

Finding Your Casual Magic
UnJaded Jade
Casual magic is about how we find beauty in the mundane everyday.
It's learning not to wait for joy at the end of our achievements, but to find contentment NOW in every single day of our lives.
It’s that first sip of herbal tea in the morning, a smile from a stranger, or the way the light comes into your bedroom. Noticing trains your brain to redefine joy.
Stay tuned for alternating episodes — one solo, and then a tandem ep where I bring on a guest to expand from a new angle.
I want to serve up my vulnerability to softly encourage you to do the same.
Welcome to this cosy corner! Jade x
It's learning not to wait for joy at the end of our achievements, but to find contentment NOW in every single day of our lives.
It’s that first sip of herbal tea in the morning, a smile from a stranger, or the way the light comes into your bedroom. Noticing trains your brain to redefine joy.
Stay tuned for alternating episodes — one solo, and then a tandem ep where I bring on a guest to expand from a new angle.
I want to serve up my vulnerability to softly encourage you to do the same.
Welcome to this cosy corner! Jade x
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Aug 3, 2025 • 34min
It Is Never Perfect (And That’s the Point). The Art of Trying: Casual Debrief #1
Hii friends, welcome back!Today, we are talking about Finding Your Casual Magic through having the courage to change!AND we’re Finding Casual Magic through (our first ever) Casual Debrief! This is the space where I reflect on everything that happens behind and in-between each podcast episode. Let’s discuss the details: let the debrief commence!Timestamps:0:00 - 2:02 The Casual Debrief Explained2:02 - 3:20 Why It Was Time to Celebrate3:20 - 5:39 Imposter Syndrome Defeated in One Sentence (Reacting to Your Casual Magic)5:39 - 7:30 Take a Minute? This is a Meditation for Getting into your Sense7:30 - 9:54 How is your heart today?9:54 - 11:12 Do I Keep Going or Let It Go? Reflecting On The First Episode11:12 - 13:13 The Wrong Way to Keep Going: The Sunk Cost Trap13:13 - 15:16 This Wisdom Inspired Our Next Location: The Tarot Message That Shifted Everything15:16 - 16:29 Finding the Courage to Start Over!16:29 - 18:48 Retraining the Nervous System to Begin Again (The Aftermath)18:48 - 25:35 What Happens If You ACTUALLY Journal Everyday? (The Conversation That Changed My View)25:35 - 29:48 Patience is Key to Living Your Life (The Aftermath)29:48 - 31:18 Final Thoughts on What Happens When You Don’t Give Up31:18 - This Week I Want to Ask You… (Journal Prompt & Outro)32:02 My Casual Magic Today💌 Want to share your own moment of magic?Send a 60-second voice note, video or photo to @casualmagicpodcast on Instagram or email findingyourcasualmagic@gmail.com with your magical moment (and always let us know whether or not you'd like to be anonymous!!)Journal Prompt🖊️This week, I want to ask you: When was the last time I changed my mind about something important?If I had no fear of failure or judgment, what would I change or try next?Do I give myself permission to fail?I hope you acknowledge that giving yourself permission to fail is also giving yourself the chance to succeed. Even in ways you couldn’t of anticipated!Follow us on Instagram ✨ @casualmagicpodcastFollow Jade on Instagram ✨ @unjadedjadeThis is Finding Your Casual Magic with UnJaded JadePodcast Development: Francesca GeorgiouTheme Music by Francesca Lu

