• the secret to confidence isn't what you think
    Jul 4 2026

    hello my whimsical darlings,

    in today's episode of choosing whimsy, we learn what building real confidence looks like.

    this is for the girls who want to stop people pleasing, set healthy boundaries, improve their relationships, and experience unwavering self-trust. we cover it all in this heartfelt conversation with Johanne Walker.

    if you loved this episode, please give the podcast a rating and follow us on instagram and join the choosing whimsy universe! 🍸🐩🩰🎀💖

    https://www.instagram.com/choosingwhimsy


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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • what childhood friendship gave us (and how to get it back)
    Jun 15 2026

    in this episode of choosing whimsy, i talk about what made childhood friendship so special and whether we can recreate it as adults.

    we delve deep into nostalgia, vulnerability, parallel play, the inner child, all the things!!!!!

    maybe what we're missing isn't childhood itself.....

    hope you enjoy xoxoxo

    instagram: @choosingwhimsy

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    16 mins
  • how to have a crush on your life
    May 29 2026

    this episode is all about getting as excited about your life as you would a new love interest lol hehe ♡ we go over the top 5 ways to romanticize your life, feel more present, reconnect with your creativity, and stop living on autopilot. if you've been feeling stuck & uninspired, or disconnected from yourself lately, this one is for you!!! this episode is for the girls who wanna get their spark back, feel joyyy again, and regain that childlike sense of wonder that all whimsical girls have <3

    topics: romanticizing your life, mindfulness, creativity, happiness, personal growth, self-discovery, self-love, dopamine, joy, and becoming obsessed with your own life

    love u so very much,

    chanel

    p.s. join our whimsical world on ig xoxox i hope to see you there 🪻✨💖🦋 mwahhh

    https://www.instagram.com/choosingwhimsy/

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    21 mins
  • friendship as a mirror: a portal to self-expansion
    May 21 2026

    hi whimsy babies <3

    this week’s episode is all about friendship, emotional safety, mutual admiration, and the kinds of connections that expand who we are. we’re diving into healthy vs unhealthy friendships, self-abandonment in relationships, feeling deeply seen, friendship compatibility, sensitivity, emotional openness, and how to recognize when a friendship no longer feels aligned.

    i talk about:
    ✧ emotional safety in friendship
    ✧ friendship compatibility & shared values
    ✧ mutual admiration & curiosity
    ✧ self-expansion through connection
    ✧ being deeply seen & understood
    ✧ sensitivity, self-trust & intuition
    ✧ compromise vs self-abandonment
    ✧ navigating changing closeness in friendships
    ✧ healthy friendship dynamics
    ✧ emotional openness & vulnerability
    ✧ how friendships shape identity & self-expression

    this episode is definitely more reflective and conversational than “here are 5 steps to having perfect friendships” lol. it’s really about trying to understand what closeness is supposed to feel like, why certain people expand us, and how to honour yourself when a relationship no longer feels emotionally safe or sustainable.

    if you’ve ever felt confused about a friendship, struggled with feeling misunderstood, or found yourself craving deeper emotional connection and reciprocity, i think this one will really resonate <3

    thank you so much for listening to Choosing Whimsy, a podcast about identity, girlhood, creativity, healing, emotional depth, and the continuous evolution of becoming who you are ✨

    please rate the pod, follow the show, and come say hi on ig:
    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/choosingwhimsy/⁠
    until next time,
    chanel xoxo

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    31 mins
  • intuition vs anxiety: navigating self-trust in attachment
    May 15 2026

    hi whimsy babies <3

    this week’s episode is a very vulnerable one lol. we’re diving into intuition vs anxiety in dating, attachment styles, nervous system responses, “the ick,” and trying to figure out when your body is actually warning you about something… versus when healthy love just feels unfamiliar after heartbreak.

    i talk about:

    • anxious attachment & avoidance
    • dating after toxic/unhealthy relationships
    • learning to trust yourself again
    • the difference between fear and intuition
    • body reactions vs looping thoughts
    • healthy relationships feeling “boring” or unfamiliar
    • navigating self-trust while dating
    • emotional healing & nervous system awareness

    this episode is definitely more of a real-time reflection/conversation than me pretending i have everything figured out lol. if you’ve ever wondered “am i self sabotaging?” or “is this my intuition or just fear?” i think this one will really resonate <3

    thank you so much for tuning in! please rate the pod, comment, and follow along on ig:

    https://www.instagram.com/choosingwhimsy/

    i love i love u i love uuuu

    until next time,

    chanel xoxo

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    21 mins
  • how to dress like Carolyn Bessette Kennedy (for the whimsical girl)
    Apr 8 2026

    hi hi hiii my little whimsies!!! <3

    so excited to get on the mic with you this week as we explore what *actually* made Carolyn Bessette Kennedy’s style so iconic & why it was never minimal, but EDITED.

    we get into how you can apply this to your own personal style and creative expression, so you can refine your wardrobe just like CBK while staying the whimsical fashionista that you are <3

    thank you so much for tuning in! please rate the pod, comment, and follow on ig:

    ⁠https://www.instagram.com/choosingwhimsy/⁠

    ily all eeeep

    until next time,

    chanel xxoxo



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    21 mins
  • creative flow is one mindset shift away
    Mar 30 2026

    my whimsy girls!!!!! we are so back! thank you thank you for so many new whimsies <3 so happy you're here


    in today's episode, i discuss my tips and tricks for creating from a place of true flow state, so you can create pure magic, unedited.


    you already know how to do this inherently. you did it with such ease as a child. now it's time to relearn it & that's exactly what we're gonna do in this episode :)


    follow choosing whimsy on instagram: https://www.instagram.com/choosingwhimsy/


    xoxoxo ily,

    chanel



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    21 mins
  • the art of self-reference: lessons from the miu miu girl
    Feb 28 2026

    in this episode of choosing whimsy, we delve into the curious lifestyle of the miu miu girl. what makes her so enchanting? why is the world obsessed with her and how can you embody those traits with a heart full of whimsy? ✨🫀<3 learn the top 5 things that make her so chic and unforgettable!


    follow us on ig: instagram.com/choosingwhimsy and join our sparkly little world


    please leave a comment and rate the show if you enjoyed!


    until next time,

    chanel xoxo

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    23 mins