
Thoughts by Maura
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Ep 84how to add color back in your life, de-monotone & not fit in + main character energy, self esteem, own who you are
Eeverything and everyone is looking way too similar, be different! for more content subscribe to the youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 83so you're single, now what? flourishing solo, waiting season, break up recovery + being over and done with all things dating/relationships
life isn’t a game & your heart’s not a toy // "...so if you're out there, I swear to be good to you but I'm done lookin' for my future someone, cause when the time is right you'll be here, but for now-dear no one, this is your love song..." -Tori Kelly, Dear No One // for more content subscribe to the youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 82biggest lessons i've learned in dating. mistakes, scared to leave, settling, green/red flags, standards, priorities
Emen. can't live with em, can't live without em...for more of my content subscribe to my youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 81feeling lost in life &/or in your 20s, alignment, purpose, identity capital + mid year life audit
for more content subscribe to my youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 80"i wish brilliant women had the confidence of mediocre men" -Marilyn Monroe: the ultimate confidence boost + the art of letting your energy speak for you
it's time for you to have the audacity. "Lord grant me the confidence of a mediocre white man" -Sarah Hagi // for more content subscribe to my youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 79having a life outside of work even when work is your life + italian lifestyle/mindset, simplicity, hobbies, burnout, there's always time for romance
Ela vita è una combinazione di pasta e magia // for more content subscribe to the youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 78fatherless fathers day + my existential crisis within my quarterlife crisis
welcome to the inside of my head! aka THOUGHTS BY MAURA
Ep 77get hot for summer, stay hot for life. longevity, summer sadness, dopamine menus, 2025 not going according to plan
in suuummeerrrr *olaf voice* // for more content-Youtube Channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 76independent expert: living alone, solo travel, going out by yourself, thriving single + balance between saving money & yolo
you're on your own kid // for more content subscribe to the youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura, instagram @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 75catch up! motherless mother's day, losing my phone in nyc, seeing the author who saved my life in person, working overnights, pre-mid year check in
Echatting on the phone vibes! we're happily panicking at the disco
Ep 74Coping When You Can't Take a Mental Health Day & Not Being Able to Take a Break When You Need One
Elife doesn't stop just because something bad happens // for more content from me subscribe to my youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura, instagram @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 73Taking a Proper Mental Health Day: Brain Care, Permission to Relax, Spiraling, Stress, Overwhelm, My Routines
ETell everyone you just need a minute. // for more of my content check out my youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 72You're Actually Supposed to be Dumb as a Rock Right Now: my 20s so far, best & worst, routines/habits, scared of 30??
Enavigating your 20s // for more content from me, subscribe to the youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 71PT 2 The Ultimate Comfort Listen: Isolation, Faith/Spirituality, Insomnia, Hobbies, Comfort Food & Products
Ethis is for when you're just having one of those days (again!) // for more content from me, subscribe to the youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 70The Ultimate Comfort Listen: Getting out of a Rut/Funk, Pulling Yourself Together, Bad Days, Grief, Loneliness
this is for when you're just having one of those days. // for more content from me subscribe to the youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 69Love & Romance. Valentines Day (observing or ignoring), Romanticizing Your Life + New Month Reset
love love love love // for more content from me subscribe to the youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 68How To Not Abandon Your Plans, Goals & Dreams This Year + Creating a Blank Slate
Happy Feb! By now most people's resolutions are completely forgotten about already but not yours! // for more content, subscribe to my youtube channel: Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 67New Year New Pressure? Pace Yourself, Avoid Giving Up & Burn out + My 2024 Highs & Lows
EKeys to achieving your goals are persistence, consistency & patience. Don't give up before you even get started!
Ep 66Being Unapologetically Yourself, This Year & Forever
Different does not equal wrong or bad.
Ep 65Let's Actually Be UN-realistic with the 2025 goals. + 2024 recap
Imagination and playing pretend isn't just for kids. Stop letting the fear of "rejection," "no," "getting your hopes up" or "being disappointed" stop you from living the life you want.
Ep 64Christmas Magic as an "adult," Winter Arc vs Winter Blues + Starting Youtube
watch me on video // subscribe, youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 63Surviving The Ultimate Quarterlife Crisis. GOODBYE 25
25th year recap-grief, navigating my 20s, thoughts on turning 26 & getting closer to 30!
Ep 62How To Enjoy Life While Going Through Hell At The Same Time. (+ mtg Kenny G & Jon Batiste!)
Ejust listen.
