Things I Shouldn't Tell The Internet: Recent Episodes
Rosaline Oh
I had too many secrets that I couldn't tell anyone. So it would clearly be wise to instead tell the whole internet about it. A daily diary of a human, just trying to survive. Uploaded most days.
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I share the story of how I ended up making some of the big career pivots in 2022, and the great upsides that came along with the new challenges :)
Hope you will welcome me back to the podcasting game! I explain how I ended up falling off the podcast wagon, and my hopes to get back into the game.
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I share the story of why and how I ended up awake at midnight, needing to wake up in a few hours for a meeting... And other rambling conversation topics 🌒🌓🌔🌕🌖🌗🌘
I share all the things I learned about my body in the past few months, and share my tip to incorporate more exercise (for free!) into my routine.
Here's what I wear during the winter in Korea. As a minimalist, keeping up with the Joneses in this fashion-forward culture can be daunting. This is how I manage the social pressure and my personal minimalist philosophy.
Welcome to my new house in Korea. I walk you through each room, and describe a bit about Pangyo.
I verbally process my overwhelming day. Do you ever have one of those? If so, then an audio diary might be the perfect solution to it.
Welcome to the emotional and administrative roller coaster ride that is the international move from Canada to Korea. During a pandemic, no less!
We interrupt the regularly scheduled programming to jump in with updates about my life in Korea!
Horne Lake is the beautiful camping destination in Vancouver Island. I went on a 2 night camping trip.
Looking for peace, tea, and the sound of crickets? Here's my audio diary from my summer trip to Salt Spring Island.
Here is the long overdue ending of my birthweek trip through EC Manning Provincial Park from July.
One part a recount of rest of my trail experience on Heather Trail, and the other half a cathartic moment. This audio diary may be a little too raw for other to listen and for me to share... But here it is anyway.
I recount what an average day at camp would be like, while on the Heather Trail backpacking trip.
I share updates on my new business, and how I'm growing through my imposter syndrome everyday.
Beware: this recording is pretty raw. I share my ongoing experience of imposter syndrome around my career.
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I share about a hidden gem of a backcountry campsite, and the first backpacking trip of the year.
200!! Who would have known we'd make it this far? To celebrate this milestone, I am finally uncovering the big mystery: what do I look like physically? You have listened to my voice forever... but you've never looked at me. Here's my best attempt to describe my appearance.
Buyer's regret? Successful minimalist? Listen to find out how I feel about my latest purchases for the past few months.
After 8 days of work in a row, I'm off on my 4 day road trip to the Sunshine Coast! Follow along on my journey.
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I recorded a snippet from the trail, on an impromptu hike to a lookout over the Howe Sound.
I went on a spur-of-the-moment day trip to a local ski mountain. (Seriously, it's really local-- I can get there by public transit)
I share snapshots of my camping trip to Chehalis River and Mission. A peaceful lake and sunshine on the marshland.
I share my exciting plans for the next camping trip, and explain how a new mattress has vastly improved my rest
I recount the activities, experiences, and moments that give me peace. I hope you have a peaceful day, too.
I share the 4 essential ways that behvaiour change and self-improvement has ever happened in my life. This really is the crux of my 10-year journey!
And there's a whole story as to why I ended up getting a new phone. I also share my new (very simple) meal planning system.
I evaluate my recent habits and talk about how I will reclaim my focus on the present moment.
I share quick updates about how I'm recovering and what's happening with my home office set-up.
I'm really realizing the need for a major spring cleaning on my digital life. This is just the beginning of that journey!
I record an audio diary during my overnight camping trip to Golden Ears Provincial Park.
I share a description of the life I want to have in 10 years. Wish me luck on the long journey to making this dream a reality!
I share my new purchases and new habits of using electronic devices. I also share how I've managed to strike a balance between convenience and responsible consumption.
Here's more information than you ever asked for, about my latest menstrual cycle and how I survived it!
Here is a sample of what my everyday life looks like during a semi-lockdown and during winter in Vancouver.
I reflect on the month of January and share my favourite outdoor adventures, my internal/emotional journey, and the 3 new projects I worked on this month.
I share the entrepreneurial journey that I've been on, and how I have developed my next product!
I share two lists: the list of habits that I've kept up and the list of habits that have fallen off.
Link to my workshop: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/social-impact-career-workshop-design-a-world-changing-career-tickets-136896722783?aff=eand I share my updates on what has happened in my January so far.
I introduce a new podcast series for the next 10 episode, looking back at my last decade. I also share how I did my new year's eve festivities this time, covid-style.
I share 5 ways that I grew in 2020, and some aspects of myself that I worked on prior to 2020 that helped me survive this year. Happy new year, everyone!
What are you planning for the holidays? 2020 is an exceptional year for many reasons, and I'm trying to figure out how I can enjoy the holidays while reducing covid risk.
I share two practices that have noticeably improved my life: the daily log and the prayer journal.
I share why I want to pay more attention to how I eat and invite you to follow along in the journey!
