ideas 4 when u feel awful

[@emily57644]

I truly wish you, HLP, would have a daily podcast of your inner monologue. I find you inspiring, uplifting, nuanced, and like the hole punched through from a different plane like you describe BJA.

[@alice73322]

Agreed! Why has this not happened yet?!!

[@holisticmaya]

Wow I haven’t thought of it but it would be so perfect! It could remain in video format on KZbin but be a series with a title and also be in podcast apps! I love listening to you Hannah ❤

[@architecturaldream1]

OMG and we could listen while we get ready and do chores and commute! Yes please!

[@katiek.982]

yep yep yep impeccable timing

[@1015SaturdayNight]

Ring the bells that can still ring, forget your perfect offering, there is a crack in everything, that’s how the light gets in. 💙

[@stellacollins3114]

Leonard Cohen quote, love that guy sooooo much

[@SaraElysabethe]

Finally the ACOTAR discourse we’ve been waiting for. A friend of mine recently did the kindest thing imaginable in regards to these books. She gave me the series on the very night that a long term relationship ended in my life with this sentiment which I believe perfectly sums it up “Books are either kale or chips. Kale is wonderful and you read a lot of kale. But now is the time for chips and here is a very tasty bag” Bless Sarah J Maas and may many crunch and munch their way through these salty tomes of smutty escape

[@hannaboucher6752]

yes! I call them snickers bar books- so easy to read and maybe not the most nutritious for my mind, but sometimes sustenance has to be tasty.

[@ewinstead9709]

Very apt description of ACOTAR.

[@Thetinyfit]

Love that for you. I read so much kale and I’ve been sprinkling in some snacks. Full time work, full time school… and I love to read and learn so I can’t NOT read. I never knew I liked this genre, but here we are. They’re a wonderful friend when you need them. Hope you’re doing well 🤗

[@Polly_Jean]

I always thought the English language needed a word for this kind of literature, so I always teach English speaking book friends the German word "schmöker". Meaning light fiction, longish escapist book, voluminous page-turner... Schmöker!

[@nardagates6143]

Yes! Some books are a delicious, well balanced meal for my soul, others are snack some a little more nutritious than others but tasty nonetheless.

[@anustern1960]

The world needs this. The world needs more spotlight on what is good and on what brings lightness. What the world does not need: another sephora recommendations video that makes Bernard Arnault an even richer man.

[@meggiemckay7089]

Hannah, I consider you a bit of a Queer Icon™️ I know you have a husband and a baby, and I am not in the business of speculating on someone’s gender or sexuality, but it frankly doesn’t matter how you identify. I always appreciate how you uplift queer creators, and how you are a staunch ally for marginalized communities to which you don’t necessarily belong. AND you do it elegantly and casually, without making a big deal of it. I think some people have “queer” as an identity (hi, it’s me) but I think some people also have “queer” vibes even if they are straight. I think of certain people as “academically” queer, if you will: living subversively, being unapologetically authentic, true to themselves, compassionate towards marginalized people, even if you aren’t in that particular community. Anyway, I appreciate your content, your nuanced approach to your work, and your ability to provide earnest levity to your community!

[@Nancy-kq4dh]

Well said! ❤

[@Nancy-kq4dh]

Well said! ❤

[@indie4life23]

Love this ❤

[@SavetheKales]

💯 Waiting for the gays to be HLP for Halloween or a drag performance if it hasn’t happened already

[@HannahLouisePoston]

the compliment of the year honestly 😭😭😭 thank you Meggie!

[@edlihtam-19]

I did NOT expect, when I clicked on this video, for HLP to improvise, on the spot, a slam-poetry style verse about Brian Jordan Alvarez and the Divine.

[@dagnolia6004]

"i don't know much about, (what's it called?) "pop culture"....oh Hannah, you are a delight.

[@MillieMaa]

😂😂😂just the best!!

[@sojajunge]

the matt and hannah louise poston friendship is so unexpected yet so right. makes me believe in the social internet again. ❤ also, for podcast recs: material girls! they do popcultural analysis from a materialist point of view and are funny and insightful and intelligent and wonderful people. highly recommend!!!

