Nothing Typical

The Problem with Saying It's not That Bad

Sat, 08 Nov 2025 21:15:27 +0000

CW: Emotional Abuse, Emotional Manipulation, Mention of Panic Attacks

If you find yourself saying “at least it isn’t that bad,” there’s a pretty good chance that means it’s not good. Today’s episode is about something I wasn’t sure I would ever talk about. This episode feels like my most vulnerable to date in some ways, and is honestly scary to post. I have struggled a lot with figuring out how I want to discuss this, but I've realized don’t think there can ever be the exact perfect words for it. Love shouldn’t make you feel hopeless or helpless, and it shouldn’t consume every part of your life. I am only 22, so I by no means claim to know everything, and I'm sure I still have so much to learn, but these are my reflections thus far on love, and things that run adjacent to it in extremely harmful ways. In this episode of Nothing Typical, I discuss lessons learned from a past relationship, advice I wish I could give to my past self, and the importance of self-trust both in and outside of relationships. I also know that healing is a process, so I am fully open to some of these perspectives changing and/or growing, but this is where I'm at with everything for now.

Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional, a life coach or anything of that matter; I am just a girl sharing her thoughts. All thoughts are of my own experiences and feelings, and in no way, shape or form are meant to defame any individual or to cause any harm.

If you are experiencing any form of abuse, here are some resources. Take what you need, sending you all the strength in the world 🤍

https://www.crisistextline.org/topics/emotional-abuse/
https://www.womenslaw.org/about-abuse/forms-abuse/emotional-and-psychological-abuse https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/adult-health/in-depth/domestic-violence/art-20048397 https://ccfwe.org/find-help-across-canada/
https://refuge.org.uk/ https://988.ca/
https://findahelpline.com/countries/gb
https://mentalhealthhotline.org/panic-attack-hotline/

Setting Goals Through Feeling

Sat, 01 Feb 2025 04:59:09 +0000

The easiest goals to keep are the ones that feel most aligned with the person you believe yourself to be, and what you think that person deserves. There is so much to unpack in this episode; reflecting on my 2024 (and 2023 - you will hear why), how to break down goals to feel smaller and attainable, and how, and why, to make rest just as much a part of your goals.

Thank you so much for listening!

*Note this episode is not at all sponsored by Whoop or any other brand*
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If you or someone you know is effected by what is going on here are a few resources I collected. I will update this as needed and hopefully add more for different needs as I verify good ones to add.

LGBTQ+ Support
https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

Survivor Support
https://www.survivors.org/

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Diary of an aspiring minimalish with maximalist tendencies

Tue, 01 Oct 2024 04:35:12 +0000

I by no means ever see myself becoming a minimalist, however, as I go on to discuss in this new episode, there was a time when this idea was the only concept that helped me to get past my fear of letting stuff go. However, regarding my most recent decluttering session, I discuss a new method I found far more helpful. In this 5th episode of Nothing Typical, I discuss my advice for how to declutter when stuff is more than just "stuff" to you, and when overthinking makes you constantly worry if you're making the right call by placing something in the "to-go" box. My personal experience with change and uncertainty is also discussed, as well as alternative methods for where to actually give the items you wish to get rid of and, how this too can help ease anxiety surrouding the overall process.

Thank you so much for listening!

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Sources Mentioned:
https://www.myisense.com/blogs/blog/how-to-declutter-your-bedroom-for-better-sleep?srsltid=AfmBOooDf4_GGfQIZiY8pBn2GNa0yi68ilLkGzMJcISOk017dlfvzpT0

https://neurosciencenews.com/anxiety-stress-messy-home-23874/#:~:text=A%20cluttered%20environment%20can%20lead,to%20societal%20roles%20and%20expectations

https://www.reddit.com/r/AutismTranslated/comments/vlxhcg/do_anyone_else_get_super_overstimulated_by_visual/

It's Okay to Do it "Wrong"

Mon, 12 Aug 2024 03:57:57 +0000

A chat about my recent struggles with my executive dysfunction - and my most recent tool to help overcome it. In this episode I dive into the realities of my neurodivergence and how it can stop myself from showing up in ways I hope to, how this can dip my confidence, and how lowered confidence makes it harder to start showing up again - quite the cycle! If you are struggling with this too, know you're not alone and I hope there is something to inspire you, with this very casual chat of an episode.

Thank you so much for listening!

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Navigating Style with Sensory Issues

Wed, 03 Jul 2024 21:25:43 +0000

This month I’m back with an episode all about sensory-friendly clothing! What is it? Why is it important, and how the heck do you find it? I’ll be answering all of these questions and more in this episode. I talk about my experience thrifting versus traditional stores, my favourite brands for sensory-friendly pieces, and ways I think companies could make their stores more acessible in regards to sensory needs.

P.S. Turns out you can rip your clothes when using a seam ripper to take out tags… may have found this out the hard way, so anyways, be careful and happy altering!

Sensory-Friendly Clothing Definition Resource (Important note: I don’t agree with all the language on this page, it just is unfortunately the best definition I found with my quick search) https://www.sensoryfriendly.net/sensory-friendly-clothing/

Thank you so much for listening!

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A teary-eyed goodbye | reminiscing over friends, stressing about finals, & moving out

Sat, 25 May 2024 15:25:01 +0000

It’s been a minute! On where I’ve been, life updates, masking/unmasking, and a sentimental reflection on this past Uni year.

Content Warning: Meltdowns (definition, causes, and characteristics) are briefly discussed in this episode between 9:30 and 12:32. Feel free to skip as you see fit if this is a difficult subject for you <3

This episode was honestly a bit scary to post especially when talking openly about meltdowns, something I've never really done before. Meltdowns have often been something I have been made to feel shame for from strangers and peers alike throughout my life. However, I want to remind anyone who experiences meltdowns, including myself, that you are important, you deserve compassion and you are worthy of love, not only for the more accepted aspects of your autistic identity but the more challenging parts too.

Thank you so much for listening, with love - Kylie Grace

Definition and Info Page Mentioned: https://www.autism.org.uk/advice-and-guidance/topics/behaviour/meltdowns/all-audiences

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I Don't Know When I'll Graduate

Thu, 14 Mar 2024 04:00:02 +0000

As a third-year in University, one of the most common questions I've been asked recently is "Are you excited to graduate next year?" The answer is; I'm not. This is because I'm not graduating next year, and that's okay. In this first episode of Nothing Typical, I discuss my experience navigating accommodations, time management and self-advocacy at University. I discuss the imperfect mindsets around accommodations many Universities adopt, how this can affect our own perspectives, and tips on how to best suit academic experiences to fit your individual needs.

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