudden becomes really crippling. Learning to experience things and enjoy them on your own will only make you a fuller person and those things will only be more fun when you have someone to enjoy them with.” - Kristina
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Resources:
Cosmopolitan article: “Calling Plus-Size Women “Confident” Is Actually an Insult”
“Bad Fat Black Girl: Notes from a Trap Feminist” by Sesali Bowen
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