The Happiest Sad Person Podcast

Eternal optimist who also perpetually worries the world is ending -- you know, normal people stuff.

showing up is the first step | the happiest sad person podcast

Send us a Text Message.Episode #38 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I open up about my desire not to film today and my futile addiction to perfectionism (always to my own detriment). I also give my own spin on the notion that the grass is not greener on the other side and how social media makes me feel behind and depressed. It's really an ode to the idea that there's nothing more hollow than fulfilling someone else's dreams. So, listen to this pod -- and then go get...

06-11
27:45

adulthood ain't the bees knees | the happiest sad person podcast

Send us a Text Message.Episode #37 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I discuss designing my own hodgepodge syllabus for my life-long education plan (or at least for the foreseeable future). I also muse on the sadness that is adulthood, how we "childify" America, and how to find the simple joys as a grown-up -- for me it naturally involves dry erase markers.It's a perfect combo of social commentary and self-betterment, what's better than that? :)Things mentioned:75 Ha...

06-05
52:20

life is one loooong hallway | the happiest sad person podcast

Send us a Text Message.Episode #36 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I embrace the unemployed yet somehow constantly busy life of a creative. I also muse on Harrison Butker's commencement speech and how repulsive I find that way of thinking and how to potentially use existentialism as the salve -- spoiler alert, it always comes back to existentialism. Just like for another YouTuber it always relates back to tuberculosis. :)As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gm...

05-26
32:47

just busy chopping wood & carrying water | the happiest sad person podcast

Send us a Text Message.Episode #35 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. Join me, Alessandra, as I discuss being unemployed whilst keeping up my spirits -- and keeping myself busy. I end with an excerpt of my book that connects to the conversation, and I promise it relates. :)As always, email suggestions to 11jacobsa@gmail.com.----------------------Things mentioned in the video:Libby Library AppBooks by Eckhart TolleMaslow’s Hierarchy Of NeedsTranscendental MeditationThe Satanic Verses by Salma...

05-15
32:43

our modern world limits our experience of love | the happiest sad person podcast

Send us a Text Message.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 ArticleOver-parentin...

03-25
14:22

depression mode -- what are we all doing here, bro? | the happiest sad person podcast

Send us a Text Message.Episode #33 of The Happiest Sad Person Podcast. this was filmed a month agoJoin 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 TheoryHow to Revamp the Social Contract in our Modern WorldAn interview about bul...

03-19
18:56

i'm trying to get rejected 100 times in 2024 | the happiest sad person podcast

Send us a Text Message.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 MarkleyThe Architecture of Happiness by Alain de BottonThe B3 Cha...

02-08
39:20

my resolutions for 2024 that i'm ACTUALLY going to do | the happiest sad person podcast

Send us a Text Message.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 LyricsOhio by Stephen MarkleyThe Architecture of Happiness by Alain de BottonThe influence of Classical architecture in our modern worldTenets of Gothic architec...

01-30
54:20

microdosing changed my life | the happiest sad person podcast

Send us a Text Message.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 KernelBipolar and psilocybinPros and cons of psychedelicsEsketamine for treatment resistant depression&https://www.nbcnews.com/health/mental-health/nasa...

01-20
55:30

no one's coming to save you

Send us a Text Message.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=enPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrakathrynsophia/?hl=enHow...

11-27
37:16

i'm done being somebody else for everybody else | The Happiest Sad Person Podcast 28

Send us a Text Message.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=enPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrakathrynsophia/?hl=enHow I host my podcast (affiliate link): ...

11-01
17:47

CRYING ON CHRISTMAS *emotional* | The Happiest Sad Person Podcast 27

Send us a Text Message.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=enPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessandrak...

01-12
27:25

MY DREAM WAS TO BE A NEPOTISM BABY | The Happiest Sad Person Podcast 26

Send us a Text Message.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=enPersonal Instagram: https://www.inst...

12-23
28:52

ANOTHER YEAR CLOSER TO DEATH | The Happiest Sad Person Podcast 25

Send us a Text Message.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=enPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alessa...

12-06
29:25

THE NATURE OF HUMAN NATURE | The Happiest Sad Person Podcast 24

Send us a Text Message.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 alw...

10-04
21:50

**BONUS EPISODE** | INTRO TO SOBER OCTOBER 101 | The Happiest Sad Person Podcast 23

Send us a Text Message.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/3vNUJ2pLogo (affiliate link): https://fvrr.co/3z01vUESupport...

10-03
23:59

LEGIT DEPRESSION MODE | The Happiest Sad Person Podcast 22

Send us a Text Message.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 ...

09-28
23:59

MY RIGHT FOOT | The Happiest Sad Person Podcast 21

Send us a Text Message.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=enPersonal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aless...

08-25
21:13

THE REFRAIN OF BAZ LUHRMANN | The Happiest Sad Person Podcast 20

Send us a Text Message.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/82160/978037415912...

08-14
33:47

NEW BEGINNINGS & NO SUCH THING AS THE RIGHT TIME | The Happiest Sad Person Podcast 19

Send us a Text Message.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 suggest...

08-05
17:27

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