Jul 27, 2025 • 58min
Patience is Key to Living Your Life: The Life-Saving Power of Little Wins (with Tilly Rose)
Hii everyone, welcome back!Today we’re talking about Finding Your Casual Magic through patience, advocacy and the LIFE-SAVING power of little wins!I have a question: If you’re being told to give up, what would you do?Tilly Rose wrote an incredible book called ‘Be Patient’; where she sheds light on the failings of the healthcare system, the emotional toll of having an undiagnosed condition and how she came to rely on little glimmers of joy to get her through.I read her whole book in 2 days. It had me sobbing, laughing and overall feeling deep admiration for how powerful Tilly is.Get ready for this eye-opening episode!Find Tilly Online! Instagram: @thattillyrose & @thatpatientcollectiveWhere can find Tilly’s incredible book, Be Patient: https://linktr.ee/bepatientbookTimestamps:0:00 Introduction to Finding Your Casual Magic through the LIFE-SAVING power of patience & resilience1:33 Why is Be Patient such an incredible book?2:49 They said the sweet part OUTLOUD!! (Reacting to Your Casual Magic)4:12 Take a Minute? This is a Meditation for Safety in the Present6:54 Terrible Symptoms, No Explanation: The Medical Mystery of Tilly Rose9:21 Life behind the hospital curtains: What you don’t see14:29 Why did Dactors give up on me? Without Holistic Health, I didn’t stand a chance16:49 Playing the healthcare game: People-pleasing as a patient21:04 Living the student-social life… while being rushed to hospital. Why I was so scared to let people in…26:17 The Complications Around Living Your Life Guilt-Free28:56 The Power of Little Wins (& how little wins empower amazing people)36:53 This was the rock bottom. What happens when you’re being given up on…39:18 How strangers and Instagram helped to save my life!!41:32 Are you thinking of giving up? Click here.44:44 Dreaming of the ordinary is radical, actually. Here’s why.47:11 Where is Tilly now & Why the story is bigger than this: The system needs to change50:38 The Healthcare System: Changes we’d love to see53:45 Casual Magic in Hospitals: A Fresh Perspective55:30 When The Bluebells Come, It’ll Be Better (Sharing Tilly’s Casual Magic)56:35 This Week I Want to Ask You… (Journal Prompt & Outro)💌 Want to share your own moment of magic?Send a 60-second voice note, video or photo to @casualmagicpodcast on Instagram or email findingyourcasualmagic@gmail.com with your magical moment (and always let us know whether or not you'd like to be anonymous!!)Follow us on Instagram ✨ @casualmagicpodcastFollow Jade on Instagram ✨ @unjadedjadeThis is Finding Your Casual Magic with UnJaded JadePodcast Development: Francesca GeorgiouTheme Music by Francesca Lu

Jul 20, 2025 • 1h 9min
What Would Happen If You ACTUALLY Journaled Everyday? Inside The Mind of a Journalling Expert (with Coralia Glavas)
Guys, welcome back! We’re talking about Finding Your Casual Magic through the power of journalling. What ACTUALLY happens when you journal everyday?Discover the power of journalling by discovering words and phrases in other languages with Lingoda! Try Lingoda Sprint with this exclusive offer ✨ Use the code ‘MAGIC20’ for $25 or 20€ off! https://try.lingoda.com/MagicJulyFind Coralia Online! Instagram: @lialiagla & @_dailydeepYou can find Coralia’s 365-page journal right here: https://daily-deep.com/Timestamps:0:00 Find Your Casual Magic Through the Transformative Power of Journaling1:03 Level Up Your Journaling with our Sponsor: Lingoda Sprint Exclusive Offer2:29 Meet Coralia Glava: The Journaling Expert Behind The DailyDeep3:46 Vibe Check with Strangers: We Met One Hour Ago!4:30 Casually Contemplating the Vastness of the Universe. (Reacting to Your Casual Magic)5:54 Take a Minute? This is a Meditation to Open Your Heart8:38 Coralia’s Inspiring Questions! Real truths about melancholy, double-grounding and how Coralia is so PRESENT right now?14:36 What does it REALLY mean to journal? Become fluent in conversation with yourself. 15:59 Your Patterns in Repeat: Should You Reread Your Journal?17:20 The 3 Types of Journaling (All The Benefits & Fears!)21:47 Prompt Journaling Brings Emotional Freedom: The Impact of Social bubbles + Limited mindsets24:34 How Understanding Yourself Alleviates Life’s Pain: When to Stop Resisting29:25 Break the Boundaries of Journaling: How Each Journalling Style Elicits Emotional Release (Handwriting, Typing, Verbal-Processing, Colour Journaling, Other Languages)32:18 What Does 'Healing' Mean? The Self-Help Myth of Being 'Broken'37:42 What REALLY Stops Us from Journaling? The Fear of Facing Ourselves41:46 How Journaling Exposed Coralia’s Patterns: Being Single, People-Pleasing, and Romantic Revelations!52:54 ‘Emotional’ vs ‘Rational’ Processing: Are These False Binaries?59:13 Transitioning from Relationship to Friendship: “To not lose the love, but to change the shape”01:02:41 What If Everyone Journaled Every Day? The Impact of a Global Journaling Habit01:05:44 Returning to The Same Coffee Shop (Sharing Coralia’s Casual Magic)01:07:06 This Week I Want to Ask You… (Journal Prompt & Outro)💌 Want to share your own moment of magic?Send a 60-second voice note, video or photo to @casualmagicpodcast on Instagram or email findingyourcasualmagic@gmail.com with your magical moment (and always let us know whether or not you'd like to be anonymous!!)Follow us on Instagram ✨ @casualmagicpodcastFollow Jade on Instagram ✨ @unjadedjadeThis is Finding Your Casual Magic with UnJaded JadePodcast Development: Francesca GeorgiouTheme Music by Francesca Lu

