The Crush Chronicles Podcast

Rachel Jitsawat

5.0 (2)
SOCIETY & CULTURE
UPDATED BIWEEKLY

A safe space for millennials to reflect on their crushes.

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
08/08/2025

Skylar | Flirtations, Inflations, and Plot Twists

Meet Skylar, an on-hiatus co-host of the Kawaii Desuppointment podcast and [self-described] “moderately successful” Etsy shop owner. Learn more about Skylar via her links below: IG: @applekittyxoxo TikTok: @moonhero46 Sky Kitty Creations Etsy Shop: @skykittycreations (IG) Kawaii Desuppointment podcast: @kawaiidesupod (IG), @kawaiidesupod (TikTok) Although you do not have to have read The Crush Chronicles to enjoy Skylar’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 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

42 min
07/25/2025

Christine | Pelvic Thrusts & No F***s...WWJD?

In episode 6, we meet Christine: a fellow creative, cat lover, and caregiver. She gives us a fiery discussion on young love, Christian Bale in Newsies, and how no, we do not have the same 24 hours a day as Beyonce. Links for things discussed in the show: Newsies Although you do not have to have read The Crush Chronicles to enjoy Michaels’s episode, if you are curious about this season’s story, you may start here. We need guests for next season! We are ready to record for season three! All are welcome to apply. The requirements are as follows: * You must have access to a reliable web browser (Google Chrome or Microsoft Edge) or download the Riverside app on any device. (Interviews are recorded using Riverside.FM.) * You must be willing to read a short excerpt from The Crush Chronicles(provided by Jitsie). * You must 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 Support the Show You may not know it, but Jitsie is a one-woman show, which means she produces The Crush Chronicles Podcast completely on her own. Beyond being the host, she is the Outreach Manager, Writer, Graphic Designer, and Social Media Manager, among many other roles. Monetary Support Become a member of The 9 Lives of Rachel Jitsawat. Besides supporting Jitsie’s work, paid subscribers receive certain benefits. Free Support Listen to the show on the Alive Podcast Network app. 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

50 min

5

out of 5

2 Ratings

A Fun Listen

01/17/2025

Sarah_Cox

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 - 2025
Episodes

23
Rating

Explicit
Copyright

© Rachel Jitsawat
Show Website

The Crush Chronicles Podcast