Yellow Fever Branden and Chloe

Four years of COVID... Time sure flies! As spring break approaches and the quarter winds down, we've reached the 4-year mark from the initial March 13th, 2020 lockdown that completely changed many of our lives, for better or for worse. Stay tuned to hear Branden break down what's changed and his thoughts on these past four years and how it has changed not only himself but also everyone else.

It is undeniable that there is a lot of social value in looking a certain way that is socially praised. But with that comes a mental challenge on how we should view ourselves and our bodies, leading to things like body dysmorphia. In recent years, the explosion of gym culture and social media has only made people more preoccupied with their appearance at an even younger age. Today, Branden talks about his experience with body image and body dysmorphia as well as how he hopes to look past his physical appearance and love his body for what it can do. Stay tuned to hear more!

Tons of resources exist for first-year college students entering into college, with this huge adjustment period being a huge point of emphasis, yet there is a strange expectation to simply “figure it out” afterwards and continue with life. So why does the second year of college feel like another adjustment period? And why does nobody talk about it? Today, Branden talks about his experience being back at college for his second year and why it brings about new standards, expectations, and challenges moving forward. Tune in to hear more!

College is a different ballpark from high school in almost every aspect possible. That includes finding a new niche or forming a new social circle, which comes with challenges and bumps in the road. In this episode, Branden does not actually tell you how to make friends but instead describes his experience with making friends in college, detailing what he believes makes his friendships the most worthwhile and valuable. Tune in to hear how Branden’s social life has adjusted since being a college student!

After about a year of silence from Chloe, she's finally back...kind of. While still being at school, Chloe talks about her first year of college as well as her summer alone in Atlanta. She talks about her (lack of) experiences with vulnerability and about her experiences with isolation and self-reflection this summer after living a life constantly surrounded by countless people. Tune in to hear more about Chloe's reflections about her college experiences and more generally about her year-long hiatus!

Attachment can sometimes be super scary, but what is wrong with wanting stability and strong connections? It is natural to want unconditional love; it drives us to be social. Today, Branden reflects over his thoughts on attachment, particularly in the last few months, building upon a previous episode titled "Attachment Issues". Stay tuned to hear more!
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