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It Gets GoodFebruary Wrap Up | Episode 101We are two months into 2025 and already have read some AMAZING books! Kyleigh is loving the Boys of Tommen series, Hannah reread a favorite from 2020, and Micaela had an infinity star read this month. For a full list of all the books we read in February, check out our Instagram! We are excited to read Magnolia Parks in March and hope you join us for our Book Club! Currently Reading: Legendary by Stephanie Garber Keeping 13 by Chloe Walsh Quicksilver by Callie Hart The Se...
2025-03-0550 min
Open-EndedFeeling FrustratedIn this week’s episode, Callie talks all about frustration! When it comes to school or completing projects, one of the most common emotions we feel is frustration. Callie talks all about how we can better navigate frustration and what our frustration means to ourselves. When we better understand why we are frustrated, we can solve problems more efficiently and better understand ourselves. Ultimately, frustration is a completely natural emotion, and this episode dives into the complexities of a seemingly insignificant emotion!
2022-04-2528 minOpen-EndedCode Switching and Authenticity: Who Am I By Myself?In this week’s episode, Callie introduces the idea and code switching and how it has impacted the formation of her identity. Because of code switching, it is difficult to create who you are to yourself and the type of person you want to be. How can we all encourage authenticity? Callie answers this question and questions like it, and also touches on similar topics so listeners can feel seen. Being your authentic self and developing your authenticity is hard, so Callie brings her most authentic self forward to help others and herself develop their identities and sort out who we...
2022-04-0427 minOpen-EndedWhen a Passion EndsIn this week’s episode, Callie talks all about what happens when a passion (like a high school sport) ends. Whether you feel depressed or overwhelmed, Callie offers advice on how to feel better but also fill your time in a way that doesn’t make you feel burnt out. Callie touches on replacing a passion with another one or ways to feel less burnt out with all your free time, Callie talks about it all (while also talking about other things too).
2022-03-2127 minOpen-EndedBurnoutIn this week’s episode, Callie dives deep into burnout. She explains why it happens to students, especially recently with returning to school, and how we can combat it. Callie also describes why students are so burnout in many ways and how they can’t win, but why we can and the emotions attached to it. She says that we need to experience the hardships that comes with school to ultimately feel better, and that they create who we are as students.
2022-02-2129 minOpen-EndedForgiveness and Saying SorryIn this week’s episode, Callie talks all about apologizing and forgiveness. Callie works to break down how we think about forgiveness by explaining that in a lot of situations, we need to be able forgive ourselves and others in order to move on and make that relationship better. However, the way we are taught to forgive is flawed, and that we must decide how we forgive ourselves, and the implications it has on the people that apologize to us.
2022-01-3130 minOpen-EndedThe Smartest People in the Classroom Can Sometimes Have the Biggest EgosIn this week’s episode, Callie discussed what we should do if we are the most egotistical smart person in the room, or if we aren’t and that behavior is making us feel bad about ourselves. Callie also dives into academic competition, self esteem, and the public school system to really show how our egos have been built up academically and why it might not be the best for us. Callie stresses the need to help others in the classroom who are struggling to break down our academic egos, or to focus more on ourselves if we find ourselves comp...
2022-01-1729 minOpen-EndedIt’s Ok To Be Hard On YourselfIn this week’s episode, Callie explains why it’s ok to be hard on yourself, why it’s ok to have high expectations, and how these things are kind of necessary for change and growth. By disagreeing with an existentialist idea, Callie states why it is important to first decide for yourself how you are going to be hard on yourself, and why high expectations are nuanced, not black and white as we like to think they are.
2022-01-0425 minOpen-EndedAcademic ValidationIn this week’s episode, Callie talks all about academic validation! She explains that it’s a tricky subject; academic validation itself can either help you are harm you academically. It can make you more competitive, thinking that your success is tied to others’ failure, and that that will make you feel better. While other failures might make you feel better, it won’t fulfill you. Academic success will always be an internal thing, and that we should move away from tying it to validating our self worth in order to actually be successful. However, failure and burn out can be neces...