[@belerinah]

Holding it together feels like a full time job in all our lives these days, aren't we all collectively exhausted ? Thank you Hannah for existing and giving us all things beauty and meaning to munch on in the meantime, I appreciate you so much

[@wanderingoff13]

Hannah as a LONG time fan of Brian Jordan Alvarez, it brought me sooooo much joy to hear you wax poetic about his work for 10 minutes, and I think you absolutely NAILED the thing that makes him (and a few other actors) so special - the tuning fork image was so great, and also the "hole punched into the world from the divine plane" or whatever is SUCH a specific but immediately recognizable as true. I didn't know about the current dancing videos but during the pandemic he made these youtube videos that were just him dancing alone in his apartment and i would go and watch one or two whenever i felt particularly bad. Its so wonderful to see the world catch on to his genius.

[@beatdizzy]

Yes! Freckle is one of the BEST series characters of all time. Also TJ Mac's wife 🥰 lol & 'sign up for the class'. Tricia Martel turned me onto him after she mentioned him on unhhh. I haven't heard of English teacher!

[@sophieserendipity4164]

Freckle is the best. The actor has a surprisingly comforting Video called "girlfriend, you are so on" with just that message spoken, whispered, sung over the sounds and visuals of waves on a shore. Highly recommend for a boost of calm energy.

[@beepwrld]

Based particularly on what you said you love about A Bit Fruity, I think you would also really love the podcast You're Wrong About hosted by Sarah Marshall!! very much fits the vibe of thoughtful, funny, critical analysis of various issues or events all with a bedrock of compassion that makes you feel more hopeful at the end of each episode

[@ljm792]

The Trad Wife Ep is SO GOOD. There was so much trad wife discourse on the podcasts, and I feel like the You're Wrong About Ep was the best conversation on it I have ever heard.

[@allisonjoneshunt]

I came here to recommend You’re Wrong About as well! The archives are gold, I miss the Mike and Sara days, but it’s still wonderful.

[@ingridboring2426]

This was the one that immediately came into my head when you described the podcast you love, critique with compassion

[@alygray8779]

Contrapoints is sooo thought-provoking that I end up sending them to a friend so they will watch it & we can talk about it

[@nerd-jock]

"levity in the face of everything" is such a good way to put it

[@theclairemalkie6496]

The way you feel about Chappelle and BJA is how we all feel about you! We can’t wait to see what else you do 😊

[@heathend]

You mentioned Maintenance Phase, which I wholeheartedly recomend if you haven't already listened. I love everything in the Mike Hobbes cinematic universe (as you'll see by my second suggestion), but Aubrey Gordon is also incredible. The entire thing has such a thoughtful and necessary point of view. My other favorite that I think you'd enjoy is You're Wrong About, especially the earlier episodes with Mike. Sarah Marshall, the other co-host, has this amazing ability to say the most relatable commmentary about our lived experience that make you say "yes that's it exactly". Much of it focuses on dissecting moral panics and exploring with commpassion various maligned women of the 90s. I recommend starting with the Princess Diana, Jessica Simpson, or Amy Winehouse episodes. It's so so incredibly good.

[@amandadavenport2020]

Great because I plan on feeling either just awful or totally devastated next week!

[@gailjacobson7088]

I hope you don't feel awful next week. I hope there's a reason to celebrate.

[@mathildejk]

Hannah you cheer me up! I've found your channel just a couple of months ago I believe and i'm absolutley obsessed with you. I just think that the topics and how you frame consumerism and beauty in general is so refreshing and calming. KZbin right now feels like such a vast and void space to me that hanging on to content creators that you actually admire and enjoy has become pretty rare. I'm about to turn 23 and i've come to see you as a cool older sister with which to hang out lol. Your content makes me wanna stop, take a breath and think, so that things don't seem so overwhelming. Thank you so much for your work and I'm so happy to hear that you've bene feeling better these past few weeks. Much love xx

[@architecturaldream1]

Welcome! Hannah is the absolute best. You’re so lucky to have found her so early in your adulthood. We’re a whole bunch of older sisters here, from all around world. ❤️

[@jessicabracho8509]

The Bald and the Beautiful podcast. If you’re only into Katya, there are a good chunk of episodes during Trixie’s break with other guests. But the chemistry between Trixie and Katya is excellent

[@Emma-ws5wq]

A million times yes

[@meganb.8896]

Ugh yes! I love Trixie so much. An endless amount of content from her between podcasts, youtube and HBO.

