About this podcast
Welcome to Trying Times! The show where we talk about life, and some of the trying times that just so happen during it (see what I did there?) My name is Carmen and I'm your host - but think of me as a friend that you're catching up with over the phone. That's kind of what this is. I hope ya enjoy :)
Episodes
The newest 20 of 86 episodes
- 30 Years Later… · 19 minIn this episode I talk all about turning 30, and what this 'milestone birthday' means to me. Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram…
- Falling Back in Love with Your Hobbies · 17 minThis one's all about hobbies. Why they're important, why we need them and how they help us anchor ourselves to feel more connected and at peace. Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up…
- Navigating Loneliness vs Enjoying Solitude · 22 minThis one's all about understanding the difference between loneliness and solitude, as well as how to embrace and better understand each of these no matter what phase of life you…
- What We Don't Say About Growing Up · 21 min(For any video watchers, please be warned this video is out of focus for a good portion of the episode! Thank you for sharing your time and listening/or watching!) Growing up can…
- Learning How to Rest Without Guilt · 23 minThis one is all about the guilt we feel when it comes to pausing something, to allow ourselves to rest. I chat a bit about my own experiences with this and touch on the subject…
- Why We Romanticize Seasons, Music & Little Moments · 21 minThis one is all about the concept of 'emotional tagging', and how we might do this more often than we realize + how it can make moments feel more special. Hope you enjoy :)…
- The Mayhem of the Holidays · 35 minThe holidays are the most joyous time of year...but also the most chaotic. This one is all about how to move through this season in the most mindful way. Hope you enjoy :)…
- Seasonal Depression · 28 minSeasonal Blues. Seasonal Affective Disorder. Seasonal Depression. Whatever you might call it, it kinda sucks. This episode is all about that, and some of the things I've learned…
- Halloween And Other Spooky Things · 27 minIn this episode I talk all about Halloween. From the origins, to my fav bits about it all, it's a fun time. Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep up with the show here: Instagram…
- Shifting Your Lifestyle with the Seasons + Routine Changes · 27 minThe second evenings start to get colder, we know that means summer is coming to an end. This episode is all about the changes that come with the season transitioning and how it…
- The Impact of Music · 24 minSummer and concerts go hand in hand. In the same way that I constantly have music playing throughout the day, as I do anything. This episode is all about music, it's impact on us…
- 29 Years Later... · 31 minYeah. I turned 29. Damn. But in all seriousness, what's the saying? Another year older, another year wiser? I feel like I've learned a lot throughout my twenties so far, and I…
- Summer Bucket Lists + Influences · 19 minOkay so is 'bucket list' a term that anyone really uses anymore? It was this huge phenomenon but now it seems like its tapered. This episode is all about bucket lists, and some…
- Mental Health Awareness Month + Finding Balance · 18 minSince May is known the most for being Mental Health Awareness Month, I really wanted to take some time out to talk about this and the different ways that some of us may feel…
- The Art of Slowing Down and Practicing Mindfulness · 22 minIn this episode I talk about mindfulness. From what it is, to what we think it should be, and how to achieve it - I talk about it all :) Hope you enjoy! --- Keep up with the…
- Relationships with Food · 19 minAll relationships can come with their own unique issues. One that is sometimes overlooked is the one we might have with food. This episode is a bit about that, some of the…
- Love, Expectations and Pressures · 29 minThis one's all about some of the societal expectations and pressures we may face regularly in regards to love + a little bit about valentine's day. Hope you enjoy :) --- Keep…
- Imposter Syndrome · 28 minWe're so back (and so is imposter syndrome)! I thought there was no better way to start the year by talking about the very thing that inspired this show for me. Hope you enjoy…
- That’s a Wrap on 2024…Sort of? · 24 minIn this one, I do a lil recap of the year before logging off for the rest of 2024. I can’t thank you enough for being here, listening and chatting with me. I’m excited for 2025…
- Book Clubs and BookTok · 30 minIn this episode, I catch up with my close friend Victoria and we talk all about our favourite books, authors and a bit about booktok. You just might leave this episode with some…
