BYOB: Bring Your Own Baggage

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By: Justine Lee

Join me, Justine, as I interview guests about mental health struggles specific to different stages of life. Whether that be exploring college or navigating post-grad life, I'm here to remind you that you are not alone in your struggles and give some advice based on my experiences. Instagram: @bringyourownbaggage

let's talk about mental health and stigma ft. Emily Mellen, Nathan Hollinsaid, & Rachel Martino
#19
02/08/2024

hi duffels and welcome back! Today I am joined by three Clinical Psychology PhD students in Harvard's BEST (Biopsychosocial Effects of Stigma) Lab. We discuss how they became interested in researching the effects of stigma on mental health, the work that the BEST Lab is doing, how structural stigma contributes to health inequities, and more... enjoy!


ask a therapist ft. Kristine Lee & Anamika Dutta
#18
12/28/2023

hello duffels!! We're back for one last episode of 2023!! Today, I am joined by Kristine Lee and Anamika Dutta to answer all of the questions you submitted for therapists. We discuss favorite coping skills, whether therapists have therapists, what happens if they don't mesh well with a client, and more... enjoy!!


let's talk about friendship breakups
#17
09/29/2023

happy Friday duffels! In this episode I talk all things friendship breakups - from my personal experience , to what I've learned, to talking about boundaries with friends - this episode has it all. Enjoy!Ā 


being in your 20s is hard
#16
08/24/2023

heyyy duffels! honestly the title says it all... in this (very unplanned and unscripted) episode I give a life update, talk about loneliness, and answer some self-reflection questions! I laugh, I cry, I have an existential crisis - this episode has it all...enjoy!!Ā 


let's talk about bisexuality ft. Taylor Holton
#15
06/26/2023

happy pride duffels!!! Today I am joined by Taylor Holton to discuss bisexuality. We talk about our coming out stories, how we knew we were bisexual, feeling valid in our sexual identity, and more...enjoy!!


let's talk about long distance relationships ft. Naeha Ganesan
#14
06/12/2023

heyyy duffels we're back with another episode!! Today I'm joined by a fellow UVA -> Boston transplant, Naeha Ganesan, to talk about long distance relationships. In this episode we discuss pros/cons of LDRs, communication in LDRs, how to have quality time when apart, and more... enjoy!!


let's talk about confidence ft. Kara Johansen
#13
04/21/2023

hello duffels! Today I am joined by Kara Johansen to talk about confidence. We discussĀ  her journey with self-confidence, what confidence looks like in post-grad life, tips for creating confidence, and more...enjoy!



let's talk about feeling stuck (+ a life update)
#12
03/14/2023

hi again, duffels! It's been a while, but I'm back! In this episode, I discuss where I'm at in my life right now (spoiler alert: I'm feeling stuck) and give an update about making friends in a new city/dealing with body image issues. I also go through some tips for getting out of a slump if you're also feeling stuck at the point of life you're in... enjoy!


let's talk about mental health as an influencer ft. Alyssa Harper
#11
02/08/2023

hello duffels! Today I am joined by Alyssa Harper to discuss mental health as an influencer. We discuss comparison among creators online, gaining the confidence to be your most authentic self, finding purpose through your career, dealing with hate, and more... enjoy!

Listen to Alyssa's podcast, "She Said What?", on all streaming platforms, and find her on Tik Tok @alyssataylorharper


let's talk about perfectionism ft. Marley Freygang
#10
02/02/2023

Hi duffels! Welcome back to another episode! Today Iā€™m joined by Marley Freygang to discuss perfectionism. We discuss the pressure to be perfect, how comparison manifests in post grad life, motivating yourself vs. burning out, and moreā€¦ enjoy!