In this podcast, the host shares funny stories about TikTok, fashion week, and controversial food combinations. They also discuss the value of friendships, their dreams of moving to America and becoming truckers, and their fascination with road trips and truckers.
Finding solace in personal spaces like a car or a dog's crate can provide a needed escape from everyday life.
Deep and meaningful friendships are just as important as romantic relationships, and it's crucial to value and nurture them.
Deep dives
Finding personal space in the car
Living with her mother in her twenties, the speaker finds solace in her car, considering it a safe and private space away from home. She compares it to her dog's crate, where no one can disturb her. She often drives to the nearby forest and secluded spots to escape from the busyness of everyday life.
Creating a podcast to share niche experiences
The speaker wanted to create a podcast to share her unique and niche experiences, inspired by the realization that people have weird experiences that others can relate to. She discusses how social media has taught us that we are never alone in our experiences. She recalls sharing humorous stories on TikTok, only to discover that others found them strange and fascinating.
The importance and value of close friendships
The speaker emphasizes the significance of cultivating deep and meaningful friendships in life. She shares her long-term best friend who has been by her side since they were 13 years old and how that friendship has shaped her. She also reflects on the impact of university friendships, acknowledging that certain experiences have made her more cautious about who she surrounds herself with. She believes in valuing and cherishing friendships as much as romantic relationships.
Navigating self-doubt and imposter syndrome
The speaker explores her struggles with imposter syndrome and self-doubt, feeling like she doesn't belong in certain rooms or situations. She discusses how her body image has affected her confidence, not feeling like a 'woman' in the way society expects. She shares her insecurities about not feeling equal or grown-up in social interactions. However, she acknowledges the importance of reminding herself that she deserves to be in those spaces and to let go of self-imposed limitations.
(VIDEO PODCAST AVAILABLE ON SPOTIFY & YOUTUBE) Welcome to the world of Pretty Lonesome. Madeline invites you into her lovely, lonely world (with her dog Bugs) giving you the inside scoop on New York Fashion Week, the evolution of her friendships, and her chaotic inner thoughts. Above all, Madeline expresses her personal struggles in feeling alone. She opens up about the challenges in finding friends and meeting people, as well as the excitement in those new connections. Whether that might be with a new friend…or a hot date. Buckle up and share the loneliness!
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