Checking in & chatting about life --> some reasons for the podcast hiatus, my thoughts on how to continue, craving change while also being afraid of it... and some other things I miss you, podcast fam. I LOVE YOU!
46 | HAPPY NEW YEAR and welcome to the first episode of 2024! Today we're reviewing my 2024 Ins & Outs list -- things, themes, ideas, etc. that I like for this year and ones I'm leaving behind to set the tone for a good year. Links mentioned: YouTube channel https://www.youtube.com/@HannahElise 2023 Recap https://youtu.be/tUSBN1GcK-8 "Let them" episode https://open.spotify.com/episode/38WHBBQ7arPQn5hEW37CMc?si=Kk_nw4fnRjW1UjLmpg4hVQ...
45 | LET'S TALK ABOUT BOOKS! As we near the end of the year, I thought it would be fun to review the books that I read in 2023. I've talked about some of them here and there, but reading has grown to be one of my favorite hobbies so I wanted to dedicate an entire episode to recapping & reviewing the 19 books I read this year (so far, at least). From psychological thriller, to rom-com, to FINALLY entering my fantasy era -- we covered a lot of ground this year and read some amazing books. Let'...
44 | HAPPY HOLIDAYS, friends! This week, I wanted to bring you a very nostalgic holiday-themed episode as someone who had the pleasure of growing up in the early 2000s and experiencing some of the best Christmas vibes of all time. From elementary school Santa Shops, to Christmas Eves at my grandparents', to waking up for presents at 4am, I'm recounting some of my favorite and fondest memories of Christmases past. I hope this episode conjures up some fond memories of your own, or just simply brin...
43 | HELLO FRIENDS. I've missed you, but I'm back! This week, I felt we desperately needed a catch-up moment so here we are. I'm recapping the last two weeks of my life & where I've been, telling you about my surprise second LONDON TRIP with my bestie, and other general life updates/plans for the remainder of 2023. Cockroaches, London, Iron Flame... oh my. Podcast IG: @digitaldiarypod Personal IG: @hannahelisemaute YouTube: @Hannah Elise
42 | Sleeping with socks on? Pineapple on pizza? Taylor Swift is MID??? Today I'm discussing some common "unpopular opinions" and giving MY own opinions on them. Don't mind my ranting on some of these, but we're getting into some (very unserious) topics that I happen to be very passionate about. Enjoy x Podcast IG: @digitaldiarypod Personal IG: @hannahelisemaute YouTube: @HannahElise
41 | I miss OG YouTube a lot, so in an effort to emulate some of those good vibes, I'm bringing you an OG-style episode: CURRENT FAVORITES! This week, I'm chatting about some of my favorite things right now - 1989 Taylor's Version, my go-to mascara, other favorite makeup products, ACOTAR and Fourth Wing, old Vlogmas videos, and more. Let me know if you'd like to hear more episodes like this in the future! LOVE YOU
40 | We're back with our fourth installment of the Q&A / advice sesh episode! You asked, I answered -- getting through my 20s, moving to London(?), being the toxic one in a relationship, ACOTAR, starting new things, dealing with haters, figuring out what we're doing with our lives & more. Podcast IG: @digitaldiarypod Personal IG: @hannahelisemaute YouTube: @HannahElise
39 | Unfortunately for us all, burnout is practically inevitable. Last week, I was hit with my latest period of burnout, and as I work through it, I wanted to talk about it with you. In this week's episode, I'm chatting through what burnout even *is*, what causes it, and what I've found to help "recover" from it (as much as possible). Sources mentioned: https://dictionary.apa.org/burnout https://health.clevelandclinic.org/signs-of-burnout/...
38 | It's the start of the best time of the year. I have ALWAYS loved fall, and thank God I have a podcast so I can talk to YOU about how much I love fall for 40 minutes. I've prepared a (non-comprehensive) list of reasons why I love fall, some of my fall favorites, traditions, etc. I'm so excited to share them with you this week. If fall is your favorite season, this episode is for you. Get cozy, light a candle, sip on a coffee, and let's discuss why fall is the best season of the year (and it'...
