This Is Why I Journal

Dana Nicole Calhoun
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...because being grown girlie is weird, and I have feelings... and a mic lol. Welcome to This Is Why I Journal! It is a solo podcast hosted by Dana that explores what it means and how it feels to grow up, go through the motions, and spiral... with intention in this age. We'll be unpacking everything from girlhood grief and emotional burnout, societal standards, to boundaries, womanhood, identity, digital overwhelm, and the messy art of healing, among other stuff. Because being a grown-up is weird and we are bound to have feelings.

Episodes

  1. Episode 5: Letters I Was Too Scared to Send

    06/29/2025

    Episode 5: Letters I Was Too Scared to Send

    “I wrote it all down because I knew I couldn’t say it out loud.”

    14 min
  2. Episode 4: The Comparison Trap: I Hate That I Care So Much

    06/29/2025

    Episode 4: The Comparison Trap: I Hate That I Care So Much

    “Scared money don’t make money... but what about scared hearts?”

    19 min
  3. Episode 3: Healing Made Me Worse (Before It Made Me Better)

    06/29/2025

    Episode 3: Healing Made Me Worse (Before It Made Me Better)

    “No one talks about the part where you feel fake, sadder, lonelier… but that’s the cocoon, not the coffin.”

    13 min
  4. Episode 2: Some Friendships Expire—Even the Soulmate Ones

    06/29/2025

    Episode 2: Some Friendships Expire—Even the Soulmate Ones

    “Not everyone you love is meant to sit front row forever.”

    20 min
  5. Episode 1: You Can Romanticise Life Without Lying to Yourself

    06/29/2025

    Episode 1: You Can Romanticise Life Without Lying to Yourself

    “Main character energy doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine.”

    17 min
  6. Episode 2: Hot Girls Don’t Cry… Until They Do

    04/08/2025

    Episode 2: Hot Girls Don’t Cry… Until They Do

    In this episode of 'Why I Journal,' I dive deep into debunking the myth that strong girls don't cry. Sharing personal experiences, I explore how societal conditioning trains us to equate silence with strength and emotional suppression with power. I stress the importance of reclaiming our vulnerability and seeing softness as true strength. Through relatable stories and reflections on cultural icons, I encourage you to embrace your emotions openly and authentically. I also touch on the 'I can fix him' mentality, urging everyone to focus on their own healing first. Join me for a heartfelt discussion on emotional truth, healing, and the journey to becoming unapologetically yourself.

    1 hr
  7. Episode 1: Soft Launching Our Inner Child

    04/08/2025

    Episode 1: Soft Launching Our Inner Child

    This is Why I Journal: Soft Launching Our Inner Child In the inaugural episode of my podcast 'This is Why I Journal', I discuss the journey of reparenting and the importance of acknowledging our inner child. Sharing personal anecdotes and insights from my own diary entries, I explore how childhood experiences affect adult behaviours, the significance of emotional safety, and the power of journaling. Whether you're listening on audio or watching the video, join me, Dana, your favourite Zimbabwean girly, as we delve into the healing process of honouring and nurturing our inner child. Grab a cozy blanket, a drink, and let's talk about reparenting, emotional scarcity, and the strength in acknowledging our past.

    1h 3m
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About

...because being grown girlie is weird, and I have feelings... and a mic lol. Welcome to This Is Why I Journal! It is a solo podcast hosted by Dana that explores what it means and how it feels to grow up, go through the motions, and spiral... with intention in this age. We'll be unpacking everything from girlhood grief and emotional burnout, societal standards, to boundaries, womanhood, identity, digital overwhelm, and the messy art of healing, among other stuff. Because being a grown-up is weird and we are bound to have feelings.

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  • Creator
    Dana Nicole Calhoun
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Explicit
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