Life moves pretty fast, and while it is a cliche saying, we all know it's true. That's why it's always nice to sit down, take a break from life, and have a conversation, which is exactly what Coffee Talks is! Each week host, Sofia Diaz, will talk about whatever is on her mind. From miscellaneous rambles, to life lessons, and everything in between. Join her by listening to her highly caffeinated banters that have been brought to you by her life so far.
The Aftermath of College Applications
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia reveals which college she is going to, reflects back on college application season, self worth, imposter syndrome and the nonsensical power that numbers hold in our society and the school system.
12/30/2021 • 23 minutes, 16 seconds
College Applications
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about her experience with the college application season and how she is dealing with the process.
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8/13/2021 • 35 minutes, 34 seconds
The Ferris Wheel of Burnout
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about burnout and the anxieties she has about going back to school this year.
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8/4/2021 • 35 minutes, 10 seconds
Travel
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about what she values about traveling, some of her favorite trips, and shares listener responses!
Podcast Instagram: instagram.com/coffeetalks.pod
7/5/2021 • 51 minutes, 42 seconds
Mental Exhaustion
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about her recent experience with feeling mentally exhausted, how she made it through, and where she is going for hot vax summer.
6/14/2021 • 31 minutes, 36 seconds
Vulnerability
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about the books she has read, her new crafty hobby, and her newest revelation on vulnerability.
5/31/2021 • 28 minutes, 9 seconds
Finals and Codependency
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about finals, codependency, getting her first job, being fully vaccinated and more updates about her life!
5/24/2021 • 31 minutes, 46 seconds
The Students
In this special edition of Coffee Talks, Sofia chats with students and alumni from her high school about the Indian mascot, racism and discrimination. *These interviews were originally conducted in October of 2020 and all who were interviewed have been left anonymous to avoid any legal uprisings.
5/18/2021 • 57 minutes, 11 seconds
It’s Time to Break Up With H&M
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about environmental racism, green washing, and fast fashion.
4/26/2021 • 24 minutes, 56 seconds
Myers Briggs Exposed Me
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about her 16 personalities test results, ideal age, and why she left social media for almost 2 months and what she took away from it.
4/19/2021 • 30 minutes, 57 seconds
A Big Case of Imposter Sydrome
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about imposter syndrome, her obsession with The Crown, and her parents becoming obsessed with TikTok.
4/6/2021 • 25 minutes, 42 seconds
Stop Asian Hate
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about why hate crimes against Asians should receive just as much attention as Black Lives Matter.
Resources and articles:
https://anti-asianviolenceresources.carrd.co
https://www.buzzfeed.com/victoriavouloumanos/anti-asian-racism-and-violence-resources
https://www.conferencesforwomen.org/confronting-racial-injustice/fighting-xenophobia/
https://www.politifact.com/article/2021/mar/19/hate-crimes-against-asian-americans-what-numbers-s/
https://www.npr.org/2021/03/18/978496038/what-statistics-tell-us-about-anti-asian-bias-crimes
Creators:
https://www.youtube.com/c/JazzyLe/videos
https://www.youtube.com/user/ashleyscloset23
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpEcZL5B7i6gJYGfqLvMCbg
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC59L9n7Xvdc-p1fWuYkz0ZA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGEEOORgz4yqBNcg1wA4Rxw
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCDivkE8Ckgk14fu1XChEp7w
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdxIU-ab8WG8g1sRzesGw7w
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpmAMFWxvVcdb9PudwZlwYA
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnQhwPVwcP-DnbUZtIMrupw
Podcasts:
https://www.npr.org/2021/03/18/978753442/the-intersection-of-race-misogyny-and-the-experiences-of-asian-americans
https://open.spotify.com/episode/6MGC2mCYQ64txZAQMBIVXZ?si=4uYyFBCTRUmzTnQ2ni0pnw
https://www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2021/mar/08/why-has-there-been-a-rise-in-anti-asian-hate-in-the-us
3/24/2021 • 16 minutes, 4 seconds
Fear
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about fear and how she overcame her fears as well as her opinions on daylight savings time.
3/15/2021 • 31 minutes, 52 seconds
Romanticizing Your Life/Toxic Positivity
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia shares her thoughts on romanticizing life and her experience with being overly positive.
3/8/2021 • 29 minutes, 53 seconds
Girl, take care of yourself
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about ways to maintain balance within life and how to incorporate self care!
2/22/2021 • 40 minutes, 34 seconds
Stressed With Some Hot Cocoa
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about her annoyance with COVID deniers, recent stress, how she copes with it, and how to make some good hot chocolate
2/15/2021 • 40 minutes, 20 seconds
My Dead Love Life
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about her nonexistent love life and why she doesn’t see herself getting into a relationship anytime soon.
2/8/2021 • 23 minutes, 55 seconds
Black Women That Have Impacted My Life
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about the incredible Black Women in her life that have shaped her into the person that she has become today.
2/2/2021 • 25 minutes, 52 seconds
Unpopular Opinions
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about her unpopular opinions such as: her hate for the beach, why she thinks hot coffee is better than iced coffee, and why she doesn't like the song Drivers License.
1/25/2021 • 27 minutes, 11 seconds
Things I Don't Understand About School
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia gives some constructive criticism to the American public school system talking about things like: lack of representation within staff and administration, expectations to take the ACT/SAT, and why do we still need to take PE?
1/11/2021 • 24 minutes, 3 seconds
Insecurities
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about her insecurities, feeling like a teenage grandma, and how she copes with her insecurites.
