Learning 2 Live

Why We Rely So Much On External Validation To Love Ourselves

Why do we never recognize or commend ourselves for our accomplishments until others do and seek to put ourselves down and downplay our work when approached by others? This episode is all about the perils of placing too much emphasis on external validation and how it can sometimes be a drug. Additionally, this episode is all about loving yourself for who you are rather than who you can be and what you can accomplish.

How Technology Exacerbates Social Anxiety and Awkwardness

This episode is all about struggles with social anxiety and social awkwardness and how it's real and is extremely impactful on one's ability to live life and how technology exacerbates such as it provides an escape and a defense mechanism to avoid engaging in in-person social interaction. Hear about Emma's own struggle with social anxiety and social awkwardness along with her tips and lessons she's learned throughout the years with such.

My Love For Reading

In this episode, Emma discusses her love for reading and its benefits on one's mental health, intellectual growth, cognitive skills, and so much more. She can't stress enough how much she encourages others to pick up a book that interests them and read, whether it be for 5 minutes or an hour. JUST TRY READING OUT!

Learning To Ask For Help and Questions

We've all succumbed to the misconception that asking for questions or for help implies that one is "weak" or "less competent" one time or another. The hesitancy in asking for help and asking questions may be due to numerous factors but the most important thing is realizing the personal growth and the power of bringing change that comes with asking for help and asking questions. Join Emma as she talks about the importance of asking for help and asking questions as it relates to developing relationships and bringing about change and innovation in the world.

A Breathe Of Fresh Air

Have you ever had something in yourself so unhealthy and toxic become normalized in your life that when you're exposed to something different and possibly more healthy, it's like you were drowning in that toxicity and finally came up for a breath of fresh air? In this episode, Emma talks about her own struggles with feeling obligated and tied to an unhealthy and toxic relationship and being exposed to the nature of such when exploring new paths, relationships, and connections.