If you’re a big fan of Emma Chamberlain, just like me, you may already know about her
genuinely refreshing and honest podcast. If not, then here’s a new podcast for you to get into,
whether you’re already an avid podcast listener or giving it a try for the first time. Starting all the
way back in 2019, this podcast has been a safe space for many, including myself, and with its
revamped features that allow you to watch the podcast and not only listen for certain episodes,
it has been the only podcast I have continuously been able to enjoy.
Now, when I say Emma Chamberlain fan, I mean watching her YouTube videos from
when she was still in high school, never getting enough of the sister-squad, trying her coffee
when she first launched it, and my favorite tote bag still being my worn-in Chamberlain Coffee
one. If you have no idea what any of the things I just said are, I won’t take offense, but keep
reading to know a little bit more about why I cherish who Emma is as a person so much.
From giving advice on all areas of chaos in life to breaking down fashion trends, Emma
has an episode for everything. Unlike many people who curate their public personas, Emma
truly puts up no wall and has zero filter which to me makes her much more relatable,
personable, and authentic. Every Thursday and Sunday, the main thing I am looking forward to
is a new episode and what it will entail. Each episode has its own description of what Emma is
going to be talking about, so if you’re looking for something more specific, you can get a little
more insight about the episode from these short descriptions. Her episodes vary in length from
as short as 18 minutes to others being over an hour. Personally, I love how she doesn’t restrict
herself to a certain amount of time; it really shows how each episode has its own style and
authenticity.
When I listen to her podcast, it always feels like I am talking to a best friend. Obviously
she can’t hear me, and I’m not having a real conversation with her, but she allows me to feel
heard and comfortable no matter the topic. There is also always something so uplifting that I am
able to take away after each episode. Although in a recent episode she did just talk about how
not every day has to have a positive takeaway, it is okay to have a mediocre day and move on
to the next, I find little moments such as that to be an encouraging piece of advice each time.
Another addition to her podcast I appreciate is how minimally edited it is. There is no
overproduction that makes you feel disconnected from her, as if she is someone of higher
power. She puts together her episodes so that you feel as though you are sitting right in the
chair next to her. Emma definitely has something special when it comes to human connection,
she most often connects to Gen-Z and that may be because she is a part of it. She treats her
listeners as equals and makes them feel seen, cared about, and less alone through her own
experiences, even with stories of humiliation. For her advice sessions, you can even send in
your own dilemmas. In an episode about seasonal depression, a common term and experience
amongst Gen-Z, Emma voiced, “I’m here for you…I’m dealing with the same thing. We’re gonna
get through this together, and we got this”. For a lot of people, these words often go a very long
way.
So what are some of my favorites from Emma? Well, over the years of watching her
YouTube videos and listening to her podcast, I have collected a lot of truthful advice to take with
me through life. If I were to pick one moment though, it would be when Emma shared, “If
something is making you happy and you’re comfortable with it, and it’s working, it doesn’t matter
what anybody else thinks. The truth in the matter is, people always have opinions, you can’t
please everybody”. This is something I try to remind myself of as much as I can. So when it
comes to podcast episodes, here are some of my recommendations.
- Is anyone actually cool?
- I refuse to be embarrassed
- Body Image and self-acceptance
- Are you living for you?
- Getting back on track
There is such a variety of topics, she has probably covered everything you can think of
so feel free to scroll through and choose one that catches your attention. Anything Goes can be
listened to anywhere that streams podcasts, and if you want the visual experience, her video
episodes are available on Spotify and YouTube