Episode 21

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24th Jun 2025

What I’d Share with My Younger Self—and Anyone Who Needs It

Hi friends—

With another trip around the sun complete, I thought it’d be the perfect time to reflect on some of the things I’ve learned over the past four decades—lessons I’d pass along to my younger self, and reminders I still lean on today.

Growth doesn’t always arrive gently—but even through the messiest moments, there’s meaning to be found. Over time, I’ve collected a handful of reminders that help me stay centered, and I’m sharing them here in case they’re helpful for you too.


This episode is a collection of those takeaways—shared with the hope that something in here lands with you, helps you see something differently, or reminds you that you’re not alone.


And if you feel inspired, I’d love to hear what you’ve learned on your journey too. Drop it in the comments—I think we all have something valuable to offer.


With love, from my heart to yours—let’s get into it.


xo,

Greta


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About the Podcast

Thought Experiment Called Life
A podcast for multi-passionate creatives forging nontraditional life paths.
This is a podcast for multi-passionate creatives forging nontraditional life paths.
I’ve never neatly fit into any niche, neither do many people, and neither does this podcast. This is a space for the multi-passionate person—the individual who looks at the world with glittering eyes despite the challenges of a multifaceted life. It’s for those seeking inspiration from positive, unconventional lives and hoping to glean lessons to guide their own path. It’s for those who trust that the right message will find them at the right time, no matter how unrelated it may seem.
This is a space for the existential mind and the open heart—those who understand the power of sharing stories to remind others they’re not alone.

I’ve lived many lives in my time here on Earth, and this podcast dives into a plethora of topics, including (but not limited to):
- Living and thriving with Lyme disease (and autoimmune disease).
- Pursuing your purpose in a world that celebrates conformity.
- Staying mentally healthy as a neurodivergent person in an insane world.
- The power and beauty of plant medicine and nourishing nutrition.
- Why learning self-defense is the ultimate self-care (especially for women)
- The magic of jiu-jitsu: a roadmap to growth and success in every area of life.
- Building healthy relationships—romantic and platonic.
- And perhaps most exciting of all, hearing real stories from multi-passionate individuals living fulfilling, unconventional lives.

This space exists to bring you inspiration, tools, resources, and proof that the call in your heart is there for a reason. I’m excited to walk this path with you.

The wild heart in me bows to the wild heart in you.

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Greta Hotmer