The Crush Chronicles Podcast: Self-Reflection Through Crush Nostalgia

Rachel Jitsawat

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SOCIETY & CULTURE
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A safe space for millennials to reflect on their crushes.

APR 3

😂 Entertain Yourself by Choosing Laughter | B. EEVIL: A Framework for Millennial Women

💔 Are you a fellow female millennial? We all know we need to practice self-love, and the next five episodes will support you in that process. Listen to the first part of Rachel Jitsawat's first signature series: B. EEVIL. ❣️ Join ⁠⁠Our Patreon⁠⁠ for free to receive detailed show notes in your inbox with all the links and details mentioned in each episode. 👉🏼 This episode's show notes: B. Entertained 🎞️ Show Credits Theme Music: ⁠“Girl Pop Attitude”⁠ by ⁠Musictown⁠ Sound Effects by ⁠Pixabay⁠ Stock Videos in Intro by: ⁠InspiredImages⁠, ⁠Nicky ❤️🌿🐞🌿❤️⁠, ⁠MOHAMMED KASMI⁠, ⁠jaumeps99⁠, ⁠Nicolás Garay⁠, ⁠Valentin Aleksandrov⁠, all via ⁠Pixabay⁠ Producer: ⁠Rachel Jitsawat⁠ Recorded and edited with ⁠Riverside⁠ and ⁠Final Cut Pro⁠ Episode art created with ⁠Photobooth⁠ and ⁠Canva

19 min
MAR 20

❣️ Millennial Girl Crushes | We're Back!

💔 Are you a fellow female millennial? Do you remember who you "girl-crushed" on as you were coming of age? Jitsie shares her top three millennial girl-crushes to kick off season three of The Crush Chronicles Podcast: A Safe Space for Millennials to Reflect on Crushes. ❣️ Join ⁠Our Patreon⁠ for free to receive detailed show notes in your inbox with all the links and details mentioned in each episode. 👉🏼 This episode's show notes: coming soon! 🎞️ Show Credits Theme Music: “Girl Pop Attitude” by Musictown Sound Effects by Pixabay Stock Videos in Intro by: InspiredImages, Nicky ❤️🌿🐞🌿❤️, MOHAMMED KASMI, jaumeps99, Nicolás Garay, Valentin Aleksandrov, all via Pixabay Producer: Rachel Jitsawat Recorded and edited with Riverside and Final Cut Pro Episode art created with Photobooth and Canva

10 min
SEASON 3, EPISODE 1 TRAILER

Season 3 is Going to Be Late...

'Tis the season! And Jitsie is sick. Check the details in this one-minute clip. You can keep up with Jitsie in the meantime at racheljitsawat.com and any of her socials, all under @racheljitsawat.

2 min
10/16/2025

Bonus Episode | Unaired Footage of Every Guest from Season 2

This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit jitsie.substack.com On Today’s Episode Jitsie reintroduces you to each guest before revealing their new footage from episodes 2 through 11. Hot Topics discussed in this episode: Growing up biracial and the challenges that come with it Being uncertain about whether or not to share your writing K-Pop Demon Hunters What it means to share your work with the world Heartbreak Songs and Being the Older Woman and much more The Guests and Their Episodes Missed an episode or want to revisit one? Here is the list of the lovely guests from Season Two: Erica (Heartbreak on Memory Lane) Jasmin of Local Gem Collective (The Romance of Meet-Cutes & Finding Affection for Yourself) Sam of Sensitive Soul Embodied (Experiencing Crushes As A Highly Sensitive Person) Michael (Let Millennials Have Their Nostalgia) Christine (Pelvic Thrusts and No F***s, WWJD?) Skylar of Sky Kitty Creations (Flirtations, Inflations, and Plot Twists) Cassandra (From Dating As A Teen to Parenting A Dating Teen) Yvonne of Poetry Von Chell (The Art of Getting Over Breakups and the Culture of Teen Youth) Rebecca A. of Duo Dragons (The Toxin of Heartache & the Importance of Letting Go) Erica & Kim of The Astral Priory (Introducing “Chronicles & Cocktails | Cheers to Friendship & Youthful Crushes) Thanks for a great season! Though the podcast will be on a break, I will still post regularly on Substack. Season 3 will begin on November 19, 2025. See you there! ✌🏼 Jitsie

