marisa

marisa elaine

Hey, I’m Marisa! Welcome to marisa—a cozy space for us to hang out every week and chat about pop culture, nostalgia, and personal growth. My life is a little bit of everything, so our episodes rotate too: Wk 1: Books vs. movie/show adaptations. Wk 2: Taylor Swift & music deep dives. Wk 3: Reading my old journals & life experiences. Wk 4: Manifestation & self-love. Whether you're on a morning walk or relaxing at home, this feels like catching up with a friend. Grab a drink, hit follow, and let’s go on this journey together.

  1. Aug 17

    What Happened in 2010??

    In this episode, I share my personal journey through a traumatic year in eighth grade, including my father's accident, the loss of a classmate to suicide, and how these events shaped my perspective on life and gratitude. Key topics: The impact of a traumatic car accident on a familyDealing with grief and loss in adolescenceThe importance of gratitude after hardshipHow personal journaling can help process traumaThe role of community and support during crises Takeaways: Traumatic events can deeply affect mental health and journaling habits.Gratitude and reflection can emerge from even the darkest experiences.Support from community and family is crucial in recovery.Personal stories highlight the importance of resilience and hope.Healing is a process that takes time and self-compassion. personal growth, trauma, resilience, gratitude, life lessons, mental health, adolescence, family, overcoming adversity Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and overview of the episode 02:20 The car accident that changed everything 06:00 Hospital stay and recovery process 08:49 Physical recovery and returning to normal life 12:04 Running to a meaningful tree as a symbol of resilience 14:27 Writing a letter to her future self 16:39 Processing fear and trauma from the year 17:27 Gratitude for life and lessons learned 18:29 Resources and message of support 19:16 Upcoming episodes and closing thoughts ___________________________________________________________ 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: This is a 24-hour, toll-free, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Calls are routed to the nearest crisis center in a national network, where callers receive crisis counseling and mental health referrals. Call or text 988Chat at 988lifeline.orgThe Trevor Project's 24/7 Suicide Hotline for Lesbian, Gay, and Bisexual Youth: Call 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678. Disaster Distress Helpline: Call or text 1-800-985-5990 (press 2 for Spanish). Veteran's Crisis Line: 988, then select 1, or Crisis Chat, or text: 838255

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Hey, I’m Marisa! Welcome to marisa—a cozy space for us to hang out every week and chat about pop culture, nostalgia, and personal growth. My life is a little bit of everything, so our episodes rotate too: Wk 1: Books vs. movie/show adaptations. Wk 2: Taylor Swift & music deep dives. Wk 3: Reading my old journals & life experiences. Wk 4: Manifestation & self-love. Whether you're on a morning walk or relaxing at home, this feels like catching up with a friend. Grab a drink, hit follow, and let’s go on this journey together.