(VIDEO EPISODE ON SPOTIFY AND YOUTUBE!)IG: https://www.instagram.com/theliterall...https://www.instagram.com/mschicagoba...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbie...Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/alexelaminYouTube: https://open.substack.com/pub/alexelaminWelcome back to Literally My LifeI’m Alex El-Amin, aka Chicago Barbie, and in this episode we’re getting into everything this summer is about—what we’re doing, what we’re leaving behind, and how I’m stepping into 19 feeling like my best self.After finishing my freshman year and coming home to Chicago, I’ve had time to reset, reflect, and really think about what actually makes me happy. This episode is part life update, part hot takes, and part summer mindset shift.We’re talking:what I’ve unlearned this yearChicago Barbie “IN vs OUT” for summersummer flings vs real feelingswho I’m becoming in this next chapterIf you’re entering a new season, trying to find yourself again, or just need a reset—this episode is for you.Listen, share, and subscribe for more episodes of Literally My LifeShop everything I use: LTK + Amazon Storefront (Chicago Barbie)Follow me on Instagram & TikTok for more

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliterall...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbie...Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/alexelaminYT: / @chicagobarbiepresents In this episode of Literally My Life, I’m opening up about the end of my freshman year of college and turning 19—what this year actually felt like vs what I expected.Freshman year didn’t go how I planned. From loneliness and health struggles to growth, faith, and figuring out who I am, this year changed me in ways I didn’t expect. If you’re in college, about to start, or just feeling lost in your life, this episode is for you.We’re talking about:

• the reality of freshman year
• feeling alone in college
• growing through hard seasons
• turning 19 and entering a new era
• the “end of the beginning” mindset

This is your reminder that it’s okay if life doesn’t look how you thought it would—sometimes that’s where the real growth starts.Listen to more episodes of Literally My LifeFollow me on Instagram & TikTok: @mschicagobarbie

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theliterall...TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@chicagobarbie...Substack: https://open.substack.com/pub/alexelaminYT: / @chicagobarbiepresents When everything falls apart at once… what do you do?This episode is all about navigating unexpected setbacks, staying grounded, and learning how to move forward without losing yourself.Real, honest, and needed.

At some point, you have to sit down with yourself and ask… why am I accepting this?In this episode, I’m talking about raising your standards, why we ignore red flags (even when they’re literally screaming at us), and how I’ve learned to choose myself every single time — even when it’s hard.From confusing situationships to moments that felt way too real for what they were… yeah, we’re unpacking all of it.This is for the girls who know they deserve more… but are still learning how to actually act like it.XOXO,Chicago Barbie 💋

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“I love you, Richard. But I love me more.”In this episode, we’re talking about loving someone deeply without abandoning yourself. Why do we shrink, overextend, and overgive in relationships? And what does it actually look like to choose yourself — without guilt?Inspired by Samantha Jones’ iconic line, this episode is about confidence, boundaries, and remembering that self-love isn’t selfish. It’s necessary.If you’ve ever loved someone but felt yourself disappearing… this one is for you.

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When 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.

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Nobody 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.