This is the final episode of Season 1, and I just want to say—thank you so much for being here.

Your time, energy, and presence have meant the world to me. In this wrap-up episode, I reflect on everything we explored this season—from redefining goals and values to building daily vision, staying aligned in our habits, and reconnecting with ourselves in more meaningful ways.

I share what I’ve learned through showing up consistently (which I’m super proud of), and why this season has felt like a whole new way of doing self-development—one that honors where we are now, not just where we want to go.

We also dive into:

• 🌱 Why reflection matters just as much as action

• 💭 The transition into Season 2 and how the focus is shifting to deeper emotional work (relationships, grief, the inner critic)

• 🧠 My own healing journey with narcissistic relationships and upcoming episodes on cutting ties with a narcissistic parent

• 🎤 A new Q&A segment launching next season—where YOU can ask anonymous questions about personal growth, relationships, or anything in between - Ask here

This is your reminder to celebrate your growth too. Whether you listened to one episode or all of them, I’m proud of you—and I hope you’re proud of yourself.

✨ Take a moment to rest, reflect, and acknowledge how far you’ve come.

Timestamps 00:00 – A heartfelt thank you 01:00 – Reflections on showing up & growth 02:00 – What this season taught me 03:00 – Season 2 preview: grief, relationships, and the inner critic 04:15 – Launching the anonymous Q&A segment 05:00 – Why I’m taking a short break + what’s next

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I think one of the most confusing and painful parts of growing up is how friendships change—especially when there’s no big argument, just distance… or silence.

In this episode, I sat down with my long-time friend Dimitri to talk honestly about what it’s like when friendships shift. We’ve been friends for over 25 years, and our dynamic has definitely ebbed and flowed, but somehow, we’ve always found our way back to that same, easy connection. Still, we’ve both had experiences where friendships just faded—or ended without any real explanation—and it can leave you questioning everything.

We talked about:

• The difference between friendships that evolve vs. ones that slowly drift

• What it feels like when you bump into someone who used to be a “birthday dinner” person and now won’t even say hi

• That weird space where you’re not angry… but still hurt

• How relationships, timelines, life stages, and even effort (or lack of it) change friendships

• And yes… that sting when someone makes more effort with other people, but not you

I also opened up about how my past relationship impacted my friendships in ways I didn’t even realise at the time. And Dimitri shared a story of reconnecting with a friend after 8 years apart—which gave me hope that sometimes, the door isn’t always fully closed.

This one is personal, a little messy, and super honest. If you’ve ever had a friendship fade without really knowing why—or if you’re navigating that weird grief that comes with growing apart—I hope this episode makes you feel seen.

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Choosing Ourselves In Our Choices // Making Decisions That Are Less Accepted But More Authentic

In this episode, I'm joined by Dimitri Kyvetos, one of my longest and closest friends of over 25 years, to discuss how we can make choices that truly reflect who we are.

We explore:

- The courage needed when choosing ourselves over cultural and family expectations

- How our similar Greek and Italian backgrounds created pressure to follow "acceptable" paths

- Why choosing ourselves builds inner confidence even when it feels uncomfortable

- The fascinating truth that we regret the things we don't do more than the things we actually do Dimitri shares his journey of choosing himself by making significant career changes, including his decision to work for himself.

We also discuss his thoughts on traveling to Greece solo - a personal choice he's been contemplating but hasn't yet committed to. I open up about my own regret of not choosing myself when I wanted to study overseas in Italy. That decision still bothers me tI did travel to Italy, but never did it the way I really wanted to.

This conversation is perfect for anyone struggling between choosing themselves versus making choices others approve of. When we prioritize what truly resonates with us rather than what's well-regarded by others, we often discover new paths to growth.

What decisions have been calling you that involve choosing yourself? Remember that the choices constantly nudging us are often the ones we need to make, even if we don't fully understand why yet.

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