Claudia hosts an escape lounge podcast to discuss trending topics, women's equality, and personal experiences with mental health. She introduces her first guest, Emily, to share her thoughts. Emily discusses the pressures women face to cover up and not distract from a young age. They address issues like growing up, social pressures, dealing with social anxiety in college and making new friends, and overcoming challenges during the pandemic through activities like walking her dog and learning about crystals.

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Script
Claudia- Hey guys, welcome tothe escape lounge were ill be discussing
trending topics andwomen equality as well as in depthmore personal things
to do withmental health. I hope you guys enjoy, lets get started.
Claudia- So I thought id start of by mentioning a little about my background
and experiencessoyouguys can get to know me a bit more on a personal
level. I feel beena woman in this day and age is very tricky, There’s
expectations that we feel we have tolive up too.
Claudia- Mentionsomething relatable- Something of interest tokeepthe
audience occupied.
Claudia&Emily- So introducing my first guest onmy podcast Emily- Hi
Claudia- Tell us a bit about yourself, what are you into what are your
thoughts on “trending topic”.
Emily- So I think beena woman is hard and we are toldat such a young age
to cover up and not distract, however I think this is so wrong.
Discuss the issuesleadwithgrowing up and the pressures of what comes
withit.
Discuss covidissues andconfidence- Dealing withsocial anxiety canbe hard
when going into a new college as well as making friends inschool- Address
issues andexperiences. Covidwill be tricky but people have to know there’s
no pressure whenthings start togoback to somewhat normal.
What things have you discoveredthat have helpedyou overcome the
pandemic and helpedyou withyour mental health?
Iv startedtoget intogoing on walks and beenwithmy dog more, iv also
really enjoyedlearning about crystals andmeanings.
Claudia- Yeh I feel they provide a lot of comfort and can help withloneliness
and I feel a lot of people don’t believe they work but they can really help.

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