First of all, count how many times I said "bad day" in this episode. Second of all, we all have them. Sometimes they happen really often in a week, sometimes they're rare, but everyone has gone through a bad day at least once in their lives. What do you do in this case? Distract yourself? Wallow? Journal? Exercise? In this takeover episode of The [blank] Project Paola discusses how she copes with bad days and how they impact her day-to-day routine. Listen to Misunderstood by Rivers Ventura Email...
Feb 14, 2022•39 min•Season 2Ep. 21
Life mottos. Cringey? 100%. But, also insightful. In this takeover and first episode of the mottos mini-series of The [blank] Project, Keidy dives deep into a motto that bleeds into every aspect of her life. From helping her choose fast food over a home-cooked meal to cutting off a toxic partner, the motto “short-term satisfaction leads to long-term dissatisfaction” has served as a staple in her life. Make sure to check out the song "Misunderstood" by Rivers Ventura! https://open.spotify.com/alb...
Jan 24, 2022•18 min
Everyone has them. They cost all of us something. It's our toxic traits, the things we do that we know are bad, but in the moment those decisions feel so good. In this episode of The [blank] Project Keidy and Paola discuss what their toxic traits, how it affects them and their day-to-day relationships, and how exactly they plan on working on them. Listen to the featured song Leo Moon by The Figurehead Band Email us at the.blankproject@gmail.com Follow us on Instagram @theblankprject...
Jan 09, 2022•47 min•Season 2Ep. 18
It's cold. It's dark. It's lonely. Might as well just stay in bed. But wait I didn't get anything done today, might as well just fall back asleep let the lack of motivation sweep me away. If that has gone through your mind at least three or more times this season you might be suffering from seasonal depression. In this takeover episode, Paola talks about her experience with seasonal depression, why it happens, and how to slowly push against it. Throughout this episode, Paola offers advice on how...
Dec 21, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 18
Love. Joy. Excitement. A few words in the human dictionary that have happiness associated with their definitions. Loneliness? Not so much. In this takeover episode, Keidy shares her experience with this feeling and what she has learned from sitting with herself; while discussing how to redefine the negative connotation surrounding loneliness to create a version of yourself you find happiness being alone with.
Oct 13, 2021•30 min
Our struggles make us real, our struggles make us human. But what if it's hard for us to admit to this humanity? What if we don't want others to see the ugly side of your humanity? In this takeover episode of The [blank] Project, Paola touches on her struggle with emotional vulnerability. As she has put on a picture perfect front of herself to others, she has realized the downsides of this double life. Throughout this process, she has learned how to be honest and loyal to herself, touching on ad...
Sep 12, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 4
Love. It's confusing, although sometimes it feels specific. It's consuming, although sometimes it feels fleeting. In this episode of The [blank] Project, Keidy and Paola talk about their experience with their current ventures with boys, their experiences with love, and the challenging questions that come with being friends with guys that want something more. As always, check out the featured song, Fortress by Soul Parade: https://open.spotify.com/track/03xQgwTe110KEzHTvPd9Zp?si=79bd10f6e5704e47 ...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Senior season, a time to finish the oh-so-awaited chapter of High School Musical we all dreamed of and start a new chapter: college. Everywhere we go, we are asked "What college are you planning on going to?" or "What are you planning on majoring in?" Where do we begin to look for these answers? In this takeover episode, Keidy reflects on the knowledge she gained this summer as a LEDA scholar to dive into building a balanced college list and how to build a list of schools that fit you academical...
Aug 15, 2021•41 min
Your body is a complex and unique vessel that fights off diseases, tells you what you need, and simply keeps you alive. So, why is it so difficult to view our body as an ally instead of an enemy? In this episode of the [blank] project, Paola and Keidy discuss their ongoing battle with body image and the lessons they have learned while trying to love their complex vessel. From discussing touchy topics like battles with acne and beginning a fitness journey to body hair and eating disorders, Paola ...
Aug 01, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Who are you? How do we form who we are? Is it genetics or experiences? Should we define ourselves by the labels that exist? In this takeover episode of The [blank] Project, Paola discusses how she has changed over the years and who she is in different scenarios. With all the labels that exist in our society, we are confined to describing ourselves as one thing or another, never two things at the same time. This makes us feel trapped, like there is no room to grow or change. We change based on wh...
Feb 26, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 12
Controversial? Sure. Beliefs are what ground us, what we grow up with, and what affects the decisions we make in our daily lives, even if we may not notice it. Most of us grew up only knowing one religion, only having one faith, but we never get to learn about what is out there because it is considered taboo and uncomfortable. In this episode of The [blank] Project, Keidy and Paola talk about their experience growing up with religion and the confusion that comes with growing up and not knowing w...