21 min
10/03/2025

Introducing "Chronicles & Cocktails" | Cheers to Friendship & Youthful Crushes

To help inaugurate a new tradition for our show, old pals and previous guests join me for a fun conversation fit for any millennial girls’ night out. Hot Topics discussed in this episode: • M.A.S.H. (IYKYK) • Crushing as a Kid versus as an Adult • The Rise of the Romance Novel Check out our guests’ Links: Erica Instagram: @erica_michelle Previous Episode: Erica | Heartbreak on Memory Lane Kim Website: theastralpriory.com Instagram/Threads: @theastralpriory Previous Episode: Kim | Impressions Made and Impressions Left The Crush Chronicles Podcast is inspired by The Crush Chronicles memoir series, part of The 9 Lives of Rachel Jitsawat on Substack. The corresponding chapter to this episode will be out soon. If you'd like to read it, subscribe so you don't miss it! We need guests for next season! Fill out the application. *Paid subscribers have priority when applying to be on the show. May you find this episode enjoyable, and have a pleasant fortnight. ✌🏼 Jitsie This episode was produced with Riverside.FM. The music is “Girl Pop Attitude” by Musictown. Sound effects are by pixabay. The Crush Chronicles Podcast is a part of the ALIVE Podcast Network. Download the ALIVE app and support Black and diverse voices! IOS Android This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jitsie.substack.com/subscribe

1h 3m
09/19/2025

Rebecca A. | The Toxin of Heartache and The Importance of Letting Go

Today's Hot Topics with Rebecca A. of Duo Dragons: • Rebecca’s Riveting Near-Death Experience • Rebecca’s Holistic Health Discovery that Led to Her 3 Miracles • How Heartache Becomes a Physical Manifestation in the Body Rebecca A. has an Associate's Degree in Medical Massage, she is certified in Neuromuscular Therapy, Oncology, Pregnancy and Infant Massage, and is a Reiki Master. Check out Rebecca A.’s Links: Website: Duo Dragons Instagram/Threads: @theduodragons The Crush Chronicles Podcast is inspired by The Crush Chronicles memoir series, part of The 9 Lives of Rachel Jitsawat on Substack. The corresponding chapter to this episode will be out soon. If you'd like to read it, subscribe so you don't miss it! We need guests for next season! Fill out the application. *Paid subscribers have priority when applying to be on the show. May you find this episode enjoyable, and have a pleasant fortnight. ✌🏼 Jitsie This episode was produced with Riverside.FM. The music is “Girl Pop Attitude” by Musictown. Sound effects are by pixabay. The Crush Chronicles Podcast is a part of the ALIVE Podcast Network. Download the ALIVE app and support Black and diverse voices! IOS Android This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jitsie.substack.com/subscribe

1h 14m
09/05/2025

Yvonne | The Art of Getting Over Breakups and the Culture of Teen Youth

Today's Hot Topics with Yvonne of Poetry Von Chelle: • Moving on from Breakups • Turning that Heartbreak into Art • The Hot Masculinity of Darren Criss and Daniel Radcliffe Poetry Von Chelle is an intuitive on-the-spot typewriter poet, a unique art form that blends the timeless craft of poetry writing with the spontaneity of a live performance. With the star of the show, a vintage 1940s Underwood typewriter, Von Chelle takes literary snapshots of heartfelt human connection and crafts them into words of wonder and wisdom. Check out Yvonne’s Links: Website: Poetry Von Chelle Instagram/Threads: @poetryvonchelle TikTok: @poetryvonchelle The Crush Chronicles Podcast is inspired by The Crush Chronicles memoir series, part of The 9 Lives of Rachel Jitsawat on Substack. The corresponding chapter to this episode will be out soon. If you'd like to read it, subscribe so you don't miss it! We need guests for next season! Fill out the application. *Paid subscribers have priority when applying to be on the show. May you find this episode enjoyable, and have a pleasant fortnight. ✌🏼 Jitsie This episode was produced with Riverside.FM. The music is “Girl Pop Attitude” by Musictown. Sound effects are by pixabay. The Crush Chronicles Podcast is a part of the ALIVE Podcast Network. Download the ALIVE app and support Black and diverse voices! IOS Android This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jitsie.substack.com/subscribe

59 min
08/22/2025

Cassandra | From Dating as a Teen to Parenting a Dating Teen

Meet Cassandra, a 41-year-old witchy ♈️ woman who prioritizes love and kindness in everything she does and is. A resident of Washington state, she resides with her husband of 15 years, their son, daughter, and two bunnies. Check out Cassandra’s Links: IG: @kasassy_kay Previous Podcast: We R Eleven Although you do not have to have read The Crush Chronicles to enjoy Cassandra’s episode, if you are curious about the excerpt, you may read it here. We need guests for next season! Fill out the application. *Paid subscribers have priority when applying to be on the show. May you find this episode enjoyable, and have a pleasant next two weeks. ✌🏼 Jitsie This episode was produced with Riverside.FM. The music is “Girl Pop Attitude” by Musictown. Sound effects are by pixabay. The Crush Chronicles Podcast is a part of the ALIVE Podcast Network. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit jitsie.substack.com/subscribe

56 min

5

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01/17/2025

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I love the idea of this show! It's exactly like talking to a bunch of friends and love how relatable it all is.

A safe space for millennials to reflect on their crushes.

Creator

Rachel Jitsawat
Years Active

2024 - 2026
Episodes

25
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Rachel Jitsawat
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The Crush Chronicles Podcast: Self-Reflection Through Crush Nostalgia