The Happiest Sad Person Podcast

Episode #34 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I discuss the limitations of love our modern society has created -- but I tried to end it with some tangible suggestions for actually fixing the problem. My rule to live by: You can't complain about something unless you're actively trying to work on it. As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. ---------------------- Things mentioned in the video: The Atlantic Babysitter Article Over-parenting article 1 Over-parenting article 2 The Five People You Meet in Heaven Book The Importance of Third Places Cul-de-Sacs in America A More Walkable Community --------------- Links: Podcast Instagram Personal Instagram How I host my podcast (affiliate link) Logo (affiliate link) ----------------- Timestamps: 00:00 - 01:1 ----------------- FTC Notice: Some of the above links do contain affiliate links in which I do receive a payment. Support the show

Episode #33 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. this was filmed a month ago Join me, Alessandra, as I document a bout of depression mode in my life. It is a bit of woe mixed with, hopefully, some optimism at the end. Always a bit of happy entangled with a whole lot of sad. As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. ---------------------- Things mentioned in the video: Social Contract Theory How to Revamp the Social Contract in our Modern World An interview about bullshit jobs Bullshit jobs book --------------- Links: Podcast Instagram Personal Instagram How I host my podcast (affiliate link) Logo (affiliate link) ----------------- FTC Notice: Some of the above links do contain affiliate links in which I do receive a payment. Support the show

Episode #32 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I try to repair my relationship with rejection and seek out getting no's in the wild. It's regular therapy alongside rejection therapy in 2024. As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. ---------------------- Things mentioned in the video: Changes by Jax Anderson Lyrics: Scared to Start by Michael Marcagi Lyrics: Ohio by Stephen Markley The Architecture of Happiness by Alain de Botton The B3 Chair John Ruskin's Essay "On Restoration" The story of the British Bicycle Racing Team & Marginal Gains Identity and the Concept of Change Cal Newport Video that includes deciding upon your values Atomic Habits by James Clear The Sopranos Severance CitiesX: The Past, Present and Future of Urban Life How Your Nervous System Works & Changes | The Huberman Lab Podcast Rejection Therapy Ted Talk 100 Days of Rejection Videos Playlist --------------- Links: Podcast Instagram Personal Instagram How I host my podcast (affiliate link) Logo (affiliate link) ----------------- Timestamps: 00:00 - 01:19 Intro 01:20 - 05:58 What I've been listening to 05:59 - 20:58 What I've been reading 20:59 - 22:05 What I've been watching 22:06 - 24:50 What I've been learning 24:51 - 31:15 seeking rejection 31:16 - 39:20 Quotes & outro ----------------- FTC Notice: Some of the above links do contain affiliate links in which I do receive a payment. Support the show

Episode #31 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I get real with myself and choose actual goals I can actually accomplish in 2024. It *actually" is new year, new me. As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. ---------------------- Things mentioned in the video: Martyr by KiNG MALA Lyrics Ohio by Stephen Markley The Architecture of Happiness by Alain de Botton The influence of Classical architecture in our modern world Tenets of Gothic architecture The two sides Le Corbusier The cult of le corbusier The history of Villa Savoye A darker history of Villa Savoye Visit Villa Savoye Atomic Habits by James Clear The Sopranos Severance What is a misogi? Weight gain and protection The Huberman Lab Podcast ------------------------- More videos about 2024 goals that I found inspiring: Fernanda Ramirez -- HOW TO CREATE A 2024 LIFE BINDER | the SECRET to creating your dream life + ULTIMATE vision board !! UnJaded Jade -- How I Set My New Year's Goals 2024 | free templates, vision board, reflections + resolutions Nicolas Berndt -- How To ACTUALIZE Your 2024 New Year Resolutions // 7 DAY PLAN Nike Erculj-- ELEVATE YOUR LIFE in 2024: Crush Goals, Design Your Best Life + Exit Lazy Girl Era for Good: --------------- Links: Podcast Instagram Personal Instagram How I host my podcast (affiliate link) Logo (affiliate link) Support the show