37 | THE LONDON RECAP (slash reflection) IS HERE! If you follow me on YouTube, you may have already seen the entire visual documentation of my trip (links below), but in today's episode, I wanted to sit down and tell you everything I didn't say in the videos. It's been far too long since I've recorded so we recapped a little & then got into my new favorite thing to talk about... my London trip. I wanted to use this episode to reflect on the trip, my feelings about it (good, bad, anxious), le...
36 | We're back with one of my favorite episodes - playing the We're Not Really Strangers card game!!! I LOVE doing these episodes because they allow me to reflect more and let you know more about me. This week, we're talking love, connection, invincibility, self-love, and much more. Buckle up & get ready to get deep. ❤️ Personal IG: @hannahelisemaute Podcast IG: @digitaldiarypod
35 | By definition, "negativity bias" is our tendency not only to register negative stimuli more readily but also to dwell on these events. If you've ever gotten multiple compliments but focused more on the one insult, that is negativity bias at work. Why do we do this? Is this normal? Is it scientific, or a mindset? This week, we're diving deeper into the concept of negativity bias to try to understand it, and ourselves, better. Resources: https://thedecisionlab.com/biases/negativity-bias https...
34 | Several months ago, when I was going through a bit of a rough patch, someone in my life told me that "growth comes in waves." In the time that has followed, this reminder has brought me so much peace, especially in uncertain times. This week, I wanted to share it with you. I love you xo
33 | I've been a certified fangirl since birth. I can't help it! This is my truth. So it'll come as no surprise that, when I got to meet Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley (Damon and Stefan, respectively, from The Vampire Diaries) at an event last week, I was losing my sh*t. As promised in last week's episode, this week I am bringing you the story of how I met Ian & Paul. I'm talking through exactly what went down, my reactions, and how it's made me think differently about being a fan in genera...
32 | The grass isn't always greener on the other side; it's green where you water it. It's so easy to get caught up in comparison, wondering "what if," and questioning whether or not we're doing the right thing in life. No matter the situation, it's important to remember to water our OWN grass instead of looking around and thinking it's automatically greener elsewhere. Personal IG: @hannahelisemaute Podcast IG: @digitaldiarypod
31 | This week, we're discussing one of my favorite things - HOBBIES! I am such a strong believer that every person should have a hobby. I've compiled a list of 8 reasons why this is, as well as some tips on finding time for a hobby despite having a busy schedule. The bottom line? Hobbies benefit your well-being as a human, and you deserve to take care of yourself and enjoy life. I LOVE YOU! Anything Goes hobbies episode: https://tinyurl.com/mwm5esau...
30 | Happy back-to-school season to those who celebrate! I am now two years post-college graduation, but I still miss back-to-school season and wanted to make a small contribution (and feel included) :') I feel that I accumulated a lot of knowledge during my college years that had nothing to do with academics, so today I want to share what I learned so you can avoid making the same mistakes as I did. This week, I'm sharing my best advice and tips about college (and school in general). I'm coveri...
29 | WE'RE BACK! And we're in major need of an update. I wanted to do a little catch-up (think: calling your long-distance best friend to chat about life for the first time in a while) this week and fill you in on what's been going on in my life and in my mind. This episode is definitely all over the place but is also representative of my very unpredictable, daily inner monologue. We're covering being in a rut (& getting out of one), being a socially anxious people pleaser (& how to stop...
28 | While researching how to get out of a riptide the other day (I'll explain), I realized how similar the process is to break out of an anxiety spiral. This discovery has been truly revolutionary for me, so today I want to share my discovery with you. I'm going to walk you through my new steps to break free from an anxiety spiral, as it relates to escaping a riptide, along with tips and experiences of my own. Podcast Instagram: @digitaldiarypod Personal Instagram: @hannahemaute...