2021-12-2034 minOpen-EndedGetting Yourself Out of A FunkIn this week’s episode, Callie talks about getting in a funk and what you can do to get out of one! By explaining how she herself is going to get out of her current funk, Callie hopes to inspire listeners to find out what works best for for them. Callie also details what she hopes her new routine will be and what it will look like to show others the importance of restructuring your day. In addition to this, Callie compiles her research on what she found to be best beat ways to get yourself out of a funk, an...
2021-11-0832 minOpen-EndedSelf Worth Comes From WithinIn this week’s episode, Callie discusses identity and how it comes from within yourself. Touching on self worth, self love, and acceptance as aspects of identity, Callie explains that they all come from within yourself and are dictated by you. Moreover, that they shouldn’t rely on other people, and should not be impacted by our reputation. They all depend on you. Callie posits that although our existence may seem insignificant in the moment, it is actually empowering. We are part of a bigger plan/picture, but our existence is somewhat slightly significant. This should empower us to make diff...
2021-10-3132 minOpen-EndedHappinessIn this week’s episode, Callie talks about Happiness! In explaining what makes us happy and content, Callie connects the ideas of fulfillment and contentment to happiness, and why they are so important. She also discusses the value of finding things that we are passionate about, as well as trusting the process. ‘If we aren’t happy in some aspect of the process is it worth it?,’ Callie asks. Callie also touches on certain roadblocks that can make it hard to be happy, and sometimes we need to experience the bad to fully realize and value the good. Positivity and happines...
2021-10-1729 minOpen-EndedSelf SabotageWelcome to Season Two of Open Ended! In this week’s episode, Callie talks about self sabotage. Whether it’s in yourself or others, self sabotage is everywhere. Callie touches on topics like self hatred, insecurities, and fear in this episode, and how it relates to self sabotage. In talking about her experience with self sabotage, Callie hopes listeners can feel more connected.
2021-10-0327 minOpen-EndedWhy Do We Hurt the People We Love?In this week’s episode, Callie answers the question: why do we hurt the people we love? By bringing in her own experience, Callie explains that we are all a bit broken, and we act certain ways towards others because we haven’t fully processed certain aspects of our lives. Because of this, certain people we love and are close to cause us to react with anger, frustration, or sadness when our insecurities are brought up. Callie ends the episode by talking about where she is now, and what she plans to do in the future to be more cognizant when...
2021-08-2930 minOpen-EndedSocial Media & Self Esteem/Mental HealthIn this week’s episode, Callie talks about Social Media and it’s impact on our self esteem and Mental Health! Callie discusses recent changes to Social Media, including the influx of positive content creators, the Kardashians, and even some brands that have become more inclusive. In addition to this, this episode also focuses in on comparison, value, and other topics through Social Media’s impact and changes it’s made. Callie also illustrates these issues by explains how Social Media is a paradox that can harm or help young people.
2021-08-1532 minOpen-EndedGoing Back to School & Advice For UnderclassmenIn this week’s episode, Callie talks about going back to in person high school! In giving advice to incoming freshmen and high school students, Callie reminds listeners to keep an open mind and try to have a positive attitude. For those who are nervous about going back to school, Callie reassures listeners to also keep an open mind. While this episode is not very advice heavy, it provides some good advice and help for school!
2021-08-0827 minOpen-EndedMessing Up a Friendship.In this week’s episode, Callie talks all about conflict in friendships and what she’s learned (recently and from previous years) about friendships. Without giving specifics, Callie becomes vulnerable by opening up about boundaries and hurtful things she’s said in friendships that has led to conflict. However, Callie remains hopeful and optimistic by reminding listeners that we cannot dwell on the past and our past behavior, but that we can only learn from it. Callie also explains that these issues are always changing (as many things are) so she will continue to talk about what she’s learned through...
2021-07-1826 minOpen-EndedThe Big D (Depression that Is)In this week’s episode, Callie talks all about depression! Whether it is about how she has handled it, her experiences with depression, or basic advice, this episode has a little bit of everything concerning depression. Callie also talks about why depression is so tricky, and why glamorizing depression (and mental illness in general) isn’t such a good thing.