1/4/2021 • 21 minutes, 18 seconds
There's Glitter On The Floor After The Party
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about her intentions for 2021 and revealing her resolutions that she wrote down last January.
My planner! : https://www.papier.com/us/english-garden-22836
Other good websites to get planners: https://www.erincondren.com
https://www.papersource.com/desk/planners/daily-planners
https://www.kikki-k.com/us/planners/2021-planners/
12/28/2020 • 25 minutes, 29 seconds
Holiday Special ft. Seasonal Depression
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about how it doesn't really feel like Christmas, for obvious reasons, as well as seasonal depression, her opinions on what makes the best Christmas gift, and her hatred for malls.
12/21/2020 • 20 minutes, 20 seconds
Opening Up About My Eating Disorder
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia opens up about one of the personal sectors of her life: her experience with anorexia. From starvation to recovery, Sofia takes you through her 2 1/2 years of experience with anorexia and how she learned that you shouldn't care to fit into society's cookie cutter standards.
Resources
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/help-support/contact-helpline
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/where-do-i-start-0
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/what-are-eating-disorders
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/warning-signs-and-symptoms
https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/learn/general-information/recovery
12/14/2020 • 43 minutes, 4 seconds
Reading My Diary
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia reads excerpts from her diary going all the way back to Freshman year. From loneliness to failure, relive all of the emotions that Sofia felt at the beginning of high school.
12/7/2020 • 52 minutes, 52 seconds
POV: You're My Therapist
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about things that have been on her mind recently, such as, maintaining relationships, being an introvert, and embracing originality.
12/2/2020 • 24 minutes, 17 seconds
Thanksgiving
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about the real origins of Thanksgiving, how she usually celebrates, and her love for green bean casserole.
Articles to read and videos to watch
https://time.com/5457183/thanksgiving-native-american-holiday/
https://time.com/4577425/thanksgiving-2016-true-story/
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/thanksgiving-myth-and-what-we-should-be-teaching-kids-180973655/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siMal6QVblE
https://www.businessinsider.com/history-of-thanksgiving-2017-11
11/23/2020 • 20 minutes, 11 seconds
Throwing My Phone Out The Window: A Talk About Social Media
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia expresses her thoughts, opinions and shares her experience with social media and how it has affected her relationship with herself as well as her view of life as a whole.
11/17/2020 • 21 minutes, 53 seconds
11/7/20
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia captures her thoughts and emotions on the day that Joe Biden was elected the next President of the United States.
11/9/2020 • 14 minutes, 17 seconds
Vote! ft. My Mom, Dad, and Brother
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia has her first guests on the podcast: her family! They discuss the importance of voting and educating yourself on politics.
11/2/2020 • 24 minutes, 55 seconds
Things That Make Me Anxious
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia talks about a bit of her history with anxiety, what makes her anxious today, how she copes with it, and shares some of the things that make you, the listeners, anxious.
10/26/2020 • 30 minutes, 56 seconds
Life Update
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia shares everything that she can that has happened to her within the last couple of weeks. From taking publishing to taking down the original episode 5, to what she is feeling now. From anxiety, to gratitude, to a real mental breakdown on tape, this episode is a message to those who are wondering: what's next?
Socials:
Instagram: sofiaddiazz
Tumblr: plantbasedmom
10/19/2020 • 15 minutes, 40 seconds
High School
They say that you look back on high school and feels like it happened in an instant, but the truth is that it's a time full of confusion, stress, anxiety, bliss, ignorance, and growth. Everyone has their own experience with it, whether it was positive or negative or a little bit of both. In this episdoe of Coffee Talks, Sofia shares her high school experience starting from freshman year. She touches on being appreciated and left out in her generation, feeling drained, and what it's like to have a ruptured ear drum. All of that and more on this weeks episode of Coffee Talks.
10/12/2020 • 46 minutes, 29 seconds
Do I Miss Meat?
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia breaks down veganism and what is actually means to be vegan. She takes you through what pushed her to become vegan, how it has changed her life, and answers stereotypical questions that all vegans get.
If you were inspired by this episode to incorporate more plant based options into your life then here are some great vegan website where you can find some amazing recipes:
https://www.veganricha.com
https://minimalistbaker.com
https://deliciouslyella.com
https://itdoesnttastelikechicken.com
https://www.simplyquinoa.com
https://tasty.co/topic/vegan
Here are some articles and resources if you are interested in learning more about veganism:
https://www.cowspiracy.com/facts
https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/21/opinion/coronavirus-meat-vegetarianism.html
Netflix- Cowspiracy, What the Health, & Game Changers
YouTube- Dominion & Earthlings
Socials
Instagram: sofiaddiazz
Tumblr: plantbasedmom
9/28/2020 • 20 minutes, 29 seconds
Friendships
In this episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia goes deep into what friendships are like for her and what kind of friends she thinks she is. From giving people guidance on ways they could solve problems, feeling invalidated, being taken advantage of, and overall being the mom friend. And is it really a bad thing to just not have any friends at all?
9/22/2020 • 29 minutes, 21 seconds
Welcome to Coffee Talks!
In this first episode of Coffee Talks, Sofia gives you some background knowledge on her life and why she decided to start a podcast. She talks about future topics she wants to dive deeper into and explores some questions that you didn't know you might want the answers to. Questions like, how cute are her dogs?, are pumpkin spice lattes still worth the hype?, and what does she want to do with her future? Learn all of that and more in the first episode of Coffee Talks.
Check out my YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmody7ewNswqKMjl37ura0g
Follow me on Instagram: instagram.com/sofiaddiazz
^see my dogs there