Ah, nostalgia… What is it about this slippery little beastie that can simultaneously turn on all the good feels of reminiscing on the good ole’ days, while also making you compare your current self to your past self in a way that makes you want to crawl into a hole and never come out? We are diving deep into the good, bad, and ugly of nostalgia in this episode— and a lot more! In this episode of But For Real, we’re gabbing about: 01:18 - Val and Emerson’s post election reflections 05:10 - Tea & Crumpets - Hygge and San Miguel de Allende, Mexico 11:00 - Step Into My Office - Tips for navigating seasonal mood shifts 16:45 - The DSM - The Psychology of Nostalgia 34:51 - Now That’s What I Call… OKAAAAY 36:22 - Em’s Pick: “Potential Breakup Song” by Aly & AJ 37:44 - Val’s Pick: “At Your Funeral” by Saves the Day 38:34 - Wait…What? - What’s the deal with Snapchat? 44:40 - Fire Dumpster Phoenix - Congressman Andy Kim won his race for a US Senate seat for NJ (first Korean-American to be elected to the US senate!) and a California mom’s reaction to passing the bar on the first try goes viral on TikTok Resources + Stuff Mentioned in This Episode: Article explaining hygge Journal article from National Library of Medicine on “Is nostalgia a past or future-oriented experience?” Washington Post article on millennials being the “unluckiest generation” Potential Break Up Song by Aly & AJ At Your Funeral by Saves the Day Congressman Andy Kim won his race for a US Senate seat for NJ last week! A California mom shares her live reaction to passing the bar exam on the first try! Connect with Us: Send a story or ask for advice:
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