The Sorta Helpful Podcast

Episode 52: This Is Goodbye

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 02 Dec 2024 15:01:42 +0000

In today's final episode,we reflect on all that has happened in our college experience, and play a card game to try and give ourselves some credit for all that we have been through. Thank you for listening to us, we really appreciate it, see you maybe in the future!

Episode 51: Airline Food

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:58:20 +0000

In today's episode we try to keep our heads up during these crazy times, thinking of where we want to live in the future, and what the deal is with airlines now?! Enjoy

Episode 50: Time Passing Is Scary

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 14:54:03 +0000

In this episode, the gals talk about the near future and what it's in store for us. Timberland is everywhere and we don't know why but California is the place to be. Enjoy!

Episode 49: Lox Bagels

WNYO 88.9 FM — Tue, 15 Oct 2024 23:15:08 +0000

Back after a long summer break, Sonja and Blake catch up and talk about fashion trends, mass extinctions and the infamous lox bagel debate. Enjoy!

Episode 48: Chillin Out

WNYO 88.9 FM — Thu, 02 May 2024 15:55:21 +0000

Not much to say, enjoy!

Episode 47: What's The Big Deal?

WNYO 88.9 FM — Tue, 23 Apr 2024 00:20:12 +0000

In this solo episode, Blake goes over the pressures of being in your twenties and how being busy leads to FOMO. Also covering how sometimes big wins can feel like a big mistake, imposter syndrome and weird nostalgia. Tune in.

Episode 46: Anxious? We Are Too

WNYO 88.9 FM — Tue, 09 Apr 2024 15:45:42 +0000

In this episode, we talk about how giving too much can go under appreciated, and the pressures of life can lead to anxiety beyond our imagination. Maybe meds? Let's find out.

Episode 45: You Know Who? You Know You!

WNYO 88.9 FM — Tue, 02 Apr 2024 15:40:08 +0000

Sometimes you gotta do what's best for you, but sometimes it can be hard to know what's that best thing is. Our hosts. Blake and Sonja talk about how to hold yourself accountable for breaking bad habits, and making the right choices you need to for yourself. And some other random off topic stuff. Buckle up. It's time to get introspective.

Episode 44: Motivation Shmotivation

WNYO 88.9 FM — Tue, 26 Mar 2024 15:24:53 +0000

Back after spring break, the gals talk about what's been bothering them and how to reignite yourself to get back in the groove of getting stuff done. Enjoy

Episode 43: To Care Or Not To Care?

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 04 Mar 2024 22:24:21 +0000

Blake and Sonja discuss what to not tell your friends in their time of need. Being an open ear is better than being overbearing with unwanted advice. And Shakespeare's bird theory? Enjoy!

Episode 42: Our Best One Yet

WNYO 88.9 FM — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 23:03:29 +0000

Description: In this long scrumptious episode, we talk about connections with people, wondering when's the right time to talk about significant life events to them? Are friends of 3 years the same as friends you've known for 8? Along with some car stories involving driving in bad weather that you should hear about. And some doubtful thoughts about our futures, does school help or hurt those ideas? Tune in to find out.

Episode 41: Planning for Nothing

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:39:29 +0000

Back from winter break, Sonja and Blake talk about the pressures involved with the future and Boston bathroom shenanigans.

Episode 40: Can We Live Without Our Phones? w/ Blake

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 04 Dec 2023 02:52:28 +0000

In this solo episode, Blake discusses the deeply layered topic on how phones are so integrated in our lives, to the point where they affect what happens in the real world. Things like our sleep schedules, mental health and relationships. Take a listen as to how you can take some time away from your device.

Episode 39: In Due Time

WNYO 88.9 FM — Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:54:00 +0000

Sonja is back and stressed!!! In this episode we talk about imposter syndrome, future plans, and scary life changes.

Episode 38: POV: You're In Your Independent Era With Blake

WNYO 88.9 FM — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 04:46:04 +0000

In this solo episode, Blake talks about how they embrace their independence even though it can get lonely sometimes. And there are so many unanswered questions that you just have to live and learn in order to find what you're looking for. It's part of the gig.

Episode 37: The Lost Episode

WNYO 88.9 FM — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 06:30:45 +0000

Just to preface, this episode was not lost, we just feel lost. So let's get lost together, shall we?

Episode 36: The Not So Death Episode

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:09:54 +0000

Sonja and Blake take a little sad moment and talk about death and change. Then, lighten it up by reminiscing on people from the past and quite literally nothing!

