Don't mind me I'm just in another state of existential anxiety. The season 3 finale begins with a general how am I feeling? Type of check in. September & October can feel like a rough time for me as I anticipate the end of the year. I've been in a “trying my best” type of mood just carrying on with things. I talk about doomscrolling into the rabbit…

Post pandemic, America is deep in a loneliness epidemic as social isolation is at an all time high. I've decided to be tactfully vulnerable and share my struggles with friendships, mainly desiring new friendships but struggling with social anxiety especially when getting to know people. I talk through and own some insecurities about my social life …

Sorry I missed last episode guys, Mercury was LITERALLY in retrograde. Plus like, every other planet or something. Today I'll be giving an overview of my understanding of astrology! Our favorite coping mechanism. I wanted to acknowledge my perspective is through tropical astrology and the placidus house system. Recognizing the systems of astrology …

Let's revisit the good old times, talking about music and games! On the music side: my opinion on Travis Scott's UTOPIA as an outsider who's never listened to Rodeo or Astroworld, thoughts on some up and coming artists, and take on Kiana Ledé's recent album Grudges. I also ponder who I think could be the top artists on my Spotify Wrapped for 2023, …

A follow up from the previous episode! Let’s discuss what it’s been like post big chop, breaking my computer and getting a new one, and the transformative energy I’ve been going through lately. What is the lion’s gate portal? I don’t know! I did go on an astrology tangent in this one too. When it comes to recentering myself, I think about short ter…

Hate your life? Have you tried letting go of the past and trying new habits? (sarcasm) It’s a little over halfway through the year and I find myself questioning my progress on self imposed goals once again. Lately, this has meant rearranging my frequently used spaces after a feng shui learning binge, purging my clothes by donating and selling a bun…

Doom scrolling leading to high screen time? I've been there. Today, I'm talking about how I've started being more intentional with my time on social media. Being someone who grew up during the inception of social media (hello fellow gen-zers), it's become crucial for me to mute, unfollow, and hit "not interested" on content that keeps me stuck in n…

I binged a queer reality dating show and it was everything I needed... Until it wasn't. This show was entertaining and had me thinking about my desires in marriage and relationships. Then it got uncomfortable. The traumas and triggers holding the cast members back from marriage were unavoidable. (content warning, domestic violence is discussed in t…

Let's sit down and have an honest chat. I took a break from this podcast for about a year. And now I'm back! What happened, you ask? Well... I don’t want to force myself to create something I’m not proud of. But at the same time, I don't want my perfectionism to hold me back from pursuing my passions. So here I am, being my authentic self on this p…

We're back at it a year later :) Today I give a review on my first festival experience, discussing which artists I decided to watch, gen z's lack of concert etiquette, and more. This episode covers the lead up to Gov Ball from the moment the lineup was announced, to the smoke from Canadian wildfires blanketing New York City days before the festival…

This is the final episode of Rozarie's Room for the season! I take a quick look back at season 2, and by extension, 2022 as a whole so far. This is a short and sweet one, which I hope inspires other small creators and offers solidarity. Rozarie's Room will be back. Rozarie's Room covers ideas, introspections, creativity, and mental health. This pod…

Maybe making music just isn't for me anymore. I've taken down my EP titled YNA from streaming services. Is this the end of Rozarie? At the time of making this episode, I've decided to transition from trying to present my musical creativity as an artist, to presenting myself as a producer. A person that executes creative vision, without the need for…

Kehlani is an artist whose music I have enjoyed for years. Having gone through a similar journey with struggling with toxic relationships, I gush over their newest album, blue water road because of the growth that is shown sonically, lyrically, and conceptually. Rozarie's Room covers ideas, introspections, creativity, and mental health. This podcas…

Yet another chill recap episode. A chat about what's new in media such as TV shows, music, gaming and hobbies such as gardening. Rozarie's Room covers ideas, introspections, creativity, and mental health. This podcast was formerly known as Entertaining Escapism.By Rozarie Productions

Hello world! Today I felt inclined to talk about my recent music discoveries and music I am enjoying. This episode covers how I feel about "indie" music at the moment, and the experimentation and genre blending we are seeing from Gen Z artists. I do a track by track breakdown and give my thoughts on the newly released project by Benee titled Lychee…

Going back to our roots as Entertaining Escapism, the first half of this episode recaps some of my favorite things in entertainment right now. This includes movies, tv shows, video games, and new music releases. The second half of the episode is a recap of how 2022 is going so far. Does anyone else feel like they're in a "major life moment" like, a…

