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you're not special: an abstract guide for the confused and captivated

My name is Valkyrie and I've made it my goal to learn as much as humanely possible while pushing that same message to other people in my community. Contrary to popular belief, most of what you say and think doesn't change the world, but it's about what you do that truly showcases what we're made of. Stay tuned every Thursday for new episodes.
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Episodes

waking up on the wrong foot (ep 11)

challenging these little disturbances... Check out my Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHqb3VePs3ABnuPRkgIE9A Instagram: @a_stroke_of_serendipity Twitter: @valkyrieholmes

Dec 13, 202213 minSeason 3Ep. 11

enjoying the cliche (ep 10)

white girl drinks her pumpkin spice latte in the cold autumn air by the fire with her dog and family and boyfriend and... Check out my Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHqb3VePs3ABnuPRkgIE9A Instagram: @a_stroke_of_serendipity Twitter: @valkyrieholmes

Dec 06, 202219 minSeason 3Ep. 10

stop thinking, start doing (ep 9)

notion deepdives, facing fears, etc etc etc Check out my Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHqb3VePs3ABnuPRkgIE9A Instagram: @a_stroke_of_serendipity Twitter: @valkyrieholmes

Nov 29, 202213 minSeason 3Ep. 9

trying something new (ep 8)

finally talking about the change itself Check out my Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHqb3VePs3ABnuPRkgIE9A Instagram: @a_stroke_of_serendipity Twitter: @valkyrieholmes

Nov 22, 202218 minSeason 3Ep. 8

speed up slow down (ep 7)

lots of change! Check out my Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHqb3VePs3ABnuPRkgIE9A Instagram: @a_stroke_of_serendipity Twitter: @valkyrieholmes

Nov 15, 202216 minSeason 3Ep. 7

taking the leap (ep 6)

how much are you willing to risk? Check out my Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHqb3VePs3ABnuPRkgIE9A Instagram: @a_stroke_of_serendipity Twitter: @valkyrieholmes

Nov 08, 202218 minSeason 3Ep. 6

navigating "the question" (ep 5)

no, not that question... Check out my Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHqb3VePs3ABnuPRkgIE9A Instagram: @a_stroke_of_serendipity Twitter: @valkyrieholmes

Nov 01, 202217 minSeason 3Ep. 5

love is not a checklist (ep 4)

relationships are complicated :/ Check out my Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHqb3VePs3ABnuPRkgIE9A Instagram: @a_stroke_of_serendipity Twitter: @valkyrieholmes

Oct 25, 202220 minSeason 3Ep. 4

Learning How to Learn (ep 3)

school, work, skills: we need a change. Check out my Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHqb3VePs3ABnuPRkgIE9A Instagram: @a_stroke_of_serendipity Twitter: @valkyrieholmes

Oct 18, 202218 minSeason 3Ep. 3

Here's WHY You're Not Special (ep 2)

time to get to the bottom of this Check out my Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHqb3VePs3ABnuPRkgIE9A Instagram: @a_stroke_of_serendipity Twitter: @valkyrieholmes

Oct 11, 202220 minSeason 3Ep. 2

18-Year-Old Adult (ep 1)

let's talk about adulting Check out my Youtube Channel! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHqb3VePs3ABnuPRkgIE9A Instagram: @a_stroke_of_serendipity Twitter: @valkyrieholmes

Oct 04, 202211 minSeason 3Ep. 1

A New Start (The Finale)

This is the final episode of "you're not special" my audio diary series! Thank you so much for listening and sticking with these and there will be more episodes in the future. 2022 is turning a new leaf for a lot of us and if you'd like more content like this, check out my youtube channel "little bird diaries"!

Dec 30, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 10

End of the Year Reflection

A little introspection while quarantined. Hope you all had a lovely end of the year and looking forward to all 2022 has to offer! Check out the new youtube channel :)) https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCxHqb3VePs3ABnuPRkgIE9A

Dec 23, 202127 min

A Much-Needed Talk

Today's episode is a bit more emotional but there are a lot of good topics like body neutrality, trusting a plan, and more that I touch on! Hope you enjoy :)

Dec 23, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 9

Obsessed With My Future

In this week's episode, we discuss the future of my lifestyle changes and how important it is to just be yourself and form your own path, regardless of what other people tell you.

