Setting lofty goals for yourself is often seen as a good thing, but when you need to get that 100% score all the time with extra credit, you may end up doing more harm than good. Let's discuss one of my biggest downfalls and how to work against it - perhaps a goal for 2022?
Fantasy epics abound in today's pop culture - Tolkien, Game of Thrones, D&D, Legend of Zelda, etc. - and I thought I'd take some time to discuss why fantasy hits such a sweet spot with myself and so many of us, especially now.
Approaching a stranger to tell them you find them attractive - it's... awkward to say the least. Or sometimes even worse when it's someone you know on some level! Let's discuss some of the best (& worst) flirting techniques out there.
Getting the family together for the holidays is lovely, but can also be awkward when it comes to differences of opinion on charged topics. Let's chat some ways to get through it and focus one what we are grateful for.
Making a move far away from everyone you know is huge! But what happens after you get there? Here's my story with some thoughts now that I have a bit more perspective.
This one gets very complex, so buckle up, be open minded and let's discuss double standards in sexism and admitting when you've been wrong... **I put the MATURE tag on because of EXPLICIT LANGUAGE when quoting others - BE FOREWARNED - Don't listen around kiddos**
What makes something funny? Can you learn to be funny? And when has funny gone too far? Let's chat all about it with one of the internet's most prolific creators, Lauren Francesca.
Ever heard "nice guys/girls finish last?" or wondered why people tend to be attracted to jerks? Let's discuss the nuance here... **Light profanity warning for this episode**
Dealing with loss is never easy and everyone deals with it differently. Welcome special guest Steven Spohn @stevenspohn to the naked army & please do yourself a favor and follow his podcast as well! http://stevespohn.com/
Ah... the YouTube episode that is still to date the most viewed yet on my YouTube channel - The Naked Truth on Boobs - a conversation about what it's like to have a larger chest and why you should never judge someone based on their appearance. Enjoy!
Ahh... the joy of cosplay - what is it? Why do people do it? And why are there so many different opinions surrounding it? As someone who adores cosplay, I thought we'd reflect on some of what makes it so unique
Organization can be a useful tool, but overdependence on anything can hold you back. As an uber-organized person, here are my tips to become more organized yourself, and how to maybe tone it down in certain situations.
Many people make and leave comments online that are sexual in nature - after all we are sexual beings. When are these comments complimentary? When are they offensive? How do you know the difference? Thanks to special guest Dani (@Dani_Pallotta) for your input on this one!
What are you afraid of and how do you gain the courage to combat your fears? I'll talk about some of mine 6 years ago to now and how I've changed over the years, plus I get really candid about the courage I'm hoping to find today
Do you take nude selfies? Let's talk about the pros and cons of one of our generations most prolific art forms...
Amy Vorpahl - Actress/Singer/Dungeon Master/Writer - joins us this week to discuss winning and awards. Are awards a lovely way to recognize outstanding achievement? Should participation awards be a thing? Let's discuss.
Thoughts after the tragic shooting in Ferguson all those years ago - fast-forward to today - what has changed? Weighing in on what to do to enact change with such a heated topic...
Anyone else having trouble staying fit throughout the last year with everything going on? Yeah, me too. I'll share my best tips with you and you do the same okay?
The internet has brought many changes - some for good, some for ill - over the years and I think the best way to describe our relationships with it is... "it's complicated." When it comes to social media, content creation, and dealing with negativity, how do you use the internet?? This episode features special guest Greg Miller of Kinda Funny Games!
Hate is a really strong word and one that is thrown around a LOT these days given the current state of politics, pandemic and otherwise. Here's a brief look into how I've been combating some of this negativity both in myself and out in the world.
Let your geek flag fly!! What does it mean to "be nerdy" and how has that changed over the years? Also how do you define geek vs nerd?
First dates can be so nerve-wracking!!! What to say, where to go, what to do?? I'll share some of my experiences and offer some of the best advice I was given that helped me find my person.
I know it's a day late to still be in Pride Month, but Happy Pride anyway! Let's discuss sexuality...
Do you ever get nervous before something big - an interview, performance, thrill ride, etc? Let's chat ways to "use it or lose it" as they say!
The term "friendzone" can be a loaded one for sure, often signifying a friendship where one party has romantic or sexual feelings for the other and those feelings are not mutual. It can be a complex situation for sure and in this episode, we discuss various ways to approach this type of situation.
Ah the age old question we all wish to have an answer for... how to appear more attractive to someone you are romantically interested in... it's a tricky one for sure! I'll share some of my dating do's and don'ts and personal stories and hopefully something may help
VIDEO GAMES!!! I love em! What some may consider to be a waste of time or childish hobby to me is one of the most elevated forms of immersive storytelling and my go to escape when I need to experience something outside of my everyday life. Let's talk about video games for a bit.
Congrats to all the soon-to-be grads out there! The period of transition from student to part of the adult workforce can be daunting to say the least and it may be full of unexpected compromises. Here's some lessons I learned and some advice from my personal experiences.
A lot has changed in the world of digital content creation over the years since I started. Let's take a look back at my journey from traditional media, to YouTube, to a full blown career as a digital content creator.
Losing friends - or as I like to call them "friend breakups" - can really hurt - just as much, if not more so than romantic breakups. In this episode, I share some personal stories from my life and what I've learned about this unfortunate, but sometimes necessary part of life.
