
Graduating from college, starting a job, making money. Is this the real world, and how do I navigate the transition?Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube?About the PodcastEunoia means "beautiful thinking," and that's exactly our goal here. The idea began in 2019, when host Alessia Maria (B.A. Neuroscience/Economics) suffered from a rare disorder that turned her life upside down. Today, we explore the quieter parts of being human because life is messy, and we're all finding our way. Think of it like a conversation with a friend. One who overthinks. A lot.So sit down, grab a cup of coffee/tea (or let's be honest, maybe a glass of wine), and listen in!Support the PodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, this is a way to support the work behind it. Contributions help cover the time and care that go into keeping this space. Having built and run Eunoia independently, your support helps me keep this work slow, thoughtful, and true to itself.There is never any pressure. Thank you for listening, being here, and supporting in any way that feels right!☕ support here: buymeacoffee.com/amariavnEpisode requestsLeave me a question, a random topic for a future episode, or just a thought you want to share. It’s completely anonymous, and I’m so happy to hear from youSend your thoughts: https://forms.gle/anpKPeemVEPH1ZMMA Stay connectedYou can also find quieter, in-between moments shared as a photo journal on Instagram, along with a small Substack space for ongoing conversation: * About the Podcast* Instagram* Website* Newsletter* Chat roomsending hugs - alessia mariaAlessia Maria, Founder & CEO, Eunoia, LLC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
Jul 28
18 min

Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube?About the Podcast"Beautiful thinking," because none of us really have life figured out. That's Eunoia. Hosted by Alessia Maria, this podcast is a collection of thoughts and a personal journal. With education in neuroscience and economics, Alessia shares her experiences after a rare brain disorder turned her life upside down in 2019. Think of it as a conversation with a friend. Welcome to the inner monologue. Support the PodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, this is a way to support the work behind it. Contributions help cover the time and care that go into keeping this space. Having built and run Eunoia independently, your support helps me keep this work slow, thoughtful, and true to itself.There is never any pressure. Thank you for listening, being here, and supporting in any way that feels right!☕ support here: buymeacoffee.com/amariavnEpisode requestsLeave me a question, a random topic for a future episode, or just a thought you want to share. It’s completely anonymous, and I’m so happy to hear from youSend your thoughts: https://forms.gle/anpKPeemVEPH1ZMMA Stay connectedYou can also find quieter, in-between moments shared as a photo journal on Instagram, along with a small Substack space for ongoing conversation: * About the Podcast* Instagram* Website* Newsletter* Chat roomsending hugs - alessia mariaAlessia Maria, Founder & CEO, Eunoia, LLC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
Jul 21
16 min

Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube?About the PodcastEunoia means "beautiful thinking," and that's exactly our goal here. The idea began in 2019, when host Alessia Maria (B.A. Neuroscience/Economics) suffered from a rare disorder that turned her life upside down. Today, we explore the quieter parts of being human because life is messy, and we're all finding our way. Think of it like a conversation with a friend. One who overthinks. A lot.So sit down, grab a cup of coffee/tea (or let's be honest, maybe a glass of wine), and listen in!Support the PodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, this is a way to support the work behind it. Contributions help cover the time and care that go into keeping this space. Having built and run Eunoia independently, your support helps me keep this work slow, thoughtful, and true to itself.There is never any pressure. Thank you for listening, being here, and supporting in any way that feels right!☕ support here: buymeacoffee.com/amariavnEpisode requestsLeave me a question, a random topic for a future episode, or just a thought you want to share. It’s completely anonymous, and I’m so happy to hear from youSend your thoughts: https://forms.gle/anpKPeemVEPH1ZMMA Stay connectedYou can also find quieter, in-between moments shared as a photo journal on Instagram, along with a small Substack space for ongoing conversation: * About the Podcast* Instagram* Website* Newsletter* Chat roomsending hugs - alessia mariaAlessia Maria, Founder & CEO, Eunoia, LLC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
Jul 8
10 min

Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube?About the PodcastEunoia means "beautiful thinking," and that's exactly our goal here. The idea began in 2019, when host Alessia Maria (B.A. Neuroscience/Economics) suffered from a rare disorder that turned her life upside down. Today, we explore the quieter parts of being human because life is messy, and we're all finding our way. Think of it like a conversation with a friend. One who overthinks. A lot.So sit down, grab a cup of coffee/tea (or let's be honest, maybe a glass of wine), and listen in!Support the PodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, this is a way to support the work behind it. Contributions help cover the time and care that go into keeping this space. Having built and run Eunoia independently, your support helps me keep this work slow, thoughtful, and true to itself.There is never any pressure. Thank you for listening, being here, and supporting in any way that feels right!☕ support here: buymeacoffee.com/amariavnStay connectedYou can also find quieter, in-between moments shared as a photo journal on Instagram, along with a small Substack space for ongoing conversation: * About the Podcast* Instagram* Website* Newsletter* Chat roomsending hugs - alessia mariaAlessia Maria, Founder & CEO, Eunoia, LLC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
Jun 23
5 min

Chapters* 00:00- intro* 00:10- defining your values* 01:20- making friends* 03:00- your people are out there* 04:00- nothing is permanent/nonattachment* 05:30- your support networkPrefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube?About the PodcastEunoia means "beautiful thinking," and that's exactly our goal here. The idea began in 2019, when host Alessia Maria (B.A. Neuroscience/Economics) suffered from a rare disorder that turned her life upside down. Today, we explore the quieter parts of being human because life is messy, and we're all finding our way. Think of it like a conversation with a friend. One who overthinks. A lot.So sit down, grab a cup of coffee/tea (or let's be honest, maybe a glass of wine), and listen in!Support the PodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, this is a way to support the work behind it. Contributions help cover the time and care that go into keeping this space. Having built and run Eunoia independently, your support helps me keep this work slow, thoughtful, and true to itself.There is never any pressure. Thank you for listening, being here, and supporting in any way that feels right!☕ support here: buymeacoffee.com/amariavnStay connectedYou can also find quieter, in-between moments shared as a photo journal on Instagram, along with a small Substack space for ongoing conversation: * About the Podcast* Instagram* Website* Newsletter* Chat roomsending hugs - alessia mariaAlessia Maria, Founder & CEO, Eunoia, LLC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
May 26
6 min

I graduated, what now? I’ve been doing a lot of reflecting in this time of transition, especially since I never thought I would be here. I had a brain disorder at 15, and graduating from college is the very last place I thought I would be. Join me today as I share a bit of where I have been and what the podcast will look like in the future.Chapters* 00:00- intro* 00:07- where i’ve been* 02:30- transitions* 06:07- lots of reflectingPrefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube?About the PodcastCreated for big thinkers and deep feelers. We’re not a normal podcast. We’re the Eunoia podcast. Hosted by Alessia Maria, a neuroscience and economics student, the podcast delves into the quieter aspects of being human. It all began in 2019, when Alessia developed (and recovered from!) a rare disorder that turned life upside down. Today, the podcast acts as an online journal of lived experiences. We’re all human. Life is messy. This podcast makes room for that.Support the PodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, this is a way to support the work behind it. Contributions help cover the time and care that go into keeping this space. Having built and run Eunoia independently, your support helps me keep this work slow, thoughtful, and true to itself.There is never any pressure. Thank you for listening, being here, and supporting in any way that feels right!☕ support here: buymeacoffee.com/amariavnStay connectedYou can also find quieter, in-between moments shared as a photo journal on Instagram, along with a small Substack space for ongoing conversation: * About the Podcast* Instagram* Website* Newsletter* Chat roomsending hugs - alessia mariaAlessia Maria, Founder & CEO, Eunoia, LLC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
May 19
10 min

Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube?About the PodcastCreated for big thinkers and deep feelers. We’re not a normal podcast. We’re the Eunoia podcast. Hosted by Alessia Maria, a neuroscience and economics student, the podcast delves into the quieter aspects of being human. It all began in 2019, when Alessia developed (and recovered from!) a rare disorder that turned life upside down. Today, the podcast acts as an online journal of lived experiences. We’re all human. Life is messy. This podcast makes room for that.Support the PodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, this is a way to support the work behind it. Contributions help cover the time and care that go into keeping this space. Having built and run Eunoia independently, your support helps me keep this work slow, thoughtful, and true to itself.There is never any pressure. Thank you for listening, being here, and supporting in any way that feels right!☕ support here: buymeacoffee.com/amariavnStay connectedYou can also find quieter, in-between moments shared as a photo journal on Instagram, along with a small Substack space for ongoing conversation: * About the Podcast* Instagram* Website* Newsletter* Chat roomsending hugs - alessia mariaAlessia Maria, Founder & CEO, Eunoia, LLC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
Apr 7
8 min

