casual bites

candace wei
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welcome to the pod! casual bites is my safe space of a journal where i talk about everything and anything. as a girl in her 20s trying to navigate life, i want to document my experiences and emotions. each episode will get a chance to pick at my brain and reflect on random things in life. new eps at least once a week :)

Episodes

  1. Jun 21

    post grad life...

    after a long break, candace is back! she's here to talk to you today about her experience in graduating from college :) there's a lot to share from reflections, to friendships, to moving back home. hopefully it's a reassuring episode for those scared for their next chapter. Instagram ⁠@casualbites._⁠ Tiktok ⁠@casualbites_⁠ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to postgrad reflections (10:00) Moving back home, family dynamics, and postgrad travel FOMO (22:00) Reflections on maintaining friendships, distance, and effort needed to stay connected (38:00) Outro Intro: Sound Effect by Fikret K from Pixabay Outro: Music by alex-morgan from Pixabay Editing and Cover Art: Candace Wei

  2. Mar 4

    living alone

    in this lovely, gorgeous episode, candace talks through her experiences living alone for the past year. she discusses topics of feeling free, challenges of loneliness, and self discovery. Instagram ⁠@casualbites._⁠ Tiktok ⁠@casualbites_⁠ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction and Life Update (03:35) Freedom and Independence (08:20) Self-Discovery and Emotional Growth (17:10) The Loneliness of Living Alone (23:17) Hosting and Social Connections

  3. Feb 24

    eldest daughter theory

    today, candace explores the eldest daughter theory, sharing personal insights on how being the responsible eldest sibling shapes personality traits. She reflects on her journey of self-awareness and balancing responsibilities with self-care. Instagram ⁠⁠@casualbites._⁠⁠ Tiktok ⁠⁠@casualbites_⁠⁠ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Casual Bytes Podcast (00:54) What is the Eldest Daughter Theory? (05:28) Sibling Dynamics and Relationships (08:25) Traits of the Eldest Daughter: Hyperindependence (12:27) Caretaker Identity and Its Implications (17:00) Perfectionism and High Standards in Relationships (22:38) Emotional Suppression and Self-Care (25:41) Leadership and Over-Functioning (27:04) Day-to-day (30:10) Rediscovering Self and Independence

  4. Feb 21

    rave bae or serotonin peak

    after a recent show, candace dives into the culture, environment, and personal experiences going to raves/EDM sets. she shares her favorite genres, memorable moments, and lows of rave life. Instagram @casualbites._ Tiktok @casualbites_ Chapters (00:00) Introduction to Casual Bytes and Concert Experience (04:41) Rave Culture and Personal Experiences (09:04) Festival Friendships and Community (13:34) Moshing and Crowd Dynamics (21:08) Post-Concert Reflections and Dopamine Crash

  5. Feb 18

    all-nighters in or out

    in this episode, candace shares her personal stories about all-nighters reflecting on the challenges of sleep, the impact of caffeine, and the nostalgia of late-night study sessions. she talks about her struggles with sleep during her recent run-in with a cold, reminisces about her high school and college all-nighters, and explores how technology has changed the way we spend our late nights. Chapters (00:00) Introduction and Personal Struggles with Sleep (02:50) Reflections on All-Nighters in High School (05:43) College All-Nighters: A New Routine (10:57) The Impact of All-Nighters on Mental Health (15:51) Nostalgic All-Nighters: Fun and Games (20:54) Modern All-Nighters: Technology and Distractions (23:37) Conclusion and Future Plans

  6. Feb 18

    anxiety

    today candace talked a little bit about how she's experienced anxiety, and how she's been experiencing a lot more social anxiety recently. candace talks about certain triggers and different sources of anxiety while also exploring the impacts of social media and perfectionism.

  • 6 Episodes

About

welcome to the pod! casual bites is my safe space of a journal where i talk about everything and anything. as a girl in her 20s trying to navigate life, i want to document my experiences and emotions. each episode will get a chance to pick at my brain and reflect on random things in life. new eps at least once a week :)

Information

  • Creator
    candace wei
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © candace wei
  • Show Website
    casual bites