Jul 13, 2025 • 39min
I Nearly Left Casual Magic Behind: Retraining the Nervous System to Begin Again
Eeeeep hey guys and welcome back to Finding Your Casual Magic! Welcome to Season 2 ✨ it’s been a long time coming and I’m genuinely SO excited to experiment this season. Get ready for new locations, incredible guests from all walks of life and a continuous exploration of what it means to live a good life.Today’s episode is an intro to Season 2, a lil life update and sharing one of my favourite concepts to illuminate the power of Casual Magic: polyvagal theory. This neuroscience theory changed my understanding of nervous system regulation! Casual Magic is a powerful tool that can help you regulate yourself into a state ready for gratitude, learning and connection.Thank you guys so much for being here ily ✨✨✨Timestamps:00:00: Series Disclaimer: How did we get to Season 2?03:35: Welcome Back: We’re Talking About the Neuroscience of Authenticity 05:41: I Was Caught Singing! (Reacting to Your Casual Magic)07:13: Take a Minute? This is a Meditation for Your Authentic Self09:43: How will Season 2 be different from Season 1: Your opinions12:20: Catch-up Q&A: Answering Your Top Questions20:07: How Your Nervous System Regulates Itself (Neuroscience Explained)26:48: Return to your Authentic Self: Inner Attunement & Anchoring Tools (How these tools work!!)34:04: Why Casual Magic isn’t Just Cute, it’s Essential (Here’s what I’m learning)37:13: Exciting News from Someone I Love (Sharing My Casual Magic)37:47: This Week I Want to Ask You… (Journal Prompt & Outro)💌 Want to share your own moment of magic?Send a 60-second voice note, a video or a photo to @casualmagicpodcast on InstagramOr email findingyourcasualmagic@gmail.com(and always let us know whether or not you'd like to be anonymous!!)Follow us on Instagram ✨ @casualmagicpodcastFollow Jade on Instagram ✨ @unjadedjadeThis is Finding Your Casual Magic with UnJaded JadePodcast Development: Francesca GeorgiouTheme Music by Francesca Lu

