Nya's Noise: Recent Episodes
Nya Peets
Sharing all (well not all) of my traits that I don't love about myself and I really need to work on. We're getting messy!
Friends, we are growing and glowing this year. No matter how messy it gets, we will push through.
Trigger Warning: We're talking about some heavy topics today. But the goal is to remember that all of our heavy feelings are temporary.
A raw, undedited, unplanned episode. I am working on being more vulnerable and this is it in practice. Tune in as I sort through my thoughts entering another year with a new variant.
Tis' the season to rest and refresh! This holiday season be a gorgeous girl and say no to things you don't want to do. Show up for yourself first.
As a Black woman, just giving my two cents on the term BIPOC. With the help of the NYT.
BIPOC or POC? Equity or Equality? The Debate Over Language on the Left. by Amy Harmon https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/01/us/terminology-language-politics.html?referringSource=articleShare
Tune in to hear about one of the most embarrassing moments in my 20s! I embarrass myself, so you don't have to!
Take it from me, you can push people away because you're scared of disappointment, but you're just hurting yourself in the long run.
I read all (okay majority) of the self-help books, so you don't have to. Here are the keys from some of my favorite self-help books. If you don't like to read, this episode is for you.
But please note, you can't cheat self-care. It takes work and dedication. Please take care of yourself.
I spent some much TME (time, money, and energy) trying to make myself more palatable for someone else and it was a HUGE mistake. I'm sharing my journey to hopefully save others some time.
Wellness and Spirituality Influencer, Melanie Santos joins me on Nya's Noise to discuss boundaries and vulnerabilities on social media. We all know the internet can get weird, so we have to set some limits.
Please explore more of Melanie's work and wisdom: melaniesantos.co instagram.com/melaniesantos.co youtube.com/melaniesantos twitter.com/melaniesantosco facebook.com/melaniesantosco
COVID was like a toxic ex-boyfriend who wouldn't get off your couch, we need time to heal!
Everyone needs help, there's no shame in that. Sharing my journey of finding my perfect support squad.
Maybe don't rush through the "how are you's" and really make sure your people are good.
I do not know how anyone in the AAPI community feels and I am not here to pretend as if I do. But, just wanted to share some things I wish people told me last summer.
My partner in crime and love is back on the podcast just in time for Valentine's Day weekend to talk about love in many different forms.
The relationship you have with yourself can be the most complicated, but it is also the most rewarding.
Checking in on my friends on the internet and opening up a bit about how I am feeling these days.
This week I sat down with my friend Alex, a policy enthusiast to chat about what's next as we enter a new presidency.
A few things getting me through this new normal; gratitude and positive people.
This episode is dedicated to my badass friends who are making waves.
The 2020 election and losing your virginity, what do they both have in common? Yup, we're going to talk about it. Sharing my raw emotions with a few bad jokes to get us through the day.
Chatting with beauty editor and content creator, Ari Bines to discuss the beauty of being Black.
You can find more of her work at: http://thebodybrat.com/ https://www.thebapreport.com/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7fgeo5n0u3z8bmYvgpqHuQ
Chatting with one of my favorite people and maybe my first ally about what it actually means to support a Black person you love right now.
Find more of Jenna Murphy: On Instagram, @jennameowphy Or work with her at Okie Dokie Studio (https://www.okiedokiestudio.com/)
It's time to expand on Nya's Noise. Thank you all for joining me on this journey so far. I hope you will keep up with me for some more!
A special thanks to Anat Even-Or for the new look!
Listen, you are doing just fine! Take some time this weekend to reflect on this past month and celebrate all you have accomplished.
I hate that another Black man was shot recently. I hate that I have to do another episode like this. But we need to continue to talk about it.
What is a success addict? Someone who chooses to be special rather than happy.
The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/07/why-success-wont-make-you-happy/614731/?gclid=CjwKCAjwm_P5BRAhEiwAwRzSOzyN7rZmkZnl0akHCu2oBHwK8lyz9MdekF3t-hneONPgvOprnsMdzBoCkA8QAvD_BwE
Another good read is, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson https://www.amazon.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-Counterintuitive/dp/0062457713
What was your life like before quarantine? What is it like during quarantine? Speaking for myself, I have learned a lot about what I need to be a good human and what is important to me.
The real test is maintaining self-care in a world full of distractions.
Ever have just a meh day? Nothing really special happened? Yeah, me too. Let's talk about why that is totally okay!
Inspired by the book, Choose Wonder Over Worry by Amber Rae, we're discussing why it is important to understand and unpack your emotions.
What if you actually took a chance on that crazy idea? Listen to the end for journal prompt.
