I felt very compelled to speak on this topic. Maybe it's because I see a lifestyle + mindset of gratitude as the only way to live. I chat about a recent moment where I was feeling so grateful for the life I live- for how far I've come personally like gaining independence, how I've been able to financially support myself, etc. I talk about how I'm living my dream life yet feel guilty for it at times. I explain how I believe this is a common thing especially for women to feel guilty of success or ...
Feb 05, 2022•48 min•Ep. 80
First we catch up on my Boston trip. I talk about how I feel like I thrive there, recap some memories, etc. I chat about my current favorite quote and what it means to me. This episode topic is things I wish I could go back to tell my younger self, life lessons I've learned if you will. I explain ten different opinions/ ideas of what I wish I knew sooner about relationships, body image, self discipline, adulthood, growing up, taking care of yourself, etc. My YouTube channel http://bit.ly/33z6gnM...
Jan 21, 2022•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 79
I've missed you guys! We catch up on the past month I've been gone during Vlogmas. I talk about how exciting December was but also sad at the same time. I enjoyed with holidays with my family but really didn't see Max. He had his first NHL goal which was so exciting, but we weren't together on Christmas. I also talk about our crazy weekend trip to LA for New Years and upcoming plans! Independence episodes: 60, 64 + 72 My YouTube channel http://bit.ly/33z6gnM (Gretchen Geraghty) My Instagram http...
Jan 07, 2022•52 min•Ep. 78
I missed you guys, I'm back! We catch up on the last month of my life including Halloween and how I choose to spend it each year, lol you gotta listen to hear the tea. I also chat about my Mom visiting, going to Crumbl and Trader Joes, getting my hair done, and then ultimately my travel nightmare. What seemed rocky to start ended up finally working out and I'm so happy it did because I had the best time in Palm Springs with new friends. They really inspired me to talk about genuine connection an...
Nov 19, 2021•1 hr 14 min•Ep. 77
I'm so excited to be joined by my friend Soph this week! She's the sweetest angel and I had the biggest smile on my face editing through this episode since listening to her instantly puts me in a good mood. We chit chat about both feeling guilty of success at times and how society has a way of telling us to be ashamed of our accomplishments. She tells us about how she started her Tik Tok and how it along with her other social media platforms has grown into her job. Soph also gets personal with u...
Oct 23, 2021•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 76
So I got pulled over for the first time this week! I doubted I would share what happened but then came to realize it taught me such a good lesson of slowing down!! Obviously while driving, but also in life. I wanted to share just as a reminder of why speeding is so dangerous since I care about each and every one of you listening. This episode is my favorite kind of episode to listen too, just chit chat and catch up on life. I talk about what's going on with my boyfriend Max's hockey season since...
Oct 08, 2021•52 min•Ep. 75
I'm home this week in Albany NY where I grew up, so I decided it's only fitting to bring my twin sister Lucy on the pod again! We recorded this late night edition so we get pretty deep + real on accident lol. We catch up and chat about life and how we've been thinking and feeling recently. Then we get into answering questions about each other like biggest fears, each others perfect day, dream vacations, go to drink order at the bar and more! Hope you guys enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed rec...
Sep 24, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 74
I found myself reflecting on what makes me happy while I was journaling and it inspired me to talk about it on here! We catch up on life recently, where I've been & then get into my favorite mood boosters. I talk getting outside, moving your body, taking a nice long shower, meditating, journaling and more! All our self care favorites + more of what I do when I'm feeling down. I hope this inspires you to try some of my favorite things that make me feel better! My YouTube channel http://bit.ly...
Sep 10, 2021•58 min•Ep. 73
I'm in the mood to chit chat and catch up! I relate how recently I've been feeling how hard it can be to make friends as an adult, especially living somewhere new. So today we're hanging out as friends :) I give my limited advice on making new friends because I struggle with it as well. I also talk about how it can be especially hard being such a social extroverted person. I touch on my therapy journey so far and how ultimately I find it to be so helpful and very eye opening. I chat about keepin...
Aug 27, 2021•58 min•Ep. 72
This week we’re joined by my cousin Mandy for her second podcast episode with us! She was one of my first guests for episode #4 where we talk more about her applying to college, moving so far away from home, rushing etc. In this episode we chat about her graduating in May, her internship experience + post grad plans. She also gives us her top hangover remedy, favorite places to buy her clothes (her poshmark closet is @mandyhutchinson by the way) and gets real on dealing with comparison, intrusiv...
