a penny for your thoughts

hey guys, in this last episode of the year, me and vibha discuss the rise of ai technology in academia, the performative movement that originated from social media, and some of our favorite pieces of media. this year has been so busy and rewarding and i cannot wait to see what this next brings!!youtube: @medha.shanbhag

in this episode, i am joined by motivational speaker kate garnes who ultimately discusses important things including surrounding yourself with the right people and acknowledging the double-edged nature of social media. for adolescents in this current time period, it can be extremely hard to stick to your true beliefs and feel noticed, but i hope this episode helps with any doubt you might be feeling as the days until school start to lessen. 

in this episode, i go through the major areas of my sophomore year as a high school student. i truly believe this platform is a way to immortalize my current self, so if you’re a rising sophomore (or just want to listen for fun) then i think you’ll really enjoy this episode!

happy new years guys!! in this episode, i go through a recap of my previous year and include some things that i'm going to incorporate into this year and other things that i would love to leave behind for the better

during this episode, me and dr. annekathryn goodman talk all things gynecology. she is a professor at harvard and also a practitioner at the massachusetts general hospital. some things we cover in this episode are the importance of listening, continuing to learn even after school, and how finding the expertise you thrive in is extremely important.  

joel salatin is a celebrity in the alternative farming world, and i had the privilege of having him on the show! during this episode, we touched on topics like the importance of shopping local, ways polyface farms has positively affected the environment, and the hidden health benefits that come with local products. he has dedicated his life to speaking and advocating for a better food system, and i truly hope you learn something new from this episode!

zenani johnson is an aspiring law student who has lots of experience with rejection and perseverance. during this episode, she shares the journey she had to take to get where she currently is, and perseverance happens to be a very important skill in life. some things we touched on in this episode (besides the importance of perseverance) include planning ahead, knowing your worth, and the value of having connections.

this second season kickstarter touches on several different topics including the importance of higher education and the impact a program can have on a community. dr. penny ralston is a professor at fsu, and although she started off as a student of gerontology, she has devoted her life to teaching public health.

can you believe we’ve made it to season 2 already? in this premiere episode, medha goes over all things season 2 including an updated posting schedule, future content to look out for, as well as everything you’ve missed during the break! while it is super sad that summer is over, i hope this school year turns out in your favor and next summer arrives just as quickly.

this episode is mainly a clip show and an enormous thank you to everyone who has made this season happen. i'm so grateful for all the opportunities this year has given me and season 2 is just going to get better! i also share some statistics and some advice for people interested in starting a podcast as well.

with the school year coming to an end and summer rapidly approaching, i’ve created a bucket list of 50+ things i want to this summer! some of the things i talk about include: going to a pilates class, going on hikes, and catching sunrises. 

dr. vilma torres is a clinical professor in the field of cardiology at the university of florida. this episode was a really informational one, and i honestly learned so much from dr. torres. some things we discussed in this episode were the importance of regular exercise, how far cardiac technology has come, and the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance (especially when it comes to extremely demanding jobs such as those in the medical field).

in this episode, i am joined by pratiksha patel! she is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with hodgekin’s lymphoma in her early 20’s. some of the key concepts we covered in this episode were the importance of family and having a strong support system during this process, relying upon god or a spiritual belief, and the major fomo that happens during this time.

for our april reads, me and vibha were a lot more successful in reading books, but there were only two that earned a 5/5. this episode is one of the shorter ones, but some of the books we reviewed include: lessons in chemistry, the seven husbands of evelyn hugo, and the hunger games trilogy!

with the school year coming to an end, i felt like we needed one last advice episode. my mom is literally my favorite person in the world, and she has so many fun stories and good advice that might help someday! (this episode was also a very late birthday present for my dad so i hope you love it just as much as we do!)

hustle culture is this idea that we as humans are constantly setting high standards for ourselves and spending every waking hour striving for success. while this sounds like a relatively positive concept, there are many harmful results including burnout and future procrastination. in this episode, we dissect hustle culture and its role in today’s society.

unpopular opinions, or hot takes, have been conversation starters for a while and me and vibha are dissecting a couple off of reddit. we went through everything ranging from the eiffel tower to picking your nose! don’t forget to rate the show and follow us @apennyforyourthoughts.show on instagram!

with the school year coming to a close, i’ve learned so much about high school and have pieces of valuable advice that might be of use! in this episode i try my best to make sense of the classes, clubs / extracurriculars, and important tests, and provide a new perspective on being a freshman.  don’t forget to rate the show and follow us @apennyforyourthoughts.show

march was a very interesting month for both me and vibha, and we both plan on reading a lot more next month! this book club episode has lots of thrillers and nonfiction books, and once again, tons of spoilers. although we didn’t read as  many books as previous months, the books we did read were super interesting and we hope you enjoy this episode! don’t forget to rate the show and follow us on instagram  @apennyforyourthoughts.show 

this episode was mostly focused around my #1 biggest fear: wasting my life scrolling on social media. this spring break me and vibha talk all about spending our time actually doing stuff and ways we can try loosening the grip that our phones have on us :) don’t forget to rate the show and follow the instagram @apennyforyourthoughts.show

as promised, i’m back again for another book club episode! earlier this year, i set the ambitious goal of reading 100 books by the end of 2024, and this month was full of good reads. keep in mind that these episodes have tons of spoilers, but if you don’t mind them, then this episode is perfect if you’re looking to get out of a reading slump! don't forget to rate the show and follow us @apennyforyourthoughts.show

i’ve recently been trying to learn spanish and during this process, i’ve had many different questions about the psychological aspects of bilingualism. in this episode, dr. sirada and dr. ashley from northwestern university help explain the cognitive benefits of being multilingual, the physical changes that occur in the brain, and why it’s so important for children to grow up in bilingual households! i learned so much from this episode, and i sincerely hope you do as well!