Episode #30 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I do a deep dive on my microdosing journey thus far. It's been a ride, to say the least. :) As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. ---------------------- Things mentioned in the video: Diary of a CEO, Bryan Johnson interview mentioning Kernel Bipolar and psilocybin Pros and cons of psychedelics Esketamine for treatment resistant depression & https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/nasal-esketamine-works-better-alternative-treatment-resistant-depressi-rcna118841 Pyschedelics and their histories and misconceptions The theory of Charles Manson and MK ULTRA 1960s music scene, laurel Canyon and the role of drugs Timothy Leary, the "modern founder" of psychedelics John M. Allegro book about the Bible and psychedelics Native Americans and Psychedelics Panpsychism Conscious book Psychedelic research now & https://www.hubermanlab.com/episode/dr-robin-carhart-harris-the-science-of-psychedelics-for-mental-health Associated risks ------------------------- More books and articles and videos about psychedelics: Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas (a novel about the experience of being on drugs by a gonzo journalist, Hunter S. Thompson) Terrence McKenna and what he learned from psychedelics Benefits of microdosing with Joe Rogan and Paul Stamets Renewing research on psychedelics --------------- Links: Podcast Instagram Personal Instagram How I host Support the show

Episode #29 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I discuss the concept of searching, muse about the magic that is serendipity and synchronicity + read a snippet of my book. 'Tis the season of self development and shedding victimhood. As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. Links: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiestsadpersonpodcast/?hl=en Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrakathrynsophia/?hl=en How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1303786 Logo (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3z01vUE Support the show

Episode #28 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. I'm back bb. Join me, Alessandra, as I make my very anticlimactic return, muse about where I've been + have an honest moment or two. It's really good to be back, you guys:) As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. Links: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiestsadpersonpodcast/?hl=en Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrakathrynsophia/?hl=en How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1303786 Logo (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3z01vUE Support the show

Episode #27 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I close out the 2022 season, muse about my relationship with change + whine about people cutting down trees. This episode was definitely more sad than happy, but juxtaposition is the spice of life, right? :) As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. Links: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiestsadpersonpodcast/?hl=en Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrakathrynsophia/?hl=en How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1303786 Logo (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3z01vUE Support the show

Episode #26 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I open with the complaints surrounding my massive hangover, wonder if I will ever get over my imposter syndrome + question if there is such a thing as an ethical billionaire. This episode is all about the journey, baby. :) As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. Links: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiestsadpersonpodcast/?hl=en Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrakathrynsophia/?hl=en How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1303786 Logo (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3z01vUE Support the show

Episode #25 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I open with, of course, another ankle update, ruminate on why I hate my birthday + dig into my season of newfound discipline. This Thanksgiving episode, as always, is filled with high-highs and low-lows. :) As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com. Links: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiestsadpersonpodcast/?hl=en Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrakathrynsophia/?hl=en How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1303786 Intro/Outro (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3vNUJ2p Logo (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3z01vUE Support the show

Episode #24 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I open with another ankle injury update (I swear it connects to the rest of the ep lol), dwell on the influx of terrible tragedies lately + question how the immense power that is human resiliency has come to be. This episode vacillates between me thinking that human beings will be the author of their own demise or very well might come to their own rescue and save the metaphorical day. :) As always, email suggestions at 11jacobsa@gmail.com. video episodes will be back next week Links: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiest... Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrak... How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_... Intro/Outro (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3vNUJ2p Logo (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3z01vUE Support the show

Episode #23 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. A little bonus episode introducing my Sober October Challenge. As always, email suggestions at 11jacobsa@gmail.com. Links: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiest... Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrak... How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_... Intro/Outro (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3vNUJ2p Logo (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3z01vUE Support the show

Episode #22 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I give another update on my ankle injury, brainstorm about how I can improve my empathy + detail how I ironically find altruism in caring for myself. This episode is all about learning lessons when you're down out and out in the not so magic kingdom:) As always, email suggestions at 11jacobsa@gmail.com. **sorry the episode cuts off so abruptly and is so quiet, my audio was damaged at the end of the video** Links: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiestsadpersonpodcast/?hl=en Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrakathrynsophia/?hl=en How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1303786 Intro/Outro (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3vNUJ2p Logo (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3z01vUE Support the show

