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In Bloom

235 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 514 ratings

Listen to In Bloom to hear how Abby Asselin shares her experiences as a 25-year-old CPA and content creator to help inspire others to do what they love and live a life authentic to their values. In Bloom Podcast covers the highs and lows of becoming the best versions of yourself and all the lessons learned in the process of blooming where you are planted.

Self-Improvement Education
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Episodes

Leaning Into Discomfort

May 09, 2022 12:00 - 48 minutes - 33.1 MB

In today's episode, Abby talks about how she is pivoting her mindset with uncomfortable seasons of life and learning to lean into discomfort. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

Daily Habits I Do to Optimize and Increase My Energy

April 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.5 MB

In today's episode, Abby talks about her struggle with maintaining energy throughout the day and practical habits she has implemented into her daily routine to help her boost her energy. DISCLAIMER: Abby is NOT a medical professional - always seek medical advice before making any changes to help you see what works best for you!  Be sure to follow @abby.asselin and @inbloompodcast on Instagram and join the In Bloom podcast Facebook group!

2022 Spring Favorites + Current Obsessions

April 25, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 46.6 MB

In today's episode, Abby shares all of her current favs that she's been loving this spring (and beyond). be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group! I linked as many of the products I could find below. Some links are affiliate, so thank you if you use them! Target linen pj set: https://go.magik.ly/ml/1hhcv/ Skims pajamas (sleep lounge pants): https://go.magik.ly/ml/1hhcy/ Cotton rib boxer:  https://go.magik.ly/ml/1hhd0/ S...

Biggest Takeaways + Lessons Learned While Being 23

April 18, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 39.9 MB

In today's episode, Abby does a typical birthday episode reflecting on what she learned in her 23rd year of life as she gets another year older. Be sure to follow @abby.asselin and @inbloompodcast on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

Career Confusion in Your Twenties

April 11, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 52.3 MB

In today's episode, Abby discusses all the thoughts and feelings surrounding career confusion in your twenties and shares tangible tips for getting yourself through moments where you feel lost, stuck, or confused in your career. Be sure to follow @abby.asselin and @inbloompodcast on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

2022 Spring Bucket List

April 04, 2022 12:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

In today's episode, Abby shares what she has on her bucket list for spring 2022. let's remember to be just as intentional with what we define as "fun" things as we are with the productive things this spring! Be sure to follow @abby.asselin and @inbloompodcast on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

How to RESET for a New Season + Spring Clean Your Life!

March 28, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MB

In today's episode, Abby shares the process for how she likes to reset for a new season (pro tip: you don't have to do it all at once/in one day) and some tips for spring cleaning your whole life. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group! THANK YOU FOR 1 MILLION DOWNLOADS!!!!

so I went to therapy for the first time... here's what happened

March 21, 2022 12:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MB

In today's episode, Abby shares a bit about her mental health journey, what made her want to start therapy, and shared what her first appointment was like in hopes of providing some insight into what you can expect in your first therapy experience. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

Things I Do EVERY Day to Level Up My Mood, Wellbeing, and Energy

March 14, 2022 10:00 - 1 hour - 56.4 MB

In today's episode, Abby talks about her daily nonnegotiables (inspired by the podcast Manifest with Tori Desimone), nonnegotiables she would like to integrate in her routine, and why it's so important to have nonnegotiables as a safety net and foundation to carry you through the good, bad, and stagnant phases of life. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom podcast group on Facebook! Medium.com article: https://medium.com/mind-cafe/how-to-use-...

Unlearning Hustle Culture + Toxic Productivity and 3 Tips for Showing Up for Yourself Without Burning Out

March 07, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 127 MB

In today's episode, Abby discusses how she fell into the trap of hustle culture and toxic productivity with its roots in perfectionism and shares the difference between striving for perfection and setting a standard of perfection, as well as sharing 3 of her best tips for showing up for yourself 100% without facing burnout. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook Group!

