permission to be

social media has normalized the “it girl” aesthetic, where we set goals and are constantly busy and productive. I think it’s time to normalize not having a goal or a place to be. it’s time to learn to slow down and do ~nothing~. enjoy this little rant about the anti-productivity movement. grab some tea or don’t. enjoy.

welcome to the first episode of season 2: just me + you! in this episode i re-define self-care: what I was taught that it meant vs. what it means to me know. i talk about how I navigate taking care of myself as a person with depression and anxiety, and I breakdown why the traditional bath time and wine is not the only way to do self-care. grab some tea and join me for the conversation, i am so happy you are here :)

in this episode, I have the pleasure of interviewing Heather Mclarry: full-time nomad/vanlifer. we discuss how she got started with van life, and the ins and outs of mental health and navigating a social media following. with her recent 500k on tik tok, she tells us how she navigates comparison, and mental health as an influencer. grab a cup of tea, and join us for a fruitful conversation about mental health, traveling, and self-discovery. enjoy.

in this episode I give you a glimpse of what my new poetry book, “permission to be”, will be about. I discuss my current mental state, mental health journey, and the navigation of being in my 20s. even if you hate poetry, there is something for you to take away from this episode. so grab some tea and blanket, or listen to it during your holiday travel. as always, enjoy.

a conversation about gender identity/expression, sexuality, love, relationships, and all things queer. join me in this deep discussion with my good friend Adriana Novoa (find them on ig and tik tok @novoa.music). grab some tea and settle in. enjoy.

based on a recent ig poll, this was a very demanded topic. in this episode, I talk about my experience coming out to my family. everyone has their own unique experience with this, and this is mine. if you have any questions or need someone to talk to, please don’t hesitate to reach out. grab some coffee and relax. enjoy.

in this episode, special guest, Juniper Joyce Jacoby, joins me in a deep discussion about gender identity, expression, and fluidity. they discuss their journey with self-discovery, as well as how they decided that “they/she” pronouns feel most natural. this is a deep, heavy, inspirational conversation about the social construct that is gender. if you are feeling, or have ever felt like gender is a performance, this conversation is for you. it is also a great episode to learn and understand the complexities of gender expression/fluidity. join Juniper and I in this important conversation. grab some coffee or tea. enjoy.

Hi! in this episode my partner Aleyah and I answer some questions asked by you guys! (I would like to make this a series:) ) this episode is full of tangents and twists and turns. I hope you enjoy listening as much as we enjoyed the discussion. as always please message me with questions, feedback, or to simply get something off of your chest. remember: there is no pressure here. enjoy.

in this conversation, my good friend Sarah and I discuss what it is like for her as a Muslim from Saudi Arabia to break free of cultural and religious ties and explore her sexuality. this is a deep, heavy, and unique conversation. grab a cup of coffee, and take a seat. enjoy.

hi there! in this episode I give you a detailed breakdown of how I self-published my poetry book, “permission to feel”. I walk you through my creative process, what programs I used to type and format the manuscript, how I designed and formatted my own cover, and how my book went from my computer to a physical copy! If you have any questions feel free to contact me via underpressuree.squarespace.com or instagram. enjoy. :)