Sep 14

episode 11: i'm happy for you, but why does your success make me question my life?

Sometimes you can be genuinely happy for someone else and still find yourself wondering, “Why am I not there yet?” This episode isn’t about envy. It’s about the strange feeling of watching someone else’s success and suddenly questioning your own timeline, the opportunities you missed, the plans that changed, and the version of yourself you thought you’d become. Because maybe you’re not behind. Maybe your map just changed. ☕️

Aug 27

episode 10: why are we making romantic love "the main character"? (Everything I Know About Love - Dolly Alderton)

This episode explores Dolly Alderton’s Everything I Know About Love, challenging the cultural focus on romance by highlighting the importance of platonic love, friendship in adulthood, and navigating life changes in one's 20s and 30s. The episode emphasizes building a chosen family, reminiscing about millennial nostalgia, and appreciating the deep connections outside of romantic partnerships.

Apr 20

episode 9: you're not actually leaning from mistakes (here's what actually happens instead)

We’ve all said it at some point: “I’ve learned my mistake.” But what if that’s not actually true? In this episode, I talk about why we don’t really learn from mistakes the way we think we do, and what’s actually happening instead. From a real conversation that made me question everything, to the idea that maybe we’re not becoming wiser… just better at recognizing patterns we’ve already lived through. Because if you’ve ever found yourself in the same situation twice; just with different faces, different timing, different context… maybe that doesn’t mean you failed. Maybe it just means life doesn’t repeat. It rhymes. Enjoy!

Apr 17

episode 8: we’re being sold a life that doesn’t exist.

We’re all watching a version of life that doesn’t feel like ours. In this episode, we talk about the gap between what we see online and what we actually live, from Coachella content and luxury lifestyles to “day in my life” videos that quietly reshape our expectations of what a normal life should look like. Because the issue isn’t just money. It’s the narrative. The idea that if you’re not building a personal brand, monetizing your life, or constantly leveling up… you’re somehow behind. We unpack: how social media normalizes unrealistic lifestyleswhy scrolling can feel more exhausting than we admitthe pressure disguised as “you can do it too”and what it means to come back to your own definition of enoughThis is not about judging anyone’s lifestyle. It’s about questioning what’s being sold to us; and why we’re believing it. I f you’ve ever felt like your life doesn’t measure up… this episode is your reminder that the gap between what you see and what’s real is bigger than you think. Maybe we all just need to… touch grass, more. Welcome back to thirtyspresso podcast, cuphead!

Feb 23

episode 7: being 30, and the strange tenderness we feel towards our parents ✨

turning 30 changes the way we see our parents. in this episode of thirtyspresso podcast, we talk about the emotional shift that happens in adulthood, when our parents stop feeling like untouchable authority figures and start feeling… human. we explore: how our relationship with our parents evolves from teenage rebellion to twenty-something distance to thirty-something tenderness the quiet realization that they were also living for the first time why going back to your childhood home feels different in your 30s the grief of accepting that we may never change them And the unexpected softness that comes with understanding this is a deep reflection on identity, adulthood, generational gaps, emotional maturity, and what it really means to grow up. If you’re navigating your 20s or 30s… If you’ve ever struggled with family expectations… If you’ve ever felt torn between independence and belonging… this conversation will feel like home. welcome back to thirtyspresso podcast; where we unpack what it means to be human without pretending we have it all figured out.

Feb 9

episode 6: the identity shift at 30: outgrowing the life I once prayed for ✨

This episode is a reflection on identity shifts that happen as you enter your 30s — the quiet realization that you’ve outgrown parts of your life you once deeply prayed for. I talk about the transition from the version of me that built this life in my 20s to the version of me sitting in it now, feeling emotionally different inside the same reality. It’s about gratitude, distance, and the strange in-between space where you honor what you built… while recognizing it no longer fully fits who you’re becoming. Enjoy cupheads!

