Desperately Seeking
Mikhila McDaidPersonal essays in voice-note form, from your friendly neighbourhood oversharer. What began as a birthday bucket list, counting down to 40, evolved in to an exploration of the idea we (especially women) give fewer f*cks as we age. Most recently renamed 'Desperately Seeking' to fall in line with my substack title and make it more easy to find on your chosen podcast player. mikhila.substack.com
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 66 | Founded | 7 months ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Health & FitnessMental HealthSociety & CulturePersonal Journals | |||
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On this HOTTEST day, I chose to tackle a particularly spicy issue.. but, honestly? It doesn’t feel spicy to me at all. It feels like common sense.
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I think the one I landed on is the most honest and the least misleading, based on the very random conversat... more
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A collection of candid, self-reflective essays delivered in a conversational, voice-note style. Episodes center on money mindset, personal autonomy, ADHD and mental health, boundaries, and navigating modern life as a woman creator. The host often shares intimate anecdotes about relationships, parenting, work, and online culture, weaving in cultural references and practical hacks (e.g., budgeting, Substack memberships, and negotiating paid content) to help listeners rethink their own choices. A notable through-line is honesty about vulnerability, the tension between public persona and private life, and a steady move toward intentional living, with occasional guests or conversations that broaden the scope beyond the solo monologue. The format... more
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