I am trying to make really big decisions in my life. Here's my approach to figuring things out, step by step.
I share my ideas around the difference between minimalism and essentialism... and then talk about hiking shoes for a while!
I have recently gone on a 2-week shopping spree, and I share my finds as I prep for the coming winter!
I give you massive updates on where my life is headed next, including my next destination (and it's not Mexico!)
And this involves a tax agency, psychological preparation, and paring down winter clothing.
I try out a technique of verbalizing my complex current feelings. Hope this gives you another idea of how you can cope during your moments of struggle!
This episode is about a day when my faith life collided with my professional life, and how I came to terms with that.
Here's what I do to record and publish these audio diaries. Anyone else interested in starting your own?
... is something quite simple and basic. And it's not even 'perfect', but it's good enough for me.
I share some of the struggles I'm having at work, and what I'm learning from the process. (and I change the layout of furniture in my room too!)
I am studying Spanish and I try to set small, achievable goals to keep myself from despair.
I describe the rest of my minimalist wardrobe and give a verdict on how happy I am with my set up.
Do other women experience the same thing? I share my story of how I was raised to think and talk about clothing.
Is not perfect at all. I share the main dishes and the recipes that I cook every single day, and how these have made me eat more frugally, healthily, and ethically while giving me greater peace of mind.
Here's the minimalist eating and cooking journey that I've been on-- and here's the philosophy that's worked really well for me. Hope this is helpful for your own food journey!
I am done with my trip! I share my experience through the road trip driving back from Lillooet as well.
Apologies for the poor audio quality. The wind was pretty bad when I recorded this... but the story was too good not to share!
I am on a solo hike from Spruce Lake to Hummingbird Lake. But the sun is setting and I am tired from the really long hiking day...
I recount the road trip to South Chilcotin and share why I'm so excited to get on the trail here.
I share some pretty basic attempts at sentences in Spanish, among other embarrassingly basic realizations
I declutter sentimental digital items, namely photos and videos of my personal memories. I also share my plans for this week, including an exciting backpacking trip!
If you've ever wanted the local insider scoop on where to eat in downtown Vancouver... I share some of my top places
I share my favourite bra brand so far and the eureka moments about cooking as a minimalist!
I had a syncing and saving disaster! And now my Sunday is going to be spent on recovering that work... unfortunately.
Trying to recover from my injury, I discover some hidden gems along Juan de Fuca while I retrace my steps back to a shuttle pick up point.
I reflect on a month of passive impulses and introduce what I'm thinking about for my next creative project.
I'm sleepless and full of thoughts, before I set my summer/autumn plans for next few months.
I share my overnight trip in Newcastle Provincial Park, in a small island off the coast of Vancouver.
I share what I'm thinking about while on my overnight camping trip in Plumper Cove provincial park.
I share the details of my latest hike and discuss how travel can help you overcome your own shortsightedness or prejudice.
I share my plans for the next overnight camping adventure and the list of gear updates I'm planning on.
I'm lying down on the park and enjoying the simple joys of life, even despite the craziness of the season that we are in
I just bought a new Surface Pro 6 for work, and will be getting rid of my existing one. I tell the thought process and journey of how I came to these decisions.
It's the story that's on everyone's mind... I talk about how the pandemic and economic depression has affected my life in the past month.
How do you like to manage your mental energy? What working schedule works best for you? I recount what I've discovered about myself since starting my freelance career.
I recount my experience of staying with a beautiful, healthy Italian family in a small town in northern Italy.
I discuss another reason why I love these long-distance trails so much, on another section of the Welsh Coast Path.
Paulo Coelho - Veronika Decides to Die is the book. Np cliffhanger or clickbait here either!
I ended the decade with a bang by walking 80km of stunning coastline of Korean peninsula. Here's why you should absolutely add this on your bucket list as well
And what it means to be an adult. Hypocrisy abounds in this family trip and I try my best to be kind and true to what I believe in.
I set my intentions for this trip. I'm going to love my family, even if I don't feel like it. Love is a practice, not an emotion.
I get very nerdy about cities and database structures. How to even start going about building a team... this is all a crazy journey!
It's amazing how reliable this solution is. It resets my compassion levels, my attention span, and my emotions.
I shared experience of feeling like I don't deserve the great fortunes that have come my way. I hope this helps you know that you are not alone when you sometimes feel like an imposter.
I moved forward an inch in my spiritual journey. And it matters a lot. In fact, it's the one thing that matters most. You might not agree with everything I say in this podcast, and that's okay. We're all trying to get to the truth anyways.
No, that is not an euphemism for some erotic novel. I do genuinely enjoy both hot showers and dark theatres, though.
A rambling episode of all the things going through my head right now, and why following my dream has been the most invigorating thing ever.
I share the story of my anxieties and really tell you all the things I shouldn't tell the internet. And I share an excellent resource to help you deal with your anxiety.
I recollect my experience of past two walks. I share a little-known secret about the county I live in.