Aug 13, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 71
I start by catching up with you guys and telling you about my crazy week with some wild signs from the universe. I also chat about my journey starting therapy, finally! I talk about boundaries in a relationship and what they look like. I give examples in general and from my relationship and speak on how I think they are healthy and necessary. Especially the little everyday boundaries and their importance. However, I share that ultimately relationships come down to respect, communication and comp...
Jul 30, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 70
I'm back! Sorry for being MIA on the pod, I talk about where I've been and catch up on life recently. You guys wrote in on advice you were looking for, so I get very real and raw + tell you what I would do in your situation. These are my favorite podcasts to listen to since I find I can often relate to other's situations in which they're looking for advice. These are mainly big sister girly topics which I feel comfortable chatting about since I'm always so open on social media. I know you guys l...
Jul 16, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 69
We are joined by a close friend of mine Kat Ellis this week who has so much to share with us. She's followed her passions and very literally manifested her dreams into reality by being the host of a new Barstool Sports show. She explains how her idea of Chicks University started as a vision and how it ended up becoming her reality. She leaves us with a ton of valuable advice for going after what you want and advocating for yourself. She talks about the culture at Barstool and what it's like work...
Jun 18, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 68
I missed you guys! In this episode we catch up on my life, see what I've been up to with life updates, etc. I talk about my recent travel to Laguna Beach and Cape Cod and how happy I am to be home recording for you guys. We have an advice session having to do with body image and summer being on it's way. I relate some anxiety I've felt coming into bikini season and how I've found peace and confidence. I touch on a mindset shift I've experienced recently as well that's been super motivating for m...
Jun 04, 2021•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 67
This week we are joined by fellow YouTuber Rachel Ratke! She shares how she came about starting a YouTube channel her Senior year of college at UGA and how great the job has worked out for her lifestyle. Similar to me, the flexible remote nature of doing social media is ideal for Rachel since she's engaged to a football coach. This way she can live wherever he's coaching. We relate how glamorized this lifestyle can look being with a coach/ athlete when in reality it's tough moving around a lot a...
May 21, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 66
This week we are joined by my friend Dom who is currently a junior at UPenn! I met her through her 73 Question series on her YouTube channel where she interviews college students around the country while giving a mini tour on campus. She talks about how that series came about along with other series she's working on for her channel. She's currently working on a dating series coming soon called Shoot Ya Shot along with the Kick Back series where she discusses topics with other college students. W...
May 07, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 65
This week we catch up on my life and what I've been up to. We also get specific on talking about Independence since it's something I've improved a lot with. I give my advice on building independence and examples of things I do on my own- specifically in regards to when you're in a relationship since it's something you really have to prioritize. I also touch on time management since I often get questions about it. I've improved a lot with managing my time and gaining the discipline to stay organi...
Apr 23, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 64
This is a pretty specific episode about my diet and how I've gotten to this point on my journey of healing my relationship with food. I give a little back story on when my struggles with food and body image started but I have a whole episode dedicated to that in episode 2 of my podcast, so I would recommend going back and giving that a listen for more background. I discuss being vegan for about a year and reasons I liked and disliked it, but ultimately how I decided to continue on with no labels...
Apr 09, 2021•54 min•Ep. 63
This week we are joined by my long time friend Sasha! We go over how we met in our first days at BU, funny stories & memories together. Sasha shares what he's been up to in NYC with his tequila business Yave, his girlfriend, finance job, etc. He talks about the transition from San Francisco where he grew up, to Boston for college, then to NYC for his career. He also shares what the dating scene is like in NYC as well as advice for living and working in New York City. Lastly, I had him explai...
Mar 26, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 62
We are joined by Kenzie Meads this week who chats about what she's been up to during her break from social media. She explains how she started, why she's taking a break, and how she plans to come back. She also talks about starting a business when she decided not to go to college. We touch on other topics like her fashion inspiration, self confidence, losing friends, cosmetic procedures + holy grail makeup and hair products. My YouTube channel http://bit.ly/33z6gnM (Gretchen Geraghty) + Kenzie's...
