3 Biggest Lessons I Learned in 2025

Hi, welcome back! n this episode, we’re switching things up. After a year of intense and serious topics, today is all about being light‑hearted. I will walk you through the small things that make me genuinely happy – and the small things that drive me absolutely mad.If you haven't already, please subscribe to the show. It's a great way to show your support, and it helps me out massively.在新一期节目里，我们换换口味。经过一整年那些深刻的话题之后，今天我们来聊点轻松的。我会带你聊聊那些让我真心感到快乐的瞬间——以及那些让我抓狂的。还没有订阅我频道的小伙伴请尽快订阅哦，你的支持就是我持续更新的动力💖Love you lots,Layla x前往小宇宙评论区与主播互动

Happy Year of the Horse! 🐴In this episode, I’m opening up about my personal journey with bravery — why I believe adopting a growth mindset is the most powerful tool for building a life you truly want, and how we can show up courageously to live unapologetically. My message to you—especially if you're a woman—is simple: stop waiting for permission. You don't need a perfect plan. You just need the courage to begin.Enjoy xxYou can listen to Magic If on both 小宇宙 and Apple Podcasts.You can also find me on 小红书 / bilibili / Wechat Video Channel @Layla莱演说.: I Had a Dream She Took My Hand - James Blake前往小宇宙评论区与主播互动

This year has been quite a journey for me—challenging, but incredibly rewarding. I’ve grown so much, learned to embrace failure, and found that balance between loving others and loving myself.So for this final episode of 2025, I want to share the three biggest lessons I’ve learned—things that truly shifted my perspective on life and who I am.Thank you so, so much for being here with me this year. It truly means the world. I hope this conversation brings you some peace, a lot of love, and a fresh wave of energy for the year ahead.Can't wait to talk to you all soon. Happy New Year! Love, Layla xx前往小宇宙评论区与主播互动

Do you ever lie awake at night, running through your to-do list, feeling like you didn't do enough? You're not alone. I've been there, trapped in a cycle of striving, achieving, and still feeling empty.In this episode, we dive into the dark side of self-improvement culture, unpack the problem with perfectionism, and explore why chasing more might be the very thing keeping us from happiness. I'll also share my personal journey of how I broke free from this exhausting cycle and learned to give myself grace—even on my least "productive" days.这期节目，我想聊聊「自我提升」背后不那么美好的一面、我的完美主义，以及为什么我认为过度追求外在和物质上的成就，反而会让我们离「幸福」越来越远。我也会分享我是如何跳出这个「内耗」的循环，以及如何学会在那些看起来毫无成就的日子里，也能对自己好一点。谢谢你来听我聊天。希望这期节目能给你带来一点力量和温暖，也想提醒你：现在的你，已经很好了！Lots of love ❤️前往小宇宙评论区与主播互动

Today, I'm sharing my journey to realizing I don't want to be a mother, and making a case for why that choice is not a problem, but a valid path. I want to use my voice to normalise the other side — to honor the lives of women who are like me, who’ve found fulfilment and purpose away from the traditional path.Whether you've got kids, want them, don't want them, or are still figuring it out - I think this conversation will hit home. I hope that by sharing my truth, I can help you feel more confident in whatever choice feels right for YOU.Ready to join me for this heart-to-heart? Grab your headphones and press play 💖这次节目，我想敞开心扉，聊聊我内心深处最真实的想法：为什么我不想成为母亲，以及这个选择为何不该被视作一个问题。我希望能借这个机会，用我的声音，让另一种价值观和生活方式被大家看见。无论你正处在人生的哪个阶段——是已经为人父母，是渴望成为父母，是决定不生养，还是仍在迷茫与不确定中——我都希望这场对话能让你感到被理解、被看见。准备好和我来一场真诚的对话了吗？戴上耳机，点击播放吧。💖前往小宇宙评论区与主播互动

For this return episode, I want to share something powerful that's been sitting with me. I'm going to read you a poem called 'Let Them' by Cassie Phillips.I discovered this poem quite a while ago, and it resonated with me instantly. For me, it's one of those profound pieces that can make you feel deeply because it speaks to something fundamentally human.So, take a deep breath, get comfortable, and I hope this poem resonates with you as powerfully as it did with me. Enjoy :)Sending you lots of love,Layla xx前往小宇宙评论区与主播互动