Dec 16, 202122 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Love Yourself

On this week's episode, we have a shorter deep dive on my mental state going into new routines and how much switching between them hurt my chances of love for myself.

Dec 09, 202114 minSeason 2Ep. 7

There is a Simpler Way

In today's episode, we tackle my mindset surrounding weight loss and the overcomplication of such a thing while dealing with school and lots of other personal matters. Strap in and enjoy!

Dec 02, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 6

A Perfectionist At Work

This episode is very near and dear to my heart for a couple of reasons: today we're going to be talking about seeking help, reflecting, and most importantly, finding a system that works for you. There's a lot of cool nuggets and personal stories in this one that outline how I thought a year ago and what's changed!

Nov 25, 202129 minSeason 2Ep. 5

"I'm Going to Change My Mindset"

On this week's episode, we're discussing the change in thought process that I went through regarding routine and willpower. It gets a bit dark but I try to make it as educational of a moment as possible so strap in and let me know what you think!

Nov 18, 202120 minSeason 2Ep. 4

The Little Things Matter (Ep 3)

On today's episode, we're diving into the little things. Our lives are stressful and we often underestimate the power of the small pleasures in life. Let's take a look into how to truly embrace those aspects!

Nov 11, 202111 minSeason 2Ep. 3

Become an Abstract Thought (Ep 2)

On Episode 2 of this audio-diary series, we take a look at some key habits of mine that went awry and figure out how to analyze the past to optimize the future!

Nov 04, 202117 minSeason 2Ep. 2

Where It All Began (Ep 1)

Welcome to the first episode of my new mini-series! Over the next couple of months, we'll be diving into some audio diaries that I recorded at the beginning of quarantine and analyzing what could have happened, what worked, and what didn't. This is all about self-development and learning from your mistakes and I hope some of what I say can help one of you out there! Just remember, you're not special!

Oct 28, 202123 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Social Media with Vandalayn Holmes

Today, we are talking about teen problems and how social media has not only impacted me but my sister Vandalayn. I introduce her as my social media producer and I'm so excited to have her on my team! This is actually the last episode of the first season of my podcast and I'm so happy to announce that we've reached over 300 people in the first four months and I've learned so much about myself and the world around me. I'm going to be taking a break until exams are over but expect a new episode in ...

Apr 22, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 16

Starting Fresh

April is a time for new beginnings and blossoming into the person you want to become. How has 2021 gone for you so far and what are you willing to take out or change to become the person you have been fighting for these past few months? In this episode, we discuss all that and more like 75 Hard, finding ourselves, and just getting through this next month.

Apr 15, 202127 minSeason 1Ep. 15

The Discipline Cycle and How to Continue Challenging Yourself

This week, we talk a lot about how discipline. One of the single most important skills you can learn in life is how to keep yourself accountable and be self-sufficient, all things that stem from having rock-solid discipline practices. Let's dive into some tips and tricks to kickstart those habits!

Apr 08, 202124 minSeason 1Ep. 14

Helpfulness with Kimberly Carson

I'm proud to announce that I have my first guest, the CEO of the Breast Cancer Society, Mrs. Kimberly Carson! We discussed some challenges new CEOs face, making connections, and how helpfulness can truly make a career. You can check her out at bscs.ca!

Apr 01, 202131 minSeason 1Ep. 13

Nuggets o' Wisdom (#2)

On the second installment of Nuggets o' Wisdom, we discuss productivity and my multitasking obsession along with being thoughtful and loving yourself (as cliche as it sounds, it's super important!) Check back again!

Mar 25, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 12

Thoughtfulness and Mental Models

Today, we discuss the philosophy of Charlie Munger, one of the world's most prominent billionaire investors and how he says being mindful is the key to his success. We also discuss mental models and how to reframe your thinking to achieve greatness!

Mar 18, 202126 minSeason 1Ep. 11

Perspective: The Key to Changing the World

It's important to take into account how we view the world and by looking into ourselves, we can start to shift our mindsets! Let's dive deep into why we have the perspectives we do and what the benefits are of altruism to get to our success points.

Mar 11, 202129 minSeason 1Ep. 10

Nuggets o' Wisdom (#1)

This is a bit of a new series where I ramble about some key takeaways from my week and get a bit more personal! Let me know what you think about the format and the tip at the end!

Mar 04, 202122 minSeason 1Ep. 9
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