2021-07-0427 minOpen-EndedCancel Culture: The Pros & ConsIn this episode, Callie talks all about cancel culture! In discussing both the pros and cons of cancel culture, Callie discusses that society needs to create more a culture that encourages conversation and discussion to bring improvement and change. In giving specific examples, Callie illustrates her ideas about the topic and encourages people to talk about an issue, rather than being divided and polarized on one.
2021-06-0628 minOpen-EndedI’m Done With School, But I Don’t Know What to Do With Myself.In this episode, Callie talks about what to do when you are on summer break and decreasing Social Media usage. She also explains that in the first few weeks of summer, Callie doesn’t do much and why she doesn’t want to do this anymore.
2021-05-3026 minOpen-EndedWhy are Teens so Unmotivated When it Comes to School?In this episode, Callie asks and answers the important question: Why are current teens so unmotivated when it comes to school, and why do we feel this way? Callie explains that it could be because of the decreasing interest in teens to learn certain subjects or see the importance (or lack thereof) these subjects. Callie then gives some advice on how to become motivated to do schoolwork again, in hopes of providing an action plan for listeners, not just an answer to the question.
2021-05-2333 minOpen-EndedPressure & Productivity!In this episode, Callie talks all about pressure and productivity, how to rethink it, how to redefine it, and the best ways to cope with it too! Callie stresses that in decreasing the immense pressure you put on yourself, you can be more successful. She also talks a bit about failure as well. :)
2021-05-1631 minOpen-EndedBrain Dump #3: Hobbies, What I’m Planning For the Podcast in the Future, Catharsis, etc.In this week’s episode, Callie uses the brain dump method to talk about a myriad of topics. From finding a hobby that gives you joy away from technology, to what Callie plans to do with the podcast over the summer, to the value of catharsis, Callie covers many different topics in hopes of making an enjoyable episode this week!
2021-05-0929 minOpen-EndedIt’s Mental Health Awareness Month!In this episode, Callie talks all about Mental Health! Because May is Mental Health Awareness month, Callie discusses Mental Health to give reassurance to people struggling with mental health and some tips to better your mental health!
2021-05-0228 minOpen-EndedBooks, Movies, and TV Shows To De-Stress!In this week’s episode, Callie talks all about being less stressed. While she doesn’t necessarily talk about why being less stressed is good for a person, Callie gives examples of ways she motivates stress. Callie also provides certain books, TV shows, and movies that she recommends for de-stressing.
2021-04-2531 minOpen-EndedWhat I want to do post-pandemic!!In this week’s episode, Callie talks all about things she wants to do after the pandemic is over! From going to bigger gatherings, to traveling more, to going to concerns or sports events, Callie talks about it all! Callie then ends the episode by talking a bit about the things she has planned for the summer, and a couple tips for bettering your mental health in the summer or post-pandemic!
2021-04-1127 minOpen-EndedDealing with mean, rude, or ‘toxic’ peopleIn this week’s episode, Callie talks about how to deal or better your relationship with a mean, rude, or toxic person. Almost as a brain-dump style episode, Callie gives a few tips to either break away from a mean or rude person or better your relationship with them in a positive way, and then flows into a more open-ended (podcast plug right there haha) and free-flowing discussion about mean, toxic, or rude people in general.
2021-04-0430 minOpen-EndedWhat would younger me/little me think of current me and what advice would I give my younger self?In this episode, Callie answers the two questions: What advice would Callie give her younger self, and what would Callie’s younger self think of current Callie? Callie discusses things like school, life, mental health, and friendships in a more introspective and reflective way, to almost give advice to listeners. While Callie sometimes strays away from the mai topics of discussion, this episode in general encapsulates Callie’s thoughts, opinions, and feelings about her younger self and experiences leading up to what made current Callie, current Callie.
2021-03-2132 minOpen-EndedVolleyball & School: How It Affects You and Shapes Your Identity with Izzy PfeifferIn this episode, Callie welcomes her first ever special guest, Izzy Pfeiffer, on the podcast! Callie talks with Izzy about her experience with volleyball and how it shaped her as a person, as well as how she managed school and being in a state-championship level team. The girls further discuss how Coronavirus has affected sports, and how an injury can affect your day to day life. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!