Episode 35:Opportunities: When to Take Them, When to Leave Them

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 25 Sep 2023 05:27:55 +0000

Sometimes it can get overwhelming when you have a lot of great things going for you but you gotta make a choice. Sometimes there's a knock at the door and there's no one there. Let's get deep and chat

Episode 34: 7-10 Business Days

WNYO 88.9 FM — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 05:08:23 +0000

Back from the summer and so much to complain about

Episode 33:A Lesson, A Reason, A Season, Or A Lifetime

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:26:54 +0000

Sonja is back to give a couple cents on Blakes detox from social media and to help decipher the title of this episode. Also, this is the closer of this semester. See ya.

Episode 32: POV: You're Listening To Blake On Facetime

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:54:45 +0000

Back from Boston, Blake is hitting ya with a solo episode! Get ready for a social media detox, analyzing people and their weird ways, and Blake's perspective in social situations and friendships. No mic clipping this time, hopefully from here on out ;)

Episode 31:Let's Get Critical

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 03 Apr 2023 14:00:56 +0000

Have you ever had someone tell you that you just suck? We have and it's just (usually) not true. So, let's get introspective on taking criticism and how it affects us. Meanwhile, we're going to Boston for Sonja's birthday so see ya!

Episode 30:Just Meditate and It'll Be Fine

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 14:15:12 +0000

SoneBone and Blonebone talk about how their spring break was no break to them. They're back a week later and here to serve up some sorta helpful advice on how to get back into the swing of things, by meditation, Buddhism and so on. Pull up a chair and listen in!

Episode 29: Why Aren't We Sponsored by Better Help Yet.

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:55:31 +0000

Here's a little introspective episode for y'all with random convos, including pigeon sculptures, the ping pong palace, and that's just about it. Enjoy.

Episode 28: To Care, or Not To Care

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 27 Feb 2023 14:39:43 +0000

Back after another two week hiatus of just life happening, our hosts converse about Blake having the worst luck, beavers, dating life, a little surprise for Sonja, and finishing off with a deep dive into ourselves and emotions.

Episode 27:Blake Baked Banana Bread But No Walnuts, Will It Help?

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 15:20:00 +0000

Welcome back to the fourth semester of The Sorta Helpful Podcast. Tune in to find out how good Blakes banana bread is, how Sonja is doing on anti-anxiety meds, and if their fall semesters were truly cursed.

Episode 26: Bad Habits

WNYO 88.9 FM — Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:59:00 +0000

We all got them, we all hate them, and we all love them, but we gotta live with them: bad habits. Listen in and learn about some of ours and learn how to be a person who just gets it.

Episode 25: Stressed? Us too.

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 07 Nov 2022 15:45:00 +0000

Schools got you down? We feel ya buddy. Tune in for 40 minutes of scary dreams, degree schemes, and life dreams.

Episode 24: Are We Enough?

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 24 Oct 2022 15:23:00 +0000

Sonja is back and stressed more than ever. Both Sonja and Blake share their experiences with stress and having unreasonable workloads. Barely any balance here but there is coffee talk. Cheers and enjoy.

Episode 23: Obsessions and Confessions with Blake

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 10 Oct 2022 14:05:00 +0000

In this solo episode, Blake chats about her current obsessions, and confesses a few complaints. Tune in to hear them get deep about ceramics, partying, and the ideal hang out shesh of her dreams. Enjoy!

Episode 22: The Scent of Friendship with Blake

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 03 Oct 2022 13:20:00 +0000

In this solo episode with Blake, she talks about the importance of separation of work and play with your environment. Alignment that's been happening lately in their life. And the so to speak 'scent' people give off when you first meet them. Tune into her anecdotal stories to keep you company while Sonja is away!

Episode 21: So You Feel Like a Fraud

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 26 Sep 2022 13:10:00 +0000

Sonja and Blake speak on the topic of imposter syndrome! They traverse different stories and experiences with feeling like they're nothing and the catch-22 of originality.

Episode 20:Guess Who's Back, Back Again

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 12 Sep 2022 13:55:00 +0000

Returning from summer break, Sonja and Blake recap their crazy summers and go over their first couple of weeks of Fall 2022, telling some crazy, weirdo, Covid filled stories. Enjoy.

