Want a Good Relationship? 3 Things to Do Before & After You’re In One | The Hidden Pages Podcast

Love is beautiful, messy, and sometimes downright confusing. Whether you're single and preparing for love or in a relationship and wanting to strengthen it, this episode of The Hidden Pages Podcast is for you.

I share three things you need to do before getting into a relationship and three things to maintain a strong, lasting partnership once you're in one. After 13 years together, 7 years of marriage, and raising a child, I’ve learned that love isn’t just about finding the right person—it’s about choosing them every day and doing the inner work to build something real.

Join me as I share personal stories, relationship lessons, and insights on what truly makes a relationship thrive.

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🔖 Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction: Why relationships take work
01:00 - My love story: 13 years, long distance, and major life changes
06:40 - 3 things to do before getting into a relationship
07:00 - Know who you are and what you want
08:45 - Heal your wounds (your partner isn’t responsible for them)
09:50 - Be okay with being alone first
10:30 - 3 things to do to maintain a relationship
11:00 - Choose your partner every day
12:40 - Communicate like you’re on the same team
14:30 - Keep laughing and having fun together
16:50 - Final thoughts: Love is about growth, not perfection

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In this relatable and candid episode of The Hidden Pages Podcast, I dive deep into what it means to go through a quarter-life crisis—because, trust me, I’m living it right now. If you’ve ever found yourself questioning your career, your passions, or even who you truly are in your 30s, you're not alone.

We explore:

The truth is, your 30s are not too late to redefine your path, and this episode will help you take that first step toward a life that feels authentic and fulfilling.

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🔖 Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Welcome to The Hidden Pages Podcast
01:14 - What is a quarter-life crisis, and why am I feeling this way?
03:50 - Why we made decisions that don’t fit our true selves
07:10 - The pressure to have it all figured out in your 20s
10:30 - How to start clearing the path for the real you
14:15 - Exploring your passions without fear of failure
17:40 - Why it’s never too late to start over
20:00 - Practical steps to finding yourself again
22:30 - Your challenge: Three things to explore this month

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quarter-life crisis, finding yourself in your 30s, self-discovery journey, starting over in your 30s, navigating life changes, overcoming feeling stuck, embracing personal growth, how to find your passion again, career pivot in your 30s, reinventing yourself at any age

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In this deeply personal episode of The Hidden Pages Podcast, I open up about why I feel compelled to speak out about the ongoing Palestine conflict. As someone with close personal ties—my husband is half-Palestinian, and my daughter carries Palestinian heritage—this issue is more than just a headline; it's personal.

This episode isn’t about politics or changing anyone’s mind—it’s about humanizing individuals, breaking down harmful generalizations, and standing for shared humanity. I reflect on my experiences with cultural generalization as an immigrant and how it has shaped my perspective on the importance of identity, empathy, and speaking out for those who can’t.

Whether you're deeply invested in this issue or just looking to understand it from a human perspective, my hope is to encourage compassion and remind us all that everyone deserves freedom and safety.

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🔖 Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Welcome and trigger warning
01:06 - My personal connection to the Palestine conflict
03:00 - The dangers of generalizing cultures and conflicts
06:12 - The impact of cultural identity and why it matters
09:25 - The human cost of the conflict: why I had to take a break
12:40 - Why I chose to speak out now
15:00 - Challenging biases and standing for humanity
17:30 - Final thoughts and the importance of compassion

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Palestine conflict explained, human cost of war, standing with Palestine, personal stories about Palestine, Gaza conflict, breaking down cultural stereotypes, understanding humanity in war, why I stand with Palestine, immigrant experiences and identity, empathy in a divided world

🎧 Tune in now and let’s have an honest conversation about humanity beyond the headlines.