How to Protect Your Peace

February 21, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

In today's episode, Abby shares tangible tips and examples for how to protect your peace to keep yourself as close to a natural state of calmness as possible so you can have a strong foundation for all that life may throw at you. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

Learning to Be Present + Shifting My Perspective of My 20s

February 14, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 103 MB

In today's episode, Abby talks about her recent shift in perspective in how she views her 20s, learning to live without the pressure of having to constantly be working towards a large goal, and the desire to be present and enjoy life as it is and figure things out as she goes along. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

Expectations vs. Reality of My First Month of Working as a Post-Grad Adult + How I Manage My Time

February 07, 2022 11:00 - 59 minutes - 47.6 MB

In today's episode, Abby talks about her expectations vs the reality of working as a post-grad adult at a Big 4 firm and discusses how she manages her time to be able to balance a youtube channel, podcast, and a full-time job. Be sure to follow @abby.asselin and @inbloompodcast on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

let's chat :) brain dump of what's on my mind lately

January 31, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 39.3 MB

In today's episode, Abby does a brain dump of all the things that have been on her mind lately! tune in to talk about trusting the timing of life, feeling conflicted in your career, and the impacts of thinking short term vs long term. have a great week and be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

2022 Winter Favorites! Current Obsessions in Lifestyle, Wellness, Books, Fashion + more

January 24, 2022 11:00 - 53 minutes - 42.8 MB

In today's episode, Abby shares the things she has been loving this winter. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

How I Am Changing my Routine to Create Balance in my New Lifestyle: Working an 8-5 + Being a Full-Time Content Creator

January 17, 2022 11:00 - 55 minutes - 44.1 MB

In today's episode, Abby shares how she is changing up her routine in different areas of her life with her new lifestyle in order to optimize her free time and allow for a balance between work, play, rest, and other priorities. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

A New Way of Structuring Morning Routines to Actually Benefit YOU

January 10, 2022 11:00 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MB

In today's episode, Abby discusses how she is restructuring morning routines for the new year and how to recreate the way you envision and structure your morning routine so that it actually works for you and inspires you to do the things you always say you are "going to do." Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

2022 New Years Resolutions + How to Start Fresh and Get Inspired for the New Year

January 03, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 65.2 MB

In today's episode, Abby shares her 2022 word of the year, her resolutions and actionable steps she is taking to achieve those resolutions, the purpose behind her resolutions, and how to make resolutions and start fresh (any time, any day) with a clean slate. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

What I’m Leaving Behind in 2021 + Brainstorming for 2022 Resolutions

December 27, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

In today’s episode, Abby discusses what she’s leaving behind in 2021 and how identifying what she wants to leave in 2021 helps to brainstorm resolutions for 2022. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

Q&A: Finding Your Personal Style, Dealing with FOMO, Respect in Relationships + more

December 20, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 53.5 MB

In today's episode, Abby answers your questions/shares advice on your submissions to the In Bloom Podcast Instagram, @inbloompodcast! Abby talks about dealing with FOMO, finding balance between work and study, finding your personal style, finding respect and handling disrespect in relationships, staying organized, seasonal slumps/depression, + more! Be sure to follow @abby.asselin and @inbloompodcast on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

Unpopular Opinions

December 13, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 47.2 MB

In today's episode, Abby shares your submitted unpopular opinions as well as some of her own. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

Dealing with Changes in Priorities: Processing the Guilt, Confusion, and Nostalgia of Life Transitions

December 06, 2021 21:03 - 53 minutes - 42.5 MB

In today's episode, Abby talks about how our priorities and how we spend our time changes as we go through new seasons of life and experience changes and transitions in life itself, as well as processing feelings of guilt with how your priorities may shift in one season of life to another. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

Realistic Holiday Bucket List 2021!

November 22, 2021 11:00 - 45 minutes - 36.4 MB

In today's episode, Abby shares her (realistic) holiday bucket list for this holiday season! Be sure to join the In Bloom podcast Facebook group and follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram! 

You Are a Product of Your Environment: Managing Your Mood + Energy Through Your Environment

November 15, 2021 11:00 - 49 minutes - 39.3 MB

As the saying goes, we truly are products of our environment. In this week's episode, Abby talks about how to get your environment to work in your favor and the things she personally pays extra mind to in her environment to maintain a better mood and have more energy in day to day life. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Facebook group!

My Ideal Night Routine: Recharge + Reset to Make the Most of Your Day

November 08, 2021 11:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MB

In today's episode, Abby walks through the details of her ideal night routine and emphasizes that how you spend your day will determine how you spend your night and vice-versa. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook Group!

How to ACTUALLY Stop Caring About What Other People Think of You

November 01, 2021 10:00 - 44 minutes - 35.8 MB

In today's episode, Abby shares tried and true tips to help you stop caring about other people's opinions and what others may think. be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook Group!

Create Change and Improve Your Life by Defining What Makes You Unhappy

October 25, 2021 10:00 - 56 minutes - 45 MB

In today's episode, Abby discusses the keys to her unhappiness and how identifying what makes you unhappy can help you create change in your life and add more value and joy to your life. This episode was inspired by @muchelleb on Tiktok! Follow @abby.asselin and @inbloompodcast on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook Group!

