Take #31! Welcome to SEASON 3 of Listen! It's been a while...thanks for waiting, folks. I chat with my wonderful friend Trevor about our mental health and well-being, resiliency in the face of trauma and challenges, discovering our selected families, and the importance of support systems in growth and recovery. How does Pedro fit into all of this? You'll just have to see. Eagle-eyed listeners will notice the title is a nod to all of my episodes with Trevor (Take #1, Take #15, Take #28). A delight, as always. Welcome to...Listen! [Content warning: Discussions on mental health issues, suicidal ideation, language use]

Take #30! Welcome to SEASON 3 of Listen! I chat with my lovely guest Ali Hazelwood - a New York Times bestselling author, STEM academic, and the very personification of sunshine. Ali and I discuss STEM representation in romance, our definitions of success, mental health in the face of literary popularity, and more. We break down our next big goals, the power of fanfiction, and why romance is one of the best genres out there. You can read Ali's debut novel The Love Hypothesis and her STEMinist novellas while waiting for her next novel Love On The Brain to release August 23rd. Welcome to...Listen!

Take #29! Welcome to SEASON 3 of Listen, and the first episode of 2022! I chat with my lovely friend Jennifer about what it means to bring your authentic self to life while being conscious and protective of yourself and your energy in the process. We break down honesty, vulnerability, and building trust in and out of the workplace. Welcome to...Listen!

Take #28! Welcome to SEASON 3 of Listen! I chat with my wonderful friend Trevor about post-isolation mental health and social life, our lack of patience nowadays for nonsense, self-care and the importance of rest, and our thoughts as we reenter society and rediscover ourselves. Some of you may notice the title is a little nod to my very first podcast episode, as well as the season 2 premiere episode (Take #15!), both featuring Trevor! We love a good throwback. Welcome to...Listen!

Take #27! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with an amazing panel of 3 of my South Asian peers. We discuss destigmatizing mental health in the South Asian community, self-esteem, generational trauma, unattainable success, and more! Welcome to...Listen!

Take #26! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with my lovely colleague Erin about mental health in the workplace, how to avoid burnout, work-life balance, authenticity, and more. We break down our individual mental health journeys at work, de-stigmatizing the conversation, and how we can all prioritize the things that matter most to us. Welcome to...Listen!

Take #25! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with my awesome friend Lauren about how to intersect your passions with your job. Lauren has taken her creative and outgoing personality and created a successful event and wedding planning business! We break down her journey in choosing a career path and transitioning to entrepreneurship. We also explore her efforts to differentiate herself among her industry, family, and peers. Welcome to...Listen! P.S. Check out Lauren's professional Instagram @lzeventco !!

Take #24! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with my lovely friend Manisha about pandemic relationships and dating, how we're navigating the transition into the "new norm" (truly the most overused term!), and our expectations for interpersonal relationships post pandemic. We break down our individual journeys of love, and where we think the road ahead will lead. Welcome to...Listen!

Take #23! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with my radiant friend Tara about body positivity and image, the intentional path of self-love, social media as a platform for vulnerability, and more. We break down our relationships with ourselves - our bodies, our minds, and our fears. Welcome to...Listen!

Take #22! Welcome to SEASON 2 of Listen! I chat with my lovely guest Mike Johnson - an Air Force veteran, bestselling author, fan favorite from Season 15 of The Bachelorette, and exceptional human being. We discuss self-love, compassion, our tips for confidence, positive/negative self talk, growth after pain, and more! Welcome to...Listen!