Podcast
Literally My Life
Hosted by Alex El-Amin/ Chicago Barbie · EN
Literally My Life: My Guide To Girlhood is a passion project by Alexandra El-Amin, inspired by her journey of overcoming significant health challenges. This podcast explores the highs and lows of girlhood with real conversations on trauma, healing, breakups, self-love, and more. Through raw honesty and motivational advice, Alexandra shares her story and life lessons to help you embrace every part of your journey. Whether you’re facing heartbreak or rediscovering yourself, this podcast is here to guide and inspire.
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Episodes
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When Am I Going To Get Over It? (A Conversation About Healing)
Feb 2400:37:00Tap to summarize(Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube)IG: / / TikTok: Chicago Barbie (@chicagobarbiepresents) | TikTokAsk Alex: form:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf7wfs0VrPq3T1yZP-TKAKA8ZhWLiterally My Life: The Newsletter: https://substack.com/@alexelaminchicaWhen am I going to get over it?If you’ve ever asked yourself why you still care, why healing feels slow, or why moving on isn’t as easy as everyone makes it seem, this episode is for you.In today’s episode of Literally My Life, I’m talking about heartbreak, emotional healing, missing someone, and the pressure to “be over it” quickly. We’re unpacking why healing isn’t linear, how to know the difference between missing a person and missing a feeling, and what growth really looks like in your early 20s.If you’re trying to get over someone, process your emotions, or figure out how long healing actually takes, you’re not alone.Soft girls heal, too. Listen to the members-only extended episode for the deeper, unfiltered conversation.Subscribe for weekly girl talk, growth, and real conversations.
Transcribe →Big Girl Lessons I Had to Learn the Hard Way
Feb 1600:27:46Tap to summarizeDescription: (Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube)IG: https://www.instagram.com/elaminalexandra13/ https://www.instagram.com/literallymylifemgtgpodcast/ TikTok: / chicagobarbie...ask Alex form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Literally My Life: The Newsletter: https://substack.com/@alexelaminchicaNobody prepares you for your first real adult experiences — especially when you’re figuring things out in real time, in public, with feelings involved.In this episode of Literally My Life, I’m talking about the “big girl” lessons that only experience can teach you. From realizing attention doesn’t equal intention, to understanding what actually feels good versus what just looks good on paper — this is about clarity, softness, and learning yourself without shame.No names. No play-by-play. Just lessons.If you’re in your early 20s, unlearning romantic fantasies, protecting your softness, and choosing discernment over detachment — this one’s for you.Nothing is wrong with you. You’re just learning.
Transcribe →Your Fear of Looking Stupid Is Holding You Back (How to Go for Your Dreams Without Fear)
Jan 2600:34:01Tap to summarize(Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube)Chicago Barbie's Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/literallymylifemgtg?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_aipsfshop_YY86GW29P0FR3S1JH6Q7&language=en-US&ccs_id=17283c9a-a30e-4f78-9bac-353d57018f8eChicago Barbie's LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ChicagoBarbie IG: https://www.instagram.com/mschicagobarbie/https://www.instagram.com/literallymylifemgtgpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbiepresents?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAsk Alex form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Literally My Life: The Newsletter: https://substack.com/@alexelaminchicaChicago Barbie's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ChicagobarbiepresentsAre you letting the fear of looking stupid stop you from chasing your dreams? In this episode of Literally My Life, I get real about why fear holds us back, how to reframe embarrassment, and why doing it scared is the only way to level up.
Transcribe →Welcome to 2026! | NEW YEAR, NEW DELUSIONS🌟🎉| Literally My Life Podcast
Jan 1900:13:59Tap to summarize2026 is here and I'm walking into with clarity, confidence, and intention. In this episode, I reflect on everything that shaped me in 2025 (and tried to break me).and talk about what it means to stop playing small, to trust God's timing, and to finally move like the girl I've always known I was becoming. If you're entering the new year feeling hopeful, scared, ambitious, healing, or all of the above, this episode is for you. Welcome to 2026. We're not introducing ourselves anymore. Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more episodes of Literally My Life! New conversations every week about girlhood, growth, ambition, and becoming.
Transcribe →Gratitude Is The Attitude: A Literally My Life Christmas
Dec 2300:19:08Tap to summarize(Video episode available on Spotify and YouTube)Chicago Barbie's Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/literallymylifemgtg?ref_=cm_sw_r_mwn_aipsfshop_YY86GW29P0FR3S1JH6Q7&language=en-US&ccs_id=17283c9a-a30e-4f78-9bac-353d57018f8eChicago Barbie's LTK: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/ChicagoBarbieIG: https://www.instagram.com/mschicagobarbie/https://www.instagram.com/literallymylifemgtgpodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbiepresents?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcAsk Alex form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FA... Literally My Life: The Newsletter: https://substack.com/@alexelaminchicaChicago Barbie's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Chicagobarbiepresents
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Friendship Breakups
Mar 11, 2024Tap to summarizeFriendship breakups are truly one of the worst parts of being a teenager in my opinion. In this episode, I share my experiences on friendship breakups and give advice on how to cope with them.
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