27 | A 20-minute reminder to check in with yourself today. It's way too easy to get caught up in our routines & work cycles, and we sometimes can forget to prioritize ourselves. This week, I wanted to encourage you to take intentional time to sit with and focus on YOURSELF & only yourself (keyword: intentional). This episode contains 6 simple prompts that you can use to get back in touch with yourself & how you're doing at this moment in life. Feel free to revisit this episode as oft...
26 | Just realized I'm posting an episode about independence on Independence Day (lol), BUT - this week, we're diving deeper into the art & power of DOING THINGS ALONE. I consider myself very independent and do (and enjoy doing) a lot of things alone. However, like most things in life, it didn't happen overnight. This episode is for anyone who is curious to start doing things alone & become more independent but is nervous about it at the same time. I got you.
25 | Lately, I've been realizing that so much of life is "playing the long game." I've been thinking about the different areas of my life and how some have progressed & given me more clarity, while others are left with question marks instead of clear destinations. This week, I wanted to dive into this concept of "playing the long game" in life, what it means to me, and why it's not a bad thing.
24 | How many times can I say "let them" in one episode? The limit does not exist. I saw a post by Mel Robbins about the "let them" theory a couple of weeks ago, and it has genuinely changed my mindset, perspective, and life since. I think everyone can benefit from hearing this, so I wanted to share it with you all. I'm talking through what this theory/mindset means, its implications in my own life, and why I think it's so important. Mel Robbins' podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/6Z2wR3W...
23 | Happy Tuesday, friends! This week, we are back doing one of my new favorite things - playing the We're Not Really Strangers game. I first did this a few episodes back, and since then, I've discovered, ordered, and received their Anxiety expansion pack. So, of course... I'm back again with another installment of playing this game - this time featuring my new cards all about ANXIETY. We're getting into a little life update about my new roommate and then deep-diving into anxiety, challenging a...
22 | Happy Tuesday, everyone! This week, we're diving into one of the topics I get asked about the most - making & maintaining friendships in your 20s/adulthood. I'm talking through why I feel like adult friendships can be more difficult, HOW to make friends in your 20s & how to maintain them, and some other general thoughts and tips on friendship. I'm also recapping my Taylor Swift Eras Tour MetLife N3 experience sitting basically front row, sharing some upcoming life updates & chan...
21 | This week, we have our VERY FIRST GUEST on Digital Diary -- MY MOM! We're talking about our first Taylor Swift concert experience (Eras Tour MetLife N1) and answering your wonderful questions about our relationship, how we're so close, favorite memories, and much more. My Instagram: @hannahemaute Podcast Instagram: @digitaldiarypod
20 | Welcome to the second installment of Dear Diary - my cute name for a q&a/advice session that I'm doing every ten episodes :) This week, we have a lot of hard-hitting topics to get into: post-grad confusion, my faith/religious background & journey, OCD and how I cope, my relationship with food, advice for incoming college students, & more. If you want to be a part of the next Dear Diary episode, be sure to follow @digitaldiarypod on Instagram and look out for the question sticker...
19 | I'm a little late, but HAPPY SPRING! One of my favorite parts of the spring season is spring CLEANING. This week, I wanted to take you through my biggest rules for keeping my (small) space organized. I always feel better when my space is clean and organized, so let this be the motivation you need to get up and do the same for yours.
18 | You've probably heard of We're Not Really Strangers - the card game that helps you to form deeper connections with people. This week, I'm playing this game ~alone~ as a way to self-reflect and also open up a bit more to you. We're talking past relationships, people and feelings I miss, happy moments, painful ones, and more. Prepare to get deep and maybe even do some self-reflection of your own. ❤️ Idea creds: https://spoti.fi/3NU3vru WNRS game: https://www.werenotreallystrangers.com/product...
