...because being grown girlie is weird, and I have feelings... and a mic lol.Welcome to This Is Why I Journal!It is a solo podcast hosted by Dana that explores what it means and how it feels to grow up, go through the motions, and spiral... with intention in this age.We&#39;ll be unpacking everything from girlhood grief and emotional burnout, societal standards, to boundaries, womanhood, identity, digital overwhelm, and the messy art of healing, among other stuff.Because being a grown-up is weird and we are bound to have feelings.

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“I wrote it all down because I knew I couldn’t say it out loud.”

Episode 5: Letters I Was Too Scared to Send

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“Scared money don’t make money... but what about scared hearts?”

Episode 4: The Comparison Trap: I Hate That I Care So Much

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“No one talks about the part where you feel fake, sadder, lonelier… but that’s the cocoon, not the coffin.”

Episode 3: Healing Made Me Worse (Before It Made Me Better)

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“Not everyone you love is meant to sit front row forever.”

Episode 2: Some Friendships Expire—Even the Soulmate Ones

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“Main character energy doesn’t mean pretending everything’s fine.”

Episode 1: You Can Romanticise Life Without Lying to Yourself

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In this episode of &#39;Why I Journal,&#39; I dive deep into debunking the myth that strong girls don&#39;t cry. Sharing personal experiences, I explore how societal conditioning trains us to equate silence with strength and emotional suppression with power. I stress the importance of reclaiming our vulnerability and seeing softness as true strength. Through relatable stories and reflections on cultural icons, I encourage you to embrace your emotions openly and authentically. I also touch on the &#39;I can fix him&#39; mentality, urging everyone to focus on their own healing first. Join me for a heartfelt discussion on emotional truth, healing, and the journey to becoming unapologetically yourself.

Episode 2: Hot Girls Don’t Cry… Until They Do

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This is Why I Journal: Soft Launching Our Inner Child In the inaugural episode of my podcast &#39;This is Why I Journal&#39;, I discuss the journey of reparenting and the importance of acknowledging our inner child. Sharing personal anecdotes and insights from my own diary entries, I explore how childhood experiences affect adult behaviours, the significance of emotional safety, and the power of journaling. Whether you&#39;re listening on audio or watching the video, join me, Dana, your favourite Zimbabwean girly, as we delve into the healing process of honouring and nurturing our inner child. Grab a cozy blanket, a drink, and let&#39;s talk about reparenting, emotional scarcity, and the strength in acknowledging our past.

Episode 1: Soft Launching Our Inner Child

because being a grown up is weird and I have feelings.

Because being a grown-up is weird, and I have feelings… and a mic lol.

This Is Why I Journal is a solo podcast by Dana Nicole Calhoun, unpacking what it means — and how it feels — to grow up, spiral with intention, and stay soft in a world that wants you hardened.

From girlhood grief and emotional burnout to digital overwhelm, identity, boundaries, and healing out loud — nothing’s off the (journal) page.

For when you're feeling everything and need somewhere to put it.