since one of my biggest new year’s resolutions is to read 100 books this year, i thought the best way to keep myself accountable would be to create a little book club series! In this episode, me and vibha rate and review the books we’ve read in january, and also share the many books we’ll attempt to read next month.

in this episode, me and ruhi dive deep into all things writing! ruhi is currently a sophomore in college and has published 3 novels (and is currently working on a fourth book!). some of my favorite things that were brought up include the importance of following your dreams, staying persistent, indulging in self-care, and the pros of having a dependable creative outlet. this was a really fun episode to record and i hope y'all enjoy!

we’re back! during the very second episode of the new year, me and my sister (and best friend) vibha dig deep into the things that make middle schoolers tick. we talked about everything from sicknesses to weird kids, and i couldn’t wish for a better start to our new year. this episode also contains mild spoilers regarding several books and a tv show! don’t forget to follow the instagram @apennyforyourthoughts.show

to kick off the new year, i figured the best way to start it off right would be to figure out why it’s so easy to neglect our new year’s resolutions. with the help of several different structures (and one very important neurotransmitter), we can get a better sense of the things that control our motivation and goal-driven behavior. this is on the shorter end of episodes, but i hope that you enjoy it nonetheless! don't forget to follow the instagram at @apennyforyourthoughts.show

in this episode, me and olivia zhang go through everything you need to know about high school. she has an exceptional record (being the founder of a huge non-profit) and also has tons of advice to share. some of these things include special awards that might help with ivy leagues, the importance of planning ahead, and knowing what it is you want to do in the future. this episode was also different for me because it was recorded as a q&a instead of a regular episode. overall, i had a really fun time recording this and i hope you enjoy it as well!

this episode is all about habits, and how to build long-lasting habits that will make our lives so much easier. i read the book atomic habits by james clear earlier this year, and i absolutely loved the format and the things he had to say about habits. together, me and haasini talk about major things that can disrupt our flow (like social media), as well as the impact of cue, cravings, responses, and rewards. keep in mind, this is only a short summary of the book, and i would absolutely love it if you went ahead and read the book (you won’t regret it!). don't forget to follow the podcast insta: @apennyforyourthoughts.show i post a new episode every other wednesday at 9:00 AM eastern time! sources: https://jamesclear.com/habit-triggers  https://medium.com/@brian.ford/atomic-habits-part-3-understanding-responses-b5f8ee6fbbe0#:~:text=The%20response%20is%20the%20action,habit%20cycle%20at%20this%20level.  https://jamesclear.com/habit-stacking

in the past couple of years, people have been talking about manifesting, and the ways you can use this ancient practice to your advantage. this concept has been floating around for a while, but psychologists are finally questioning its credibility. by using several different psychological concepts and terms, i use this episode to combine years of evidence and research in a simple, concise episode to further prove this point! i love talking about ways to improve our lives, and i had so much fun recording this episode. (also listen to the very end for tips and ways to implement manifesting in your life) don't forget to follow the podcast insta: @apennyforyourthoughts.show i post a new episode every other wednesday at 9:00 AM eastern time! sources: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/lucky-girl-syndrome/#:~:text=A%20recent%20TikTok%20trend%20utilizes,harm%20in%20embracing%20this%20trend%3F https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-power-of-the-placebo-effect#:~:text=%22Placebos%20may%20make%20you%20feel%20better%2C%20but,treatment%20side%20effects%20like%20fatigue%20and%20nausea.  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mere-measurement_effect  https://www.health.harvard.edu/mental-health/the-power-of-the-placebo-effect https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8k6LcYO_Vg&list=TLPQMjMwODIwMjPQCt5_qH78fg&index=2  https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/natural-order/202209/how-the-little-known-zeigarnik-effect-impacts-everyone-daily  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8xY_T4e0gIE  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPoTsudFF4Y  https://marketing.wharton.upenn.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/anderson_hansen_tripathi.pdf  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29324396/  https://thecampanile.org/22670/science-tech/the-psychology-behind-manifestation/  https://open.spotify.com/episode/2vZn3fhhVDo8OfFwZlGS7Q?si=0gKrAkLvRKG1IgrIaxzfCw 

with the new school year starting for kids all across the nation, i hope this episode helps guide them and set the tone for a mindful and productive school year. in this episode i’m joined by khadija ayub (the cfo of TeensTutorTeens) and together we talk more about time management, learning from failures, and the power of attitude. we also explain the psychological things that take place when you fail, mess up your sleep cycle, and maintain an optimistic outlook! don't forget to follow the podcast insta: @apennyforyourthoughts.show i post a new episode every other wednesday at 9:00 AM eastern time! sources: https://online.hbs.edu/blog/post/growth-mindset-vs-fixed-mindset https://nigms.nih.gov/education/fact-sheets/Pages/circadian-rhythms.aspx https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/02/05/lighting-technology-circadian-clock/

after months of wanting to start a podcast, i finally decided to do it! in this first episode, i talk about my goals and wishes for this podcast. i really want to create a space for like-minded people who are interested in psychology, but don't have a very intense medical background. i also share my story (and certain things that have gotten me to where i am today). don't forget to follow the podcast insta: @apennyforyourthoughts.show i post a new episode every other wednesday at 9:00 AM eastern time!