[@maggiereedy4079]

Inside Out 2 is brilliant, full stop. I loved every second of it!!!

[@FishareFriendsNotFood972]

Brian Jordan Alvarez also brightens my day so much!! So happy when the creators I love turn out to love each other! 🙂

[@antsyclara]

The first podcast I recommend to literally anyone, and with similar balanced brilliance: Ologies with Allie Ward. Funny, accessible interviews with scientists about who they are and what they want to share about their passions.

[@annetteprice]

Hannah, your “radical act” of self care over work reminds me of this book I’m reading called Work Clean. It’s about applying the principles of mise en place from the restaurant world to our personal and working lives. So good. It’s really helping me organize and prioritize my day better, as I work for myself too.

[@sofie.h]

Saving this for election day when i KNOW i will feel Bad

[@sophiaazevedo4013]

Normal Gossip is my favorite escapist podcast. They tell anonymized gossip stories that people send in. It’s very light and unserious and makes me feel like I have friends to gossip with haha

[@fooloo993]

It's so brilliant

[@saulemaroussault6343]

A bit fruity is SO GREAT. The episode I liked the most so far is the “crunchy to far right pipeline” I think. I’m taking note on everything else you cited, and I’ll give it a try. Thank you for creating a space such as yours.

[@LisaF_]

Your frowny thumb nail!!! 😂 ADORBS! It really was something that has cheered me up today!!

[@helenagomez917]

You might already know of him, but a writer that I find an “impecable delight” is Terry Pratchett. He weaves together fantasy, mystery and humor with social critic in a way I think you would enjoy. All his books are great but I would recommend you “Witches Abroad” as an emergency cheer me up to start with. Thanks for cheering me up!

[@natashadavies9569]

I love how the witches books develop 😊

[@tobrenwatson7272]

Seconded! Terry Pratchett is one of the greatest gifts the universe ever bestowed on us

[@valariebrown3768]

@@helenagomez917 the Tiffany Aching books are a delight!

[@saulemaroussault6343]

I stumbled on Discworld Discourse on tumblr (particularly about the similarities and differences between the witches and the watch) the other day and I NEED to reread everything soon. The Tiffany Aching books are my absolute favourites in the series but they’re all so great. Some of them I read multiple times, others just one time, and some I think I never read ? I’m reading Carry Me like Water by Benjamin Alire Saenz (highly recommend) and then I’m going to dive into the Discworld again.

[@GenericFunName]

when THE rich southern aunt appeared in english teacher i absolutely lost it, dream come true

[@ainselart]

I’m so glad I follow your channel Hannah

[@missvinnet5507]

I voted, Hannah! Thank you for all the reminders :))

[@caitlynnt4149]

Thank you for bringing up things to remind us to find joy in the little moments in life. I was just paired with a new service dog which is a huge help and blessing that I’m incredibly grateful for but I should try to be more positive about smaller things in life as well!

[@audreyplants6397]

Hi Hannah, as always this was beautifully timed as the winter blues are starting set in. As a very picky podcast lover who greatly enjoys the podcasts you’ve been listening to I cannot recommend these enough: If Books Could Kill, Maintenance Phase, and You’re Wong About. They’re all in the same podcast cinematic universe (maintenance phase is with Aubrey Gordon) and they’re all very well researched, comforting, and feel like you’re sitting in a big cushy chair in a library with two of your favorite professors (in a fun way). I think you’d love them. 🩷🌻

[@gillianrobidas4671]

You should bring back what's cheering me up right now as regular videos! Sometimes when I'm a little stuck I go back through your archive and watch old ones. I loved them and just love your taste and insight!