Feb 9, 2025 • 1h 15min
How to Master the Art of Love: Saving Relationships & Personal Healing (with Yung Pueblo)
Welcome to the final episode of Season One of Finding Your Casual Magic! ✨In this special episode, I sit down with the incredible Yung Pueblo (Diego Perez), writer, meditator, and author of the upcoming book How to Love Better. Together, we explore the deep connection between self-awareness and relationships, uncovering how our past experiences shape the way we love and communicate.What We Cover in This Episode:🌱 Healing & Self-Growth – Why personal development is the foundation of better relationships.💛 Understanding Love – The difference between love and care, and why love is more than just a feeling.🧘 The Power of Meditation – How Vipassana and self-reflection can change the way we show up in relationships.🔥 Conflict & Communication – Why "winning" an argument is the wrong goal, and how listening selflessly is the key to connection.🛑 Red Flags vs. Green Flags – What to look for in a healthy partnership and how to navigate relationship challenges.🌊 The Nature of Impermanence – How embracing change can lead to deeper love and presence in our relationships.💡 Diego shares his journey from rock bottom to self-discovery, his reflections on 18 years with his wife, and the simple yet profound wisdom that can help all of us love better.Where to Find Diego📖 How to Love Better is out on March 11th – preorder now! https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1846048141📷 Follow Diego on Instagram: @yung_pueblo🔗 Check out his books & more: https://yungpueblo.com/Timestamps:0:00 - 0:44 – How strong emotions shape our subconscious & affect our relationships0:44 - 3:05 – Casual Magic & Episode Introduction3:05 - 5:28 – Grounding Meditation5:28 - 7.14 – Meet Yung Pueblo - Growing up in poverty, struggling with anxiety, and finding healing7:14 - 11:07 – The wake-up call: How a near-death experience led Diego to change his life11:07 - 15:49 – How our past shapes the present15:49 - 23:34 – Meditation as a Life-Changing Tool23:34 - 26:30 – Understanding Craving vs. Attachment in Relationships26:30 - 29:13 – "Love is Understanding" – Why winning an argument isn’t the goal29:13 - 34:30 – Preventative Communication & Emotional Check-Ins34:30 - 41:30 – The Pause is Your Friend and Advice for Healthy Arguing41:30 - 43:03 – Can a relationship thrive if one person lacks self-awareness?43:03 - 50:57 – The problem with modern love & why Western culture sets us up for failure50:57 - 1:02:50 – Help Me Love Better: Diego answers real-life relationship dilemmas1:02:50 - 1:04:58 – Red & Green Flags in Relationships1:04:58 - 1:06:02 – Final Advice1:06:02 - 1:09:37 – Casual Magic of the Week1:09:37 - 1:12:17 – Weekly Intention Setting1:12:17 - 1:12:45 – Where to find Diego1:12:45 - 1:14:46 – End of Season One Wrap-Up!Casual Magic of the WeekDiego and I share our casual magic moments—those little everyday moments of wonder that bring joy and presence into our lives. Plus, a beautiful listener-submitted casual magic voice note from Sarah!Final Reflection & Season Wrap-UpBefore we say goodbye for now, I invite you to reflect on your own relationships and personal growth with our final journal prompts.📝 Want to help shape Season Two? Fill out the listener survey to share your feedback on what you loved, what could be better, and what you want more of in the next season. https://form.typeform.com/to/SbInOEx9Thank You for an Amazing Season!💛 If you’ve enjoyed Finding Your Casual Magic, please rate, review & share the podcast—it truly helps! Your support has meant everything, and I can’t wait to be back for Season Two.🌟 Stay connected for updates on upcoming episodes, live events & more!Business Enquiries: unjadedjade@sixteenth.comInstagram: @unjadedjadeTikTok: @unjadedjadeThis is Finding Your Casual Magic ✨ with UnJaded JadeProduced by The Podcast GuysTheme music by Francesca LuFor more Finding Your Casual Magic, go to @casualmagicpodcast on Instagram!!Until then, stay tuned & stay magical. 💫

Feb 2, 2025 • 50min
Healing Heartbreak: Step-by-step (evidence-backed) guide
Heartbreak can feel overwhelming, but it also offers a chance for growth and self-discovery. This discussion dives into the importance of clarity and truly feeling your emotions. It explores the parallels between breakups and grief, emphasizing healthy coping mechanisms. Tips on when to open your heart again and the complexities of modern dating, including the impact of dating apps, are highlighted. The episode encourages embracing 'boring love' that fosters peace and reflects on personal growth needed to navigate relationships post-heartbreak.

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Jan 26, 2025 • 1h 20min
Friendship Expert Reveals WHY We’re Losing Quality Friendships. (with Courtney Daniella Boateng)
Courtney Daniella Boateng, co-host of 'To My Sisters', author, and founder of a vibrant digital sisterhood, shares insights on nurturing female friendships. She emphasizes the importance of vulnerability and open communication in adulthood. The discussion touches on the cultural expectation of cutting ties and the value of seasonal shifts in friendships. Courtney highlights how unexpressed expectations lead to disappointment and encourages embracing small moments that foster deep connections. It's a heartfelt conversation celebrating the beauty of platonic love.

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Jan 19, 2025 • 53min
Shocking Truths on How to Create the DEEP Friendships You Crave: Thoughts From a Former Ghoster
Dive into the art of forging deep friendships in adulthood! Discover why vulnerability is essential and how productivity culture can hinder connections. Hear fascinating insights on loneliness and the impact of social media on relationships. Learn about the health benefits of nurturing friendships and personal growth. A guided meditation sets the tone, inviting you to pause and reflect. Packed with meaningful anecdotes, this discussion inspires listeners to embrace the discomfort of building closer bonds and deepen their connections.

