Sammi brings Maddie Rice back on the show to discuss an article in the New Yorker written by Jia Tolentino. The article "The Age of Instagram Face" highlights the new beauty standard emerging in the past decade that has been created and perpetuated by Instagram's algorithm. Quoting a famous celebrity makeup artist, Tolentino's article describes the look as, " “We’re talking an overly tan skin tone, a South Asian influence with the brows and eye shape, an African-American influence with the lips, a Caucasian influence with the nose, a cheek structure that is predominantly Native American and Middle Eastern.” Maddie and Sammi discuss this standard that stemmed from a combination of plastic surgery, Facetune and filters. They explore its connection to mental health struggles, economic success and cultural appropriation. The pod wraps up with an empowering message on embracing your natural beauty, despite it not matching what you seen on a screen. Welcome to Episode 10 of Trust Me I'm A Novice. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samantha73921/message

Men? Emotions? Existing together in harmony? The title says it all. In a two-part podcast, Sammi first highlights two videos that opened her eyes further to the importance of allowing and encouraging men to express emotions - referencing long-term psychological and societal impacts in those who refrain from opening up. She covers the socialization behind a harmful practice and helps build empathy around why some men act the way they do. Then, in the second half of the pod, she sits down with her great friend, Anthony Pasquale, to get a male perspective. The two talk friendships, breakups and more. Episode 9 of Trust Me I'm A Novice starts here.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samantha73921/message

Sammi takes listeners on the journey of how Trust Me I'm A Novice came to be, revealing everything she's learned since episode 1. She delves into how the simple task of going on a walk began a massive transformation in her life, opening her eyes to several lessons: 1. You control your own your life 2. You have to fight to be yourself 3. You need to go on more walks. Grab your shoes and headphones, it's Episode 8 of Trust Me I'm A Novice, and we're going for a stroll. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samantha73921/message

Sammi interviews famous TikToker and UIUC student Missy Carroll. Missy is best known for her comedy and realness on the app, TikTok, where she posts entertaining and candid videos about her life as a young adult. She discusses the role simply being herself played in her rise to popularity, opens up about her struggles and triumphs over mental health and explains why she decided to use her large platform on Tiktok to advocate for Bipolar disorder. Welcome to Episode 7 of Trust Me I'm A Novice.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samantha73921/message

Sammi interviews her first guest on the show - longtime friend and creative Maddie Rice. The two discuss realities of life after graduation and life in your early twenties, highlighting breakdowns that lead to breakthroughs in perspective. They touch on life slowing down, going with the flow,  moving out and provide personal accounts of divine timing. The show ends with a dismantling of the phrase, "College is the best four years of your life." Episode 6 of Trust Me I'm A Novice is here.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samantha73921/message

This week, Sammi first complains about getting kicked out of her house, then covers how to implement sustainable change into your life. Segment two questions the phrase and mindset "I don't need anybody," exploring it's connection to hurt and fear. The episode wraps up on a serious note with a discussion on the necessity to listen to one's intuition in unsafe situations. Welcome to Episode 5 of Trust Me I'm A Novice.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samantha73921/message

In this episode, Sammi goes back in time to describe a wedding she went to and offers insight on picking a date when you're single (Spoiler: don't panic). From there, the show dives into finding balance with alcohol consumption and explains the psych/science *cough* technically it's neuroscience *cough* behind post-drinking blues. Finally, she grabs a shovel and digs deep, opening the floor to a talk on surface level vs close friendships and asks listeners to consider friendships that no longer serve them with the question she's had to ask herself, "What am I trying to prove?" Welcome to Episode 4 of Trust Me I'm A Novice.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samantha73921/message

Sammi explores the importance of changing your reality when you feel stuck and an aspect of your genetic makeup that determines who you are attracted to (Hint: opposites do attract). She wraps up in the deep end with a talk about how to support a friend in need. Episode 3 of Trust Me I'm A Novice has officially arrived.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samantha73921/message

On Episode 2, Sammi talks about the pressure social media puts on people to achieve constant success. She also explains the science and psychology behind why early intimacy with someone can lead to being ghosted. To end, she explores the importance of dialing it back early in dating even if you want to "not play games." Welcome to Episode 2 of Trust Me I'm A Novice with your host Sammi St. Leger.  --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samantha73921/message

Sammi discusses a strong mindful habit she discovered during the pandemic, the science behind physical attraction and why the way men are socialized may be causing more breakups. Welcome to Trust Me I'm A Novice with your host Sammi St. Leger. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/samantha73921/message