Booked and Unbothered

Booked and Unbothered
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A bookish podcast where healing meets humor, fiction meets real life, and your favorite characters help you unpack love, trauma, growth—and why that one Hinge guy definitely wasn’t your Rhysand. It’s therapy with spice, book club with bite, healing with attitude.

  1. Chapter 15: Reflection

    JAN 14

    Chapter 15: Reflection

    Today’s episode is a gentle reflection on 2025 and a hopeful look toward 2026. What I’m leaving behind, what I’m carrying with me, and how I’m choosing to move forward into the new year.

    39 min
  2. Chapter 14: Christmas Novella

    12/23/2025

    Chapter 14: Christmas Novella

    It’s a holiday episode of Booked and Unbothered ✨ This week, Kaleb joins me for a festive debrief, meeting-the-family chaos, and some unhinged Christmas questions that may or may not expose a few past red flags. No heavy book talk—just cozy vibes, laughter, and holiday honesty.

    50 min
  3. Chapter 13: The Comeback

    12/16/2025

    Chapter 13: The Comeback

    What happens when the chaos quiets down… and life actually feels good? In this episode of Booked & Unbothered, I’m talking about why I’ve been quiet for a while — and why happiness can feel surprisingly hard to talk about when your story used to be fueled by heartbreak, healing, and survival mode. Inspired by Feyre in A Court of Frost and Starlight, we’re unpacking that “in-between” season: when you’re safe, loved, settled… and suddenly worried you’ve become boring.

    30 min
  4. Chapter 12: The Soundtrack

    10/07/2025

    Chapter 12: The Soundtrack

    Music tells stories. Books have rhythm. This episode is all about how both remind us that we’re not alone — that connection, whether through lyrics or pages, is what keeps us human. So grab your headphones, your favorite playlist, and let’s get unbothered.

    1h 3m
  5. Chapter 11: Go Off Sis

    09/23/2025

    Chapter 11: Go Off Sis

    Sometimes you just need to let it all out—and that’s exactly what this episode is. No structure, no book tie-ins, just me going off about life, love, and everything in between. It’s unfiltered, chaotic, and a little therapeutic. So grab your coffee (or your comfort snack) and come hang out while I vent, spiral, and laugh my way through the mess.

    1h 12m
  6. Chapter 10: The Art of Not Settling

    09/09/2025

    Chapter 10: The Art of Not Settling

    What do Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce, and Violet Sorrengail all have in common? They refused to settle for less than they deserved. In this episode, we’re talking about why “almost love” and playing it safe just don’t cut it — and how holding out for the right person, the right love, and the right standard can change everything. From book boyfriends to real-life fairy tales, this is your reminder that crumbs aren’t enough… you deserve the feast.

    50 min
  7. Chapter 9: The Quiet Double Standard

    09/02/2025

    Chapter 9: The Quiet Double Standard

    So here’s the thing: books love a broody, introverted man. Give him a tragic backstory, some sharp jawline silence, and suddenly he’s swoon-worthy. But when it comes to introverted women? We’re often written as quiet, meek, or in desperate need of being “fixed.” In this episode, I’m joined by Sam to unpack that double standard, talk about our own introvert experiences, and figure out why being quiet is so often misunderstood in fiction and in real life. Spoiler: quiet doesn’t mean weak.

    56 min
  8. Chapter 8: Not The Chosen One

    08/26/2025

    Chapter 8: Not The Chosen One

    Lucien really said, “What if I gave you unwavering loyalty, endless sarcasm, and my entire heart?” and the universe replied, “Cute, but no thanks.” 🫠 This week we’re diving into the pain and comedy of being not the chosen one—aka loving someone who will never love you back. Because let’s face it, unrequited love is basically character development in its messiest form. We’ve all been the person holding onto hope while watching someone else get picked instead, and it is the worst kind of humble pie. But maybe there’s something to learn in the ache (besides how to perfect your fake smile at their engagement photos). So grab your emotional support coffee, because we’re talking Lucien, second choices, almosts, and why sometimes not being chosen might just be the plot twist you didn’t know you needed.

    27 min
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A bookish podcast where healing meets humor, fiction meets real life, and your favorite characters help you unpack love, trauma, growth—and why that one Hinge guy definitely wasn’t your Rhysand. It’s therapy with spice, book club with bite, healing with attitude.

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  • Creator
    Booked and Unbothered
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    16
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Booked and Unbothered
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