What We Think About Us
Hi, my name is Grace, and welcome to What We Think About Us.
Basically, the intention of this podcast is to continually ask, “What do we, as humans, think about humanity?” What do we think about ourselves, others, the world we all live in, and the phenomena we share? And the reason I want to know is truly just because I’m curious. I’m fascinated by this idea that beneath someone’s tangible physical form, there exists all this non-tangible matter made up of their custom experiences, thoughts, and opinions. And I don’t care how smart or famous or eloquent you are, I think that that matter, matters! That matter is what I’m curious about and what I’m hoping to dive into…in a metaphorical, inquisitive, non-gross way lol. :)
NOTE: The goal of this podcast is to hear many different perspectives. Viewpoints shared by guests are not necessarily shared by the host, and vice versus. Hate speech will not be permitted. Feedback is welcome if something said causes hurt or offense. It's my hope that we can all learn and be better together!
Episodes
39 episodes
Making Decisions - Jake W.
This week I spoke with Jake about making decisions. Together we discuss the challenges of making decisions that people may not understand, whether or not our decisions define us, and how thoughts about our mortality can often inspire our decisi...
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Episode 39
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1:25:30
Becoming a Mom - Leysan & Payton [GROUP INTERVIEW]
This week I spoke with Leysan and Payton (new moms as of 2024), about what their experience of becoming a mother has been like so far. I loved getting to hear them tell their stories about each phase of the motherhood journey: finding out they ...
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Episode 38
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1:49:02
Community - Vida
This week I spoke with Vida about community. Throughout our chat, Vida talked about their own community: how they formed it, how they invest in it, how they have benefited from it, etc. We also discussed the negative consequences from a lack of...
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Episode 37
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1:17:04
Expectations - Nathaniel
This week I spoke with Nathaniel about expectations. Nathaniel shared some of his thoughts on the idea of expectations within friendships and dating relationships, as well as how to respond when an expectation isn’t met. We also discussed socie...
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Episode 36
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1:25:19
Online Behavior - Christina
This week I spoke with Christina (Steen Catucci) about online behavior. In addition to stand up, improv, and TV writing, Christina is an incredibly talented, comedic content creator on TikTok and Instagram. However, as we know, people can be di...
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Episode 35
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1:35:23
Body Acceptance - Hannah
This episode is so special to me! Body acceptance is a tough, thorny subject, and an even tougher, thornier practice. I feel so grateful to Hannah for talking with me this week about her own struggles and successes with body acceptance, as well...
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Episode 34
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1:09:46
Attraction - Adri
This week Adri and I talked about attraction. In friendships, what are the most attractive qualities? In romantic relationships, does an attractive personality win out over physical attractiveness? Do opposites attract / do opposite...
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Episode 33
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1:08:54
Is trying lame? - Molly S.
This week I asked Molly, “Is trying lame?” We both agreed it isn’t… but also maybe it can be embarrassing sometimes… but also that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do it! I loved getting to hear Molly’s thoughts on the complicated feelings surroundin...
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Episode 32
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1:04:06
Burnout - Blake
This week I spoke with Blake about burnout. During our chat, Blake shared about some of his experiences navigating burnout in school, work, and hobbies. It was great getting to hear Blake’s thoughts on how to know whether the burnout you’re fee...
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Episode 31
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55:04
Finding and Living into Your Identity - Cecily
This week I spoke with Cecily about Finding and Living into Your Identity. Cecily shared her journey with having to be really intentional with which people, commitments, and internal dialogues she chose to keep in her life, in order to stay tru...
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Episode 30
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1:14:49
Work Culture - Hannah K.
This week I spoke with Hannah about work culture. Hannah balances working her traditional 9-5 in HR, with performing 1-2x a week as a singer in, “Candy Shop Band”. It was fascinating to hear Hannah discuss her changing views on what success wit...
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Episode 29
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1:32:58
Being a Teacher - Katherine [Kindergarten / 1st Grade Teacher]
This week I spoke with my cousin, Katherine, about what her experience has been like being a teacher for the past 8 years. WOW! I was blown away by the specifics in Katherine’s story: all the challenges, and all the ways in which she has been b...
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Episode 28
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1:14:50
Cheesiness - Margaret
This week I spoke with Margaret about cheesiness. What is it? Why do so many of us hate it? What is the fear of being cheesy keeping us from?Margaret discussed how she feels when she witnesses something cheesy, her experience having to ...
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Episode 27
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1:02:08
Happiness - Ivan
This week I spoke with Ivan about happiness. I loved getting to hear how Ivan defines happiness for himself, as well as what his journey to discovering that definition has been like. We talked about how to know whether you’re happy or not in yo...
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Episode 26
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52:44
Books - Rosa [Bookseller]
This week I interviewed Rosa about books. Rosa has been an avid reader her whole life, has over a decade of experience working in bookstores, and has been working on writing her own book for the past fifteen years. I loved getting to hear Rosa’...
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Episode 25
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1:09:19
Astrology & Tarot - Dickie
This week I spoke with Dickie about Astrology & Tarot. I’m not super familiar with either of these topics, so it was fascinating to hear Dickie talk about her relationship with both of them. She discusses her level of belief/doubt with all ...
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Episode 24
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1:15:00
Spending Time Alone - Ray
This week I spoke with Ray about spending time alone. It was cool to hear Ray talk about some of his processes for protecting this necessary alone time, as well as his evolution with how he finds balance between socializing and spending time al...
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Episode 23
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1:03:52
Play - Sienna
This week I spoke with Sienna about play. What a delight! We both cringed a little at the idea of discussing “play”, because… let’s just say it out loud: it is sort of a cringey topic/word. HOWEVER, we both agreed play, fun, and laughter are th...
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Episode 22
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53:32
Music - Sean
Sean is a singer, performer, a capella vocal arranger, and producer. In this episode, it was lovely to hear about how Sean first became interested in pursuing music, which musicians and producers have influenced him, and what his current involv...
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Episode 21
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41:37
Ghosting - Bebb
In this episode with Bebb, she shares her thoughts on when it is, and isn’t ok to ghost. Ghosting is about intentionally disconnecting from someone, so as we explored this more, the conversation led Bebb to explore the opposite of ghosting as w...
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Episode 20
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58:44
Change & Open Mindedness - Trevor
For this episode I spoke with Trevor about Change & Open Mindedness. It was lovely to hear Trevor talk about what he describes as the most significant way he has changed in his life: listening to himself and being a more active participant ...
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Episode 19
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1:13:31
Introverts, Extroverts, Ambiverts - Christina
In this episode, Christina, a self-proclaimed ambivert, gives her thoughts on how, in her opinion, extroverts can better care for introverts, and vice versa, how introverts can better care for extroverts. A lot of this revolves around understan...
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Episode 18
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1:13:23
How can we be present? - Matt
For this episode, Matt and I discuss: “How can we be present?” In our conversation, Matt shares some impactful experiences he’s had where he has felt most present, as well as the ways in which he is trying to replicate those ‘height...
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Episode 17
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43:38