Love, Your Future Self: Recent Episodes
Blaze Pratt
Each episode I invite one of my friends to have an open conversation about different topics each one of them is passionate, or knowledgeable about. We also often find ourselves opening up about the stress and anxiety in our lives, and how we each try to manage it.
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On the Season One Finale, I talk with Rachel about her personal struggles and rewards throughout nursing school. How she learned not only how to take better care of other people, but also better care of herself. She talks about the challenges her social anxiety has had on her whole journey through nursing school and how it's helped her come out of her shell. Also, how she continues to try and find confidence in her practice.
Thank you all for listening to me and my friends on this journey. As of right now my plans and hopes is to return in the late summer or fall. For more updates follow me on Instagram @lyfspodcast
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In this episode, I talk with my friend Hannah Van Horn, who is an environmental scientist working in Florida, about why she is so passionate about this beautiful planet we live on. We also talk about the how she manages her stress when it comes to the environment. She discusses how easy it is to literally put the weight of the world on your shoulders, and how she came to terms with the fact that as individuals there is only so much work we can do, and how she continues to stay motivated to do the best she can.
In this episode Kailah and I will be discussing how we manage to juggle several commitments all at the same time. I also talk to Kailah about how she has continued to create quality content during a pandemic. Kailah is a photographer and content creator for the Cleveland Cavaliers, Baldwin Wallace Women's Basketball Team, and Mentor High School Girls Basketball team all while being a full time student at Cleveland State University. Kailah will be starting her own production company called "Cleveland Creative Co." hoping to create new opportunities for younger or new creatives and a place to grow and develop their skills. For more of Kailah's work check her out on Instagram @kailahcassidy
In this episode Alex opens up about her family and personal history with anxiety and depression. She has seen a couple therapists since her freshman year of college and has benefitted from the experience immensely. Therapy has not only taught her different ways to manage stress, anxiety and depression, but also that she is continuously discovery new things about herself. I would also like to mention if you or anyone you love is experiencing suicidal thoughts to reach out to The National Suicide Prevention Line at 1800-273-8255. The lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support.
Matt and I talk about all the different projects we've worked on together and how we approach creativity and writing differently. Matt also goes in more detail of all of his projects, and how he handles juggling all of them. Feel free to check out more of his work! You can find him on Youtube and Instagram @hribstar Also Check out his new production company @starvoltstudios
Ashlee studied Gerontology, the study of social, cultural, psychological, cognitive, and biological aspects of aging. We discuss how taking care of your mental health today benefits your mental health as you age. Ashlee drops some facts on misconceptions about aging.
Shelby opens up about her experience playing volleyball at Thiel College. We also discuss how athletics has had positive and negative effect on our physical and mental health over the years.
Kassi is currently a senior at The Ohio State University majoring in Psychology. She breaks down what exactly stress, anxiety, and depression is. She also provides many helpful tips on how to cope and manage these conditions. We both talk about our personal experiences with them as well.
Emma and I have an open and honest conversation about our religious beliefs. Emma is Christian, and currently minoring in Religion and Ministry at Ashland University. I consider myself agnostic, so in this episode we open up about our beliefs, values, and struggles to keep faith during difficult times.
Kristen and I talk about the progression of our rocky relationship over the years. We will also discuss the effects of different friendships and relationships in our lives and how they have helped us deal with our anxiety and stress.