[@glendapie]

these recommendations and bits of light are some of my favourite content of yours. i'm a poet & philosopher (currently in school) so i also process things on a deep level and love things for their duality, in seriousness and in levity. a 15 second tj mack video is so comforting and humourous because the character feels so genuine and lived in, so absurdly innocent and yet also ironic. from a sensitive soul navigating this world with its rich hues of joy and suffering, to another, thank you!

[@OBecs]

It's so delightful to discover you and matt have an irl friendship. I think he's one of the boldest voices out there atm.

[@starlinglothrop448]

I love these so much. These videos of yours are what cheer me up!! I would die for a ‘what’s in my purse’ video from you, and maybe it would be fun for you to film! 🤞🏼🥰

[@ilanapeters4239]

So I'm the person that lives under a rock and didn't know about the creators and artists you mentioned. Thank you for your guidance on wholesome pop culture!

[@AbigailFaulkner-kv3ei]

Gah. Life is so heavy. I don't know how I missed Brian Jordan Alvarez, but I started watching his videos and no joke - it's been soooo long since I laughed to tears.😂 THANK YOU. And thank you for always reminding folks to vote. Our lives depend on it. 🤞🏼

[@allison_o]

My one curated podcast suggestion for you is called Articles of Interest. It’s about clothing and the intersection of culture and history. I’ve adored it and I think you would as well

[@jesss2145]

We are loooovvvvvving English Teacher. Haven't heard anyone talk about it. I want everyone to watch it, so it will come back again. It's hilarious! They go so far with their jokes. Love it

[@annah7648]

Literally just a week ago did I stumble across the absolute GIFT that is Brian Jordan Alvarez and yes I always cannot help but smile when I see the things he is making.

[@Ellington813]

Your channel has been cheering up in the last year. I’ve been noticing as the years gone by, I basically only watch your content on youtube anymore. Thank you for your nuanced and thoughtful ways of being.

[@conifercrow]

I just finally got to watching this, and in the smoking hellscape of what used to be the country in which I reside, this was like a bright little moment of sunshine in an otherwise bafflingly horrible day. Thank you for that. (Maybe make one that's, like, six hours long to keep me from doomscrolling? Because if anyone can do it, it'd be you.)

[@Einsteinsmum]

Right there with you!

[@wavylavender]

From someone else that is not a podcast girlie, If Books Could Kill is so entertaining that I can listen to it on the treadmill at the gym

[@JanaBeck]

A dance teacher introduced me to Billie Eilish when her and producer brother Finneas were still bitty teens uploading their stuff to SoundCloud etc., so I’ve felt that same pride about her meteoric rise! It’s a lovely feeling 🥹

[@percymiller5285]

I highly recommend the podcasts 1) Dolly Parton’s America (limited run podcast that interviews Dolly herself and is so interesting) 2) Articles of Interest (history and or socio political perspectives of fashion and beauty)- even if you don’t listen to multiple episodes, I can’t overstate how joyful and interesting the episode on Perfume is!! Avery Truffleman is a brilliant writer and such a charismatic host!

[@amandab.8843]

I second Articles of Interest! ❤❤

[@trippishine]

Dolly Parton's America is fantastic!

[@missfl0werstar]

Dressing up and doing my makeup has been my most effective form of self care. Ever. My baby's 1 now and has been at private daycare for a few months because of my 9-5 but I can seriously do all my work in half the time and pick her up early if I just do my makeup and make an effort when picking out my outfit for the day. Same for my office days, they end up way less stressful and more enjoyable when I'm dressed to murder my task list.😁

[@TheFlamingoHouse]

What’s cheering me up right now… Hannah Louise Poston. 🌺💕 I also started a new tradition today- where I live, daylight saving time ended today, and it gets dark an hour earlier. In preparation for these dark nights, I bought myself a matching set of pajamas (something I never do, but I now plan to do every year for this day) and I thrifted an oil lamp that I light during dinner. I only get to use the lamp when we are not on daylight saving time. I actually looked forward to the early sunset today!

[@Nancy-kq4dh]

❤😊

[@AlexaSmith]

omg yess!! I've been following BJA for years too and it made me so happy to see his new show

[@rosedillon6645]

Normal Gossip was my gateway podcast and I recommend it to everyone. People send in gossip about regular-ass people, and the hosts retell the story with the details changed. It's incredible.

[@butterpoweredbike6135]

I very deliberately bought myself an orchid and a Thanksgiving cactus today. I listen to podcasts when falling asleep. It usually takes me 4-5 nights to listen to an episode of A Bit Fruity, not for lack of interest, but because Matt's voice is so soothing.

[@emmelinesprig489]

I got into podcasts about 2 years ago, when I moved overseas far from kith and kin. I hadn’t “got” podcasts before that. Poetry Pause is a delightful little pod of Welsh ladies who discuss a poet, share a prompt based on that poet’s work, and then each share their response to the prompt. Cozy and madly inspiring 🧡 Also, this video is unspeakably timely. Thank you 💪

[@amyward8861]

You have to keep going on Throne of Glass! It's her best book. A lot of people struggle with the first two, but it gets insane. The plot is so well done

[@pohutukawahealth6123]

The delight that I felt when I saw that you and Matt followed each other on IG was amplified by 10000x when you said you had brunch together and now you are IRL friends. The best ✨️

[@amyward8861]

Im so glad you mentioned Matt! He looked a little familiar to me. Turns out I'd seen one of his podcasts and then never seen another pop up in my algorithm. With your help I found him again and am intrigued to give him another listen two to see if I vibe (I expect I will).

[@BritKay118]

"Romantasy" is the term for these new books like Fourth Wing & A Court of Rose & Thorns! (I also love the Louise Penny series!)

[@melaniemerkosky]

Hannah I just wanted to tell you that I picked up the Scholomance series on your recommendation and absolutely blasted throughout, loving every minute. Thank you! (Also, if anyone saw me absolutely bawling on a flight from ATL to YVR after I finished Book 2.... no you didn't)

[@EiLpigreco]

Matt Bernstein’s podcast is amazing. He is super well spoken, but then also funny. I love how he is able to talk about a million different issues and he always seems to be super informed and never superficial about anything

[@samanthaflood6216]

The hold those Brian Jordan Alvarez videos have on me! Some magic flowing through him for sure.

[@liselore4220]

I adore every single video that you film, so much so that I usually postpone viewing them until a more deserving moment. Yesterday though, I was wading through the day and when I saw your upload, instead of saving it for a later time, I thought, one can at least try. Thank you so much for reminding me of the worthwhileness of things. Today is my birthday and I feel comforted by your thoughts, and our sharing.

[@HannahLouisePoston]

happy birthday!!!

[@liselore4220]

@HannahLouisePoston A belated appreciation and, because I have an inkling that you might need it today, a comforting recommendation from my side: The Red Tree by Shaun Tan. Kindly, Lise Lore

[@lejaidin]

Chappell’s SNL performance of her new campy country song has been giving me everything! It’s like lesbian Shania Twain and I live

[@jamienave1474]

You cheer me up! In a world of mediocrity you consistently rise above with your wit and astounding use of language. I’ve been loving The English Teacher (the music! It’s always perfection!) and I can’t wait to do a deep dive into his unhinged content! I made sure my whole family voted. Let’s take extra good care of ourselves this week!!

[@AuntieFa]

I am so happy you mentioned A Bit Fruity! I'm not a podcast girlie, either. But I will always make time for that!

[@MadiThorne]

I’ve missed these soooooo much!!! THANK YOU! Sending love ❤❤❤❤

[@caitlynwells6648]

Great podcast: Normal Gossip. Its SO FUNNY and light hearted and feels like hanging out with friends listening to funny or crazy stories/“gossip”

[@AmberOrtolano]

Brian Jordan Alvarez followed me back after I covered “Sitting” and it’s still the highlight of my life ahahah he’s so iconic 😭♥️

[@DiMagnolia]

I love that you and Matt are friends, I love his content❤

[@rgchristmas]

I LOVE these - I am aligned with these gems! Its amazing to see this side of you too, need to keep these a regular thing

[@katiesavard5640]

OMG MATT BERNSTEIN

[@yael9455]

OMG i love matt’s podcast. So cool that you’re friends.