Mar 12, 2021•53 min•Ep. 61
I've thought about making an episode like this for a while and let me know if you'd like a part 2! The reason for this is because I get so many dms that I can't all write back to and a lot of the time it's asking me for advice on a relationship, on body confidence, friendships and more. So I decided to make some of my most requested advice into a podcast episode! My YouTube channel http://bit.ly/33z6gnM (Gretchen Geraghty) My Instagram http://bit.ly/2VE0U7S (@gretchengeraghty) Podcast Instagram ...
Feb 26, 2021•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 60
This week we are joined by Anna Heid, a senior at The University of South Carolina in their nursing program who cheers, makes Tik Toks, & YouTube videos as well. We talk all things adjusting to college life, making friends + switching majors. She discusses starting her YouTube channel, her Tik Tok account, making lightroom presets + more. She also explains how she balances social media, her personal life, school, cheer, etc. Love you guys I hope you enjoy this one, listening through it it re...
Feb 12, 2021•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 59
We are joined by Danielle Carolan this week who you may know from the Gals on The Go podcast, her YouTube channel, her IG + more! Danielle and I have known each other for a while now through the influencer world so we touch on how we met, first impressions of each other + favorite memories together. Danielle also shares her plans post graduation at UGA this spring, how she deals with criticism online + how she balances YouTube, school + her personal life. We also hear about her go to ways to fli...
Jan 29, 2021•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 58
I've wanted to have this important conversation for a while now to be a resource for you guys. I know so often we want to help loved ones through tough times but don't know how. We want to help, but feel helpless. In this episode I give concrete examples of ways you can help a loved one in a tough season of life. A lot of my opinions on the matter come from losing my Dad at 22 and what helped me personally. Also, just what I've learned in helping friends and family through depression, traumatic ...
Jan 15, 2021•48 min•Ep. 57
Woohoooo, first episode of 2021!! I chat about this epiphany I had recently that I could live without the worry and fear and just be confident in who I am. I've been quite worrisome for as long as I can remember and I relate how it can be limiting in reaching your full potential. It feels like a weight lifted off my shoulders to move past a life in fear of what others may think, fear of being good enough, etc! We also just catch up on life, I missed you guys! My YouTube channel http://bit.ly/33z...
Jan 01, 2021•51 min•Ep. 56
In this episode we are joined by Tori DeSimone, a close friend, business owner, spin instructor, podcast host, YouTuber + more! You guys know how much I love her podcast Manifest so this was such a treat. We dive into all things business like opening one at such a young age, being a woman in business, advice, first steps etc. We also discuss Tori's journey becoming a spin instructor and what it take to be a fitness professional. She shares her routines for success along with how powerful manifes...
Dec 18, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 55
I missed you guys! We catch up, chat about the podcast merch I made, and get specific on my ideal daily routine. I admit that I never felt like I had the perfect day to share with you guys but realized that it's never going to be perfect and it's always something you want to be working on. I go hour by hour on what I do to feel fulfilled, happy, challenged, etc from the moment I wake up until when I go to bed. Also I explain how I prioritize my organization, working toward my goals, personal hea...
Dec 04, 2020•48 min•Ep. 54
We are joined by my twin sister Lucy in this episode all about long distance relationships and making them work. She's been in a very long distance relationship for over 3 years now so she has a lot of insight on what works and what doesn't. Her boyfriend lives in Ireland so the time difference can be tricky along with flying over the Atlantic ocean every time they want to see each other. She gives us her best tips on staying in love, spending time together, communicating, and what it takes to m...
Nov 20, 2020•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 53
We are joined by Keaton Milburn this week, fellow YouTuber and recent college grad! Keaton and I chat about how we met, life post grad, and using our degrees in a non traditional way. Keaton also shares how she started her clothing line, how she met her boyfriend, and ways she calms her anxiety. She talks about making a long distance relationship work, being confident in who you are, her favorite ways to practice self care + more! Be sure to check out Keaton's YouTube channel https://bit.ly/2JgC...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 52
This was suggested by one of you on the @happyhrpodcast instagram and I love this topic! Since I recently moved I've really been trying to make my new place feel like home and I go over ways I've done that and tips to make your spaces feel like home. With furniture, decor, personal elements and more there are so many ways to feel comfortable and zen in your home! Be sure to check my YouTube channel http://bit.ly/33z6gnM (Gretchen Geraghty) My Instagram http://bit.ly/2VE0U7S (@gretchengeraghty) P...
Oct 23, 2020•44 min•Ep. 51