Happy 2's Day! Being a creative person and pursuing your passions requires a complex skillset. Not just in the technicalities of your craft, but personally as well. This episode touches upon many concepts, from manifestation, alignment, setting intentions, and understanding your values. These things can help you be more intentional and successful a…

Having niche or unpopular interests can make you the target of criticism from people who just don't want understand you. To be normal is to follow trends and fit in with the crowd. This episode dives deeper into the concept of weirdness, the damage that comes from standing out too much, and poses some introspective questions to reflect on. Hair Ble…

What is the difference between Self Indulgence and Self Care? Today I give some personal life examples and discuss different ways I've interacted with the concept of "taking care of yourself" when it comes to mental health. My Natural Hair History YouTube Video Minimalism Self Care Article Rozarie's Room covers ideas, introspections, creativity, an…

Today I am reintroducing the podcast as Rozarie's Room! Here I am speaking about my intentions, thoughts, ideas, and inspiration for the rebrand that the podcast has gone through. Formerly known as Entertaining Escapism, this podcast covers ideas, introspections, creativity, and mental health.By Rozarie Productions

Let's sit down, relax, and reflect on this past year in regards to the podcast. I look back on various aspects such as what inspired me to start podcasting and how I felt as the podcast went on. This includes topics of the season, shifts that occurred, my approach to things like promotion, and getting used to being a podcast host. There was a lot t…

Another variety episode, but this time with an over arching theme: things I decided to stop interacting with. We cover the Sims 4, TV shows including Insecure, Grownish, The Handmaid's Tale, Euphoria, and distancing myself from unrelatable music. I believe it runs true that some things are better left alone, or better yet unfinished. Entertaining E…

This is the first of many chill catch up style episodes. This one covers things I've been enjoying lately and hits many topics: Minecraft again, music I've been listening to, my own personal music making journey, what I think about modern R&B now, my hopes for Kehlani's new music, queer women's struggles with sexuality, the Marvel Disney Plus serie…

Steven Universe is a Cartoon Network show that is about so much more than the goofy adventures of a little boy. It's arguably the show that made progressive modern cartoons what they are today. This episode covers the first major storyline of the show from Season 1 through Season 3, which is what I call "the cluster arc." Entertaining Escapism is a…

Welcome to season 1B! This episode contains a quick life update before diving into Nintendo's Splatoon series. Entertaining Escapism is a podcast that explores ways that media and entertainment such as TV shows, video games, and music interact with our mental health. This show covers the perspective of how media can be a form of coping to “escape” …

Two of the largest video game franchises are none other than Minecraft, the best selling game of all time, and The Sims, which dominates the life simulator genre. Today we compare and contrast these open ended iconic games. Prepare for a rant about why I decided to stop playing the Sims 4 and how gaming giant EA could improve the game for the commu…

Who else remembers the Xbox 360 golden era? In this first video game focused episode, I recall my recent experience replaying both main series Viva Piñata games. Toward the end, I also chat about how starting my own real life garden in the midst of quarantine brought me some peace. Pinata Island Wiki Petition to get Rare Replay on the Nintendo Swit…

This past week, two of my favorite artists released new EPs. Rebecca Black released Rebecca Black Was Here on June 16th, 2021, and Ambar Lucid released Get Lost in the Music on June 18th, 2021. Listen to hear my thoughts and opinions on these projects and give a track by track breakdown. Congratulations to Rebecca and Ambar on their new projects! E…

Emos unite! I fondly remember my time as a fan of My Chemical Romance in my teens. Growing up into an adult has given me a new perspective on the edgy theatrical music I still have a soft spot for. This episode covers albums and projects, including Bullets, Revenge, the Black Parade, Danger Days, Conventional Weapons, and Life on the Murder Scene. …

Welcome to Entertaining Escapism! This episode focuses on Infinity Train, a show once made for Cartoon Network then moved to HBO Max before being made harder to stream. This episode will give a synopsis of the show, and break down themes across all for books, or seasons, of Infinity Train. From learning to process difficult emotions to acknowledgin…

Get to know your host Rozarie in this introductory episode! She discusses her insights and plans for this podcast. Any feedback or suggestions can be sent to: rozarieproductions@gmail.com or DM'd to @rozarieproductions on Instagram. Check out Rozarie's music! https://soundcloud.com/rozarie-productions https://rozarie.bandcamp.com/releases https://s…