By: Riley Bailey
At this point in the semester, I’m sure many of us are feeling overwhelmed by work and anxious for a break from the fast pace of college life. Over quarantine, I found that whenever I needed a break from reality, podcasts were, and still are, my go-to. That’s why I decided to share a list of my favorite three podcasts to listen to when I need a “pick me up.” Hopefully, you all will find some comfort in them too!
Podcast #1:
What We Said - By Chelsey Jade Curtis and Jaci Marie Smith
The “What We Said” podcast is a feel-good podcast that posts episodes discussing anything from advice columns, to the hosts Chelsey and Jaci sharing their current Fall Obsessions, and Q & A’s. My favorite episodes to listen to when it comes to their podcast is their storytime ones! They ask people like you and me to send in stories relating to that week's topic. This week they posted scary stories that listeners had sent in considering Halloween was this past weekend (10/10 recommend if you’re up for a good scare). I totally recommend this podcast to anyone looking for a good laugh.
Podcast #2:
Minutes of Positivity - By Alexa Nejaime
This podcast, “Minutes of Positivity,” is exactly how it sounds. The host, Alexa Nejaime, shares episodes featuring guests every Sunday. This podcast is a place you can turn to and hear stories that can oftentimes be relatable and likely inspire you. This podcast also talks a lot about mental and physical health along with navigating relationships. This podcast is extremely real and always adds a positive message to each episode. When you need some inspiration and positivity in your life, give this podcast a try.
Podcast #3:
Directionally Challenged - By Candice King and Kayla Ewell
The “Directionally Challenged” podcast is a podcast hosted by two of my favorite people to follow on social media. Both of these women are extremely influential and were actually both characters on the show, “The Vampire Diaries.” Their podcast is based on “realigning your internal compass.” Their episodes consist of many life advice columns and navigating through their 30’s. You can always expect some humor in each episode but there will also always be a lesson to be learned.