Invent Your Life: Recent Episodes
Basia Restrepo
Invent Your Life is designed for anybody on the journey of becoming the best version of themselves.
Your host Basia Restrepo – law school graduate, blogger, youtuber, and investor - dives into a multitude of topics designed to open your mind to the endless possibilities out there for you.
Once you are able to filter out the noise around you, only then can you attract what is truly meant for you. Join our community and let’s get ready to invent. From eliminating self-limiting beliefs to passive income. Basia pushes you to think outside of the box and challenge the status quo in all aspects of life in order to align with who you are destined to be. Invent your life, on your terms.
Disclaimer: The contents of this podcast are for informational purposes only. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your mental health professional or other qualified health care providers/professionals with any questions you may have. Invent Your Life should not be considered treatment or medical advice. You must always follow your medical professional's advice and direction. I, Basia Restrepo, am not a mental health professional. This podcast reflects my own opinions and experiences.
Nothing in this podcast is financial advice. Please always do your own research.
In today’s episode, we are talking about Bitcoin.
One of the first and fastest-growing forms of virtual currency, bitcoin makes up a majority of all crypto currently available. In recent years, major national and international corporations have begun to entertain the use and support of bitcoin for everyday transactions and as a viable investment.*
In today’s episode, we tackle the question - What Is Cryptocurrency?
As the term becomes more and more mainstream, I wanted to dive into this topic and share some information about this new world.
I want to stress that this is not financial advice, I am not a financial expert or advisor. Always remember to use your own discernment and do your own research.
In today’s episode, we explore what purpose is, how to find it, and how to live by it. Purpose is intrinsic, meaning we are born with it, and we are one with it - it is just a matter of identifying it.
We also talk about the importance of introspection in the quest to find our purpose, since it helps us break free from external influences and expectations.
We discuss the Japanese concept of Ikigai, and use it to form actionable steps that you can take to help you identify your purpose and live by it.
In today’s episode, we discuss how to find, build and harness your inner strength to live life to your full potential.
Finding your inner strength can help you go after your dreams with determination and intent like never before. By harnessing your inner strength, you will open yourself up to the possibility of growth through targeted motivation, visualization, and manifestation.
We also provide actionable steps that you can take to help you achieve your goals by using the power of your inner strength.
Today’s topic is going to be a fear that holds no benefits – the fear of rejection. Learning to handle and deal with rejection in every day length is a skill you have to develop in order to take the necessary risks to become a person full of confidence and competence.
Stick around to learn how you can handle rejection – and actually use it to your advantage.
Today we are discussing something that everyone can relate to – learning to be honest without being mean. Honesty is the best policy, but how can you be honest without at times hurting the feelings of another? Well, there is a way and we are discussing it today.
Whether or not we realize it, we all have boundaries in every relationship we hold. It is that line we draw, usually an unspoken social contract of sorts, with people we encounter every day; our boss, our partner, our parents.
However, recognizing and setting healthy boundaries can prove to be a lifelong challenge. In this episode, I will teach you boundaries 101. And, by the time it’s over, you should be able to set boundaries LIKE A BOSS.
This week's episode is all about how to live life to the fullest.
Everyone has a different definition of what that phrase means to them. There is no set way to live your life, but this episode will help you build an understanding of what steps to adapt to your circumstances.
This episode is all about the flakes.
Most of the time flaky people do not know this about themselves, particularly if they have not spent a lot of time reflecting on themselves and struggle to be wholly honest with themselves about situations and relationships. We all have things come up and have all canceled plans-- that does not make us a “flake.” However, when it becomes a pattern of behavior, there is a potential for severe relationship issues of all kinds.
Flaky people usually do not intend harm, but it can be very frustrating to deal with them on a regular basis, especially if it is someone close to you. This episode looks at the root cause and dives into some of the ways to offset that frustration.
This episode will define codependency, help listeners identify problematic behavior, and alter their actions.
Codependency is incredibly common. Some estimates are that 90% of Americans exhibit codependent behavior of some kind. However, there is no set definition, and the degree of codependency can vary wildly. This episode will help identify what some of those behaviors look like and how to deal with them.
It is likely that we have all exhibited some form of codependent behavior in our lives at some point. It is in human nature to want to be liked, be helpful, and be social. However, codependency at any level can be detrimental to our own mental health.
Today we dive into the danger of being a people pleaser. We discuss what people pleasing is and how to stop being a people pleaser. We all crave approval. But, sometimes, we are willing to cross our own boundaries to get it and that is why some of us need to stop being a people pleaser. People pleasing can cause anxiety, depression, lead to poor relationships, and impact our self-worth. We can identify the harmful behaviors that stem from people-pleasing and learn how setting boundaries can help us to live our lives as our authentic selves.
This episode dives into how to deal with criticism. We will explore where criticism comes from, both internally and externally. Discomfort from criticism often arises out of any divergence from how we see ourselves.
This discomfort can be an ego trigger because the individual criticizing either wants to be happy and doesn't know how or easily falls into a misery loves company situation. Understanding how to deal with various forms of criticism and overcome fear can help us feel empowered to take on our projects, dreams, and goals.
Today’s episode is all about how to be unbothered. Living unbothered is essential because there will always be the potential for something to trigger your peace.
We have to work at implementing this mindset and part of that includes recognizing the challenges that hold us back from living our best life!
This week we discuss why failure is key to success. Most people underestimate how many times they might fail at something before they succeed. Some of the most successful people have had several failures before their biggest wins.
Most of us are very quick to share our successes but not our failures. However, failure is necessary. It aids in learning, growing, and overall development. Failure means that you tried something. We shouldn’t fear failure because it is part of the road to success.
This week we discuss disagreements, why they aren’t a big deal, how to navigate them and how to disagree respectfully. Often times we can get so wrapped up in trying to have others mirror our points of view that we miss an opportunity to learn from one another. This is all rooted in a desire to control and it can do way more harm than good not only to ourselves but to our relationships.
Self-Care Isn’t Selfish! This week we discuss self-care, what it is and what it isn’t. You are the most important person in your life, so start treating yourself that way. We all lead busy lives, and it is easy to cut our self-care routines in favor of work, friends, family, and other obligations. But, it is so crucial to our overall health, physical and mental.
What does it mean to forgive someone? How do we forgive others? How can we forgive ourselves? Join us today as we discuss a life truth that can literally change our lives if mastered.
I this episode, we dive into how to identify individuals that are toxic and how to navigate those relationships. We may have a toxic family member, friendship, or even work situation that can leave us confused, upset, and drained. Awareness of toxic traits is an essential element of feeling empowered enough to walk away from bad situations. You deserve to live your life peacefully surrounded by people that love you for who you are.
In this episode, we go over three reasons adulting is more difficult than it needs to be. Some of these things may sound controversial, some of them may sound obvious. But the mere awareness of it all is instrumental in the first step of curating a life of your own. We discuss the role that parents play, the role that school plays and other external sources that can make adulthood more confusing and difficult than it needs to be.