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Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah

Christina Aaliyah

your cosy corner on the internet ☁️ psychology | gen z culture | self development contact: info@christina-aaliyah.com

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00:41:27

The Ultimate: ‘What Should I Do With My Life?’...

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/12/24

If you’re feeling lost in your career… Searching things like “what should I do with my life?” or “should I quit my job for my side hustle”? This episode is for you.In this deep‑dive conversation with career coach and founder Cristina Espinal, we unpack what to do when you feel stuck, burned out, or off‑track in your career, and you can’t tell if the answer is a new job, a bold pivot, or finally going all in on your side hustle. You will learn why fulfilment is not something you “find” in the perfect

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00:20:43

you don’t need another glow up, you need to shadow work

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/12/17

⭐️ Download all the Shadow Work Prompts here https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/shadowIf you've ever felt like you've tried everything and nothing has worked, you're in the right place.Watch if you’re struggling with:• emotional avoidance• self-sabotage and repeating patterns• burnout from self-improvement• perfectionism or people-pleasing• feeling disconnected from who you really are0:00 - Intro1:32 - What is your shadow?2:35 - Write down all the parts of you that you reject about

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00:18:09

Gen Z has relationship PTSD

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/12/10

⭐️ FREE Dating Detox Workbook grab yours here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/tdd 01:24 Gen Z has relationship PTSD03:58 what do the numbers say05:35 Gen z wants romance but not love07:43 Compromise is a requirement not a choice11:07 making the right decision14:17 Singlehood isn’t a waiting room👯 discordjoin here → https://discord.gg/CuZrjBR4Dn⭐️ free 'Cringe to Confident' workbook grab yours here https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/ctc📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start

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00:18:53

Are We Too Independent for Real Friendships?

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/12/03

0:00 intro2:22 hyper independence is a trauma response4:10 hyper individualism6:33 social media has raised our standards7:41 religion8:55 relationships10:47 emotional numbness13:59 effort budget16:11 get used to being unproductive⭐️ free 'Cringe to Confident' workbook grab yours here https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/ctc📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/🌱 sign up to my

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00:16:33

the price of SUCCESS is facing your fears

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/11/26

⭐ Download the FREE Superhuman habits workbook here→ https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/shh📘 Read the newsletter I mentioned here!→ https://view.flodesk.com/emails/68fe2078623d7516ea4687b10:00 intro1:16 Your biggest dream3:35 The Psychology Behind Avoidance7:10 The Comfort Trap9:08 The Real Consequence: Emotional Shrinking12:10 Breaking the Cycle🌱 sign to read it weekly! → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/newsletter👯 discordjoin here → https://discord.gg/CuZrjBR4Dn⭐️ free 'Cringe

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00:16:37

5 Huge Mistakes I Made in College

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/11/19

0:00 intro01:47 You’re Not a Self Improvement Project05:27 Learning to cook more18:01 Avoiding problems makes the get bigger 10:47 A hobby is an investment in your happiness12:30 you need to have audacity👯 discordjoin here → https://discord.gg/CuZrjBR4Dn⭐️ free 'Cringe to Confident' workbook grab yours here https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/ctc📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/🌱 sign up to my

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00:20:09

The Rise of 'Low-Effort Boyfriends' (Why Women Are...

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/11/12

Let’s be honest, dating feels different now 😭After Vogue’s published the infamous “Is Having a Boyfriend Embarrassing?” and it blew up online, I had to sit down and talk about it, so cue the very spontaneous and unscripted video... enjoy!It’s not that having a boyfriend is embarrassing, it’s having a low-effort boyfriend that is.I'm sure we can all agree, right?The kind who forgets your birthday, doesn’t plan dates, or treats emotional effort like a chore.That’s what women are calling out, not

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00:14:03

I Wish Someone Told Me This at 18

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/11/12

⭐ Download the FREE Superhuman habits workbook here→ https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/shhHigh school can shape the rest of your life, but most people don’t realise it until it’s too late. In this video, I’m breaking down the 5 biggest mistakes students make in high school that can hold them back for years to come.From chasing popularity instead of purpose, to ignoring mental health, and choosing comfort over growth, these lessons will change the way you approach school, friendships, and your

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00:20:53

How to Stop Caring What People Think (For Real This...

