This week, I discuss a couple concepts that have been on my mind lately: identity and perfectionism. I talk about some of my queries with labels and categorization, rag on "what I eat in a day" videos, and break down some of my observations with society's obsession with the "all-or-nothing" mentality.  If you enjoyed this episode, please feel free to subscribe, review, and share on your social media platforms! Anja's Website Anja's Instagram Support this podcast --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-singing-sweet-potato/support

In this episode, I get comfortable podcasting again after a hiatus. I explain where I've been, gives some life updates, then get vulnerable with some talk about  body image over the course of my adolescence. I talk about finding empowerment in cultivating a routine that works for me, and talk about some of my plans moving forward with the podcast. TW: body image, disordered eating Support this podcast Anja's Instagram Anja's Website --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-singing-sweet-potato/support

This week, I get to meet Lauren Hodgen from @citrusdiariesss. She runs a blog, Instagram, and podcast which provide super accessible wellness information in an aesthetically pleasing, digestible way. I loved getting to sit down with her to ask her a bit about her blog, her transition to a dairy/gluten-free diet to heal her migraines, and some of the rewards and struggles that have come with both of those journeys. Anja's Instagram Anja's Website Lauren's Instagram Lauren's Blog --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-singing-sweet-potato/support

This week, I have a candid discussion about imposter syndrome, burnout, the difficulties that come with social media, and the toxic effects of comparison. I talk about my experiences growing up, and the difficulties that have followed my coming of age as a young adult navigating online college. I explain how these things have kept me from achieving my highest potential, and some shifts that I intend to make in my life for some positive change. Anja's Instagram Anja's website Support this podcast --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-singing-sweet-potato/support

This week, I share the stage with Ava Hedeker, founder of F(earth)er Magazine. We discuss the founding and maintenance of her digital publication, give a social and scientific history to plastic consumption, and discuss some policies that governments are currently working through to combat plastic's environmental impact.  Anja's Instagram: @thesingingsweetpotato Anja's Website: www.thesingingsweetpotato.com F(earth)er's Instagram: @fearthermagazine F(earth)er's Website: www.fearthereco.wixsite.com/fearther --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-singing-sweet-potato/support

Come listen to a candid conversation with my friend Alex Angrist of @applesohmy on Instagram. Alex is a high school senior from NYC who is passionate about theater and dance, as well as fitness and wellness.  Alex and I dive in to how to navigate the "wellness" community as a younger consumer, compare senior years/college processes, and talk about things we've lost and gained from the pandemic.  Anja's instagram: @thesingingsweetpotato Alex's instagram: @applesohmy Anja's website: www.thesingingsweetpotato.com  Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-singing-sweet-potato/support --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-singing-sweet-potato/support

Listen for tips to optimize and maximize your sleep quality! In this era of increased anxiety and unease, good sleep has been even more difficult to come by. Listen as I explain a little sleep science and offers some of my ~ tips and tricks ~ for falling and staying asleep.   Anja's Instagram: @thesingingsweetpotato  Anja's website: www.thesingingsweetpotato.com  Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-singing-sweet-potato/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-singing-sweet-potato/support

This week, I invite my first guest to the pod: Anna Vogt of @annasriceandbeans on Instagram! Anna is a student based in New Orleans, with strong interests in sustainability, wellness, and fashion.  Listen to Anna and I discuss the disconnect between our food and its sourcing, explain the stories  behind our usernames, and debate oat toppings. Listen to us examine the overwhelming number of food options that are available to us year round, explaining some of the issues that come from ignoring nature and seasonal cues, and some potential steps that can be taken to regenerate society's relationship with the land and soil we inhabit.  Anja's Instagram: @thesingingsweetpotato Anna's Instagram: @annasriceandbeans Anja's website: www.thesingingsweetpotato.com Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-singing-sweet-potato/support --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-singing-sweet-potato/support

welcome to The Singing Sweet Potato podcast, a space for cultivating complete wellness, whether that be physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing, or communal wellbeing. in this first episode, I give some basic knowledge on supplements based on my experiences, unpack some of my beef with the diet/wellness industry, and honestly... get comfortable podcasting for the first time.   TW: I discuss my experience with disordered eating. Anja's website: www.thesingingsweetpotato.com Anja's Instagram: @thesingingsweetpotato  support the podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-singing-sweet-potato/support  --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-singing-sweet-potato/support