The Growing Pains of Change: Coping with the Loss of Your Old Self

October 18, 2021 10:00 - 38 minutes - 30.7 MB

In today's episode, Abby talks about the conflicting emotions of change and grieving over the loss of your old lifestyle when you grow and make changes. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook Group!

Current Favorites + Obsessions: Fall 2021!

October 11, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 50.9 MB

In today's episode, Abby shares some fall-related favorites and things she's been obsessed with lately! Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group! Abby's amazon shop: https://www.amazon.com/shop/abbyasselin Art Designs by Ali Tshirt: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ShopArtDesignsByAli My Artificial Garden (use ABBY10 for 10% off!):  https://www.myartificialgarden.com/ Little White Kitchen Candle Co: https://www.littlewhitekitc...

Routine Ruts: Redefining Routines and Getting Re-Inspired

October 04, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MB

In today's episode, Abby gets REAL about routines and how we can redefine them for ourselves and reinspire us to do what we know is best for us daily and shares her struggles with trying new habits for her routine. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

Let's Talk Insecurities: What I've Struggled With, Projection, + Overcoming Insecurities

September 27, 2021 10:00 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MB

In today's episode, Abby talks about insecurities and how they can have a domino effect in our life, the sources of insecurities, insecurities she has struggled with, projection, + learning to overcome them. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

Fixed Mindsets vs. Growth Mindsets - Change Your Mind, Change Your Life

September 20, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38 MB

In today's new episode, Abby talks about her personal journey from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset, describes the differences in the mindsets and how they present themselves in our own habits, and talks about the one thing that helped her switch her mindset and the ways you can work towards obtaining a growth mindset. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

Fall/Autumn Bucket List (2021)

September 13, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.8 MB

In today's episode, Abby shares her fall/autumn bucket list for 2021! be sure to be following @inbloompodcast on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook Group! https://www.myartificialgarden.com/ use code ABBY15 for 15% off! FALL/AUTUMN PLAYLIST: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2Y1MUfeFlHQkho8kRzlwas?si=59c9cdd668544569

Q&A: Post-Grad Blues, Codependency and Finances in Relationships, + Feeling Lost in Life

September 06, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 60.9 MB

In today's episode, Abby answers your questions submitted to @inbloompodcast on Instagram and on the In Bloom Podcast Facebook Group. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook Group!

learning how to trust yourself + why we have such a hard time with self-trust

August 30, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 34 MB

In today's episode, Abby talks about the concept of self-trust: what it does and doesn't look like, the psychology behind why we can't trust ourselves, and its role in our lives despite the heavier emphasis we place on interpersonal relationships with trust. be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

Visualizing and Designing my Dream Life: Journaling for Your Future Self

August 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

In today's episode, Abby reads through her journal and how she visualized and designed her dream future life in relationships, career, mental growth, physical health, adventures/life experiences, and lifestyle. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook Group! Post used as a guide for journaling your dream life: https://saltysoulsexperience.com/journaling-exercises-design-dream-life/

Visualizing and Designing my Dream Future Life: Journaling for Your Future Self

August 23, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.8 MB

In today's episode, Abby reads through her journal and how she visualized and designed her dream future life in relationships, career, mental growth, physical health, adventures/life experiences, and lifestyle. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook Group! Post used as a guide for journaling your dream life: https://saltysoulsexperience.com/journaling-exercises-design-dream-life/

my ACTUAL morning routine vs. my ideal morning routine

August 16, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 28.9 MB

In today's episode, Abby walks through the specifics of her current morning routine and then compares it to what her general ideal morning routine would look like, and emphasizes the importance of focusing on habits rather than strict routine. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the In Bloom Podcast Facebook Group!

what's best for you today may not be what's best for you tomorrow

August 09, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 33.3 MB

In today's episode, Abby discusses the importance of making changes in your life when your current lifestyle and habits don't support your reality and emphasizes how we should give ourselves grace in finding what routines and habits work best for our life as we go through changes. She also talks about how important it is to have self-awareness and emphasizes that it's ok to accept where you're at and not be working towards something. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Inst...

How to Bridge the Gap Between Motivation and Discipline (so you can ACTUALLY get things done)

August 02, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 34 MB

In today's episode, Abby talks about discipline and how to build it as a part of your life so you can get more done, even when you don't feel like it. She also talks about the importance of setting boundaries, using incentives, and mental awareness when it comes to building discipline as a habit. Be sure to follow @inbloompodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join In Bloom Podcast Facebook group!

