Friend Crush with Amber Akilla

Friend Crush with Amber Akilla

by Amber Akilla

Society & Culture

Season 3

27 - 2021 thoughts & feelings

a lil reflection on things i've learned over the last year, building off from the 2020 realizing things episode~ i talk about how ritual and new habits have helped me stay grounded (which i can't stop talking about), my experience with therapy and how i'm constantly reckoning with the fact that healing is not linear. wishing everyone a safe and blessed holiday season!!! thank you for your support this year and i hope we can grow the friend crush community more in 2022 ily♡ Atomic Habits by James Clear https://amzn.to/3EfP9sM Deep Work by Cal Newport https://amzn.to/32fjrz4 follow me ☆ instagram.com⁠/amberakilla 小红书 @amberakilla youtube.com/@amberakilla⁠ patreon.com/amberakilla⁠ ⁠instagram.com⁠/friend.crush ⁠www.tiktok.com⁠ ⁠twitter.com⁠ music & mixes ☼ ⁠soundcloud.com⁠ ⁠open.spotify.com 网易云音乐 shop merch friendcrush.club

26 - if they wanted to they would?

i keep seeing people talk about this but i feel like there’s something missing from this idea… how can we shift our perspective so that we can move on from disappointment and manage our expectations? follow me ☆ https://instagram.com/amberakilla/ https://instagram.com/friend.crush/ https://www.tiktok.com/@amberakilla https://twitter.com/amberakilla music & mixes ☼ https://soundcloud.com/amberakilla https://open.spotify.com/user/grmwpz7ats6kei786pbgqujat?si=35f8421e44ba49eb

25 - superficial vs spiritual self-care

what's the difference between your hardware and software and how can you make sure both are being looked after? sharing my thoughts on different self-care practices, perspectives and approaches that have allowed for me to have a more holistic approach to well-being that address both body and mind. disclaimer: i am not a health professional by any means, this is based on my personal experience. if you have any serious mental or physical health issues please ensure that you seek professional guidance and advice. The Six Pillars of Self Esteem by Nathaniel Branden https://amzn.to/3D7Dmgx * The Road Less Travelled by M. Scott Peck https://amzn.to/3DbJdkU * follow me ☆ instagram.com⁠/amberakilla 小红书 @amberakilla youtube.com/@amberakilla⁠ patreon.com/amberakilla⁠ ⁠instagram.com⁠/friend.crush ⁠www.tiktok.com⁠ ⁠twitter.com⁠ music & mixes ☼ ⁠soundcloud.com⁠ ⁠open.spotify.com 网易云音乐 shop merch friendcrush.club

24 - micro-cheating

where do we place micro-cheating on the spectrum of infidelity? how has technology impacted the different ways that we can betray our partners? is there a single definition of micro-cheating or does it depend on the individual? i look at what dating experts have to say and share your thoughts and perspectives! articles mentioned: https://www.huffpost.com/archive/au/entry/micro-cheating-what-is-it-and-does-it-count_a_23077600 https://thelatch.com.au/what-is-micro-cheating/ https://leaderchat.org/2019/02/01/the-importance-of-self-awareness-with-tasha-eurich/ thoughts from: https://www.instagram.com/viktoriafox/ i'm gonna be on youtube moreeee make sure to subscribe please *:･ﾟ✧*:･ﾟ✧ https://www.youtube.com/@amberakilla follow me ☆ instagram.com⁠/amberakilla 小红书 @amberakilla youtube.com/@amberakilla⁠ patreon.com/amberakilla⁠ ⁠instagram.com⁠/friend.crush ⁠www.tiktok.com⁠ ⁠twitter.com⁠ music & mixes ☼ ⁠soundcloud.com⁠ ⁠open.spotify.com 网易云音乐 shop merch friendcrush.club

23 - not having standards is bad for society

what are the ways that we are being told to settle at our own expense? what does it really mean to have personal standards and boundaries and how can we define this for ourselves? sometimes i think when Ghandi said “be the change you wish to see in the world” this is what he meant!!! follow me ☆ instagram.com⁠/amberakilla 小红书 @amberakilla youtube.com/@amberakilla⁠ patreon.com/amberakilla⁠ ⁠instagram.com⁠/friend.crush ⁠www.tiktok.com⁠ ⁠twitter.com⁠ music & mixes ☼ ⁠soundcloud.com⁠ ⁠open.spotify.com 网易云音乐 shop merch friendcrush.club