Ep 61Summer Recap & Fall Prep, 4th Quarter 2024 + Underconsumption Core Trend
DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram & lemon8 @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 60Importance of Having Spiritual Foundation, My Faith Journey, Relationship vs Religion, Thoughts on Eternal Life
"Don't give up on God, because He won't Give up on you..." DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @thoughtsbymaura, lemon8 @thoughtsbymaura.
Ep 59i'm literally just a girl. Girl Talk: dating, cycles, body image, the pill, intimacy, all things TMI
EGNO, old school sleepover vibes
Ep 58All Things Summer, Reverse Seasonal Depression? + Mid Year Reset
CRUEL SUMMER WITH YOU! Let's talk about summer bucketlists, summer body, summer sadness, must haves, favorites, all the things. DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan Lemon8 @maurapsullivan
Ep 57My College + Post Grad Highs & Lows, Entering "The Real World" (it doesn't exist)
Go back in time to college with me! I'm sharing all the young and dumb things I did both in college & post grad + life changing lessons I've learned so far. Congratulations to the c/o 2024! DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram & Lemon8 @thoughtsbymaura
Ep 56Success, Expectations, Labels, Pressure + Tortured Poets Deep Dive
ESuccess looks different for everyone. Let's talk about the standards, pressure, labels, expectations we put on ourself and that other people put on us. We're also doing a breakdown of Taylor Swift's Tortured Poets Department. DM me with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @thoughtsbymaura, lemon8 @thoughtsbymaura.
Ep 55Delulu Era & Individuality, Staying True To Yourself vs People Pleasing + Faith Chats
EKnow Thyself. This episode is about thinking for yourself, being your own person & building confidence by having a Delulu Era. I also talk about faith and how being connected to God helps strengthen your relationship with yourself and your identity. DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan, lemon8 @maurapsullivan.
Ep 54Navigating Your 20s: Work, Relationships, Money, Dating, School, Health, Identity + Catch Up With Me
The Roaring 20s! In this episode I talk about some things I've learned and experienced so far, the good, bad and everything in between! DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan, lemon8 @maurapsullivan.
Ep 53Being Content Without Being Complacent + Keys To A More Peaceful Life
Contentment and complacency are like two sides of the same coin--similar feeling but very different. Let's talk about being satisfied but not idle, while also wanting and working towards more. I'm also sharing hacks for having a more peaceful life. DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan, lemon8 @maurapsullivan
Ep 52Lovers & Friends: Galentines & Valentines, Relationship Standards + Catch Up
Happy Galentines & Valentine's! Let's talk about they dynamics of friendships and romantic relationships (lovers & friends!), and the importance of having standards. I'm also recapping the Superbowl, Usher, Beyonce, Grammys, and more!
Ep 51My Hot Take on Work Life Balance + Thoughts on Purpose, Calling, Passion & Avoiding Burnout, Fatigue, Unhappiness
Is work-life balance even a real thing? Let's talk about it! I'm discussing things that help me have good relationship with work and also make time for the rest of my life too. I'm also sharing ways to combat burnout, exhaustion, and even depression when it comes to making a living. DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan. Lemon8 @maurapsullivan.
Ep 50Getting More Grounded & Having Fun While Adulting + Priorities Over Resolutions
This is the time of January when new year resolutions get thrown out the window...let's not let that happen this year! Let's talk about having priorities & what it means to be well grounded and how it can change your life. I'm also sharing my thoughts on juggling being an "adult" and still having FUN! DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan, lemon8 @maurapsullivan.
Ep 49Optimization: Routines, Habits, Discipline, Consistency, Efficiency & Productivity
This episode is all about making your life easier, more streamlined and ways to have a more efficient, optimal life in all areas. DM me with any questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan, lemon8 @maurapsullivan.
Ep 48New Year Mental Health Reset & Recovering From The Holidays
It's impossible to achieve our goals and resolutions without taking care of our minds first! Let's talk about some ways to make sure our brains are functioning at the level we need so we can have a great 2024. I'm also taking about having a post-holiday recovery and getting in a good headspace for the year. DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan. Lemon8 @maurapsullivan
Ep 47Let's Try Something Different: 2024 Motivation, Plans, Habits, Routines, etc + 2023 Recap
Happy New Year babe! On this episode I recap my 2023 and share some of my 2024 plans, goals, what I'm bringing into the new year + how to do things differently if what you're doing isn't working. DM me with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan, lemon8 @maurapsullivan
Ep 46Happy? Holidays...Where I've Been
EOn this episode I talk about losing my mom unexpectedly this Thanksgiving. I'm sharing things that have helped me deal with holiday grief and healthy ways to cope if you're also dealing with grief and/or seasonal depression and winter blues. DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan, lemon8 @maurapsullivan.
Ep 45My Double Life As A Working Girl Hustler & A 25 Year Old Retired Grandma. + Season of Harvest!