Still reflecting on the recent turmoil and still reading white people. We have a lot to do. The marathon continues.
It is not selfish to take a mental health day. You need to make sure your up is full before giving to others. On this episode, sharing my rules to a successful mental health day.
Kanye has his moments and some of the best of them were on Twitter. This week I am sharing how one of Kanye's Twitter rants inspired me this week.
It's important to know when you need to press pause for yourself to be the best for you and others...I almost forgot that.
Sharing the good, the bad, and the ugly of my quarantine routine. Hoping this will prompt you to take inventory of your own self-care and figure out what's working.
I took a break, but now I am back. I needed a minute, because I thought I was losing it in quarantine. I hope I won't share this episode and be embarrassed to find out everyone else is thriving.
Anyways here are a few things that are keeping me going these days:
I started running and the Nike Run Club app has been great. I have increased my yoga practice thanks to Yoga with Adrienne on YouTube and South Mountain Yoga's zoom classes.
I've joined Amber Rae's (@heyamberrae)journaling challenge. Highly recommend! https://www.journalyourfeelings.com/
And I'm only listening to podcasts that bring me laughter and light during these crazy times.
Chasing Joy: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-chasing-joy-podcast/id1200321568
Call Your Girlfriend: https://www.callyourgirlfriend.com/
I know these feel like troubling times and our days are filled with uncertainty, but we will get through it.
Sharing my journey of not talking to people when I probably should have and I hope it inspires you to reach out to a friendd.
Imposter Syndrome...do you have it? And how do you get over it? Let's talk about it. You may want to take notes.
You'll need a pen and paper for this episode, because I am sharing a practical exercise to help with anxiety.
I hate that when someone passes is when we show our love and appreciation. I hope this tragedy teaches us to show love every day.
Despite what the world tells us, there are no losers in this thing called life. We're all on our own journey. It's important to remember it is not a race.
The first thing they want to tell you in the self-help world is to show gratitude. But, why? Does it really help?
This episode I am sharing how expressing gratitude can help you feel less lonely and more positive.
Also join us on my Instagram, @PrettyPeets for a Gratitude Challenge. https://www.instagram.com/prettypeets/
Why is it, we wake up in the morning and tell ourselves no before we even get out of the bed? But, there are teenagers in the world who have the confidence to change political systems! We need to take lessons from them.
Let's be honest our resolutions usually fall off before January is even over with! I get, it's hard. But, I want to share a few tips on approaching those resolutions differently, so you can actually win all of 2020!
Forget chocolates, life is like Tetris! This world throws you odd shapes and you have to make it all fit. Am I right?
The holidays are here and they can be very tricky. So, I am sharing my best advice so we can get through them together!
Also, some additional reading from Girlboss: We Asked A Mental Health Pro How To Overcome Our Biggest Holiday Stressors
https://www.girlboss.com/wellness/how-to-cope-with-holiday-stress
You are an amazing person because you do all these amazing things for everyone else! But, what about yourself? Let's talk about changing that.
Can you still make adult friends? What does that look like? I'm still trying to figure it out and my friend, Bre came on the episode to help me out.
Protect your energy! But what does that mean? Explaining what is this energy everyone is talking about and sharing my top tips about how to protect it. Enjoy!
These wellness companies will have you believe that you have to pay the latest and greatest to be healthy! But don't let the girls fool you, self-care is all around you. Make sure you take care of you.
Learning what social media notifications are important and which are just distractions.
Talking risks and self-love with digital content creator, Paige Mariah.
You can find more of her here: https://www.instagram.com/paige_mariah/?hl=en https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC-0MVsmV5jmo0lzayADFZrg
Vaughn and I recap our trip to Jamaica, which turned into an honest conversation about anxiety, Popeye's, and a lot of jokes!
I took a break and now I'm back! Sharing all the lessons I've learned this past month from my family.
In short, if Phil Knight needed help making Nike, then I could also use some help!
Rejection blows! But there is a silver lining. Take a listen to my screw-ups and see where it has led me.
You can totally meditate! Sharing some quick tips and super basic ways to incorporate meditating into your everyday life.
Recommended Apps: Headspace (great for beginners) Calm Insight Time (free and has lots of content from various people)
Recommended Books: Self-Meditation 3,299 tips, quotes, reminders, and wake-up calls for peace and serenity by Barbara Ann Kipfer
This weekend I had a tense interaction with some local officers, but it resulted in some much-needed conversations.
Sharing tips on how to train your mind to dismiss the negativity and attract the positivity. Many tips came from the book, Real World Mindfulness for Beginners.