Welcome to Verbal Thoughts, where we share real, unfiltered thoughts and experiences in a candid, validating way. Many topics are discussed such as self-discovery, growth, mental health, wellness, navigating your 20&#39;s, and everything in between. This podcast is here to help you feel validated in whatever phase of life you are in. I’m glad you’re here, xoxo ellie

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It’s Jackson’s first episode on the podcast and we are so excited to share our relationship advice as newlyweds!  Hope you enjoy 🤍  ✨Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/</a>✨Pinterest: <a href="https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl" rel="nofollow">https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl</a>

Our thoughts on finding “the one”

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Whether you’re listening to gain creative inspo, wanting to own your creative energy, or get your spark back, I’m glad you’re listening ✨✨Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/</a>✨Pinterest: <a href="https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl" rel="nofollow">https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl</a>

Keeping your creative spark alive!

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Today I’m sharing with you my thoughts on how our lives can share similarities with strangers, but also be completely our own.  I hope you enjoy 🤍 ✨Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/</a>✨Pinterest: <a href="https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl" rel="nofollow">https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl</a>

My thoughts on parallel life

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Summer Side Quests

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Get out of your head and touch grass!

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What being a woman in her early 20s is teaching me

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This might be my favorite episode yet 😉 we hear so much about becoming the best version of yourself. But what about your favorite version? Being authentic to you is just as important. Hope you enjoy!  ✨Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/" rel="nofollow">https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/</a>✨Pinterest: <a href="https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl" rel="nofollow">https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl</a>

Go be your favorite self, not just your best self.

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Things social media has normalized, but aren’t actually normal.

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How do you know when you’re ready for major life decisions?

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You are not a self improvement project

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Post wedding thoughts, traveling internationally for the first time and adhd hacks!

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Planning my Wedding!!! Tips, advice, and budget saving hacks!

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Happy new year ✨ ✨Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/</a>✨Pinterest: <a href="https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl" rel="nofollow">https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl</a>

20 things to leave behind in 2026

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Our phones are taking up wayyyy to much of our time, so here’s a way to help you set some boundaries. Hope this helps ya!  xoxo, ellie 💋 ✨Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/</a>✨Pinterest: <a href="https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl" rel="nofollow">https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl</a>

How to set boundaries with your phone

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Here as a reminder that this time in life is filled with so many temporary things. Not everything is meant to last forever and that’s okay! Just enjoy being! xoxo, ellie 💋 ✨Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/</a>✨Pinterest: <a href="https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl" rel="nofollow">https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl</a>✨Current Obsession: paddle boarding

Age 18-29 Temporaries

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some fun, some serious, all worth listening to 😉 xoxo, ellie 💋 ✨Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/</a>✨Pinterest: <a href="https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl" rel="nofollow">https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl</a>

23 learned lessons from a 23 year old

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Our first guest episode on the podcast!! My sister and I both experience ADHD symptoms and today we are chatting about how it affects our lives and how we try and hack it. hope you enjoy!!xoxo, ellie 💋 ✨Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/</a>✨Pinterest: <a href="https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl" rel="nofollow">https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl</a>

Our Thoughts on Hacking ADHD

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Welcome back to the podcast! Today I am sharing my thoughts as if I were journaling them out. I hope you enjoy listening!  xoxo, ellie 💋 ✨Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/</a>✨Pinterest: <a href="https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl" rel="nofollow">https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl</a>✨Current Obsession: Crocheting

Ellie’s Journal

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Today I want to ask you if you are being mindful about the decisions you make for your life or if you are mindlessly allowing things to happen and ultimately putting your life on pause.  I hope today’s episode gets ya thinkin!  xoxo, ellie 💋 ✨Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/</a>✨Pinterest: <a href="https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl" rel="nofollow">https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl</a>✨Current Obsession: Fair Life Protein Drinks

My thoughts on mindfulness and mindlessness

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These are some of my favorite reminders to tell myself when I am feeling overwhelmed or anxious about life. hope you enjoy, xoxo ellie 💋 ✨Instagram:<a href="https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/" rel="nofollow"> https://www.instagram.com/verbalthoughtspod/</a>✨Pinterest: <a href="https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl" rel="nofollow">https://pin.it/27n5D7PKl</a>✨Current Obsession: heat-less curls

A few gentle reminders about life

Verbal Thoughts is a self-empowering, growth podcast brought to you by Ellie Strike. When listening to this podcast you are committing time to work on yourself, challenge yourself, and ultimately grow. Many topics are discussed such as self-discovery, growth, mental health, wellness, navigating your 20’s, and everything in between. This podcast is here to help motivate and inspire you to take action as Ellie is bringing you some real, unfiltered conversations to help you level up your life.