Jan 12, 2025 • 1h 13min
Optimism is Not a Luxury, it’s a Tool: Release the Cringe to Finally Find Joy (with David Larbi)
Hi friends, welcome back to another episode of ✨Finding Your Casual Magic✨
This week, we’re exploring joy, optimism, and how the smallest moments can light up our lives - even when everything feels heavy. Joining me is the radiant David Larbi, a content creator, poet, and host of the podcast Mindful Moments. He’s also the author of the wonderful new book, Frequently Happy: 52 Mindful Moments to Bring Hope and Joy, which is all about embracing everyday magic.
In today’s episode, David opens up about his journey of finding joy in the little things and reframing life’s challenges with gratitude instead of guilt. From his love of words and storytelling to what he’s learned from setbacks, David’s insights will inspire you to see the magic in your own life. 🌻
We begin with a grounding meditation (always a good idea to centre yourself) and chat about:
Why optimism isn’t about ignoring challenges but about navigating them with hope 🌈
How storytelling can help you take control of your own narrative 🎭
David’s journey from school journaling to becoming a published author ✍️
The lessons he learned from his shoulder injury and the power of slowing down
Finding joy in connection - even if it means embracing the “cringe” sometimes!
We also share our ‘Casual Magic of the Week,’ with David’s moment being so heartwarming it’ll make you smile (even if he’s keeping his playlist secret!). 💛
The episode closes with my ‘Casual Magic of the Week’ and we hear from Marwyn who shares their Casual Magic followed by intention setting for the week ahead.
Grab your journal or a cosy drink, and join us in reflecting on:
What went well this week?
What are you proud of?
What challenged you?
Let’s set a powerful intention for the week ahead. 🌟
I just want to send you this reminder that no matter where you are in your self confidence journey, no matter how you might feel today, you are always enough. 💛
🎧 Find David online:
Instagram: @DavidLarbi
Get his book Frequently Happy: https://lnk.to/frequentlyhappy
Timestamps:
0:00 - 2:40 - Introduction to Casual Magic and Guest:, David Larbi
3:02 - 5:38 - Grounding Meditation Exercise
6:07 - 9:04 - David's View on Optimism
11:20 - 12:46 - Casual Magic vs. Small Joys: David shares his concept of small joys
13:47 - 15:01 - Writing Process of David's Book
15:16 - 16:57 - Embracing Sensitivity and Emotions
17:22 - 19:44 - Frequently Happy: Explanation of the frequently happy concept
20:28 - 21:02 - Reflecting on Guilt and Gratitude
27:09 - 29:58 - Advocating Optimism During Hard Times
31:14 - 32:08 - Practical Tips for Finding Joy in Adversity
37:39 - 39:15 - Dealing with Seasons and Cultural Pessimism
41:20 - 42:33 - Developing a Love for Words and Storytelling
44:35 - 45:13 - Influence of Words in Shaping Narrative
50:05 - 51:34 - Influence of Language on Perspective
1:01:46 - 1:03:59 - Learning from Setbacks
1:06:21 - 1:06:45 - Casual Magic Moments
1:08:40 - 1:09:31 - Listener's Casual Magic of the Week
1:10:26 - 1:11:07 - Intentions for the Week
1:12:07 - 1:12:54 - Closing Thoughts and Gratitude
💌 Want to share your own moment of magic?
Send a 60-second voice note/video to @casualmagicpodcast on Instagram or email findingyourcasualmagic@gmail.com with your magical moment. Pics are welcome, too!
We’ll pick one a week to share in the podcast and on here so we can all participate in your joy!!
CONTACT ME
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This is Finding Your Casual Magic with UnJaded Jade.
Produced by The Podcast Guys.
Theme Music by Francesca Lu.
For more Finding Your Casual Magic, go to @casualmagicpodcast on Instagram!!

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Jan 5, 2025 • 56min
Why You’re Looking for Happiness in the Wrong Places
Explore the illusion that happiness is tied to future achievements rather than appreciating the present moment. Discover the concept of the 'arrival fallacy' and how it shapes our perspective on fulfillment. Through guided meditation, reflect on finding joy in the journey instead of just the destinations. Hear personal stories emphasizing mindfulness and the beauty of everyday moments. Learn to cherish incremental progress and recognize that true happiness resides in the here and now.