Feb 5

episode 5: we use ‘busy’ to avoid ourselves (and call it productivity) ✨

Sometimes we’re not busy because life is full… Sometimes we’re busy because we don’t want to sit with what’s inside it. In this episode, I unpack my personal relationship with productivity , from my 20s, where being busy felt like proving myself, building independence, and chasing success… to my 30s, where I started questioning how much of that “busy” was actually emotional avoidance. We talk about hustle culture, rest guilt, tying self-worth to accomplishment, and why stillness can feel so uncomfortable when you’re not used to meeting yourself without distractions. This isn’t an anti-productivity conversation. It’s a reflection on the emotional layer beneath it. Because sometimes when life gets quiet… You finally hear the thoughts you’ve been outrunning. So the question becomes: Are you busy because your life is full ,or because your mind is loud? Sit with me. — thirtyspresso podcast☕️

Feb 2

episode 4: why doesn’t this feel good anymore? ('the noise' we normalized, when we shouldn't) ✨

In this episode of thirtyspresso, I sit with a feeling I couldn’t shake anymore. Somewhere along the way, growth started to feel loud. Advice became endless. And self-development; something that was supposed to help — slowly turned into pressure. This isn’t an attack on podcasts, books, or creators. It’s a reflection on what happens when success stories are overshared, expertise is assumed, and “better” becomes the default expectation. We talk about comparison, dopamine learning, emotional disconnection, and why consuming constant guidance can leave us feeling more stuck, not less. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by improvement culture, tired of formulas, or quietly wondered, “why doesn’t this feel good anymore?” , this episode is for you. No fixes. No hacks. Just an honest conversation. See you soon Cupheads! (p.s: vote below about whether you'd like to explore a part 2 of this topic)

Jan 29

episode 3: embracing our need for control (i had a plan, life laughed) ✨

we like to believe we’re adaptable ,but many of us are quietly obsessed with control (hello there control freak, no judgement). in this episode of thirtyspresso podcast, i talk about the need to plan, anticipate, and emotionally detach when things don’t go as expected. not from a productivity lens, but from a human one. this is a reflection on how needing to be in control of things of safety, self-worth, burnout, and what happens when life forces you to let go, even when you’re not ready. this is a no advice. no fixing. and definitely no judgment. just an honest conversation about control, uncertainty, and learning to loosen the grip. let's know your story and make this "control freak" normal again in the comments below! enjoy cupheads, see you on Monday for our newest episode ☕

Jan 26

episode 2: why we keep watching what we can’t build? (bridgerton edition) ✨

why do we keep returning to comfort shows like Bridgerton, even when they’re not usually our thing? In this episode of thirtyspresso podcast, I sit with a thought that wouldn’t leave me alone: maybe we’re not binge-watching for romance or fantasy, maybe we’re craving something deeper. Presence. Slowness. Real human connection. This isn’t a recap or a review of the show. It’s a reflection on modern human relationships, emotional disconnection, and why, in a fast and hyper-connected world, genuine bonding feels harder to build. We talk about yearning, attention, how our ideas of connection are shaped early on, and why so many of us feel unseen despite being constantly “connected.” If you’ve ever felt comforted by a show and wondered what that says about your real life , this episode is for you. Grab your coffee, and join in cuphead ☕

Jan 22

episode 1: 30, alive, and slightly terrified ✨

Turning 30 is confusing, messy, and sometimes terrifying, and I wouldn’t have it any other way, because already been there! In this first episode of thirtyspresso, I talked out loud about hitting 30: the nostalgia for your 20s, the identity crises, friendships that change, and the social media comparisons that make you question everything. No advice. No pressure. Just journal-style reflections, messy thoughts, and honest conversations about what life really feels like in your 30s. Grab your coffee, settle in, and let’s navigate this together: one laugh, one reflection, and one slightly terrified 30-year-old moment at a time. Until next time cupheads!

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Episodes

episode 11: i'm happy for you, but why does your success make me question my life?

episode 10: why are we making romantic love "the main character"? (Everything I Know About Love - Dolly Alderton)

episode 9: you're not actually leaning from mistakes (here's what actually happens instead)

episode 8: we’re being sold a life that doesn’t exist.

episode 7: being 30, and the strange tenderness we feel towards our parents ✨

episode 6: the identity shift at 30: outgrowing the life I once prayed for ✨

episode 5: we use ‘busy’ to avoid ourselves (and call it productivity) ✨

episode 4: why doesn’t this feel good anymore? ('the noise' we normalized, when we shouldn't) ✨

episode 3: embracing our need for control (i had a plan, life laughed) ✨

episode 2: why we keep watching what we can’t build? (bridgerton edition) ✨

episode 1: 30, alive, and slightly terrified ✨

welcome to thirtypresso podcast ✨

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welcome to thirtypresso podcast ✨

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