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A brain dump episode
Hosted by Riyan Abdi · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 45 episodes
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I'm just trying to make sense of life, one conversation at a time.I'm Riyan, and this is the place I unpack growth, self-worth, fear, friendships, and everything in between. Expect real talk, honest moments, and maybe a little wisdom along the way.New episodes weekly. Come hang out.
Riyan Abdi hosts Riyan's POV, a society show with 45 episodes published.
A brain dump episode
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This episode is all about dropping the mask, letting go of the performance, and learning how to be real — even when it’s uncomfortable.
I got this question during a Q&A and realized it deserved a whole episode. The fear of being perceived is something we all struggle with, but once you learn to let go of it — everything changes. In this episode, I’m talk
In this episode, I reflect on everything my gap year taught me — from protecting my energy to redefining success and learning to live with intention. If you’re in a season of change, this one’s for you.
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How I stopped trying to fit into an aesthetic and started becoming it — one outfit, one photo, one small moment at a time.
A lot of people think you can’t be confident and humble at the same time — but I completely disagree. In this episode, I talk about my own journey of rediscovering confidence by reconnecting with my self-worth and belief
Finding yourself is a messy journey — but it’s one of the most important journeys you’ll ever take. In today’s episode, I’m talking about identity, feeling lost, chasing curiosity, and why it’s okay to not have it all fi
I used perfection as an excuse and waited for permission so I wouldn’t have to take responsibility. It made me a shell of who I was — scared to mess up, scared to start. In this episode, I talk about how that mindset kep
Talking about insecurity—not the surface stuff, but the kind that pushes you to grow. A reminder that you can be grateful for who you are and still want more for yourself.
This one’s for my shy girls, my introverts, and anyone who’s ever dealt with social anxiety. In this episode, I open up about my own experiences — from quiet, controlled routines to becoming more sociable, expressive, an
Even when life is messy, I still want to choose happiness. In this episode, I reflect on joy, ambition, and why we don’t need to wait for a “perfect moment” to feel good.
No one prepares you for how weird, awkward, and overthought adult friendships can be. This is my honest take on growing up and trying to find your people.
Are you just busy, or are you doing something that truly matters to you? There’s a difference between being busy and being passionate. A lot of the time, we think our purpose is to just be productive—but are we being int
Maturity isn’t just about age—it’s about mindset. In this episode, I dive into what it really means to be mature, from self-control and accountability to letting go of ego and finding peace within yourself.
I used to force consistency, thinking it meant doing everything every day. But that only led to burnout. In this episode, I share how I redefined consistency and why doing things because you want to, not because you shou
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