[@cynthiarome1356]

I SO MUCH LOVE your 'What's cheering me Up' series. We all SO MUCH NEED to share what cheers us up. You SO MUCH INSPIRE me to do this in my life. We all need to be Fu*#!%* cheered up! You do that. No pressure. Thank you for being you. 💖

[@UMNIA]

Aside from the books, literally everything on the list is something I’ve ADORED for cheering me up. And here I was thinking my HLP obsession did not exist in the context of etc etc

[@YvonneRaphaelWriter]

I missed these videos and didn’t realize it until this posted. What a lovely group of things to check out!

[@chinchillin6280]

Post Election, this is gold. I’ve been crying on and off today. I’m so…..devastated.

[@aemmathis]

11:37 tearing up listening to you talk abt BJA. Truly a salve for sore hearts.

[@beatdizzy]

My son is going to cry now. If I get divorced from my wife now.

[@ruthan3370]

I am also not a Podcast Person but on the topic of compassionate interviewing, I've really loved the eps of Dan Harris's 10% Happier I've listened to (and, they are generally focused on/around mediation practices, which I know is an area of interest/experience for you!)

[@DidiBeck22]

The Culture Study Podcast - not every episode is for me, but Anne (the host) is incredibly well-researched and hilarious and her guests are fantastic every. Single. Time. I think you may enjoy it! x

[@shannelsmith1772]

So happy to see the return of things cheering you up right now! Your book recommendations are always so good! For much of my pregnancy last year I was too nauseous to read or look at screens so I spent a lot of time listening to audiobooks while knitting and I devoured the Thursday Next and Deadly Education series after you talked about them. I can’t recall if you’ve mentioned reading Natasha Pulley but if you haven’t you might enjoy her work, particularly the Watchmaker of Filigree Street. It’s speculative fiction set in Victorian London with beautifully written complex characters who happen to fall in love, very much in the vein of other books you’ve liked.

[@kathrynbrunhaver]

Hannah, I am right there with you with the trashy romantasy novels! I would like to add that the Throne of Glass series gets WAY better after the first two books. I think it’s worth it to slog through them to get to the rest of the series.

[@darahorcasitas9761]

I agree about ToG - it gets much better, and the romance in that one feels more real, more earned.

[@isabelw1411]

Putting in another recommendation for You’re Wrong About, I actually feel that you and Sarah Marshall are kindred spirits-you both have such a lovely turn of phrase, an ability to convey your emotional connections to whatever you are interested in a way that is very moving to me. There are so many good episodes, but recently found the Trad Wives one fascinating, also Martha Stewart. On a different note, I’ve also been on a closet editing journey this year, moving closer towards understanding my personal style and I’ve enjoyed following along on your journey with your recent videos. I’m curious if you’ve ever delved into Allison Bornstein’s content, specifically her three word method? While I don’t think people need to follow one system to find their style, after watching your video on distilling your aesthetic, I was so curious what your three words would be?

[@crystalclark3995]

Normal Gossip is a great podcast. So lighthearted and feel good.

[@tigerlilyjanine]

Hannahhhhh I’m delighted at your mention of A Bit Fruity! I started listening to that podcast within the last few months and loved each of the episodes you referenced. Somehow I hadn’t heard of Natalie from Contrapoints before the JK Rowling interview, so a whole new world has cracked open for me here on the internet 😂 such good stuff! And I love Maintenance Phase too. Thank you for your own pinprick of light for all of us in this dark moment ❤

[@allthatglittersis]

HLP I want you know that I got deeply into the beekeepers apprentice series thanks you. They are now one of my comfort reads.

[@soniashapiro4827]

Your escapist book recommendations have changed my audiobook enjoyments. (Naomi Novik) (A little bit fruity is great, too!)