I have officially entered my Grandma Era. I've been here for a while but now I have a name for it. I work a LOT but in I'm living the life of a retiree at the same time, let's talk about it! DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan Lemon8 @maurapsullivan.
Ep 44Welcome to my Quarterlife Crisis! Dumbest & Smartest Things I’ve Done So Far in My 20s + Halloween & Doing Scary Things
Happy Halloween! I'm sharing all my Halloween favorites and how to deal with real life scary spooky things! I'm also talking about having a quarterlife crisis and mistakes I've made so far in my 20s! DM me anytime with questions or topics you want me to cover, Instagram @maurapsullivan, Lemon8 @maurapsullivan
Ep 4325 Things I've Learned in 25 Years + Must Haves For Your 20s!
I'm turning 25! Here are 25 lessons I've learned so far & things I think everyone should have in their 20s + any age. Message me anytime with questions or topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan lemon8 @maurapsullivan
Ep 42Keys To A More Wholesome, Rich, Fulfilled Life + Wisdom From My Favorite Public Figures Over 40
Everyone craves a sense of wholesomeness, especially in the fall and winter months. This is a cozy comfort episode all about having a more fulfilled, meaningful, wholesome life, at any age! I also share what I have learned from studying some of the world's biggest names--Tom Cruise, Meryl Streep, The Rock--to name a few! who are all over 40 and despite their age, are far from old folks home! DM me with any questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan, Lemon8 @maurapsullivan.
Ep 41Resilience & Self-awareness + End of Year Prep: Refining, Being Intentional, Getting Granular
"If at first you don't succeed, try try again." This episode is about resilience and how it goes hand in hand with being self aware. I discuss my own weaknesses and strengths when it comes to self awareness and ways you can be more resilient and self aware, especially when dealing with difficult situations. I also talk about ending the year strong and doing some soft prep for 2024. DM me any time with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan. Lemon8 @maurapsullivan
Ep 40Cuffing Season & Fit Girl Fall: Dating, Holiday Hunger & Health, Cold Remedies + Catch Up With Me
This episode is about common things that come with the fall/winter season--"cuffing season," (dating this time of ear), trying to stay healthy with all the sweets & comfort food, & things that help me during cold/flu season. DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan Lemon8 @maurapsullivan
Ep 39All Things Fall! Seasonal Must Haves: Books, Music, Movies/TV, Food, & more + Thoughts on Turning 25 & End of Year Prep
Happy Fall! This episode is a deep dive into fall and my fall essentials. October is also my birth month-I'm turning 25! Let's talk about all the things, including mentally preparing for the holidays and making sure you end the year as strong as possible. I hope you had a great summer and will have an even better fall. DM me anytime with questions or topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan, lemon8 @maurapsullivan.
Ep 38Peace & Happiness From Simplifying Your Life, Minimal Lifestyle, Less is More! + Vegas Vacation Recap
Most of us think we need more more more, when we really need less less less! Today's episode is about creating a better, more peaceful, happy life by have a much more minimal, simple, approach to life. I also recap my Las Vegas Vacation (Drake, Lady Gaga, Carbone & more!). DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan. Lemon8 @maurapsullivan
Ep 37Do The Work. The Importance of Humility, Staying Humble & Not Being Entitled to Anything + Beyonce Renaissance!
This episode is inspired by The Queen Bey herself! I'm recapping Renaissance and talking about lessons we can all learn from Mrs. Carter. We live in a microwave society where a lot of people expect overnight success with very little work put in. There are also so many people who jealous and hating on others, with no respect or acknowledgment to how hard they've worked and everything they've been through to get to where they are. I believe in good old fashioned hard work and paying your dues. DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan, lemon8 @maurapsullivan. Subscribe to my Youtube channel Maura P. Sullivan @mauraslove
Ep 36Mid Year Summer Reset, GYST, Life Audit, Admin + Catch Up: Barbie!, TV, Books, Body Goals
We're half way through the year! In this episode I'm sharing tips for doing a life reset, checking in with yourself, how to reach your goals for the summer & for the year. I'm also sharing my thoughts on Barbie, and other shows & books I've been loving this summer! DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, instagram @maurapsullivan. Lemon8 @maurapsullivan
Ep 35Womanhood, Divine Feminine, Cycle Syncing, Hormones, Goddess Energy + Keke Palmer, Barbie & Alicia Keys Concert
What the heck does it mean to be a woman? Let's talk about womanhood, stereotypes, traditional and nontraditional views, mother nature, the divine feminine, and all things female related. DM me anytime with questions/topics you want me to cover, ig @maurapsullivan. Lemon8 @maurapsullivan