Not Aspirational with Hannah Aaron Brown

Latest Episodes:

White Houses Summer with Tess Bellomo & Claire Donald Jul 23, 2025

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This week, Hannah chats with her gal pals and the hosts of the hit history podcast Right Answers Mostly, Tess Bellomo and Claire Donald! Inspired by the 2004 Vanessa Carlton song "White Houses", the girlies dive into their nostalgic summer stories of young love, coming of age, and finding themselves. Get an ice cream cone, roll the windows down, and get ready to celebrate girlhood, because WE'RE GOING THERE, HONEY!

Follow Tess & Claire!: @RightAnswersMostly, @TessBellomo, @ClaireJDonald

Listen to Right Answers Mostly wherever you get your podcasts!

Follow Hannah!: @HannahAaronBrown

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Boundaries 101 ft. Sydney René Cox Jul 16, 2025

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This week, Hannah sits down with actor, writer, and intimacy coordinator Sydneey René Cox to talk all things boundaries.. Sydney unpacks the art of saying no, how to spot fawning behavior, break out of people-pleasing patterns, and start advocating for yourself (without having a menty b). Whether you're dealing with an open floor plan at work(!!!!), a codependent friend, or a toxic ex, this episode is your permission slip to speak up. Because nothing is hotter than having boundaries!

HELPFUL LINKS!

Follow Sydney René Cox on Instagram @SydneyReneCox!

Brene Brown: Sympathy vs. Empathy

Brene Brown's Vulnerability Ted Talk

OTHER INFO:

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"You're a b*tch": a not aspirational catch up Jul 09, 2025

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In this particularly unhinged episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah touches on her missteps during a Fourth of July visit to KC, makes a strong case for "the annoying tax", goes OFF about TikTok's "Princess Treatment" conversation, and more!

Shop Hannah's Athleta Storefront

Upcoming Standup Shows:

Lawless Brewing - 7/13

Hollywood Comedy - 7/19

Yamashiro Hollywood - 7/22

Listen to Hannah recap And Just Like That on Everything Iconic!

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Want to be featured on Wellness Check Wednesday? Email the pod at NotAspirationalPod@gmail.com!

CHICAGO RECAP! Jul 02, 2025

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This week, Hannah discusses a transformative trip to Chicago for her college reunion, reflects on personal growth, the evolution of friendships, and the importance of just being f*cking NICE! She also cries over Tiny Chef's recent cancellation, reframes what it means to "be impressive", and talks about how to be the coolest person in an airport lounge!

SAVE TINY CHEF!!!

Hannah's New Athleta Storefront

Upcoming Standup Shows:

Hollywood Comedy - 7/19

Yamashiro LA - 7/22

Listen to Hannah recap And Just Like That on Everything Iconic!

Follow Hannah @HannahAaronBrown on all platforms!

Wellness Check Wednesday!: Now & Then Edition Jun 25, 2025

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HEY WORMY WORMERS! IT'S WELLNESS CHECK WEDNESDAY! This week, Hannah harnesses her unhinged and mostly healed perspective to discuss maintaining your mojo when you live with your sig other, feeling hot when your body changes, jealousy, and more!

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HOT GIRL SUMMER ROUNDUP! Jun 18, 2025

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This week we're talking all things HOT GIRL SUMMER 2025!!! From fashion to beauty trends and upcoming music and movies, Hannah covers it all. She also recounts a harrowing tale from her luteal phase, discusses why she's triggered by the mass influencer exodus from LA and weighs in on Sabrina Carpenter's new album cover!

Shop Hannah's Faves from the Episode!:

Beauty Must-Haves

Summer Fashion & Jewelry

Creators:

Allison Bornstein

KJ Johnsen

Jen Knows Best Meg Sircar

Hot Girl Brands:

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SEE ME: a not aspirational catchup Jun 11, 2025

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In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah discusses being hot for her upcoming college reunion, reflects on the importance of gratitude, and shares her thoughts on Rachel Zoe joining the RHOBH cast! She also encourages social media stalking with reckless abandon, and celebrates her obsession with f*cked up smut. #Credence

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Hospitality Hell ft. Selle Brooks Jun 04, 2025

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In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah is joined by friend of the pod, content creator, comic and host of the hit podcast Who Asked Me, Selle Brooks to discuss the harrowing tales of their experiences in hospitality! They discuss the unhinged tales of their restaurant jobs and don't hold back, covering everything from juicy workplace gossip to hungover brunch shifts, and even why hooking up with managers is in fact NOT the move! Enjoy the episode, and don't ask us to watch the Bear.

FOLLOW SELLE!:

Listen to Selle's podcast Who Asked Me!

Instagram: @WhoAskedSelle, @WhoAskedMePodcast

TikTok: @WhoAskedSelle

Youtube: @WhoAskedSelle

Check out Hannah's guest appearance this week on Right Answers Mostly to talk about Lena Dunham's GIRLS!

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TIMESTAMPS:

Welcome & Paige's new sleepwear line DAPHNE! 0:00 - 7:00

Harrowing Hospitality Tales- 7:00 - 1:04:44

GROW UP and loveyoubye! - 1:04:45 - End

Even Baddies Get The Saddies May 28, 2025

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IT'S OFFICIALLY SUMMER and Hannah is both thrilled and crashing out over it! This week, she discusses the unfair pressure to be both social AND hot in the summer, navigating loneliness, making boundaries, and using your inner child as your summer spirit guide. She also discusses Jonathan Bailey's appearance in the new Jurassic Park movie, her eternal love for Steve Madden, and more!

Check out Hannah on Bitch is Better!

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Children of Divorce ft. Zach Mellen and Sloane Steel May 21, 2025

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In this episode of Not Aspirational, Hannah is joined by friends of the pod Sloane Steele and Zach Mellen from Mummy Dearest Podcast to discuss an unhinged variety of topics including but not limited to Sloane's recent boob lift, TikTok gossip, and the dark but hilarious truths of being children of divorce! They also celebrate the criminally underrated 90's coming-of-age film Simon Birch, and in this week's GROW UP! segment, Zach and Sloane share a shocking revelation!

Follow Zach and Sloane at @MummyDearestPodcast, @ZachMellen and @IAmSloaneSteele, and check out their podcast Mummy Dearest wherever you get your pods!

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Want to be featured on Wellness Check Wednesday? Email us at NotAspirationalPod@Gmail.com!

TIMESTAMPS:

Welcome & catching up - 0:00 - 8:46

TikTok gossip - 8:47 - 30:11

Children of divorce nostalgia - 30:12 - 52:27

Random hypotheticals - 52:28 - 55:33

GROW UP! & loveyoubye!!! - 55:34 - End