Latest Secret sundays Podcast Episodes

Pricing Your Work 101

Trust Me, I Was Almost a Doctor - February 25, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
In this episode I'll delve into the question of what our work is "worth," i.e., how much should we be charging for our art? I go over a few important things to consider when pricing your work, including supplies, time, and training, and talk about how you can support an artist when their work is...

Are you a total fraud, or is it just imposter syndrome?

Trust Me, I Was Almost a Doctor - February 18, 2019 05:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
Are you a "high achiever" who feels like a total fraud? Maybe you feel like you didn't deserve the A on that test, maybe you don't feel like you didn't deserve that promotion, maybe you feel like your art isn't worth the attention it's getting. Maybe you're a fraud; but maybe, just MAYBE, you're...

Self Care on a Budget

Trust Me, I Was Almost a Doctor - February 04, 2019 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
What do you do when you're in need of some serious self care, but you don't have any money to spend on fancy face masks and massages? I asked you all to help me out - and you came through with five categories of things we can do to take care of ourselves that cost almost no money whatsoever!  I...

Crushes 101

Trust Me, I Was Almost a Doctor - January 28, 2019 05:00 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
One of the most popular secret types that gets shared with me on a weekly basis are crushes, and y'all, they are called crushes for a reason! I am sure we will cover crushes in more detail as the weeks go by, but consider this your 101 course in crushes, whether your crush is an appropriate one ...

Is the Instagram algorithm out to get you?

Trust Me, I Was Almost a Doctor - January 21, 2019 05:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
In this episode I explore whether the Instagram algorithm is out to get you (and/or your small business). If you would like to participate in the podcast, you can share a secret within my stories each Sunday on Instagram, @hopebroidery. You can also share a secret by leaving an anonymous voice...

Anxiety Essentials

Trust Me, I Was Almost a Doctor - January 14, 2019 05:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
This episode is for anybody feeling anxious - about an upcoming exam, job interview, end-of-vacation-blues, whatever. If you're feeling anxious, listen to this introduction to the purpose of anxiety, the physiological reactions we have while we're feeling anxious, how anxiety can actually HELP u...

Anger is a normal and useful emotion. Stop trying to "manage" it.

Trust Me, I Was Almost a Doctor - January 07, 2019 07:00 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
If you find yourself feeling angry a lot, you're not alone. But why do we get angry, and what can we do about it? If you would like to participate in the podcast, you can share a secret within my stories each Sunday on Instagram, @hopebroidery. You can also share a secret by leaving an anonymo...

Instagram Etiquette 101 for Makers, Artists, and Content Creators

Trust Me, I Was Almost a Doctor - December 31, 2018 05:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
In this episode, I discuss my most essential piece of etiquette advice when it comes to social media use for makers, artists, and content creators.  If you would like to participate in the podcast, you can share a secret within my stories each Sunday on Instagram, @hopebroidery. You can also sh...

Are you a good listener? Maybe, maybe not.

Trust Me, I Was Almost a Doctor - December 24, 2018 05:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
In this episode, I tell you a few tips and tricks for showing those you care about that you hear them. And, guess what? These skills can help you feel heard, too. If you would like to participate in the podcast, you can share a secret within my stories each Sunday on Instagram, @hopebroidery. ...

There's a nasty voice inside your head that tells you, "you suck." Where does that voice come from, anyway?

Trust Me, I Was Almost a Doctor - December 17, 2018 05:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
A lot of us have a voice inside our head telling us something like, "you're annoying, you're bad, you can't do anything right," but where does that voice come from, anyway? And why is it so hard to get rid of it? In this episode, I talk about where that voice might come from - because recognizin...

Who am I to have an advice show?! And, my best advice for people trying to grow their Instagram audience!

Trust Me, I Was Almost a Doctor - December 10, 2018 05:00 - 27 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
In this episode, I discuss just who the heck I think I am to have an advice show, anyway. I also talk about one of the very first secrets shared with me, all about the anxiety of growing your Instagram audience. I spend a lot of my time in Instagram every day, and I've had some success; this is ...

Your friends suck and you need new ones. Now what?

Trust Me, I Was Almost a Doctor - December 10, 2018 05:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
In this episode, I respond to a secret about friendship. I talk about the way movies and television portray friendships, which is is kind of counterproductive when it comes to actual friendships in the actual world. I also consider what it means when you realize your friends may no longer be a g...

Trailer: What the heck is this all about?

Trust Me, I Was Almost a Doctor - November 28, 2018 20:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 40 ratings
"Trust Me, I Was Almost a Doctor" is an advice show where I share and respond to anonymous secrets shared with me on Instagram. I'll be covering topics such as building your social media audience, copying in the art and maker world, sexuality, mental health, and more! If you would like to share ...