new pod, relaxation tips + my 2024 goals

my first bodybuilding competition pt. 1

from a puzzling obsession with peanut butter to how one could strategize a 75-minute stair climber sesh, listen along as Anna shares her journey through her first bodybuilding prep. (00:00:00) welcome back (00:00:40) i competed in bodybuilding (00:03:14) why did i compete in bodybuilding? (00:05:25) developing my WHY (00:08:33) starting to think about it (00:09:24) meeting with my coach (00:10:50) deciding to compete (00:11:47) when was i going to compete? (00:13:20) one year out from the show (00:15:48) what is prep? (00:16:25) lean vs stage lean (00:20:26) food and training (00:22:25) meal plan (00:31:49) bodybuilding vs eating disorder (00:34:55) watching food videos w/ Madie (00:35:37) losing weight (00:37:18) prep hacks (00:43:00) stress (00:44:05) recovery (00:45:05) posing (00:47:11) how much does it cost? (00:49:14) losing your period (00:49:36) obsession with peanut butter (00:51:03) journal entries (00:56:45) effects on my friendships (00:58:10) cardio (00:58:30) how to do 75 min on the stairmaster (01:01:27) the bikini debacle (1:03:51) moving + new job (1:05:50) body dysmorphia (01:07:00) meat & veggie days (01:08:17) peak week (01:08:25) stay tuned for part two

how i got into advertising

follow anna on her journey to finding her dream career. in this episode, anna reveals how she got into advertising. starting with the prevalence of writing in her childhood, anna shares how she decided on a college major and the process of applying for internships. finally, anna discusses how she ultimately discovered a love for the advertising industry. check out my website: annazollar.com timestamps (00:00:26) what anna loves about advertising (00:02:10) advertising events (00:02:58) childhood love of writing (00:05:42) college (00:09:57) study abroad experience (00:11:44) first advertising event (00:12:58) nannying (00:13:01) first internship (00:14:26) college as an introvert (00:15:18) applying for advertising internships (00:17:55) JT Mega (00:20:14) landing my first full-time job

yes, i'm an introvert

why are some people introverts and some people extroverts? are introverts actually antisocial? why are introverts so misunderstood? in this episode, anna does a deep dive into introvertedness. anna discusses common perceptions of introverts and why they are often misguided. as she unpacks introvert psychology, anna reveals why introverts are the way they are. this episode will leave you ready to optimize your own unique introvert/extrovert combo to improve your mental health and optimize your daily life. timestamps (00:01:00) yes, I'm an introvert (00:01:46) definition of an introvert (00:02:29) misconceptions of introverts (00:03:16) why introverts are misunderstood (00:04:46) the actual difference between introverts and extroverts (00:08:46) accurate introvert qualities (00:10:25) my experience with extroverts (00:13:06) positive traits about extroverts (00:14:50) is there a link between creativity and introverts? (00:16:38) is introversion genetic or learned behavior? (00:18:33) college as an introvert (00:20:11) having roommates (00:23:11) friendships after college (00:27:05) which signs are the most introverted vs extroverted? (00:29:05) accepting my introvertedness

new pod, relaxation tips + my 2024 goals

in this episode, anna welcomes listeners to the anz-splaining podcast and gives a preview into what listeners can expect for future epodes. anna shares tips on de-stressing and how to channel calm energy in daily life. finally, anna reveals her personal goals for 2024. timestamps (00:00:00) welcome to my new podcast (00:01:09) introduction (00:01:22) my career in advertising (00:02:39) other passions (00:04:09) naming the podcast (00:04:57) the importance of jumping into whatever you want to try (00:06:46) what is this podcast going to be? (00:07:14) 6 main topic categories (00:13:46) how to feel more at peace (00:14:50) vitamins + supplements (00:17:19) drinking water (00:17:58) tea (00:18:59) essential oils (00:19:33) warm lighting (00:20:00) cold room (00:20:39) epsom salt, foam rollers, stretching (00:21:14) white noise machine (00:22:26) automatic writing (00:23:45) my goals for 2024