22 - being hot is not the same as being respected

how does our relationship with the pursuit of physical beauty and “hotness” affect how we see ourselves and each other? i’ve always felt we are told that out problems are solved and that empowerment comes from being considered desirable, but is this really the case? TW// assault, body image, eating disorders content mentioned: Ways of Seeing by John Berger book link: https://amzn.to/3qhVzEr * video link: https://youtu.be/m1GI8mNU5Sg The Beauty Myth: How Images of Beauty are Used Against Women by Naomi Wolf book link: https://amzn.to/3qgIQlz * *affiliate link follow me ☆ instagram.com⁠/amberakilla 小红书 @amberakilla youtube.com/@amberakilla⁠ patreon.com/amberakilla⁠ ⁠instagram.com⁠/friend.crush ⁠www.tiktok.com⁠ ⁠twitter.com⁠ music & mixes ☼ ⁠soundcloud.com⁠ ⁠open.spotify.com 网易云音乐 shop merch friendcrush.club

21 - what’s good vs what’s best for you

what does it really mean to be a “good” person and why do we struggle so much with being the villain in someone else’s story? what happens when we're not aware that we might only be motivated by a desire appear good and not to do good? follow me ☆ instagram.com⁠/amberakilla 小红书 @amberakilla youtube.com/@amberakilla⁠ patreon.com/amberakilla⁠ ⁠instagram.com⁠/friend.crush ⁠www.tiktok.com⁠ ⁠twitter.com⁠ music & mixes ☼ ⁠soundcloud.com⁠ ⁠open.spotify.com 网易云音乐 shop merch friendcrush.club

20 - everything is connected 😌✨pt 1: authenticity

how many topics can i touch on in 20 minutes? hehe one of the most empowering and overwhelming realizations for me in the last few years is understanding how different parts of life and experience inform each other and how important it is to work on self-alignment and healing first instead of bypassing or running away from yourself. here's a re-intro into how i try and understand these parts so we can discuss further in later episodes! follow me ☆ instagram.com⁠/amberakilla 小红书 @amberakilla youtube.com/@amberakilla⁠ patreon.com/amberakilla⁠ ⁠instagram.com⁠/friend.crush ⁠www.tiktok.com⁠ ⁠twitter.com⁠ music & mixes ☼ ⁠soundcloud.com⁠ ⁠open.spotify.com 网易云音乐 shop merch friendcrush.club

Season 2

19 - grounding exercises to keep the crazy at bay

put those late capitalist marketing messages aside and get back to basics! things i do to manage my mental, physical and spiritual health so i can feel grounded and centred ✨ journaling, habit tracking, sleep, digital hygiene, exercise and meditation. Atomic Habits https://amzn.to/3BnTwSr * The Six Pillars of Self-Esteem https://amzn.to/3BnTwSr * *affiliate links follow me ☆ instagram.com⁠/amberakilla 小红书 @amberakilla youtube.com/@amberakilla⁠ patreon.com/amberakilla⁠ ⁠instagram.com⁠/friend.crush ⁠www.tiktok.com⁠ ⁠twitter.com⁠ music & mixes ☼ ⁠soundcloud.com⁠ ⁠open.spotify.com 网易云音乐 shop merch friendcrush.club

18 - random thoughts & realizations ~ truth vs opinion, authenticity

things i've been thinking about after a year of being back in my hometown!! understanding and awareness around self-empowerment, how important awareness is and the perspective that time and distance can offer for healing. let me know what you wanna talk about next i'm restless hehe follow me ☆ instagram.com⁠/amberakilla 小红书 @amberakilla youtube.com/@amberakilla⁠ patreon.com/amberakilla⁠ ⁠instagram.com⁠/friend.crush ⁠www.tiktok.com⁠ ⁠twitter.com⁠ music & mixes ☼ ⁠soundcloud.com⁠ ⁠open.spotify.com 网易云音乐 shop merch friendcrush.club

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