[@clairewatts4934]

Beau of the 5th column on KZbin. Beautiful independent political journalist from the south.

[@cjaneg97]

This year has been rough. Not just what is happening in the world but I've been struggling with my health. Last year I got diagnosed with celiac which was great because it's an answer to a lot of problems but also terrible because now I can't eat gluten (not that I should have been eating it before but I didn't know). The problem is every time I start to feel better in one aspect an new problem comes up. Since January I've had edema in my legs and I've done a million test with no answer. However what has cheered me up the most is that my acid reflux has subsided and I can now drink tea again which I haven't been able to do for over 2 years. Also as always your videos have been a great companion on my lonely days. Thanks for all you do 💜

[@Beautyonthebrain_]

That IG story of your little boy running around in his chicken costume gave me the biggest boost of serotonin. Even just thinking about it makes me smile. It makes me miss working with little kids, they live a life of unfettered distraction.

[@ewinstead9709]

I love "you're wrong about" and if you want a deep dive into some history that I find very pertinent to what is happening in our country rn, "motive: season three" is excellent.

[@melissakessler77]

I took my kids to see the first ‘Inside Out’ when they were little and now they are 22 and 20 and they wanted to see the second one with me. I ugly-cried too, especially since I took them as ‘kids’ and now they are adults and still wanted to see a movie with me. 🥺🥺

[@JennaSeguerra]

where is your desk from? It keeps catching my eye behind you, so beautiful! 💓

[@elianaluxemburg-peck918]

Here for this, Hannah. Thank you for your work!

[@marshaanderson4756]

I ADORE Brian Jordan Alvarez, too!

[@beatdizzy]

Chicas is still a classic anthem in this house

[@catherinelynnfraser2001]

I love pairing the heavy reading with the fluffiest stuff. Sometimes little nuggets emerge like Don’t Panic. I love drifting into little gems and words of wisdom

[@EmmaHacker-kj9un]

I love “romantasy” and paranormal romance. I didn’t see anyone mention Karen Marie Mooning’s fever series or Kresley Cole’s The Arcana Chronicles yet. The Minimalists podcast has helped me be more thoughtful in every area of my life. I co-sign on all the recommendations below and it’s awesome to see that HLP fans have so much in common.

[@subtleworkings1164]

Podcasts! I love Finally! A Show About Women That Isn't Just a Thinly Veiled Aspirational Nightmare. Each episode is a woman sharing a day in her life, radio documentary style. Often hilarious, always uplifting. I've also got two recs for writers who like a gentle touch of the woo in their writing practice without going full-on Marnie T: Botanical Studies of Internet Magic by Kening Zhu, and The Inspirited Word (full disclosure, this is my own podcast, but I promise I don't use it to shill classes).

[@natashatrilokekar2435]

I started following BJA after you reposted his dancing videos and then proceeded to binge English Teacher in one day IT'S SO GOOD

[@buzzi2k]

As someone who is postpartum for the second time, I resonate strongly with the notion that dressing better can improve ones life. I am not, and I am craving it!! With a little more time and headspace eked out, I'll get there. Meanwhile, I would live to ask you, Hannah - what makes an aesthetic viewpoint? Are there questions that one can usefully ask oneself to sharpen it? And aside, have you read any Andrew Taylor novels? Meticulously researched historical crime fiction. Brilliant.

[@MichelleTurnerNY]

I am genuinely delighted that you read ACOTAR, because I had the same experience of sort of knowing it was gonna be the trashy fairy smut but giving it a try anyway... and then devouring them. No regrets!!!

[@itscottmichael]

Hannah I love and have missed these videos. Thank you for sharing and i do appreciate how you love and platform queer creatives ❤ That said, i think you would LOVE Las Culturistas with Bowen Yang and Matt Bowen. The intersection of BJA, queer culture, pop culture, comedy, etc… you will love.

[@HannahLouisePoston]

I love Bowen so much. The best ep of Katya's Grindr podcast was his, I think they fell in love during filming???