Third Eye Not Blind

WNYO 88.9 FM — Sun, 01 May 2022 21:33:00 +0000

On the last episode of "Third Eye Not Blind" this semester we end the semester off with realizations and facts that people kind of stink. Learn that you probably are not the problem, that change is okay, and communication is key.

Episode 18: Growing Is Painful

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 11 Apr 2022 01:51:00 +0000

Sonja and Blake talk about the main pain of life: growing. Join us to know your way in it and around it and maybe up and down it. Enjoy!

Episode 17: Cards for Humanity....And Friendship

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 04 Apr 2022 16:33:00 +0000

Sonja and Blake celebrate friendship by playing the Friendship Edition of We're Not Really Strangers. Tune in to listen to some recent stressors for these lucky podcasters.

Episode 16: It's Time to Heal

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 28 Mar 2022 01:25:00 +0000

In this solo episode, Blake plays a card game answering questions to help the process of healing, getting over things, and reassuring that you are where you're meant to be. Feel free to play along and answer these prompts with her!

Episode 15: The Ungrateful Dead

WNYO 88.9 FM — Sun, 06 Mar 2022 19:15:00 +0000

These classic scallywags go on a journey of ungratefulness, gratefulness, change, boasting, and finally toast to the forgetting of old people with a dash of growth.

Episode 14: The Good Old Days

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 28 Feb 2022 16:00:00 +0000

On this episode of "The Sorta Helpful Podcast", Sonja's back... so welcome her for back for episode 14 where Blake and she are not afraid to talk about the past.

Episode 13: Mind Over Matter with Blake

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 15:37:00 +0000

Back with a solo episode! Blake gets down, deep and personal. Talking about feeling burnt out, self isolation, and more with you, the listener! So kick up your feet and listen in.

Episode 12: Spilling the Beans on Love

WNYO 88.9 FM — Sun, 13 Feb 2022 18:58:00 +0000

Happy Valentines Day to all the singles and the takens. This episode we talk about our past love experiences, our recent ones, and crush culture.

Episode 11: Forgive, Don't Forget

WNYO 88.9 FM — Tue, 08 Feb 2022 17:49:00 +0000

In this episode, we talk about the trials and tribulations of moving on and letting go; along with our experiences in therapy. Pull up a chair, pour water in a cup, and enjoy. :).

Episode 10: Don't Trust People, Believe Them (Blount)

WNYO 88.9 FM — Tue, 01 Feb 2022 03:34:00 +0000

Welcome back! Sonja and Blake talk about trust issues, feeling crazy, putting yourself before others, and the pleasures of being okay with being an a**hole.

Episode 9: Pet Peeves, Irrationality, and the Future

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:59:00 +0000

The one and only episode 9. Join this to listen to Sonja and Blake complain about their pet peeves, irrational rational thoughts, and what we think of our presents and futures.

Episode 8: Listen to This If You Feel Lonely

WNYO 88.9 FM — Mon, 06 Dec 2021 15:58:00 +0000

Here in episode 8, Sonja and Blake just talk about their upcoming trip to New York, helping those who feel lonely, giving them some friends to listen to.

Episode 7: The Meat of The Matter

WNYO 88.9 FM — Tue, 26 Oct 2021 14:56:00 +0000

On this episode of "The Sorta Helpful Podcast", Sonja is back! Join us to welcome her as we talk about losing childhood friendships, interesting dreams, and, simply, the meat of the matter.

Episode 6: Get Off Your Phone, and Start Journaling!

WNYO 88.9 FM — Sat, 16 Oct 2021 18:25:00 +0000

Technology is pretty much a major part in our lives, but that doesn’t mean we can’t give it a break once in a while and enjoy the little things. Join Blake in another solo episode as she chats more about screen time, journaling and a bunch of other little things!

Episode 5: Let's Talk Body Image with Blake

WNYO 88.9 FM — Wed, 13 Oct 2021 18:51:00 +0000

It's Blake’s time to shine! In this solo episode, Blake rambles about body image, beauty standards, and judgment for about an hour! Sonja will be back next episode :)

Episode 4: Sit Back and Romanticize

WNYO 88.9 FM — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:40:00 +0000

Welcome to the episode 4! Sonja and Blake share their love for romanticization and tell you it's okay to do it. They also explore a little therapy, manifestations, the actual et cetera, and etc.

Episode 3: Suffering and Thriving, Bad Days and Good Days

WNYO 88.9 FM — Thu, 07 Oct 2021 13:38:00 +0000

Sonja and Blake explore good days and bad days, as well as loneliness and confidence.