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the for us podcast
the for us podcast is a space of inspiration, mindset building, personal development and mindfulness. hosted by nandini, the podcast is a way to connect those who wants to better themselves and become the best version of themselves that they can be. as a collective, we can work to build the lives that we want for ourselves, one episode at a time. contact info: foruspodcast108@gmail.com for_us_podcast (Instagram)
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how alone time can become your superpower | ep. 229
something else that college has forced me to take a hard look at is the gap between the person i am and the person i want to be. identifying what that…
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giving yourself grace | ep. 228
in a culture of pressure, it's more important than ever to remember that mistakes are normal, rough patches are normal, and more than that, that we can get…
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getting sick in college is no joke...here's how i got through it | ep. 227
yeah the stereotype that getting sick in college is truly horrible is true...but there are some things that i did to get myself through it that revolved around…
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book reflections: the fellowship of the ring by j.r.r. tolkien
finally did an epi on my new series obsession! this series feels like the fantasy books i used to read as a kid, but with more depth and lessons to take from…
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the w curve | ep. 225
a few weeks ago i came across a bit of research that i wanted to share! the w curve is a model that helps explain the transition to college that many of us go…
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the joy of alone time | ep. 224
revisiting an old topic w/ a new perspective is one of my favorite things about having a podcast!! this week i get into why it's so important to be comfortable…
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building an intentional personal space | ep. 223
now that i'm living in a dorm, it's become more important than ever to make sure that my space is a safe space for me, and being intentional about that has…
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book reflections: for one more day by mitch albom | ep. 222
the (i promise this time) last book reflection of the summer! i had to end on a mitch albom book!! this week, i talk about one of the most emotionally intense…
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book reflections: imitation of the rose by clarice lispector
to wrap up our book reflections for a while (maybe i'll throw just one more in there soon), i talk about a book of short stories that i read a few months ago…
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the first d.c. episode! | ep. 220
my first episode in college!! i didn't have much planned out, so this epi is basically just a ramble from my first week in d.c., and a little re-intro to the…
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book reflections: the beauty in breaking by dr. michele harper | ep. 219
in our final book reflection epi for the summer, i wanted to talk about a memoir that really shaped the way i now view change and healing. it's a reminder to…
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*bonus episode* i'm okay not being confident. here's why. | ep. 218
today i literally sat down with no script to talk about my journey with confidence....so this is my warning that this episode is a little bit ranty. i get into…
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how to make college orientation not suck | ep. 217
i'm no expert when it comes to change, but this month, i was able to do a few things that helped me go through orientation in a way that left me feeling…
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*bonus episode* book reflections: words on fire by jennifer nielsen | ep. 216
for our last book reflection episode of the summer, i picked words on fire by jennifer nielsen, a historical fiction book i read a few weeks ago. it's a…
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book reflections: wildoak by c.c harrington | ep. 215
wildoak is a book about nature, courage, and the power of a single voice. it's an important reminder of the interconnectedness of all living things and how we…
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making room for self-discovery | ep. 214
this summer, i've been going on more side-quests, more adventures, more spontaneous outings than ever before. and i've realized that more than just being fun…
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the freedom of not being in control | ep. 213
for most of my life, i've been the control freak who couldn't deal with change or uncertainty, especially when the future was involved. but as i get closer to…
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why staying grounded is the ultimate life hack | ep. 212
we're back to regular episodes this week! and today, i'm talking about something that i already talk about a lot... w/ some nuance. why is it important to stay…
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book reflections: all the bright places by jennifer niven | ep. 211
the last in our little marathon of book reflections! and honestly i think this is one of my favorite reads (if not my favorite) of the summer. such a…
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book reflections: holding up the universe by jennifer niven | ep. 210
cont. with our book reflections marathon, today i talk about jennifer niven's holding up the universe, a beautiful reminder of how healing relationships…
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*bonus episode* book reflections: you've reached sam by dustin thao | ep. 209
it's important to find value and draw lessons even from books that we may not have loved... and that's what i do in today's episode on dustin thao's you've…
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book reflection: the year we fell from space by a.s. king | ep. 208
this book took me back to my anxious pre-teen years, but not in the way i expected. it reminded me to have compassion for the person i was, who helped me…
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a change of scenery | ep. 207
sometimes a little healthy change is just what we need to get that spark back. today, i dive into why that change is so important, what a healthy change of…
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five years! | ep. 206
happy five years to our little podcast community! this year i wanted to take this opportunity to reflect on five books that have had a deep impact on my…
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the ultimate high school survival guide pt 3 | ep. 205
in this part of my ultimate guide, i share my top 5 tips for staying academically strong during my high school years. one of my biggest successes, i think, was…
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book reflection: roll of thunder, hear my cry | ep. 204
back with the first book reflection of the summer!! this week i talk about roll of thunder, hear my cry by mildred d. taylor, and i don't know how it took me…
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do it scared | ep. 203
shower realization to podcast topic pipeline is so real because this entire episode is based on something i realized last month... and it's that the things…
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getting past pride | ep. 202
college decisions aren’t just about where you get in. sometimes, that means choosing integrity over pride, even when it’s hard. in this episode, i’m talking…
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the ultimate high school survival guide pt 2 | ep. 201
in this episode i continue my ultimate high school survival guide, focusing on junior and senior year. i talk about how junior year becomes a time to challenge…