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/11/05

0:00 intro02:49 It's not vain, it's survival06:35 Validation is borrowed self-worth10:19 Transforming your self-concept13:27 You need an identity change👯 discordjoin here → https://discord.gg/CuZrjBR4Dn⭐️ free 'Cringe to Confident' workbook grab yours here https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/ctc📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com🌱 sign up to my newsletterhttps://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/newsletter💌 contact:

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00:21:31

Male Friendships Are Broken (It’s Worse Than You Think)

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/11/02

I've always thought that male friendships look different, but when I looked into the research it really opened my eyes.In this video, I unpack some of unspoken rules that shape how men connect: banter over vulnerability, competition over closeness, and why so many guys end up feeling lonely even with a big friend group. I share surprising sociological research on homosocial bonds (non-sexual male friendships) and what makes emotional intimacy so hard for men.This isn’t about bashing men,

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00:25:23

Hyper-Independence Is Ruining Your 20s

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/11/02

0:00 intro1:37 you’re breaking your own heart4:19 create your own loneliness11:11 you don’t need love13:26 get closer to people16:29 you’ve outgrown hyper-interdependence20:40 criticism is your downfall👯 discordjoin here → https://discord.gg/CuZrjBR4Dn⭐️ free 'Cringe to Confident' workbook grab yours here https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/ctc📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/🌱 sign up to my

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00:24:49

Why Relationships Confuse Men (2025)

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/10/29

0:00 Intro1:40 Vulnerability is a superpower7:05 My dating story10:52 The invisible workload placed on women15:27 Women feel objectified21:24 Men want to feel needed, women want to feel chosen.In 2025, men and women approach dating so differently, I asked you guys what are some things men need to understand more about women… and you came through with your responses.In this video we’re unpacking why dating confuses men, what are some of the things men need to be aware of when it comes to

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00:23:36

Why You Feel Behind In Your 20s

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/10/26

⭐️ FREE Value Gap Workbook grab yours here https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/vgwWe’re told that success will make us happy, but for many high achievers, it does the opposite. In this video, I uncover the hidden cost of ambition: the burnout, loneliness, and loss of identity that come when your worth is tied to achievement.From perfectionism to imposter syndrome, we’ll explore why “doing more” never feels like enough and how to find peace in a world that rewards constant productivity. If you’ve

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00:18:37

The Problem With Female Friendships (Men Don't Get It)

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/10/22

what do you think? lmk in the comments!

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00:44:47

Burnout Isn’t the End, It’s the Beginning of Real...

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/10/12

This is a different video for me 👀Today, I sat down with Sophie Ash, an intuitive business coach and founder of Prospology, we unpacked some of Invisible weight so many of us carry: people-pleasing, tying our worth to productivity, ignoring our emotions until burnout hits, and struggling to feel safe choosing our own path.We talk about:• Breaking the cycle of self-sacrifice and overworking• How childhood patterns secretly drive our adult choices• Learning to self-soothe and feel safe instead of

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00:21:46

Men Are Choosing AI... Over Real Women

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/10/08

AI relationships... Let's talks about it.I know it's easy to see AI relationships as gross and sleazy, but tbh I kinda feel bad.For the people that have to resort them, as a girl who struggled with severe loneliness a few years ago, I can't even imagine what I woul dhave done if I hadn't come out of my shell and learnt to meet new peopleI think there's a lot more going on that just disgusting and fetishy relationships, in this video I wanted to speak on the complexities that go

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00:21:47

Why Women Aren’t Having Kids Anymore

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/10/01

Why are more women prioritising careers over motherhood? It's easy to think about - Rising living costs- Unstable jobs- and the pressure of balancing identity with family life have reshaped what success looks like for this generation. In this video, I wanted to talk about the realities women face today, from the lack of support for mothers returning to work to the fear of losing independence, and why, for many, a career feels like the safer, more fulfilling choice.0:00 intro1:18 biological

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00:24:22

Success Won’t Save You, Here’s Why

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/09/24

*Timestamps*2:16 -limiting beliefs4:44- Successful people are lonely8:33 -The problem with life goals13:51 -But what do I do?14:42 - Normalising failure16:19 - ghosting your goals 19:04 - raising your self-worth ⭐ FREE Validation Detox Workbookhttps://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/tvd 📖 my ebookGrab 'Stop Shrinking Start Living' here → https://christina-aaliyah.com/🌱 sign up to my newsletterhttps://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/newsletter💌 contact: info@christina-aaliyah.com

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00:32:11

The Psychology of Reaching 100k subs on YouTube

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/09/17

FREE WORKBOOK: I took all the notes for you already 😘grab yours here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/100kJOIN the Cozy Content Club here! here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/waitlist0:00 intro3:10 a successful channel is a high demand channel4:47 a successful channel is often a combination channel9:19 the rise of connection content14:25 a/b testing17:08 audiences comes first 19:26 trends are a waste of time20:36 your audience is what you make of it23:41 success is just the

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00:19:32

7 Lies Modern Society Told Women (2026)

Stop Shrinking, Start Living with Christina Aaliyah ·

2025/09/10

⭐️FREE Quarter Life Clarity WorkbookGrab yours here → https://christina-aaliyah.myflodesk.com/qlc7 Biggest Lies Society Tells WomenYou're not crazy.Society really is selling you two opposite things at one time.Work hard, but also live a soft life.Be feminine, but don't be a pushover.Prioritise yourself, but don't be selfish.Date the right partner, but enjoy your single era.It's exhausting. As you guys know, I'm ion a mission to help make the world a less lonely place, and

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