Chapters* 00:00- intro* 00:15- time for updates* 00:40- PANDAS Disorder + how it started* 07:01- the neuroscience of it * 09:14- my experience* 11:30- promise to myself* 13:40- diagnosis & appointments * 20:45- recovery* 26:20- todayInfo: www.pandasnetwork.orgMy story: https://pandasnetwork.org/alessias-pandas-story/Prefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube?About the PodcastCreated for big thinkers and deep feelers. We’re not a normal podcast. We’re the Eunoia podcast. Hosted by Alessia Maria, a neuroscience and economics student, the podcast delves into the quieter aspects of being human. It all began in 2019, when Alessia developed (and recovered from!) a rare disorder that turned life upside down. Today, the podcast acts as an online journal of lived experiences. We’re all human. Life is messy. This podcast makes room for that.Support the PodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, this is a way to support the work behind it. Contributions help cover the time and care that go into keeping this space. Having built and run Eunoia independently, your support helps me keep this work slow, thoughtful, and true to itself.There is never any pressure. Thank you for listening, being here, and supporting in any way that feels right!☕ support here: buymeacoffee.com/amariavnStay connectedYou can also find quieter, in-between moments shared as a photo journal on Instagram, along with a small Substack space for ongoing conversation: * About the Podcast* Instagram* Website* Newsletter* Chat roomsending hugs - alessia mariaAlessia Maria, Founder & CEO, Eunoia, LLC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
Mar 17
30 min

Chapters* 00:00- intro* 00:30- random tangent* 01:34- wow so distracted* 02:05- drinking* 06:11- past relationships* 11:29- peer pressurePrefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube?About the PodcastCreated for big thinkers and deep feelers. We’re not a normal podcast. We’re the Eunoia podcast. Hosted by Alessia Maria, a neuroscience and economics student, the podcast delves into the quieter aspects of being human. It all began in 2019, when Alessia developed (and recovered from!) a rare disorder that turned life upside down. Today, the podcast acts as an online journal of lived experiences. We’re all human. Life is messy. This podcast makes room for that. Support the PodcastIf you enjoy this podcast, this is a way to support the work behind it. Contributions help cover the time and care that go into keeping this space. Having built and run Eunoia independently, your support helps me keep this work slow, thoughtful, and true to itself.There is never any pressure. Thank you for listening, being here, and supporting in any way that feels right!☕ support here: buymeacoffee.com/amariavnStay connectedYou can also find quieter, in-between moments shared as a photo journal on Instagram, along with a small Substack space for ongoing conversation: * About the Podcast* Instagram* Website* Newsletter* Chat roomsending hugs - alessia mariaAlessia Maria, Founder & CEO, Eunoia, LLC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
Mar 10
21 min

Chapters* 00:00- I am not patient* 00:30- the big life questions* 02:30- intention* 04:10- seasons change* 06:40- change is scary* 11:00- timePrefer Spotify? Prefer YouTube?About the PodcastCreated for overthinkers, deep feelers, and anyone who’s been told they’re “too much.” We’re not a normal podcast. We’re the Eunoia podcast. Hosted by Alessia Maria, a neuroscience and economics student with a tendency to overthink, the podcast explores identity, rebuilding, and the quieter parts of being human. The show was born from lived experience and shaped by transitions, uncertainty, and the process of becoming someone new. Life is messy. This podcast makes room for that. Support the PodcastIf you have ever enjoyed an episode, a photo, or a quiet thought I shared, this is a way to support the work behind it. Contributions help cover the time and care that go into learning, recording, editing, and keeping this space honest.Having built and run Eunoia independently, your support helps me keep this work slow, thoughtful, and true to itself.There is never any pressure. Thank you for listening, being here, and supporting in any way that feels right!☕ support here: buymeacoffee.com/amariavnStay connectedYou can also find quieter, in-between moments shared as a photo journal on Instagram, along with a small Substack space for ongoing conversation: * About the Podcast* Instagram* Website* Newsletter* Chat roomsending hugs - alessia mariaAlessia Maria, Founder & CEO, Eunoia, LLC. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amariavn.substack.com
Feb 24
12 min
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