I share my struggles with generalized anxiety and how it manifests while flying. There's ways to take care of myself, so I'll trust in myself.
I'm going to backpack and camp my way out of this anxiety. When there's nothing else to turn to, you have to turn to nature.
I try out a new podcast structure and I manage to get a lot of content in a short time. I guess I also spoke really fast?
I share my business idea with the world and how it's distracting me from the work at hand.
I share another local long-distance path near Bristol, and the insights I get while walking it.
I've just made a massive mistake for my other podcast, and I try to process what just happened. Forgiving yourself is really hard. Aplogizing properly is also really hard.
I talk about how my work relationships have improved and my dream to buy a cabin in the woods.
Here are some intense revelations from my week on the West Highland Way. I wanted to record more on the road, but couldn't do so because I had to save my phone battery for emergencies.
I talk about all It be things wrong with my new house, why I hate it, and how I choose to love it anyway. I also talk about the effects of a poverty mindset and how optimism makes my life better. I'd love to be more of an optimist.
I recollect the many events that happened today, including sitting down with my line manager after expressing the intention to quit and moving to a new house. Also, counselling and seeking professional help is great. Free health insurance is also great.
Which is simple, yet so difficult to reach. And I want to quit my job, but that's only the surface of the problem.
I speak about what is the most important things in life. And it's definitely not having fancy gear.
I try to recap all the amazing things that I'm experiencing, primarily to make you jealous. But you can be not jealous and instead visit the park yourself! It's absolutely amazing.
I tell you about the 3 things I will buy, and the 8 things I will stop buying. But this episode is mostly a rant about not knowing how to follow or organize recipes. Meh.
I talk about the competing desires inside of me, and the struggle to find a balance of spending my precious life on one desire or the other.
I discuss how I've been building long-lasting habits and an amazing evening routine that charges my days.
I've suffered from a chronic case of wanderlust since years ago. Here's how I've managed to land and keep a full-time job despite it.
I reflect on the mythical notion of work-life balance and try to imagine how that would look like in my life.
I discuss why I want to learn more about intuitive eating and listening to my body to tell my mind what nutrients it needs.
I talk about how tired I am in all the ways possible. Apologies for the uplifting episode!
I describe how the company I want to build and the job I want to create align perfectly with the lifestyle I want to live.
I try to make sense of what's happening with me through a stream if consciousness. Not sure if it worked.
I share the raw emotions of being in the middle of an unexplainable melt-down, while being tipsy on wine.
I share all the reasons why I feel like this life in Cornwall is the ultimate luxury, and why I grateful for the life I've been afforded.
I give you a run-down of the outdoor activities I've done today and explain why it's sometimes so hard to get your life in order.
I share my success so far and the secrets to some of the best sleep I've had in my life!
I've been thinking... about how I spend my evenings. And I think the most productive thing I can do with them is to do the littlest possible during my evenings. Think this makes no sense? Listen to find out what I mean!
I give you a long-winded excuse about why i have been so infrequently... and join me on my journey to building a sustainable night routine!
A quarter of a way to a hundred episodes! Hurray! And I cecelebrate this occasion by ranting about why I want to move houses.
I list 3 things that I don't need, but choose to buy because they bring me joy. What purchase makes you happy everyday?
I try to relive the amazing summer Sunday I had today with my new best friends. I also let you in on the secret about a hidden gem of a scenic trail!
Whew, this one is a woozy. I retell my day trip to London and of course get really side tracked by a rant about an amazing app that has gone out of business.
I've been inconsistent with posting (sheepish grin) and try to catch up on all the chaos that has happened in the past week, including the rest of the camping trip.
Here's the on-site recording of me trying to come to terms with how amazing it is to be out in true wilderness.
I reflect on all the feelings I avoid, and how to strike that balance between feeling entitled or brooding about unfairness of life.
I talk about why everyone should hike whenever they can and my wonderful day in the Brecon Beacon national park.
I discuss why and why not we should document our lives, and my big plans for a professional podcast outside of this one!
I give you an example of how you can be active and explore your city with fresh eyes at the same time -- find an ancient footpath through which travelers from days gone by would visit the city!
I talk about the three joys of life -- good food, beautiful arts, and authentic interactions with great people.
I talk about what it means to enjoy nightlife as a woman and a healthy and guilt-free experience of clubbing and dancing.
I try to identify the sources of unhappiness in our daily lives by analyzing what made my day feel so bad.
I suffer from a chronic condition known to too many biological women. And I talk about how a minimalist builds up gear for a new hobby.
I'm just trying so hard to keep the promise with myself and the non-existent audience. I am recording 40 minutes before the end of the day.
I contemplate what humanity is and then complain about hair in my fried fish. In fact, I might be turning British!
I try to process simulations of violence and try to grapple with what that means for many people around the world, including my own family.
I reminisce about a childhood luxury and reflect on living in small spaces as a minimalist. I clearly woke up too early to record anything.