Highly Un-relatable

“Everytime we talk, I feel like I’m climbing out of the ditch a little bit.” In this episode of Highly Un-relatable, host Olympia Megrikyan welcomes Dr. Aggie back to the show. They do a “raw therapy session” for Olympia. Olympia opens up about the state of her mental  health, where she’s feeling worthless, her ADHD, the value she places on others’ opinions, how her mom’s death is affecting her, and how she’s clawing her way out of her mental health ditch. Connect with Dr. Aggie: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dr.aggie/] Connect with Olympia: Website [https://www.essiesjourney.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/highly_unrelatable/]

“I love how you’re embracing who you are. Keep advocating.” In this episode of Highly Un-relatable, host Olympia Megrikyan welcomes Louisa Sharamatyan to the show. Louisa is an actress and show host, currently appearing on Dirty Dishes. Louisa and Olympia discuss how they have felt unconventional and overcome the discomfort, how their Armenian families have shaped their choices, the freedom they’ve felt in forging their own paths and breaking stigmas, and the power of taking ownership over your past and future instead of blaming their parents. They also share their favorite authors and people who have influenced their lives. Connect with Louisa: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/louisasharamatyan/?hl=en] Connect with Olympia: Website [https://www.essiesjourney.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/highly_unrelatable/]

“Preventative care - prioritize it for you and your kids. Things are changing and we are living in a lot of unknowns right now. It’s important to address every little thing.” In this episode of Highly Un-relatable, host Olympia Megrikyan welcomes Dr. Talin Amadian to the show. Dr. Amadian is an Optometrist and answers questions related to eye health - when kids & adults should get their eyes checked, how screen time affects eyes, when you should worry about blurry vision or twitchy eyes. She also shares what she’s seeing in children after a year of Zoom-school, what the science shows about  blue-light glasses, and why it’s important to get regular eye check ups. Connect with Dr. Talin Armadian: Her Office [https://www.woodleyoptometry.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/talin_a/] Connect with Olympia: Website [https://www.essiesjourney.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/highly_unrelatable/]

“Don’t be afraid to say, ‘I need a break, f*ck! IT’S HARD!’...You can’t be perfect 24/7. It’s totally okay.” In this episode of Highly Un-relatable, host Olympia Megrikyan talks about vacations, the mom guilt that comes with traveling (especially without the kids), the inequitable way society treats moms, the extra difficulties that parents with special needs kids face, the importance of moms taking a break, figuring out what self-care means to each of us as moms, and she even shares some strategies to help prepare kids (and yourself) for traveling together. Connect with Dr. Aggie for help with kids on the Autism Spectrum: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dr.aggie/] Connect with Olympia: Website [https://www.essiesjourney.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/highly_unrelatable/]

“I don’t want you to be struggling, but I want to know that I’m not alone in my struggles!!!” In this episode of Highly Un-relatable, host Olympia Megrikyan welcomes TWO special guests to her show: Ella Kajoyan, Founder of Mom Cave Foods, and Dr. Aggie, Essie’s Clinical Psychologist. Ella shares about her spice company, the underbelly of the spice business, and opens up about her experiences growing up with her mom who is Autistic, and her advice to others who have grown up with Autistic parents. Dr. Aggie explains how Autism Spectrum Disorder contributed to Ella’s struggles with her mom and how you can  explain to kids about their parents/grandparents. Connect with Ella: Website [https://momcavefoods.com/] Business Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/momcavefoods/] Personal Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/ellakajoyanofficial/] Connect with Dr. Aggie: Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/dr.aggie/] Connect with Olympia: Website [https://www.essiesjourney.com/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/highly_unrelatable/]