BYOB: Bring Your Own Baggage
Join me, Justine, as I interview guests about mental health struggles specific to different stages of life. Whether that be exploring college or navigating post-grad life, I'm here to remind you that you are not alone in your struggles and give some advice based on my experiences. Instagram: @bringyourownbaggage
Episodes
81 episodes
i'm still trying to make friends ft. Mary Isaac Cargill
alert the press, BYOB is back! today I'm catching up with Mary Isaac to talk about the importance of female friendships and how to cultivate community. we discuss how to make friends after you've moved to a new city (again) and anxiety around p...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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46:23
let's talk about failure
hi duffels!! I'm back with another episode, and today we are talking about failure. Join me as I discuss where I've been the last few months and how I'm re-defining "failure," and also share some stories about times people have "failed"... enjo...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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30:59
let's talk about mental health and stigma ft. Emily Mellen, Nathan Hollinsaid, & Rachel Martino
hi duffels and welcome back! Today I am joined by three Clinical Psychology PhD students in Harvard's BEST (Biopsychosocial Effects of Stigma) Lab. We discuss how they became interested in researching the effects of stigma on mental heal...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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49:11
ask a therapist ft. Kristine Lee & Anamika Dutta
hello duffels!! We're back for one last episode of 2023!! Today, I am joined by Kristine Lee and Anamika Dutta to answer all of the questions you submitted for therapists. We discuss favorite coping skills, whether therapists have therapists, w...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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52:45
let's talk about friendship breakups
happy Friday duffels! In this episode I talk all things friendship breakups - from my personal experience , to what I've learned, to talking about boundaries with friends - this episode has it all. Enjoy!
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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29:32
being in your 20s is hard
heyyy duffels! honestly the title says it all... in this (very unplanned and unscripted) episode I give a life update, talk about loneliness, and answer some self-reflection questions! I laugh, I cry, I have an existential crisis - this episode...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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31:23
let's talk about bisexuality ft. Taylor Holton
happy pride duffels!!! Today I am joined by Taylor Holton to discuss bisexuality. We talk about our coming out stories, how we knew we were bisexual, feeling valid in our sexual identity, and more...enjoy!!
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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44:02
let's talk about long distance relationships ft. Naeha Ganesan
heyyy duffels we're back with another episode!! Today I'm joined by a fellow UVA -> Boston transplant, Naeha Ganesan, to talk about long distance relationships. In this episode we discuss pros/cons of LDRs, communication in LDRs, how to have...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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44:52
let's talk about confidence ft. Kara Johansen
hello duffels! Today I am joined by Kara Johansen to talk about confidence. We discuss her journey with self-confidence, what confidence looks like in post-grad life, tips for creating confidence, and more...enjoy!
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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44:51
let's talk about feeling stuck (+ a life update)
hi again, duffels! It's been a while, but I'm back! In this episode, I discuss where I'm at in my life right now (spoiler alert: I'm feeling stuck) and give an update about making friends in a new city/dealing with body image issues. I also go ...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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33:40
let's talk about mental health as an influencer ft. Alyssa Harper
hello duffels! Today I am joined by Alyssa Harper to discuss mental health as an influencer. We discuss comparison among creators online, gaining the confidence to be your most authentic self, finding purpose through your career, dealing with h...
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Season 3
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Episode 11
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42:25
let's talk about perfectionism ft. Marley Freygang
Hi duffels! Welcome back to another episode! Today I’m joined by Marley Freygang to discuss perfectionism. We discuss the pressure to be perfect, how comparison manifests in post grad life, motivating yourself vs. burning out, and more… enjoy!
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Season 3
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Episode 10
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34:08
let's talk about starting therapy ft. Ariana Rivens
welcome back and Happy New Year, duffels! Today I am joined by Ariana Rivens to discuss everything you need to know about starting therapy (AKA therapy 101!). We talk about what qualities to look for in a therapist, overcoming the "awkwardness"...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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42:59
let's talk about self-objectification & popularity ft. Hope Murney
hello duffels! Today I am joined by Hope Murney to discuss self-objectification. We discuss what self-objectification is, body image, how it connects to social attraction/popularity, and whether or not popularity exists in post-grad environment...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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44:04
let's talk about burnout ft. Taylor Hawthorne
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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48:49
let's talk about comparison & building confidence ft. Sadie Sutton
hello duffels! If you are in need of a confidence boost, this is the episode for you. Today I am joined by Sadie Sutton, host of the "She Persisted" podcast to discuss dealing with comparison and building confidence. Sadie and I discuss how we'...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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43:26
let's talk about... figuring out the next step ft. Kristine Lee
Happy Monday duffels! Today I am joined by Kristine Lee to discuss figuring out the next step in your career path. We talk about feelings of confusion/stress/dread when thinking about the future, the pressure to quickly figure out "what's next?...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:06:34
let's talk about... making friends in your 20s ft. Britta Egeland
hey duffels! Today I am joined by Britta Egeland to give some tips for how to make friends. We talk about: the importance of friendship, how we became friends through Instagram, Bumble BFF, and more! Stay tuned until the end of the episode for ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:11:55
let's talk about... body image
heyyy duffels! Today I have a solo pod for you where I talk about my struggles with body image. I discuss my honest thoughts about Orangetheory, my journey with disordered eating, the skills I've picked up to create a more positive relationship...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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38:38
let's talk about... long distance friendships ft. Emily Carchia
happy Monday, duffels! Today I am joined by Emily Carchia to discuss tips for maintaining long distance friendships. We discuss: ideas for FT dates, scheduling time to talk vs. spontaneous calls, conflict in friendships, and more! We also have ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:02:52
let's talk about... feeling lost in your 20s
we're back, duffels!!! I am SO excited to be recording again, and I can't wait for you all to join me as I navigate post-grad life. In this episode, I talk about adjusting to change, loneliness, comparison, what I've learned about this stage of...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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40:18
BYOB Finale
Thank you guys for listening<3 Order of guests (timestamps marked in chapter info):- Claire Hutcheson- Bri Johnston - Ned Flanagan- Rachel Greif- Natalie Abbey- Kyra Lee- Jess Pentel- Alice Opi...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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1:14:40
carry-on with Dr. Alison Nagel
hi duffels! this episode is a little late due to the fact that I graduated on Saturday, but better late than never right?? If you also graduated recently, congrats (!!) and this is the episode for you because I am joined by Dr. Alison Nagel to ...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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48:38
carry-on with Dr. Jessica Stern
duffels!! Today I am joined with one of my favorite professors ever, Dr. Jessica Stern, to discuss attachment and relationships. We cover what attachment is and why it matters, the styles of attachment, how to change your attachment style, conf...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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1:11:38
carry-on with Marina Albuquerque
happy Tuesday, duffels! Today I am joined by Marina Albuquerque to discuss the effects of social media on mental health. We cover how social media affects body image, social comparison on Instagram, how to create a healthier relationship with s...
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Season 2
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Episode 27
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39:03