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Stories about the past and future versions of ourselves and what we want to tell them. Hosts Maria, Steph and Sophie speak to people who have recently received a letter from their past self, to ask if life turned out as they expected. Guests unravel their most personal thoughts with three strangers, and find the beauty in the everyday. #HopeThisFindsMeWell is an editaudio original.

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Kim: Living in the Moment, Cherishing the Past

Hope This Finds Me Well

03/30/21 • 36 min

When you get this, you'll know what I'm talking about: Kim, a future best-selling author* in the Philippines, writes to herself days after a holiday romance in Vietnam came to its natural conclusion. In one of the season’s most visual, dream-like letters, Kim immortalizes moped rides in the rain, and all-encompassing joy tinged with sadness. While she knew the relationship had an expiry date, Kim is trying at once to hold onto happy memories and embrace her next solo chapter. For this season finale, Kim opens up to Maria, Sophie, and Steph about living in the moment, her personal goals, and avoiding self-sabotage. The hosts also share their own letters written way back at the start of the season, and reflect on their recent-past selves.

*our prediction, just listen to that filmic letter!

Has this season inspired you to write to yourself? Tell us about it! [email protected]

Thanks to Matt for creating FutureMe and collaborating with us on this show by helping letter-writers opt-in to be interviewed.

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FutureMe
Write your own letter!
Equal Parts - Maria’s love story podcast!

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Noah: Are the Answers Important?

Hope This Finds Me Well

03/23/21 • 37 min

Good luck, future me. I hope you feel more certain: Noah, a high school senior in Illinois, is writing to organise his thoughts. Considering ideas of gender and where his identity might fit on the spectrum, Noah’s letter is full of questions for his future self. Now, as that slightly older person, Noah shares how the answers weren’t as important as the process of asking the questions in the first place. He talks about applying for colleges, disregarding labels, finding community online, and realizes that where he feels comfortable to express himself has slowly shifted since he wrote this letter.

What do you want to ask your future self? Share your questions with us! Email [email protected] to get in touch.

Thanks to Matt for creating FutureMe and collaborating with us on this show by helping letter-writers opt-in to be interviewed.

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Nicholas: God Loves You, Even With The Gay

Hope This Finds Me Well

03/09/21 • 41 min

You can still do all the things your heart aches for: Nicholas, a Marketing and Media Director in Colorado, is writing a letter for his 30th Birthday. But far from celebration, Nicholas’ mind is full of worry. What does faith look like when the church condemns him? Will he be rejected by those closest to him for living authentically? Will he ever be a famous musician-actor-model? Nicholas opens up to hosts Steph, Sophie, and Maria about his aggressively homophobic former workplace, the messiness of coming out as an adult, and asks why it’s deemed vulgar to show queer love in public, when heterosexuality is present everywhere.

Have you written to yourself? Tell us about it! Email: [email protected].

Thanks to Matt for creating FutureMe and collaborating with us on this show by helping letter-writers opt-in to be interviewed.

Links:

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Jessica: Processing Grief and Preserving Memories

Hope This Finds Me Well

03/02/21 • 45 min

I couldn't have done it without you. Thank you. I love you: Jessica, a teacher in New York, writes to preserve the memory of losing her mother. Guilt-ridden and grieving, Jessica confesses to her mom how she lied to protect her, why she kept her voicemails, and what she’d give now to go out and run the errands she used to resent. In today’s conversation Jessica shares how re-reading the letter allowed her to forgive herself, discusses spirituality, and where she plans to eventually scatter her mom’s ashes.

We’d love to hear your letters. Get in touch if you’ve been writing to yourself in tough times: [email protected].

Thanks to Matt for creating FutureMe and collaborating with us on this show by helping letter-writers opt-in to be interviewed.

Links:

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Jenn: Finding Core Strength in the Wake of Abuse

Hope This Finds Me Well

02/09/21 • 39 min

You are a queen to me, and I send nothing but love and reverence to you: Jenn, an entrepreneur in Oregon, is writing to herself in a rare moment of peace, before the garbage trucks and her abusive partner return and kick up the dust once more. Now, three years later, she shares how overcoming the challenges in her letter - as well as yoga and weed - allowed her to access her core strength and find a love “so good it’s stupid”. Plus, some fluffy friends make an appearance.