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the ultimate high school survival guide pt 1 | ep. 200
in this episode i start my ultimate high school survival guide, starting w/ freshman and sophomore year. i talk about how freshman year is really about…
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what i'm carrying out of senior retreat | ep. 199
in this episode i reflect on my senior retreat and the things that stayed with me after it ended. i talk about the moments that felt unexpectedly meaningful…
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book reflections: the once and future king | ep. 198
easily one of my all-time favorites. t.h. white brings such humanity and depth to some of the world's favorite characters of all time. and not only that, but…
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*bonus episode* book reflections: dare to lead by brene brown | ep. 197
this book quite literally changed the way i think-- about leadership, about relationships, and about how i want to live my life. reading this book while in the…
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manifestation needs momentum | ep. 196
in this episode i talk about the idea that manifestation only works when it’s paired with real momentum. it’s easy to focus on visualizing the life you want…
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let's talk about senioritis | ep. 195
if you've been keeping up with the podcast for the past few months, you know that senioritis hit me like a ton of bricks. 3 months and a lot of self-reflection…
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learning to trust what i can't control | ep. 194
in this episode, i talk about what it really means to trust the process, especially during periods of change or uncertainty. we hear that phrase all the time…
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where authenticity began | ep. 193
in this episode i reflect on reconnecting with the things i loved as a kid and how returning to them helped me feel more aligned with my authentic self. i talk…
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book reflection: twice by mitch albom | ep. 192
in this episode i reflect on "twice" by mitch albom and the quiet ways it reframes growth, love, and regret. i talk about how growth isn’t always about…
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book reflection: the great divorce by c.s. lewis | ep. 191
this episode is a reflection on the great divorce by c.s. lewis and the ways it made me think about growth, resistance, and the choices we make when change…
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how 2025 changed the way i'm approaching 2026 | ep. 190
in this episode i reflect on how 2025 shifted my perspective and changed the way im approaching the year ahead. instead of jumping straight into goals and…
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choosing alignment | ep. 189
in this episode i talk about what it really means to live into your values. not just naming the things that sound good on paper but actually choosing them in…
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*bonus episode* rethinking ambition at the brink of adulthood | ep. 188
in this episode i talk about what ambition looks like when it isnt fueled by fear. as a high school senior standing on the edge of a new chapter, ive been…
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chicago and the art of presence | ep. 187
this week i’m sharing my reflections from my trip to chicago and what the city reminded me about detachment, having fun, and living in the moment. from…
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the myth of effortless friendship | ep. 186
this week i’m breaking down the myth of effortless friendship and the idea that real friends should just click instantly, never have conflict, and stay close…
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emotional minimalism | ep. 185
this week i’m getting into emotional minimalism and what it actually looks like to have less chaos in your inner world. not because you’re numb or avoiding…
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the pain (and joy) of moving on | ep. 184
this week i’m talking about the side of healing that no one really talks about: the confusion, the loneliness, and the weird in-between moments where you’re…
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i watched every episode of "the flash." here's what i learned. | ep. 183
the flash taught me more about life than i expected. in this episode, i’m reflecting on what the show made me think about community, staying true to your…
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my top 5 tips for beating burnout | ep. 182
burnout isn’t just about doing too much. it’s about losing touch with yourself in the process. in this episode, i’m sharing 5 tips that actually helped me move…
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book reflection: circe by madeline miller | ep. 181
in this episode i’m diving into circe by madeline miller, a book i first read at 13 and didn’t really connect with, but revisited this summer for a class and…
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small changes, big impact | ep. 180
this year, one theme that’s been showing up for me is "digging deeper, " not chasing every new trend or starting from scratch, but taking the habits and…
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the unspoken emotions behind college applications | ep. 179
this episode has been coming for a while.... and i'm so glad that i actually sat down to record it. this is a topic that is so important to me and the people…
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overcoming self-doubt pt. 2 | ep. 178
over the past few months, i've been dealing with a lot of self-doubt. with competitions, college apps and class changes, imposter syndrome has felt real. but…
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i deleted instagram for the summer- here's what happened | ep. 177
a little social media experiment has turned into a crazy lifestyle realization, and i don't want to spoil the results, so you'll have to listen to today's…
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book reflections: "alice's adventures in wonderland" | ep. 176
i wasn't expecting to learn this much from a childhood classic. but reading the original "alice in wonderland" in Lewis Carroll's original style had so many…
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a sense of security | ep. 175
emotional safety is the baseline of any type of connection or growth. we have to feel safe in our minds and bodies if we want to enter vulnerable situations…
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book reflection: "evolve" | ep. 174
my reflections on Evolve: Two Minute Wisdom by Radhanath Swami. (amazon link to buy) https://www.amazon.com/Evolve-Minute-Wisdom-Radhanath-Swami/dp/938128301X…
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*bonus episode* a lesson in imperfection | ep. 173
there's no way i can give an accurate description of this episode so.... listen to it! (no but seriously its a good one) love, nandini
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pasta & perspective | ep. 172
firstly.... the audio on this episode is messed up (sorry!), but its not horrible, so do with that what you will. but this is such a fun episode about my trip…
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trust, don't expect | ep. 171
this week, i share a realization that has been a huge part of my journey with confidence, but also in detaching from material results. trusting my ability to…
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healing isn't linear | ep. 170
when old feelings creep back, i'm someone who gets frustrated easily. but those feelings, and the fact that they're coming back, are indicators that we still…