Feb 12, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 10
On this weeks episode of the [blank] project, our hosts introduce you to a new series: take over episodes! These shorter episodes featuring the song ‘Misunderstood’ by Rivers Ventura invite you to a one-on-one conversation with one of our hosts. You could even call it a date. For the first take over episode, Keidy takes over the pod and invites you to accompany her through one of the most vulnerable experiences, reading your diary out loud. Make sure to check out our designated song for all take...
Jan 29, 2021•20 min
You know the saying "Life is a cycle of ends and starts" ? Similarly to life, creating and breaking habits is also a cycle with many ends and starts. As we enter a new year, the pressure to build good habits and break bad ones is higher than ever. In this episode, Keidy and Paola discuss the endless cycle of habits we all find ourselves faced with everyday and how to successfully achieve your New Years resolutions according to the science of habits. Make sure to check out this weeks featured art...
Jan 08, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 9
It's the end of the year, a time for reflection. As hard as this year has been for many of us with its many setbacks, we have risen above it and we are still here fighting today. In this episode of The [blank] Project, Paola and Keidy talk about the growth they have seen in themselves throughout the years and what has helped them with to get to where they are now. With a new year around the corner, it's time for us to say to ourselves, "I'm proud of you," and move on to do greater things. Listen...
Dec 25, 2020•49 min•Season 1Ep. 8
"There are ears everywhere." An uncommon phrase, you may or may not have heard of, that holds a lot of power in today's day and age. This phrase will come up often as we dive into the raging impulse we all find ourselves participating in, gossiping. Yes, the grand phenomenon that has enough power to ruin friendships, relationships and self-esteem. Whether it be intentional or unintentional, gossiping has become a huge staple in conversations today. In this episode, Paola and Keidy discuss how go...
Dec 18, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 7
The holidays. That either brought you immense joy or immense dread. This year, the holidays will be celebrated very differently as we are faced with celebrating this time of year with less family, having financial issues, and feeling a lot lonelier. In this episode, Paola, Keidy, and Miguel discuss their experiences with the holidays and ways you can do to cope with them. From heavy to lighthearted topics, this episode covers the many stresses and the many joys we can come across this time of ye...
Nov 26, 2020•56 min•Season 1Ep. 6
You're on your own, solely dependent on yourself for support and happiness. Completely and utterly free. Does that sound empowering and comforting or scary and daunting? In this episode Keidy and Paola discuss their experience with being independent and whether it's as good as it sounds. Throughout this episode they share advice on how to be more independent and how to be more dependent in order to find a balance. To check out "Broken Hearts" by Faudoa click this link: https://open.spotify.com/t...
Nov 13, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Hormone driven monsters. This term can best be used to describe teenagers and the chemical imbalance that makes them hungry for love and relationships. In this episode, Keidy and Paola invite guest speaker, Angel Martinez, to discuss the dating/ talking realm and the crazy experiences they have endured as teens driven by hormones. Check out Around Your Finger by Vermillion Face https://open.spotify.com/track/0Dv1joqeEWG9iHhHYYm1ai?si=BNnoyalWQ8awWIBv1X4nZw Send song and topic suggestions to our ...
Oct 30, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 1Ep. 4
How do you stay connected? How do you share your life with others? How do you entertain yourself? If you answered Instagram, Twitter, Snapchat, Tik Tok, etc, you know the positive and negative aspects there can be to these apps. In this episode, Paola and Keidy discuss how social media has played a role in their life and how social media can affect individuals nowadays. Check out When Things Were Fun by Low Perfection: https://open.spotify.com/track/3TCxWJqUt2z3Q1v4aNC1xV?si=BGPKxzEASOKRnVDc8Vtl...
Oct 16, 2020•48 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed; if this sounds familiar then you know what a burnout feels like. In this episode of The [blank] Project, Keidy Palma and Paola Duran talk about their experience with burnouts and how they deal with them. From expectations to wanting to do it all but having no time, we can all relate to having many pressures from the people in our lives or the people we look up to, which is why it's important to know ourselves better to deal with stress. To check out the song r...
Oct 02, 2020•42 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Nowadays we should be able to speak our minds and not feel wrong in doing so. In the first episode of The [blank] Project, Paola and Keidy do just that by discussing how COVID-19 has affected them. In this episode, these young girls share what their quarantine experience has been like and the observations they have made about themselves and the world around them. To check out the song recommendation from today's episode, My Pace by Shy Dude check out this link: https://open.spotify.com/track/2fi...
Sep 18, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 1Ep. 1
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