hellloo, it’s laika from open secrets. today we are talking about how to love being alone. coming from someone who spends LOTS of time by myself, i have quite a few things to share. we also talk about Matthew McConaughey’s Greenlights book, a crazy day at

Hey guys! Today, in open secrets, I’m talking about how to raise your vibes when you are feeling negative energy. But also, my new favorite book, atlas of the heart by Brené Brown. And TWO quotes of the day! Disclaimer: I was pretty tired this episode so

In this episode of Open Secrets, Laika discusses the pros and cons of "clean girl aesthetic" and "it girl aesthetic." sometimes these trends feel exclusive, without room for diversity. but, it has also helped people craft a life they love, so what are we

hey everyone, today i'm reflecting on my spiritual journey to true happiness, and the road-blocks along the way. there are a few methods i like to use when i'm trying to be more optimistic and happy, and today i share them with you. i have a whopping 3 bo

today we're talking about fake friends. i've had my fair share of experiences with fake friends, which i share today. sometimes, we are in the position where we feel like a bad friend, this is a feeling that isn't talked about enough. I also discuss my bo

helllloo, in this episode we talk about a few of my favorite reads of 2023. i share my top 3 quotes from the book "Grit" and a poem from a book on south asian life. If you want to read any of the books I discussed, here are the titles: "grit" by Angela

when I was younger I had no clue how to stand up for myself or commit to my goals. But, over time and experience, that changed greatly. I've met and helped many people who were in similar shoes, and today I hope to do the same with listeners in that situa

Today I have a back and forth discussion (with myself) about laziness. Have we been lying to ourselves this entire time? Is it even real?? Maybe, it not being real helps us treat ourselves kindly and practice self-care instead of shame. We also have a bri

lucky girl syndrome is a phenomenon of the new year. in this week’s episode i break down what it ACTUALLY is and how to make it work for you, no matter your mental state. many of us have that one person in our lives who just gets lucky or comes off as “pe

whether you are against new year's resolutions or have a formula to making them perfect, this episode can help you. today, I talked about navigating the new year and ways you can combat the almost inevitable post-resolution slump. if you don't have goals