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Ep. 29 | Because shame can't live in the light [RE-release]
Hello from a cozy, rainy Quito! I've revisited my 2021 episode, finally feeling brave enough to connect with it. But before we dive in, let's catch up. Get ready for a wild, beautiful, and vulnerable ride.
Ep. 16 | it's rant time on: manifesting my social life, but not really, and is my relationship status enough?
this one needs no description, just listen.
....Ep. 15 | I'm not trying to be more consistent, I'm simply trying to listen more. ..No estoy tratando de ser más consistente, estoy tratando de escuchar más. ....
….I am constantly learning to trust life a little bit more, and the quotes I shared in the episode really shook me so I thought I NEEDED to share them. So yeah, I’m trying more than ever to trust life, to trust myself, to bet on myself, and to listen, to myself and my creative heart. ..Constantemente aprendo a confiar un poco más en la vida, y las citas que les compartí en el episodio realmente me conmovieron, así que dije que NECESITABA compartirlas. Entonces sí, estoy tratando más que nunca de confiar en la vida, confiar en mí misma, apostar por mí misma y escucharme a mí misma y a mi corazón creativo. ….
....Ep. 13 | Broken Crayons Can Still Color. ..Ep. 13 Los crayones rotos todavía pintan. ....
….It’s been a minute since I shared a life update, I’ve learned a lot this past couple of months and have a lot to share, well and a lot of tangents to go on, teehee. ..Ha sido un ratito desde la última vez que les dí un update de la vida, y es de esas conversaciones que he querido tener, y bueno nos vamos por la tangente, full, jeje. ….
....Ep.11 | Why do birds sing? ..Ep.11 | Porqué cantan los pájaros? ....
….Another off-tangent vulnerable rant. ..Otra conversación vulnerable y obvio me voy por la tangente. ….
....Ep.06 | @itsallaboutestefi: a journey of self healing through my instagram account. ..Ep.06 | @itsallaboutestefi: un viaje de autocuración a través de mi cuenta de instagram. ....
….My story, a journey through instagram captions, curating a space filled with body neutrality, mental health awareness, a place to start unpacking trauma, healing to move forward and forgiving myself. ..Mi historia, un viaje a través de los captions de Instagram, curando un espacio lleno de neutralidad corporal, conciencia sobre la salud mental, un lugar para comenzar a desempacar el trauma, curarme para seguir adelante y perdonarme a mí misma. ….
....Ep.04 | We need couples therapy, does that make us a bad couple?..Ep.04 | Necesitamos terapia de pareja, eso nos hace una mala pareja?....
….We’ve been dating for 6 years now and we realized we needed an extra set of hands, asking for help is a sign of strength. We responded 17 questions about couple’s therapy and spilled all the vulnerable tea we could. ..Hemos estado saliendo durante 6 años y nos dimos cuenta de que necesitábamos un par de manos extra, pedir ayuda es una señal de fortaleza. Respondimos 17 preguntas acerca de nuestra experiencia con la terapia de pareja con toda la vulnerabilidad que pudimos. ….
A show about creativity, change, and the tender chaos of being human. Hi friends, I’m Estefi, your host. Join me on verbal escapades filled with curiously curated questions and off-tangent conversations rooted in real life. Sometimes, I’m joined by Meijun — my partner of 10 years and best friend for over 14 — as we navigate the nitty gritty of running a creative business while sharing a home, a vision, and caring for our Korean rescue pup-child, Guillermo. TakeThree Talks began as a space to share personal reflections during a season of reinvention and creative experimentation. Season 1 opens with stories of identity, creative growth, and becoming the humans behind TakeThree. Through journal entries, voice notes, and quiet revelations, we share what it’s been like to build a creative life — together. Season 2: The Travel Season — we take you elsewhere, literally. From silent meditation retreats in Chiang Mai to elephant sanctuaries, Japanese art islands, street food in China, and temple-hopping in Bangkok, we explore the stories, surprises, and soft culture shocks that come with long-term travel.
Why did we create TakeThree Talks?
Having a podcast has always been a dream of mine. Hi, it’s Estefi again. Here’s why we created the podcast: In late 2020, Meijun and I were approaching burnout at an unsustainable pace. Meijun was focused on finishing projects, watching Netflix, and playing video games. I felt a persistent urge to share, connect, and do more than graphic design. I'd been an avid podcast listener since 2016, appreciating its intimacy and vulnerability. Creating this podcast wasn't about ego; it was about healing, expressing myself, and feeling worthy and connected.
Another reason for the podcast was to stop constantly retelling our story. Starting couples therapy during the burnout phase made me realize I was tired of recounting our past to new people or friends. I wanted to share our story in detail over the first three episodes, and then move forward.
Creating TakeThree Talks wasn't an easy decision. I struggled with doubts about my talent and the perception of our relationship. Editing was particularly challenging; I'd edit out uncomfortable parts, only to feel inauthentic later. Eventually, I decided to stop editing episodes with Meijun, which helped me feel more authentic.
These episodes are an invitation to get to know me, us, and others we meet. They're filled with nuance, tenacity, and vulnerability, touching on mental health and personal struggles. Expect off-tangent conversations that will make you laugh, feel, and ponder. At least one or two episodes will likely leave you feeling existential.
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One of us had meditated before. The other? Once-ish. Here’s what happened when we did an 11-day silent retreat together at Wat Ram Poeng in Chiang Mai — and how it changed us.