Sharing Your Passion Stories: Discovering Passion, Overcoming Fear, and Lessons Learned in the Pursuit of Passion

July 26, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 103 MB

WELCOME to the newly rebranded In Bloom Podcast (formerly known as Gen Z Girl Podcast). In today's honorary special episode highlighting YOU ALL as listeners and paralleling the very first episode of the Gen Z Girl Podcast, I shared your email submissions that included your passion stories and commented on each and every one of them (I think! so sorry if I missed any). I am so proud of each and every one of you who wake up each day and choose to do your best to be your best self and show up ...

How to Cultivate a Natural State of Calmness in a Stress-Filled World

July 19, 2021 10:00 - 50 minutes - 57.6 MB

In today's episode, Abby shares details and updates on the podcast rebrand happening NEXT week and shares 11 simple, tangible ways to create more calmness in your life when everything around you seems chaotic. Be sure to be following @genzgirlpodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram, join The Gen Z Girl Podcast Facebook Group, and send in your "passion stories" to [email protected] for next week's episode!

Effective Goal Setting, Specifics of Launching a Business in College, + Mastering Time Management with Entrepreneur Hannah Ashton

July 12, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 23.1 MB

In today's episode, college student and entrepreneur Hannah Ashton joins Abby to discuss the specifics of launching a product-based business in college, effective goal setting, mastering time management, and more.  Hannah's IG: @misshannahashton Dream Achieve Workbook: https://shophannahashton.com/ @dreamachieveworkbook on TikTok and Instagram Be sure to follow @abby.asselin and @genzgirlpodcast on Instagram and join The Gen Z Girl Podcast Facebook group!

The Harsh Realities of Inner Work & Processing Changes

July 05, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MB

In today’s episode, Abby talks about her last week at home and the harsh realities she has faced and learned are a part of the inner work journey we go through for the entirety of our lives. Be sure to leave a review and follow @abby.asselin and @genzgirlpodcast on Instagram and join the Gen Z Girl Podcast Facebook Group!

Q&A: Moving, Making Friends, Feeling Lost, Regrets, Living with Your Significant Other & More

June 28, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 84.5 MB

In today's episode, Abby answers your questions submitted to @genzgirlpodcast on Instagram. Abby answers questions on making friends, defining self-worth, finding your style, feeling lost in college, living with your significant other, moving in your first apartment, relationship red/green flags, and more. Be sure to leave a review and follow @genzgirlpodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the Gen Z Girl Podcast Facebook Group!

A Candid Conversation on Post-Grad Anxieties

June 21, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 60.4 MB

In today's episode, Abby discusses her feelings as she transitions from college to the real world and the anxieties she faces as the time comes closer. Be sure to follow @genzgirlpodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join The Gen Z Girl Podcast Facebook Group!

Your Best Isn't Your Breaking Point, Romanticizing the Regular, Living Life In Trends and other rambles

June 14, 2021 10:00 - 53 minutes - 61.6 MB

In today's episode, Abby talks about the funk she's been in lately and how she chose to show up for herself to get out of it and does a brain dump of what's been on her mind lately - involving setting boundaries so you don't always reach your breaking point, romanticizing the regular things in our daily life, and the toxicity of living life in trends on social media. Be sure to follow @genzgirlpodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the Gen Z Girl Podcast Facebook group!

Current Favorites + Obsessions for Summer 2021!

June 07, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 90.7 MB

In today's episode, Abby talks about all of her food/drink, beauty/skincare, fashion, and lifestyle products that she is loving for the summer. Be sure to follow @genzgirlpodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the Gen Z Girl Podcast Facebook group!

Mental Health, College Chats, + More with Canadian Nursing Student Venus Mukan

May 31, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 35.7 MB

In today's episode, Abby is joined by previous podcast guest Venus Mukan, a 22-year-old Canadian nursing student. Abby and Venus play a rapid fire question game, talk about Venus' journey with mental health and aspects of her college experience, answer listener questions, and discuss what Abby has learned in advocating for social justice and how to keep advocating for social justice in everyday life. Be sure to follow @genzgirlpodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the Gen Z Girl Po...

Money Lessons I Wish I Learned Sooner as a 23 Year Old

May 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 69.4 MB

In today's episode, Abby goes over some personal finance lessons she wishes she would have learned sooner. Be sure to follow @genzgirlpodcast and @abby.asselin on Instagram and join the Gen Z Girl Podcast Facebook Group!

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