大家好，欢迎回到「Magic If」。这一次，我想和你聊聊「独处」这件看似孤独却充满力量的小事。在充满喧嚣的世界里，我们被教导要热闹、要合群，鲜少有人告诉我们：学会享受独处，是终身幸福的开始。我是如何从恐惧独处到享受孤独，这是一段关于独立、勇气与自我和解的成长之旅 。Hey everyone, welcome back to Magic If!In a world obsessed with social connection, solitude is rarely celebrated. Don’t get me wrong—I treasure moments with others. But when we’re constantly performing for attention, carving out space to know ourselves becomes truly essential—maybe even life’s most valuable lesson.___________本期节目，我将真诚分享：· Why we fear doing things solo 为何我们如此恐惧“独自一人”？· My struggle in the UK: How forcing myself to “fit in” led to deeper loneliness and depression. 我在英国留学初期如何拼命合群，却陷入更深孤独与抑郁的真实经历。· The lockdown breakthrough: Trapped in a foreign country, I realized I’d forgotten how to be with myself. 伦敦疫情封锁的“至暗时刻”如何成为我人生的转折点？· My solo revolution: From living abroad alone to a transformative trip to Barcelona—how solitude taught me to find joy in small, raw moments. 从独自出国留学、为自己下厨、到西班牙的 Solo Trip，我如何在这些“独自行动”中重新发现微小而确定的快乐？· A female perspective: Why society discourages women from exploring alone (and why we must push back). 作为女性，社会如何无形中阻碍我们“独自探索世界”？ 以及为什么跨越这份恐惧（无论是心理上还是社会现实上）如此重要？· The ultimate reward: How facing solitude made me stronger, more authentic, and unshakeably resilient.  最终领悟： 那些曾让我害怕的独处时光，如何锻造了一个更开放、灵活、情感更坚韧的我。——————无论你此刻对独处是向往还是恐惧，我都邀请你和我一起踏上这场关于「与自己相处」的对话。最后，我会留下几个问题，期待你“Do you enjoy solitude? Does it scare you? Will you try it more?”点击收听本期节目，请小宇宙、苹果播客搜索「Magic If」前往小宇宙评论区与主播互动

People often ask me, “How did you learn to speak English so well, especially since you were born and raised in China?” It sounds a bit silly, but my answer has always been the same: "I love it. I love how it sounds, its rhythm, and the way it feels to read, write, and speak it."In today's episode, I'll be talking about passion - and more specifically, sharing how to stay motivated to practice English and develop habits that make your learning more fun and fulfilling.Enjoy! xx前往小宇宙评论区与主播互动

In this episode, I open up about a struggle many of you might also face: Appearance Anxiety and Body Image Issues. From years of looking in the mirror and wishing I could be "prettier" and “skinnier” to finally learning to embrace the skin I’m in, this is a story of how I, growing up as a dancer, actress, and now a social media content creator, finally confronted my insecurities, and gave grace to my imperfections. There’s still a lot to unpack, but I think I’ve tried my best. :)It’s not an easy road, but it’s one worth walking, and I hope my story can help you feel a little more empowered in your own skin.Lots of love ❤️前往小宇宙评论区与主播互动

Hey there, beautiful people!! Welcome back to Magic If. I hope you all had a wonderful holiday.Today, I am absolutely thrilled to share a book that has changed my life in the most profound and beautiful way: “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle.✨ (《当下的力量》- 埃克哈特·托利）This book isn’t just about theory — it’s a practical guide to spiritual awakening and transforming our lives through mindfulness and self-awareness.In this episode, I dive deep into some of the key concepts from this book, share personal insights that have shaped my own journey, and introduce a simple yet powerful technique to help you connect with the power of the now.So, grab a cup of tea, find a comfortable spot, and join me as I unlock the wisdom of the present moment. 🍃前往小宇宙评论区与主播互动