Join me, Alessandra, as I try to learn a lesson from my current ankle injury, give an update on my latest spin on the 75 Hard(ish) Challenge + pontificate on the fallibility and fragility of the human being. This episode is more Schadenfreude for you and mostly Schaden for me. :) As always, email suggestions at 11jacobsa@gmail.com. Links: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiestsadpersonpodcast/?hl=en Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrakathrynsophia/?hl=en How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1303786 Intro/Outro (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3vNUJ2p Logo (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3z01vUE Support the show

Join me, Alessandra, as I give an update on my attempt at The Rachel Carson Trail Challenge, introduce a new challenge I'm starting that's inspired by the one and only 75 Hard + I give my own review on the book "4000 Weeks: Time Management For Mortals." Overall, it's just a good time, filled with complaints and some epiphanies! As always, email suggestions at 11jacobsa@gmail.com. Things Mentioned: 4000 Weeks (affiliate link): https://bookshop.org/a/82160/9780374159122 Links: Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiestsadpersonpodcast/?hl=en Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrakathrynsophia/?hl=en How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1303786 Intro/Outro (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3vNUJ2p Logo (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3z01vUE Support the show

I’m back, baby. I know, I know. It’s been a minute. Well, a series of minutes. And I do extend my sincerest apologies. No really, I do. And this ep talks about where I’ve been, or lack thereof. What I’m doing now and what’s on the horizon. It’s a rebrand of sorts, and I hope you come along for the ride. Sometimes absence does make the heart grow fonder, right? But, seriously, thanks for sticking around or welcome if you are new. Hope you like the ep! As always, email suggestions at 11jacobsa@gmail.com. ------------------------------------------------------- Find The Nonconsumer Blog here: https://www.the-nonconsumer.com/ Links: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBImUV5hw74Jg9-cckUnJGw Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiest... Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrak... How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_... Intro/Outro (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3vNUJ2p Logo (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3z01vUE Support the show

Join myself, Alessandra "Ali" Jacobs, and a fellow classmate, Allison, while we discuss the qualms we had with our yoga teacher training course, question if life actually is a game + if you can ever truly win and how we will be remembered as human beings long after we become dust on this earth. As always, an episode that's simultaneous light and heavy, I can't seem to have one without the other. :) As always, email suggestions at 11jacobsa@gmail.com. Find Allison here: https://www.instagram.com/alliloloci/... Links: YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBImUV5hw74Jg9-cckUnJGw Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiest... Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrak... How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_... Intro/Outro (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3vNUJ2p Logo (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3z01vUE Support the show

After a brief hiatus - my apologies, I needed to clear my head - an update of my brother and I's weight loss challenge. Spoiler alert: It continues. Again, feel free to join in on the endeavor and give some tips in the comments. :) As always, email suggestions at 11jacobsa@gmail.com. Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBImUV5hw74Jg9-cckUnJGw Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiest... Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrak... How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_... Intro/Outro: https://www.fiverr.com/designsbypk/de... Logo: https://www.fiverr.com/harry44taylor/... Support the show

A little New Year's Eve bonus episode of my brother and I embarking on a weight loss challenge. Feel free to join in on the endeavor and place a bet in the comments on who you think will be victorious:) As always, email suggestions at 11jacobsa@gmail.com. Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBImUV5hw74Jg9-cckUnJGw Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiest... Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrak... How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_... Intro/Outro: https://www.fiverr.com/designsbypk/de... Logo: https://www.fiverr.com/harry44taylor/... Support the show

Join myself, Ali Jacobs, and my brother Nate once again while we discuss the semantics of happiness v. contentment, investigate Nate's disdain for Target, and what exactly you can learn from the magic that is a 9-5 job. Another episode that touches on the serious and the silly -- the perfect combination. :) As always, email suggestions at 11jacobsa@gmail.com. Article mentioned: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/what_if_you_pursued_contentment_rather_than_happiness Links: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBImUV5hw74Jg9-cckUnJGw Podcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thehappiest... Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrak... How I host my podcast (affiliate link): https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_... Intro/Outro: https://www.fiverr.com/designsbypk/de... Logo: https://www.fiverr.com/harry44taylor/... Support the show