is romantic love an illusion? [video]

[video available on spotify] it’s my birthday. i’m 24, which means i’m almost 25. which means my prefrontal cortex is almost done developing. in honor of my 24th birthday, i thought it'd be kind of fun to discuss all of the evidence of my prefrontal cortex nearing its final stages of development. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[video available on spotify] this past weekend i found myself with a dilemma. i had a lot of work to get done. and then, two of my loved ones asked me to hang out. do i choose to be selfish and get stuff done? or do i neglect my work and spend quality time with my loved ones? this really brought to my attention how challenging it is to choose between selflishness and selflessness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[video available on spotify] for the last few years, i’ve been trying to quit nicotine. i know it sounds cliche, but it is one of the hardest things i’ve ever done in my life. unfortunately, i’m here today with the story of my relapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[video available on spotify] welcome back to advice session, a series here on anything goes, where you send in your current dilemmas or anything you want advice on, and i give you my unprofessional advice. today's topic is people pleasing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

[video available on spotify] i recently discovered that one of the most significant causes of emotional instability for me is being under the wrong kinds of pressure. i can think of many instances of pressure being beneficial, but the wrong kind of pressure can cause us to crumble. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices