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Not Another Number

Not Another Number

By Not Another Number

A podcast written and recorded by a teenager, for teenagers! In my episodes, I share stories of my experiences with various mental health topics, while sharing tips and tricks I've learned along my journey of healing and growth! I hope you feel a little less alone after listening to these episodes, I'm here for you. Relax and enjoy!


**This account is NOT run by professionals. All advice and information shared is solely based on experience.**
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Growing Pains.

Not Another NumberDec 31, 2023

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Growing Pains.

Growing Pains.

Helloooo! It’s been a while! If you didn’t know already, I moved into college 4 months ago. A lot has happened since then, so I wanted to give you all some life updates (and an explanation as to why I disappeared for a bit)! In this episode, I discussed the overwhelming adjustment to college, how I’ve been learning and embracing some new life lessons, and how I plan on navigating the future! I hope you enjoy, see you next year!
Dec 31, 202315:57
College?!

College?!

Helloooo!!!! It’s been a while! In today’s episode, I updated you all on what I’ve been up to for the past 3 months, talked about the emotions I’ve been navigating while getting ready to move into college, and shared some tips that have carried me through it all! I am so proud of you, and I hope you enjoy!💛
Aug 07, 202312:39
Imposter Syndrome (Again).

Imposter Syndrome (Again).

Hellooo! I hope you all have been well! Today’s podcast episode is on Imposter Syndrome (Again)! In this episode, I talked about some aspects of imposter syndrome that I have been struggling with recently along with sharing some lessons and tips I’ve learned along the way. I’m still learning how to navigate this topic, but I hope that my words were able to help you in some way. I’m so proud of you (as always), see you later!
Apr 18, 202306:18
Parties, Drinking, and Drugs.

Parties, Drinking, and Drugs.

Hello everyone! This week’s episode is about Partying, Drinking, and Drugs! As you know, I’ll be going to college this fall! My views on partying and drinking are changing and I’m navigating through a lot of anxiety-inducing thoughts right now! In this episode, I talked about my views on party culture, why I’m hesitant about drinking, and how I plan on navigating party culture safely! I’ll most likely be making more episodes on this topic, so feel free to send me any recommendations of topics you want me to cover! Enjoy!
Mar 20, 202307:56
Making Friends (Or Not).

Making Friends (Or Not).

Hello everyone! This week’s episode is about making friends (or not)! If you’ve ever struggled with being social and finding common interests, this episode is for you. In this episode, I talk about feeling weird when trying to make friends along with not really knowing where I fit in. With roommate searching happening and college coming up, this topic is super relatable. I hope you enjoy!
Mar 07, 202307:22
A Casual Conversation (Again).

A Casual Conversation (Again).

Hello everyone! This week’s episode is a casual conversation and Q&A! Today, I talked about getting through the college application process, navigating self-deprecation, my best friends, and my thoughts on my old episodes! This was SO fun to make and I definitely plan on making more episodes like this. I hope you enjoy!
Feb 22, 202311:60
The Golden Rule.

The Golden Rule.

Hello!! In today’s episode, I talked about the humanity in being unkind, learning how to be gentle with yourself in order to be gentle with others, and the importance of self-awareness! This episode is short but sweet, but I hope you enjoy!
Feb 07, 202306:12
Things Change.

Things Change.

Hello! HAPPY NEW YEAR!! It’s been a while, but I’ve been going through a lot recently. In this episode, I talk all about these crazy past few weeks and how I’ve been dealing with the change (and lack thereof). I shared some tips on getting through change while also giving you some encouragement for getting through all of life’s hurdles. I am so grateful for you all, be kind to yourself, and enjoy!
Jan 24, 202309:23
The Holidays Are Hard.

The Holidays Are Hard.

Hello everyone! I hope you all are doing well! Today’s episode was about some unwanted feelings that may arise as the holidays approach. From toxic family members and friends to constant social interactions to loneliness, the holidays can be really difficult to get through. However, I have shared some tips and tricks that have helped me cope with the not-so-jolly holiday feelings! I hope you enjoy, and I’ll see you soon!
Dec 12, 202209:00
Romanticize Your Life…Or Don’t.

Romanticize Your Life…Or Don’t.

Hello everyone! I hope you all have been well! This week’s episode is on romanticizing life and how it’s helped and hurt me. With senior year and college applications, it’s been interesting to navigate a new chapter of my life, but also really exciting! In this episode, you’ll hear a bunch of stories about my year so far and hopefully be able to apply some of this to your own journey! Enjoy and see you soon!
Nov 27, 202207:00
College and the Future!

College and the Future!

Hello everyone! It’s been a while! I hope you all have been doing well and taking care of yourselves. In this episode, I talked about the fears and joys that come with applying to college and how I’ve been dealing with them! As always, I am so proud of you, enjoy! :)
Nov 07, 202208:60
Burnout (again).

Burnout (again).

Hello everyone!! Welcome back to another episode! In today’s episode, I talked about dealing with burnout and what I’ve been thinking about during my first week of senior year! I’ll probably take a break for the next episode, but I’ll see you later!
Aug 31, 202205:01
Cozy Conversations Pt. 2.

Cozy Conversations Pt. 2.

Hello everyone! I hope you all are doing well! Today’s episode was just a casual, cozy Q&A where I answered some of the questions you have about me! This was so refreshing, and I hope you enjoy! See you in the next episode!
Aug 16, 202211:48
You Deserve Better.

You Deserve Better.

Hello! I hope you all are doing well! In today’s episode, I talked about how I’ve been dealing with some tricky relationships in my life and how I’ve been prioritizing my peace! I hope you know that if someone doesn’t make you feel respected, valued, and listened to, YOU DESERVE BETTER. Also, check out Not Another Number’s Instagram Bio for the registration form to our mental health workshop! I’ll see you soon!
Aug 02, 202211:01
Sex Ed and Domestic Violence.

Sex Ed and Domestic Violence.

Hello!! Welcome back to another episode, I hope you all are doing well! In this episode, I talked about the importance of comprehensive sexual education and preventing domestic violence, and I shared my own story as well! I hope you all enjoyed, help is ALWAYS available, and I’ll see you next time!
Jul 20, 202211:45
Mental Health and Activism.

Mental Health and Activism.

Hellooo! I hope you all are doing well and enjoyed this episode! Today, I talked about how I’ve been coping with the heartbreaking news that’s been circulating social media recently. You are not alone in this. Also, the two accounts that I was referencing in the episode are @nativelandnet and @lakotalaw on Instagram! Have an amazing rest of your week, and I’ll see you soon!
Jul 02, 202208:46
Summer Depression.

Summer Depression.

Hellooo! Welcome back to another episode! This one is super jumbled, but I talked about some things I’ve been feeling and thinking about as summer approaches and how I’ve been coping with them. I hope you enjoy, and keep an eye out for more information on our summer workshops! Have an amazing week!
Jun 14, 202209:25
Timelines and External Validation.

Timelines and External Validation.

Hello!! Long time, no see (or listen..?)! In today’s episode, I talked about being at peace with your own timeline and learning to rely on your own validation instead of external validation. I hope y’all enjoy, see you next week!
May 25, 202208:46
Being Brown in a White Community.

Being Brown in a White Community.

Ah, the pressures of conformity! Welcome back to another episode, I hope you all are doing well! In today’s episode, I talked about being Desi at a PWI (Predominantly White Institution), how BIPOC mental health is constantly neglected, and my experiences with microaggressions and blatant racism. I listed a few organizations championing for more mental health resources for BIPOC youth and I encourage you to support them in any way that you can! I hope you all enjoyed this episode, I’m so proud of you, and I’ll see you soon.
Mar 29, 202213:19
Healing My Inner Child.

Healing My Inner Child.

Hellooo!! Welcome back to another episode! I’m sorry for disappearing for two weeks, things have been rough. But, today’s episode was so needed! I talked about healing my inner child, what I’ve been doing to combat self-destructive tendencies, and some affirmations for you (yes, you!). I hope you all enjoyed this episode as much as I enjoyed making it, I’ll see you soon!
Mar 13, 202206:43
Resentment + Ranting.

Resentment + Ranting.

Hello!!! Welcome back to another episode! Today’s episode was a bit messy (but SO needed). I talked about resentment in friendships and ranted…A LOT. I feel weird releasing this, but anger is okay sometimes. I hope you enjoy, and I’ll talk to you soon!
Feb 15, 202208:49
Making It Through the Year!

Making It Through the Year!

Hellooo!! I hope you all have been well! In today’s episode, I talked about some recent life updates, how I’ve been feeling, and how I’ve been trying to make it through the year. I apologize for my episodes getting repetitive, burnout is SO real!! This one was a short one, so stay tuned for a longer one in the upcoming weeks! Take care :)
Jan 31, 202207:57
Junior Year Blues.

Junior Year Blues.

Hello!! I hope you’re all doing well, I’ve missed this!!! In this episode, I talked about nostalgia, growing up, and having trouble asking for help. I’m proud of you, and I hope you enjoy! See you in two weeks :)
Jan 17, 202210:07
A New Year.

A New Year.

Happy New Year! Sorry for dropping off the face of the earth, I’m back! This episode is dedicated to a year of beautiful vulnerability, strength, change, and NEW EPISODES! I’ve missed you all so much, enjoy, and see you in two weeks!
Jan 02, 202215:44
Another Casual Conversation.

Another Casual Conversation.

Hello!! Welcome back to another episode! As always, we hope you all are doing well. In today’s episode, I just answered a few light-hearted and heavier questions and shared some small bits of advice! This episode was very chill, and I hope to have more episodes like this in the future! Thank you for listening, enjoy!
Sep 13, 202111:36
Senior Year (College Apps, Reminiscing, Mental Health) ft. A Special Guest

Senior Year (College Apps, Reminiscing, Mental Health) ft. A Special Guest

Hello! Today's episode WAS WITH A GUEST! Sanju, my best friend, shared some of her knowledge on surviving senior year of high school, college applications, and first semester in general! We talked about being a woman of color in a STEM field, how to not compare yourself to others when diving deep into the process of college applications, and how to take care of yourself throughout the stressful year! This episode was so amazing and I'm so grateful to have Sanju share her thoughtful responses with us. We hope you enjoy, and take care!
Sep 07, 202135:37
Derealization/Depersonalization.

Derealization/Depersonalization.

Hello! We hope you’re doing well! Today’s podcast episode is on DPDR, we shared stories, advice, and some affirmations! We hope that this episode helped you in any way, we’re proud of you, and we’ll see you next week!
Aug 30, 202126:58
Believing in Yourself Is Hard.

Believing in Yourself Is Hard.

Hello!!! In today’s episode, we talked about believing in yourself, because it’s SO HARD. We shared some stories of ours, shared some advice, and gave you some affirmations! We’ll be taking a two week break, so we’ll see you after! Enjoy the rest of the month !
Aug 03, 202110:51
Body Image.

Body Image.

Hello! Welcome back to another episode! This week’s episode was on body image, and we talked about our experiences with negative/neutral body image, we shared stories about those who have grown from negative body images, and offered some of our own pieces of advice! We hope this episode helped you, we’re so proud of you, you are BEAUTIFUL, and we’ll see you next week!
Jul 27, 202117:50
People Pleasing.

People Pleasing.

Hello! Today’s episode is on People Pleasing. Ah, yes, the infamous People Pleasing. We talked about what exactly People Pleasing is, what causes it, how we relate to it, and what you can do to heal! We hope you enjoyed this episode, you are more than enough and your true self is beautiful.
Jul 19, 202114:22
Post-Pandemic Anxiety.

Post-Pandemic Anxiety.

Hello! Today’s episode was on post-pandemic anxiety. We talked about social anxiety, returning back to school or work, and how to cope with EVERYTHING that has been going on (because there’s a lot). We hope you enjoyed this episode, we’re proud of you, and we’ll see you next week!
Jul 12, 202117:50
Coming to Peace with Time.

Coming to Peace with Time.

Hello! Welcome back to another episode! Today, I talked about the scary feelings behind thinking about the future of relationships, shared some of YOUR stories, and gave some advice! This was more of a discussion episode (because I don’t know everything), so please feel free to let me know what you think my DMing us on Instagram @notanothernumberofficial! Thank you for listening, see you next week!
Jul 06, 202115:03
(TW) Coping with Sexual Violence.

(TW) Coping with Sexual Violence.

Hello!!! Welcome back to another episode, today I discussed the effects of sexual violence, shared resources and stories, and gave some words of affirmation! I believe you, I’m proud of you, and I hope you enjoy, see you next week!
Jun 21, 202120:02
(TW) Comfort In the Pain + Healing is HARD.

(TW) Comfort In the Pain + Healing is HARD.

Hello! Welcome back to another episode. Today’s episode was all over the place, but I talked about feeling comfort in the pain and went into more detail about my struggles with self harm. Reach out when you need help, you deserve it. Thank you for listening, stay safe, and as always, I’ll see you next week!
Jun 14, 202115:24
Pride Month and Identity + Being Outed.

Pride Month and Identity + Being Outed.

Hello!!! Welcome back to another episode. Today’s episode was about pride month, struggling with identity, and being outed. I’m so proud of you all, happy Pride month!! I’ll see you next week:)
Jun 07, 202120:22
Gender Dysphoria + Transphobia.

Gender Dysphoria + Transphobia.

Hellooo! Welcome back, after a LONG time, I missed you! Today’s episode was on gender Dysphoria and transphobia. I shared stories, tips, and information on what NOT to say to trans, non-binary, genderqueer, etc, individuals! Thank you for watching, I’ll see you next week!
May 30, 202122:35
(TW) Eating Disorders.

(TW) Eating Disorders.

Hello! Today’s episode was on eating disorders. I talked about different types of eating disorders, shared a story, and shared some tips and affirmations! You are worthy of recovery, you deserve to be healthy, and you are loved and needed on this planet. I’m so proud of you, and I’ll see you next week!
May 02, 202120:53
The Price of Kindness.

The Price of Kindness.

Hello! Today’s episode was on how to deal with letting people take advantage of your kindness. Remember to prioritize yourself and your peace, I hope you enjoyed, and I’ll see you next week!
Apr 25, 202111:59
Distance Learning + Hustle Culture

Distance Learning + Hustle Culture

Hello! I apologize for the lack of an episode last week, I ran into some technical difficulties! In today’s episode, I talked about struggles with distance learning (shared by all you beautiful people) and hustle culture! I’m always rooting for you, enjoy!
Apr 19, 202113:01
Living in the Present.

Living in the Present.

Hello!! I’ve been feeling quite stressed about my future, so I decided to record an episode on it! I talked about regrets, disappointments, and how to free yourself from the pressures of being a teenager. I hope this helped, know that I’m proud of you, and enjoy!
Apr 04, 202108:54
Checking In (AP exams + Zombie Apocalypse + Sophomore Slump).

Checking In (AP exams + Zombie Apocalypse + Sophomore Slump).

Hello! Today’s episode was super laid back (and I loved it). We all need some chill episodes sometimes, so I thought this was appropriate in honor of spring break coming up! I hope you enjoyed the questions and my little rants, thank you for listening!
Mar 28, 202110:44
Coping with Hate Crimes.

Coping with Hate Crimes.

Hello! In today’s episode, I discussed the Atlanta shooting, which took the lives of Hyun Jung Grant, Suncha Kim, Yong Ae Yue, Delaunay Ashley Yaun, Xiaojie Tan, Daoyou Feng, and Paul Andre Michels. We must fight for the Asian American community and put all we have into creating a safer space for all marginalized communities in the United States. Take care of yourself, I’m sending you so much warmth and love. Thank you for listening.
Mar 21, 202114:43
Sleep Deprivation in High School.

Sleep Deprivation in High School.

Hellooo! Today’s episode is on sleep deprivation (definitely something I’ve dealt with). Homework, extracurriculars, and hobbies can absolutely keep us up all night! But what are the conversations we need to have and the improvements we need to make regarding this topic? Find out more in the episode! I hope you enjoy!!
Mar 07, 202108:46
Internalized Misogyny.

Internalized Misogyny.

Hello! Today’s episode, as seen in the title, is on internalized misogyny. I talked about everything from pick me girls to dismantling the patriarchy. Remember that you’re valid and loved, enjoy!
Feb 28, 202113:25
Anxiety.

Anxiety.

Hello! In this episode, I answered some questions that you all asked about anxiety! All of the advice I shared today is completely subjective and I understand that all experiences are different. I shared stories, tips and tricks, and words of encouragement! I’m so proud of all of you and I hope you enjoy!
Feb 22, 202111:06
Being Single In High School.

Being Single In High School.

Helloooo! Today I have brought to you, with abundant experience, my advice on how to be happy about being single in high school! Happy Valentine’s Day, I hope you all enjoy!
Feb 14, 202109:45
Toxic Competition In Friend Groups.

Toxic Competition In Friend Groups.

Helloo!!! In this episode, I talk about how to deal with toxic competition in friend groups (not an easy task). I hope these tips helped, and I hope you have an amazing week!
Feb 03, 202108:02
Struggling with Mental Health In a Relationship.

Struggling with Mental Health In a Relationship.

Hello!! Today's episode consisted of me talking about how to navigate through a relationship in which someone may be struggling with their mental health. This was information packed, so I hope it helped! Thank you for listening, see you next week!
Jan 24, 202111:11
A Cozy Conversation + Q&A

A Cozy Conversation + Q&A

Hello! Today's episode was super super casual and I think these types of episodes are super important to record. I hope you all learned a bit more about me (and my superior taste in music and movies), and I can't wait to make more of these episodes! See you next week:) 

Jan 19, 202110:57
Imposter Syndrome.

Imposter Syndrome.

Hello! This week's episode is on imposter syndrome, a very exhausting thing to deal with. I hope you all have an amazing rest of your week and I hope this helped you! 

Dec 17, 202008:38