Between The Covers

mia | minh anh

A digital garden navigating adulthood, self-expression, and connection in modern life. Only on Fridays~ Find me at: @louvre.sentiment minhanhwrites.com

  1. 14 JAN

    what no one told me about adult friendships

    happy 2026 lovelies! 💕 this week, we're gonna talk about adult friendships and how sometimes, the real test of friendships lies in the way we deal with different seasons of life. Substack article mentioned: On Adult Friendships and Diverging Timelines Follow Between the Covers for more Spotify Apple IG Mia's Substacks @unloadingthoughts

    8 min
  2. curiosity is an underrated form of intimacy

    28/11/2025

    curiosity is an underrated form of intimacy

    Between the Covers is back on another friday, this time in video!! (hands still sweating at the thought of this 🥹). how often do we actually take time to be curious about our loved ones? in this episode, we're dissecting the lost art of conversation (i.e., asking questions), curiosity as the deepest form of intimacy, and how to become a better villager. Follow Between the Covers for more: Spotify Apple IG Mia's Substacks Resources mentioned: why boredom might be the most underrated skillswe're not bored anymore and we should beinterview with relationship expert Jillian Tuckeryinterview with Simon Sinekthe archaeology of intimacy Chapters 00:00 intro + yap 03:15 the lost art of conversations 05:25 we're curious about strangers more than our loved ones 06:40 to be interesting, you have to be interested 09:00 we're not bored anymore, and that's on the internet 13:03 boredom is the basis of creativity 14:50 curiosity is an underrated intimacy skill 18:00 each conversation has a 'main recipient' 19:12 stress makes you a bad listener 22:18 the comfort of silence in relationships 25:00 the sign to let go is when they no longer want to understand 26:18 how to become a better villager 27:23 let's bring back inconvenience in friendship 30:33 outro

    32 min
  3. authenticity vs performance: when influencers stop 'influencing'

    04/10/2025

    authenticity vs performance: when influencers stop 'influencing'

    Perhaps, the true currency of a personal brand is authenticity. A label might get you impressions and trust initially, but it’s ultimately verifiable. Authenticity holds real value. It’s what keeps people relevant long after the trend has faded. 🎙️ Follow Between The Covers ⭐️ Follow Mia Resources mentioned: authenticity is too expensive the lost art of authenticity Have A Sip: Cuộc Sống Là Một Chuỗi Những Bài Kiểm Tra | Dương Ngọc Trinh How To Build A Personal Brand Before It's Too Late ft Chris Do Chapters: 00:00 intro + episode premise 02:25 recent online discourse around influencers in Vietnam 05:26 wtf is authenticity? 07:53 to be authentic is to look shame dead in the eye 11:00 building a personal brand means coming back to the source 13:45 internet persona + social media niches 15:25 the downside of being a lifestyle influencer 17:25 does being authentic mean oversharing? 20:10 the real currency of a personal brand

    26 min
  4. the art of beginning anyway

    01/08/2025

    the art of beginning anyway

    Fear is the antithesis to curiousity. Sometimes, to grow is to decide to 'just ship it', and to become something is to act like we are that thing. 🎙️ Follow Between The Covers ⭐️ Follow Mia Resources mentioned: What Is Imposter SyndromeImposter Syndrome As Defined By Dr Gabor MatéWhere Does Imposter Syndrome Come From & Why It MattersImposter Syndrome Is The Price of Showing UpDavid Larbi, Mindful Moments Podcast Episode 58James Clear, Atomic HabitsRick Rubin, The Creative Act: A Way Of BeingBravata, D.M., Watts, S.A., Keefer, A.L. et al. Prevalence, Predictors, and Treatment of Impostor Syndrome: a Systematic Review. J GEN INTERN MED 35, 1252–1275 (2020). Thomas M, Bigatti S. Perfectionism, impostor phenomenon, and mental health in medicine: a literature review. Int J Med Educ. 2020 Sep 28;11:201-213. Chapters: 00:00 intro + episode premise 03:50 what is imposter syndrome, actually? 07:33 causes & influnces 08:55 does imposter syndrome come from parenting styles? 10:45 imposter syndrome in my childhood 14:04 the fear of rejection cause you to reject yourself 16:35 'just ship' mantra 17:30 let your ideas come into contact with reality 20:55 create while feeling self-conscious 22:23 the process of becoming #impostersyndrome #selfexpression #creativity

    26 min
  5. is it possible to be a hopeful romantic in 2025?

    11/07/2025

    is it possible to be a hopeful romantic in 2025?

    with the rise of anti hopeless romantics, pathologizing and misdiagnosing relationship behaviors, and the endless choices of love prospects, how and is it even possible to be a hopeful romantic? Follow Between The Covers Chapters: 00:00 intro + episode's premise 00:55 my (not so convincing) attempt at film review 03:07 are we a geneneration of cynical romantics? 04:40 the trajectory of hopeless romantics 07:20 pathologizing relationship behaviors 10:20 why are we all looking for love? 12:50 a very tmi invitation into my intrusive thoughts 15:23 if love is so temporary, then what' the point? 19:16 what does 'hopeful romantic' even mean? References: Watch This If You're Ready to Rethink Romantic Relationships Deciphering my extremely honest and blunt notes on love and heartbreak 🖤 Love Without Evidence Love Is Not Enough Hopeful Romantics

    23 min
  6. reconnect to creativity: burnouts, passion projects, on attention capitalism

    30/05/2025

    reconnect to creativity: burnouts, passion projects, on attention capitalism

    maybe creativity is not about being seen, but about seeing yourself better. episode's inspo & references: how to fall down a rabbit hole & reconnect to creativitiy research as a leisure activity a space within me that longs to be met where I am in defense of pretension on attention capitalism tags: #research #creativity #burnout #productivity #digitalage #attentioncapitalism #internetpersonality

    18 min
  7. let’s talk about loneliness

    21/03/2025

    let’s talk about loneliness

    Sometimes loneliness can signal a disconnection from oneself. Inspired by ‘Bất Hạnh là Một Tài Sản: Một Mình ở Châu Âu’, I wanted to talk about (female) loneliness, the paradox of solitude and connection, and how solitude can be romanticized and embraced. 🔗 Follow Between The Covers 🔗 Notes on Coming Back to Your Self Chapters 00:00 introduction + catchup 06:05 i was an only child for 10 years 08:00 finding comfort in solo time 11:07 the nature of loneliness 12:30 loneliness in the digital age 14:30 the paradox of solitude and connection 16:00 women feel less lonely than men 21:35 is there any antidote for loneliness? 26:00 finding connection within 27:00 takeaways + conclusion keywords loneliness, solitude, self-connection, emotional health, societal perceptions, gender differences, coping strategies, self-love, personal experiences, mental health

    29 min
  8. essays in love (2) : why love begins with you

    21/02/2025

    essays in love (2) : why love begins with you

    part two of essays in love is out! in this episode, we discussed intuition vs. anxiety, how much is too much expectation in the relationship, attachment styles and how the truth we hear all the time is often the truth we learn the hard way. 6 core human needs: https://www.tonyrobbins.com/blog/do-you-need-to-feel-significant?srsltid=AfmBOoqlHhZe2Itx0jxpDUykdTxgJuFCl7DFTBOmc4VzkccJthq18xqJ 5 love language quiz: https://5lovelanguages.com/quizzes/love-language follow Between The Covers on Spotify, Apple Podcast and on Instagram at @louvre.sentiment to get notified on new episodes!

    25 min
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  • Creator
    mia | minh anh
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    13
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © mia | minh anh
  • Show Website
    Between The Covers
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