hi listeners! welcome back to anna's alcove! Today's podcast episode dives into the act of people pleasing and why we do it. I investigate the psychology behind it and why always trying to please people can be unhealthy. I have been known to w

how to process your emotions in a healthy way

Jun 4th, 2021 13m 28s

Hey listeners! Welcome back;)Today I talk about my journey with being flexible this year, which is something that can help us all. I also talk about emotions and how to effectively work through them. I know there can be a stigma around emotion

Angela Kim (@thewhymoments): importance of meditation and mental health journeys

Aug 13th, 2020 50m 15s

hey listeners! This episode is an interview with Angela Kim, the host of The Why Moments Podcast. Angela talks about her mental health journey and what things she has incorporated into her lifestyle to keep her mind healthy. We also discuss th

With Love, Linnea: Starting a Blog & Health/Lifestyle Tips

Jul 23rd, 2020 1h 3m

Hey listeners! This week's episode is an interview with the blogger from the site With Love, Linnea! We chat about the inspiration behind her blog, how she worked through the creation aspect, and what the main topics of her blog are. We also di

the art of morning devotion & quiet time

Jul 16th, 2020 21m 6s

hey listeners! This episode is all about having quiet time with God and how to make it a habit in your routine. I answer the questions about what quiet time is, why it is important, and how to format it! I also dive into how quiet time has chan

How to Diversify Your Career Path + Key to Loving Your Job with my Dad!!

Jul 10th, 2020 27m 24s

hey listeners! this episode is an interview with my dad about his career path. He has a computer science major and has diversified his career in so many ways. It was awesome to get some tips on how to navigate the corporate world and to know it

How to Learn From Your Mistakes

Jun 30th, 2020 19m 9s

hey listeners!! long time, no talk! I am back and better than ever; I realized a strict schedule does not fit the theme and my vision for this podcast. I will be uploading more frequently in the future though! Today's episode is a conversation

Talking About Mental Health, Anxiety, and Coping

Jun 13th, 2020 32m 15s

hi listeners! in this episode I discuss my mental health journey and how I have coped with anxiety over the years. My goal for this episode was to destigmatize the topic of mental health and anxiety. I explain what a happy pile is and how it ha

My Yoga Journey

Jun 3rd, 2020 31m 18s

hey listeners! This episode is all about my journey with practicing yoga, becoming a yoga teacher, and how you can start your practice! I offer some history and information about certain poses in yoga and about how it is for everyone! I share a

A Call to Action

May 31st, 2020 15m 23s

hey listeners! in this episode, I talk about how to be an advocate, how I feel about the injustices in my community, and where you can donate. This episode was different than my normal ones but I really wanted to address this topic because I ha

The Truth About Timelines & Numbers

May 27th, 2020 30m 28s

hey listeners! In this episode I discuss how I have implemented timelines and number goals into my life before and why they are not helpful and lead to worries. Timelines and number goals don't fulfill us and don't lead to happiness. They also

Being Imperfectly Perfect & Showing Yourself Love

May 23rd, 2020 37m 37s

Hey listeners!!! In this episode I discuss the human condition of feeling inadequate and always striving for perfection. I talk about how it is unrealistic and how we can solve this issue with self compassion. I use some of my own experiences a

The Reality of Being in a Funk and How to Cope

May 20th, 2020 34m 51s

Hey listeners! This episode was a bit more personable and chatty, as I tell you all of my struggles the past few weeks. I talk about how comparison is the thief of joy, how easy it is to overthink, and how I plan to move ahead despite some obst

Hustle Culture and Why We Need to Slow Down

May 16th, 2020 33m 7s

Hey listeners! This episode I discuss why hustle culture is toxic and ways that can help keep you balanced, in the present, and give yourself the time you need. I also discuss my hopes for the future after quarantine and how to continue this sl

Talking about the Struggles in Quarantine that No One is Addressing and How Creating a Routine Can Help!

May 13th, 2020 41m 27s

Hey listeners! In this episode I discuss all the struggles about quarantine that no one is talking about but should be! Hopefully this episode was very raw and made you feel more at peace with the current situation. I think addressing and norma

This is Anna's Alcove: Introductions!!

May 9th, 2020 23m 11s

Hello world! I am Anna and this is my little corner of the Internet. In this intro episode I explain why I wanted to start this podcast with the goal of helping give advice and spread positivity about overall wellness. I think a lot of topics g