solidarity on the bench with katie eu

let's talk about my most recent bad mental health days/weeks/month. in this episode, I talk about what I was experiencing in the month of february -- a very vulnerable episode and **TW depression, anxiety. I also talk about how to ask for help and support, and how to support a friend going through the same thing. if you've ever felt down on yourself for a prolonged period of sadness, this might be a good episode to listen to. **if you feel triggered at any point, please click off the episode and dial your country's emergency number. please only listen if you are in a good mental headspace**  disclaimer: nothing said on this episode should be taken as professional advice. I am just speaking from my personal experiences in hopes to normalise and destigmatise depression and anxiety. lots of love to everyone! <3 my goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/user/show/144227281-katie-eu find me elsewhere: IG: @katie.eu | newsletter: katieeu.substack.com | links: beacons.ai/katie.eu

let's talk about how to actually change your life and start living the way you want to.  in this episode, I talk about how I developed the healthy habits I have today, a few key things that changed my life, and some quotes that inspire me to take my power back. start where you are, use what you have, do what you can. you are never as powerless as you may think.  find me elsewhere: IG: @katie.eu | newsletter: katieeu.substack.com | links: beacons.ai/katie.eu

let’s talk about college: drinking, choosing your majors, and popularity. I asked you all on instagram (@katie.eu) to submit some topics and questions for this episode and you delivered! let me know if you like this longer-form q&a style episode, or if you prefer the 20-min more structured episodes. i always love hearing from you!!! this episode’s agenda: 4:59 how I chose both of my majors (economics & sociology) 13:53 dealing with academic failures 22:15 finding community 27:35 misconceptions about college (drinking, sleeping around, popularity) 32:16 balance 37:19 tips for my freshman year self 42:28 takeaways <3 find me elsewhere: IG: @katie.eu | newsletter: katieeu.substack.com | links: beacons.ai/katie.eu

let's talk about some of your most burning questions. in this episode, I asked on instagram (@katie.eu) for questions and I chose a couple to answer in today's podcast episode! topics include: - what to do when people hurt you and how to get out of it - how to get out of a slump - people who inspire me - my comfort hobby - & more! thank you for being here <3 the ig accounts I mentioned in this episode in no particular order: @sarah.oneiill, @sophiaecarter, @maevafaour, @mirrorsreflectyou and @findaisha, @lindasunyt, @heyits_maja, @jenny.minney, @breakfastbake find me elsewhere: IG: @katie.eu | newsletter: katieeu.substack.com | links: beacons.ai/katie.eu

let's talk about the phenomenon that had a CHOKEHOLD on social media during the pandemic -- TikTok's "that girl." I researched this phenomenon for my senior thesis (and am continuing this research into the spring) because I am truly fascinated by identity subcultures.  in this episode, I talk about:  - who is "that girl," truly?  - some takeaways from my thesis research  - how to implement these takeaways into your everyday life  thank you for being here <3  **ps there is a little static noise in the background of this + some other episodes. I AM SO SORRY! there was something wrong with my connector piece and I didn't realise until I bulk-recorded a few episodes. it should be resolved in the next few episodes!**  find me elsewhere:  IG: @katie.eu | newsletter: katieeu.substack.com | links: beacons.ai/katie.eu

let's talk about something we all struggle with: the feeling of being alone. in this very special episode, I'm joined by fellow creator and friend sophia (@sophiaecarter) to hold space for a conversation about loneliness. as two girls navigating their 20s (I'm 22 and sophia is 20), we've both had our fair share of both (1) being alone because we CHOOSE TO and (2) being alone because you truly have no one to hang out with </3  in this episode, we talk about our own experiences with loneliness and friendship fallouts. this is also, accidentally, a loving continuation of my first episode on friendships. as always, I hope you feel solidarity on the bench. find me elsewhere: IG: @katie.eu | newsletter: katieeu.substack.com | links: beacons.ai/katie.eu

I should have posted this first but, alas, I'm still dipping my toes in this medium. so here's a belated introduction episode if you're curious about the human behind the microphone. in this episode, i talk about my mental health story, my life as a student, future plans, and content creation. while this one may not have any profound *oh* moments, I thought it would be worthwhile to give a formal introduction. plus, this episode's bench is truly about the crazy ups and downs of life.  p.s. the audio is a little weird in this one but I could NOT film another 30 minutes of me talking about myself (it was more exhausting than I realised) so I'm sorry about that!! the next few episodes should have crispy audio! as always, I hope you feel solidarity on the bench. find me elsewhere: IG: @katie.eu | newsletter: katieeus.substack.com | links: beacons.ai/katie.eu

who is katie eu? what is this podcast? why should you care? in this debut episode, katie talks about what her hope is for the podcast and how she came to the name 'solidarity on the bench.' thank you for being here <3  find me elsewhere: IG: @katie.eu | newsletter: katieeu.substack.com | links: beacons.ai/katie.eu

let's talk about something we all struggle with: friendships, popularity, and the struggle of feeling alone. as I navigate my 20s, I'm realising that friends and friendships tend to serve different purposes.  in this episode, I talk about how the definition of friends has undergone three major changes (which can result in 'shock' or feelings of loneliness like it did for me), some of my current friendships, and final takeaways about the subject. i wanted to talk about friendships because it feels like an unspoken thing in our society, especially in your early 20s.  as always, i hope you feel the solidarity on the bench. find me elsewhere:  IG: @katie.eu | newsletter: katieeu.substack.com | links: beacons.ai/katie.eu

it’s 2024 — what can you expect? hear a brief overview of the podcast and its goals. welcome to solidarity on the bench.