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Hi, I'm Grace! I love to introspect and reflect on life, so here I document random unfiltered thoughts and feelings as I navigate my 20s. Themes that often come up are: meaning and fulfillment, identity and growth, the past and the future (e.g., nostalgia), career and purpose, friendships and relationships, love and loss, home and belonging, childhood and family, and more! IG: @followthegap_podcast

  1. Aug 31

    Episode 22: To the best summer of my life

    Honestly, life has never felt so good. In this episode, I recap my summer 2026, share my thoughts on life feeling expansive again, and just express my gratitude for everything.

  2. May 15

    Episode 21: PhD Year 1 + turning 25!

    I finished my first year, and also turned 25! I reflect on my growth, identity, and things I've been thinking and feeling recently—e.g., nostalgia, grieving the past, my love for NYC, what it means to be "young," how I want to live the second half of my twenties, etc. Lots of gratitude for being in this program and working towards my dream career, having the time and space to grow in my identity outside of work, and feeling closer to my "true" self.

  3. 08/22/2025

    Episode 20: Saying goodbye to my first adult home

    In this episode, I reflect on feelings about moving out of my first adult home in Boston, and moving into my new home in NYC. In this season of major life transition, I talk about my recently developed fear of forgetting past memories and my hopes to hold onto and cherish happy and important moments of life.

  4. 06/23/2025

    Episode 19: My summer of freedom + thinking about time and growth

    Recorded in Shanghai, I share some life updates, like quitting my job, (turning 24, which I forgot to mention) and enjoying my summer of freedom in Asia! I reflect about the last months at my job, and what I learned from therapy this spring. With all my time and freedom to think now, I also share some thoughts, questions, and feelings I've been having about the passage of time, self growth over time, nostalgia, and memories.

  5. 02/16/2025

    Episode 18: I got into grad school!

    I can't believe it but I got into grad school and am officially going to become a psychologist (in 6 years)! I'll be moving back to NYC this fall! Life is so crazy, and I am so happy :)

  6. 04/28/2024

    Episode 17: Turning 23 + unexpected changes this year

    Today is my 23rd birthday! Since the start of this year brought a huge unexpected change to my work, I reflect on my feelings about being 23, and things I've been struggling with lately.

  7. 12/18/2023

    Episode 16: 2023 highlights + end of year reflections

    As this year comes to a close, I share some of my top 2023 highlights and reflections! Thank you all for listening and being with me this year. Happy holidays and see you in 2024 :)

  8. 09/04/2023

    Episode 15: Moving in with my boyfriend + reflecting on work and life

    I moved!! In this episode, I talk about some feelings that are sparked by moving to a new home, including the weight of adulthood responsibility. I also reflect on my experience with my job so far and the current state of my academic/career goals.

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Hi, I'm Grace! I love to introspect and reflect on life, so here I document random unfiltered thoughts and feelings as I navigate my 20s. Themes that often come up are: meaning and fulfillment, identity and growth, the past and the future (e.g., nostalgia), career and purpose, friendships and relationships, love and loss, home and belonging, childhood and family, and more! IG: @followthegap_podcast

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  • Creator
    Grace Ding
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Grace Ding
  • Show Website
    Follow The Gap