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Riyan Abdi
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I'm just trying to make sense of life, one conversation at a time. I'm Riyan, and this is the place I unpack growth, self-worth, fear, friendships, and everything in between. Expect real talk, honest moments, and maybe a little wisdom along the way. New episodes weekly. Come hang out.

  1. 08/12/2025

    Overstimulated but Figuring It Out | Balancing Schedules, Boundaries, and Big Energy

    A brain dump episode

    16 min

  2. 07/29/2025

    It’s Giving Hyper-Independence: I Moved Again, Started School, & Made New Friends

    A catch up episode —I moved again, started school, and somehow made friends in a town where I knew no one. But the heart of this episode is about being hyper-independent, dealing with friendship trauma, and learning how to actually let people in. Because making friends means giving people access—it means opening the gate a little. And that’s something I’ve really been learning lately. At some point, doing it all alone starts to feel like isolation. And maybe—just maybe—it’s okay to let people show up for you.

    16 min

  3. 07/15/2025

    How to Be so Unbothered It’s Offensive

    not to toot my own horn but the art of being unbothered? mastered it. there’s so much freedom in not caring. life gets lighter when you stop performing.

    19 min

  4. 07/08/2025

    Unfiltered Q&A (ft. My Sister)

    A long overdue sit-down with my sister, Bahja Abdi.We talked about everything; moving out, sisterhood, adulting, med school, growing up, and just figuring life out as we go. It’s a Q&A, an advice session, and a little bit of a rant all in one.

    51 min

  5. 07/01/2025

    How I Got Into Med School: The Full Pre-Med Recap

    This is the full pre-med debrief. From working in clinics, research labs, and volunteering to studying for the MCAT and everything in between — I’m walking you through exactly what I did, how I did it, and what each job actually looked like day-to-day. If you’re curious about what pre-med actually takes, this one’s for you. (I might do a part two!)

    52 min

  6. 06/24/2025

    Can’t Copy Flow | How to Be Authentic Without Performing

    This episode is all about dropping the mask, letting go of the performance, and learning how to be real — even when it’s uncomfortable.

    19 min

  7. 06/03/2025

    They’re Gonna See You Anyway: How to Let Go of the Fear of Being Perceived

    I got this question during a Q&A and realized it deserved a whole episode. The fear of being perceived is something we all struggle with, but once you learn to let go of it — everything changes. In this episode, I’m talking about what it really means to be seen, why it’s so scary, the science behind it, and how I rewired my mindset to show up as my full self.

    16 min

  8. 05/27/2025

    Taking a Year Off Was the Best Thing I Did | Self-Realignment, Boundaries & Becoming Multifaceted

    In this episode, I reflect on everything my gap year taught me — from protecting my energy to redefining success and learning to live with intention. If you’re in a season of change, this one’s for you.

    20 min
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I'm just trying to make sense of life, one conversation at a time. I'm Riyan, and this is the place I unpack growth, self-worth, fear, friendships, and everything in between. Expect real talk, honest moments, and maybe a little wisdom along the way. New episodes weekly. Come hang out.

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  • Creator
    Riyan Abdi
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
    45
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Riyan Abdi
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