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Thoughts by Maura

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

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everything and everyone is looking way too similar, be different! for more content subscribe to the youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura

Aug 1, 202526 min

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

Jul 29, 202529 min

Ep 82biggest lessons i've learned in dating. mistakes, scared to leave, settling, green/red flags, standards, priorities

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men. can't live with em, can't live without em...for more of my content subscribe to my youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura

Jul 27, 202526 min

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

Jul 21, 202526 min

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

Jul 8, 202526 min

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

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la vita è una combinazione di pasta e magia // for more content subscribe to the youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura

Jun 26, 202537 min

Ep 78fatherless fathers day + my existential crisis within my quarterlife crisis

welcome to the inside of my head! aka THOUGHTS BY MAURA

Jun 14, 202529 min

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

May 27, 202529 min

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

May 15, 202537 min

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

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chatting on the phone vibes! we're happily panicking at the disco

May 14, 202536 min

Ep 74Coping When You Can't Take a Mental Health Day & Not Being Able to Take a Break When You Need One

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life doesn't stop just because something bad happens // for more content from me subscribe to my youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura, instagram @thoughtsbymaura

Apr 21, 202535 min

Ep 73Taking a Proper Mental Health Day: Brain Care, Permission to Relax, Spiraling, Stress, Overwhelm, My Routines

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Tell everyone you just need a minute. // for more of my content check out my youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura

Mar 28, 202533 min

Ep 72You're Actually Supposed to be Dumb as a Rock Right Now: my 20s so far, best & worst, routines/habits, scared of 30??

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navigating your 20s // for more content from me, subscribe to the youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura

Mar 18, 202541 min

Ep 71PT 2 The Ultimate Comfort Listen: Isolation, Faith/Spirituality, Insomnia, Hobbies, Comfort Food & Products

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this 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

Mar 11, 202538 min

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

Feb 25, 202535 min

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

Feb 4, 202531 min

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

Feb 1, 202539 min

Ep 67New Year New Pressure? Pace Yourself, Avoid Giving Up & Burn out + My 2024 Highs & Lows

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Keys to achieving your goals are persistence, consistency & patience. Don't give up before you even get started!

Jan 16, 202530 min

Ep 66Being Unapologetically Yourself, This Year & Forever

Different does not equal wrong or bad.

Jan 6, 202531 min

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.

Dec 31, 202440 min

Ep 64Christmas Magic as an "adult," Winter Arc vs Winter Blues + Starting Youtube

watch me on video // subscribe, youtube channel Maura Sullivan @thoughtsbymaura

Nov 26, 202431 min

Ep 63Surviving The Ultimate Quarterlife Crisis. GOODBYE 25

25th year recap-grief, navigating my 20s, thoughts on turning 26 & getting closer to 30!

Oct 20, 202429 min

Ep 62How To Enjoy Life While Going Through Hell At The Same Time. (+ mtg Kenny G & Jon Batiste!)

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just listen.

Oct 1, 202450 min

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

Sep 3, 202434 min

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.

Aug 22, 202432 min

Ep 59i'm literally just a girl. Girl Talk: dating, cycles, body image, the pill, intimacy, all things TMI

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GNO, old school sleepover vibes

Jul 17, 202440 min

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

Jun 19, 202436 min

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

Jun 10, 202435 min

Ep 56Success, Expectations, Labels, Pressure + Tortured Poets Deep Dive

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Success 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.

May 14, 202451 min

Ep 55Delulu Era & Individuality, Staying True To Yourself vs People Pleasing + Faith Chats

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Know 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.

Apr 12, 202437 min

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.

Mar 24, 202441 min

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

Feb 28, 202425 min

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!

Feb 14, 202439 min

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.

Feb 1, 202428 min

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.

Jan 19, 202422 min

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.

Jan 16, 202434 min

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

Jan 4, 202425 min

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

Jan 2, 202436 min

Ep 46Happy? Holidays...Where I've Been

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On 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.

Dec 21, 202322 min

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.

Nov 9, 202330 min

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

Oct 31, 202328 min

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

Oct 17, 202328 min

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.

Oct 10, 202337 min

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

Sep 28, 202333 min

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

Sep 25, 202330 min

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.

Sep 18, 202333 min

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

Sep 11, 202330 min

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

Aug 23, 202328 min

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

Jul 27, 202329 min

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

Jul 13, 202343 min