I miss how things used to be. I miss my friends, my independence, and all the excitement of college life. We are told we can't move forward if we keep trapping ourselves in the past, but what if this wasn't the case?

Welcome to Episode 7 of the In My Funemployed Era Podcast.

In this episode, we discuss the concept of Nostalgia and how it plays out in our lives after graduating. Contrary to popular belief, this intense longing for the past can be exactly what we need to work towards a brighter future.

Main Topics

• What is Nostalgia
• Post-Grad Nostalgia
• Benefits of Nostalgia

Resources:

FioRito, T. A., & Routledge, C. (2020, May 4). Is nostalgia a past or future-oriented experience? affective, behavioral, social cognitive, and neuroscientific evidence. Frontiers. https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2020.01133/full

Macbride, K. (2024, February 20). The power of nostalgia: What science tells us about longing for the past. Inverse. https://www.inverse.com/mind-body/the-science-of-nostalgia

Travers, M. (2024, February 20). A psychologist explains the “new-age nostalgia” trend. Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/traversmark/2024/02/16/a-psychologist-explains-the-new-age-nostalgia-trend/

Yaseen, R. (2023, July 6). Opinion | college is over. but not everybody is ready to leave campus. The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/07/06/post-grad-college-life-campus-nostalgia/

Check out my blog (www.jalengooch.com) where I discuss this and similar topics in more detail. I'd love to hear your thoughts and opinions on these topics; this is the best way to reach me! Rate and share this podcast with YOUR unemployed friend on a Tuesday.

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