45. What 6 Movies Taught Me About Love, Chaos, Letting Go, and Growing Up (from 17 to 34)

From first heartbreak to finding a home in myself, this is a personal reflection on the six movies that quietly shaped my life—from age 17 to 34.
If you’ve ever rewatched a film and felt like it mirrored a past version of you, this episode is for you.

We’ll explore themes of identity, love, emotional growth, and the unexpected life lessons that come through coming-of-age stories, cinematic storytelling, and the movies that changed us—without us even noticing.

Movies mentioned:

1. Eternal sunshine of the spotless mind
2. Closer
3. Lost in translation
4. Eat Pray Love
5. Arrival
6. Perfect Days

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