2021-03-1438 minOpen-EndedBrain Dump #2: School Reopenings, Mental Health, etc!In this episode, Callie discusses all things mental health, school reopenings, and current things that Callie has done to make her mental health better. From podcast walks, to taking time away from screens, Callie shows that a myriad of subjects can make your circumstances/situation better!
2021-03-0729 minOpen-EndedCreating a School-Life Balance & Why Its Important!In this week’s episode, Callie discusses the ins and outs of creating a school-life balance. From doing more self care, to making a space designated for work or not-so-fun academic things, Callie provides multiple ways to separate your school or work from your life. Callie also talks about why it is so important to separate your school from your life, in order to be more positive and have a better life. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!
2021-02-2830 minOpen-EndedMy *Kind of* Self-Love Journey.In this episode, Callie discusses her experience with self-love and the challenges that come with it. Callie talks about her current situation with self-love, and what’s she sees for her future self in terms of self-love. By explaining what she has done to begin her self-love journey (or at least stop self-sabotaging herself), Callie hopes to gives others peace of mind surrounding self-love and motivates listeners to pursue self-love.
2021-02-1433 minOpen-EndedWhat’s New With Covid-19?In this week’s episode, Callie talks all about the new developments and changes with the pandemic. Ranging from vaccine distribution to reopenings, Callie addresses some of the developing ideas with Covid to give listeners hope for the future. Thank you all for listening to this week’s episode!
2021-02-0725 minOpen-EndedIs High School Really All It’s Cracked Up To Be??In this week’s episode, Callie talks all about High School and the differences between the way the media portrays it and her own experience. From Cliques, to Mental Health Support, to Academics, Callie talks all about High School and the importance of going against what society expects of High Schoolers, and finding a group of people who can support you. In this way, Callie discusses both the positive and negative aspects of High School, which gives it a more neutral-positive connotation based on her own experiences.
2021-02-0229 minOpen-EndedPositivity is 🔑In this episode, Callie discusses the value of positivity and how it can affects a person’s outlook on life astronomically. In talking about how society views positivity and how circumstances shape how positive a person can be, Callie stresses the importance of positivity, as well as tips to be a more positive person.
2021-01-2427 minOpen-EndedBrain Dump #1: Mental Health, Finding Your Purpose, Procrastination, and Focusing on the GoodThis week, Callie approaches the podcast episode as almost a brain dump, discussing issues like mental health, finding your purpose in life, and focusing on the positive aspects of being a human. Callie talks about the benefits of being more positive and breaks down the pressure to do the same thing for your entire life, which gives the episode an underlying sense of hope and connection. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!
2021-01-1731 minOpen-EndedWe ALL Procrastinate... Tips and Tricks For Combatting Procrastination (& Where It Comes From Too)In this episode, Callie talks about her own experience with procrastination and how it relates to her own mental health and success. She also explains that in some situations procrastination and mental health are often connected, which gives listeners a new perspective on how to combat procrastination and why it is so hard to stop procrastinating. Callie also gives tools that can help with procrastination and breaking up tasks as well.
2021-01-0930 minOpen-EndedNew Year, New... Something— New Years ResolutionsIn this episode, Callie explains and states some of her New Years Resolutions and why she made them. Callie also reflects a bit on 2020 and her main realizations she made from the year. Callie uses these takeaways and realizations to help listeners form their own resolutions and gives some resolutions that listeners can put into practice in 2021. With an underlying sense of optimism, Callie ends this week’s episode by encouraging positivity and making the most out of life as the main pieces of advice to take into 2021.
2021-01-0323 minOpen-EndedDo I add value or worth to this friendship?In this episode, Callie will be talking about feeling undervalued and worthless in friendships. By providing examples of her own experience, Callie tells others that it is ok to feel these feelings, but you can be able to feel better about yourself. It takes work, but it is possible. Thank you for listening to this week’s episode!
2020-12-2031 min
Open-EndedBeing a Teen and in Virtual High School During a Pandemic??Hello! In this episode, Callie will be discussing her experiences with virtual High School classes, and how it has affected her procrastination, mental health, and education. In hopes of connecting teens to one another, Callie describes how procrastination and mental health affects all of us during COVID-19, and these uncertain times. We hope you enjoy this week’s episode!
2020-12-1226 min2020-12-1100 min