Have you ever written to your future self? We want to hear about it! Email [email protected].

Thanks to Matt for creating FutureMe and collaborating with us on this show by helping letter-writers opt-in to be interviewed.

Links:

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Nataya: Harnessing Your Rage

Hope This Finds Me Well

03/16/21 • 33 min

I'm forever changed, you are forever changed: Nataya, a communications student at Washington State University, is writing to capture the anger and inspiration she feels after a powerful day of learning. Her curiosity piqued by an inspirational teacher, Nataya realizes the privilege her education affords her, and is determined to never stop reading or learning. Talking with hosts Steph, Sophie, and Maria, Nataya explores what it means to be a vegan, a journalist, and a feminist in 2021, and how she recognizes the seeds of who she’s become in her letter from four years’ ago. Plus, another influential woman in her life pops in for a moment!

Have you written a letter to your future self? We want to hear from you, reach out at [email protected].

Thanks to Matt for creating FutureMe and collaborating with us on this show by helping letter-writers opt-in to be interviewed.

Links:

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Bella: Does Prom Exist in a Global Pandemic?

Hope This Finds Me Well

02/02/21 • 33 min

With hope, love and with whatever emotion is left in you: Bella, a recent highschool grad in Utah, is writing her future self encouraging messages during a global pandemic. Hosts Steph, Sophie and Maria talk to her about maintaining friendships during COVID, living in such a polarizing political state, and finding strength in yourself. Her letter serves as a reminder to all of us that the future is unpredictable, but that taking care of ourselves can be a constant practice.

What would you tell your future self if you had the chance? Let us know at [email protected].

Thanks to Matt for creating FutureMe and collaborating with us on this show by helping letter-writers opt-in to be interviewed.

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Introducing: Hope This Finds Me Well

Hope This Finds Me Well

01/15/21 • 1 min

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Rory: Fear and Fatherhood

Hope This Finds Me Well

02/23/21 • 24 min

Hope all goes well and you're not too grey or fat: Rory, a new dad in Kilkenny, Ireland, is writing to himself 7 weeks into fatherhood. A first baby and a new job; Rory finds life as he knew it quickly slipping away. Speaking to hosts Sophie, Steph, and Maria 10 years later, Rory reflects on the fear he had for his future, who gets baby-naming priority, and why he’s looking forward to retiring.

Have you dug out an old letter from 10 years ago? Share it with us! [email protected].

Thanks to Matt for creating FutureMe and collaborating with us on this show by helping letter-writers opt-in to be interviewed.

Links:

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Madison: Getting Ghosted And Winning A Local

Hope This Finds Me Well

02/16/21 • 32 min

It's fun to hope that things stay the same: Madison, an Eating Disorder Prevention Advocate in Iowa, is writing to herself to preserve her contentment, and remind Future Madison of all she’s achieved in the past year. Hosts Steph, Sophie, and Maria talk with Madison about moving away from home, learning to love our bodies and look after our minds, and how a terrible end to a date can still lead to love.

Let us know if you’ve been writing to your future self! Reach out at [email protected].

Thanks to Matt for creating FutureMe and collaborating with us on this show by helping letter-writers opt-in to be interviewed.

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FutureMe
Write your own letter!
National Eating Disorder Information Centre (Canada)
National Eating Disorder Association (US)
Beat Eating Disorders (UK)

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How many episodes does Hope This Finds Me Well have?

Hope This Finds Me Well currently has 12 episodes available.

What topics does Hope This Finds Me Well cover?

The podcast is about Self Care, Journaling, Society & Culture, Personal Growth, Lgbtq, Resilience, Grief, Future, Love, Writing, Development, Growth, Self Love, Coming Out, Podcasts, Relationships, Travel and Reflection.

What is the most popular episode on Hope This Finds Me Well?

The episode title 'Kim: Living in the Moment, Cherishing the Past' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Hope This Finds Me Well?

The average episode length on Hope This Finds Me Well is 34 minutes.

How often are episodes of Hope This Finds Me Well released?

Episodes of Hope This Finds Me Well are typically released every 7 days.

When was the first episode of Hope This Finds Me Well?

The first episode of Hope This Finds Me Well was released on Jan 15, 2021.

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