PODCAST · society
Diving Deep
by Brijesh & Kirti
Two teenagers shed new light by taking a more detailed look into topics such as stigmas, childhood, mental health and everything in between. Hosted by Brijesh Nagarathinam and Kirti Parmar, these two share their own personal experiences and opinions with the goal to broaden one's mind and think a little more deeply.
Episodes
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Why is Gen Z so Stressed Out?
While every generation has its own problems, this week, Kirti and Brijesh talk about what it means to be a Gen Z in today’s weird, stressful times! They get into university pressures to choose careers earlier, the competition this generation faces, and so much more. While this topic is important,...
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Rise of A.I.
This week’s episode is packed with games, trivia, and experimenting with the limits of chatpgt! Watch and\or listen as Kirti and Brijesh compete to figure out which song lyrics were ai-generated or written by the creativity of our friendly humans (Spoiler: they’re not great) and you can play…
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Parenting: Priorities (PART 2)
Make sure to watch last week's episode before this one! As a part two, Kirti and Brijesh continue to share their parents' thoughts and what parenting feels like today, especially when mixing in parenting books, technology, and much more! Hope you enjoy! -------------- Listen to the Diving Deep...
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Parenting: Is There A Right Way? (PART 1)
This week Brijesh and Kirti discuss raising children & some of the complications that come along with it. Obviously, neither of them are parents, so they got the perspectives of their own parents to help them see both the struggles and joys of parenthood. They talk about how they were raised,...
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Practicing Gratitude
This week Brijesh & Kirti are all about being thankful, especially for the things that we might not notice on the daily. Through this conversation they gain insight on how much practicing gratitude really matters, and the happiness it can bring in both the long and short term. Don't miss out on...
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Mental Health Talk #7: Trauma: Kirti's experience, Coping, & Support
This week, Brijesh and Kirti come together for their Mental Health Talk series and share their perspectives about trauma as well as its possible misconceptions. As they discuss their journeys, you can learn about what tools helped each of them as well as what are the best ways to support others....
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Catchin' Up
This week, Brijesh and Kirti, you guessed it, catch up, with each other after Brijesh's vacation to India. Join in to learn some fun stories from his time there, and even talking about some current events that have been on their minds for a while! Enjoy the show and check out their Youtube…
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The Pressures of Perfectionism in Music Education (Ft. Krista)
Welcome to Diving Deep's first guest episode on Youtube! With Krista taking on the guest hat for this episode, this week Brijesh and Kirti learn about the musical world of music education in university; from its fun nature to restrictive elements, they talk about it all. Learn about Krista's...
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Marvel Superheroes Tier List
This week, the Diving Deep Team takes a break and record a freestyle episode where they rank the different superheroes from the Marvel universe and hope you have a fun time watching and ranking along with them! Obviously, spoilers for the movies! If you'd like to just start listening to the…
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How Much of Your Closet is Really You?
This week, Brijesh and Kirti discuss our choices in choosing what to wear, and what influences us when making them! Something that seems so natural in today's world is often a result of the marketing that surrounds us, our economic standing, and the societal trends that surround us from our…
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Wait, Let Me Take a Picture First
This week Brijesh and Kirti talk about picture taking — although a seemingly simple and straightforward topic, they delve into the nitty gritty details of why we have such a need to constantly take pictures of every event, or why some of us don’t at all. In this episode they discuss their own...
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Spellbound by Stories
Welcome to Diving Deep’s FIRST EVER YouTube video! (Unless you’re just listening) Today Brijesh and Kirti talk about different stories — movies, tv shows, you name it. They explore the many impactful stories they’ve come across, and the power that some have to leave you wondering, thinking, and...
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Spellbound by Stories (Audio version)
Welcome to Diving Deep’s FIRST EVER YouTube video (This is the audio version though)! Today Brijesh and Kirti talk about different stories — movies, tv shows, you name it. They explore the many impactful stories they’ve come across, and the power that some have to leave you wondering, thinking…
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Mental Health Talk #6: Coping Mechanisms
Join Brijesh and Kirti on another Mental Health Talk where they dig into their personal experiences with something that all of us have faced at one point: negative situations. While this episode does not aim to say which mechanism is best, because everyone is different, Brijesh and Kirti chose to...
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The "Happy Light", the Unknown, and Spooky Ghosts
Welcome to another Freestyle episode! If you're new, this is where Brijesh and Kirti don't plan an outline of certain topics and sort of just see where the conversation goes! This one goes from technology to the unknown animals in the deep ocean to talking about whether ghosts are real! and so…
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Climbing The Mountain to Med School (feat.Bhupesh)
Brijesh's brother has decided to come onto the podcast and talk about his difficult journey to med school this week. He talks about what struggles he faced, what it means to be passionate about something, and his new life IN AUSTRALIA! Listen to this episode filled with some great advice and...
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Moral Dilemmas
This week is all about some difficult moral dilemmas, chosen by the producer, Krista Lefebvre! Brijesh and Kirti hear these different situations for the first time, and give their raw opinions on what decision is best. Join them in this exciting and fun episode, filled with lots of discussion…
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Mental Health Talk #5: Self Care
Reviving the Mental Health Talk series, Kirti and Brijesh explore what self care even means in this society, where we see the word plastered onto dozens of products and services: is it real or is it just marketing? Later on, they begin to discuss their personal journeys of self care from art, to...
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The Relationship Between Celebrities and Us
This week, Kirti and Brijesh scratch the surface of how celebrities and their fans interact. From actors, singers, to influencers and creators, they talk about what each relationship entails as a fan and what responsibilities an influencer would have to uphold. They answer questions like whether...
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Complexities of Confrontation
Knowing that you need to confront somebody can be an uncomfortable nagging feeling that most of us just hate to acknowledge. And unfortunately it can lead to more harm than good. That's what this episode is about: where that fear of confrontation comes from, how to react when someone confronts…
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Shining a Light on Microaggressions (Ft. Rahma)
This week's topic is special not only because of an amazing guest, but because the topic is something that affects us all, regardless of race. Rahma, Kirti, and Brijesh all reveal experiences with micro-aggressions that they've faced and how, sometimes, even comments that are unintentional can…
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Life in Post Secondary
Another freestyle this week! Kirti & Brijesh sit down and just have a casual discussion. Join them in this conversation, as they somehow manage to jump from the topic of university to cults to money. This one is a bit all over the place, but is as real as it gets! ------------- Talk to us :D IG:...
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The Magic of Pets
This episode, Brijesh and Kirti reveal their experiences with animals and amphibians and everything else! While Kirti owns a pet, she discusses her side of the responsibilities and how it changed her life, while Brijesh shares his experience of living a pet-less life for now and how it is...
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Coffee, Conspiracies, and Art
This week's episode is filled with a variety of topics! Brijesh and Kirti decided to just click record and start talking with no clear plan. This led them to some conversations about---as the title says--- coffee, conspiracies and art, as well as everything in between! This includes true crime,...
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How many Zs do you need?
This episode is all about sleep! Brijesh and Kirti talk about how important it is to get a good night's rest and the research that proves just how crucial it really is. As always, through discussing their personal experiences with this topic, they get into some interesting discussions. They also...
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Mental Health Talk #4: Changing the View on Anxiety and Stress
This week is all about tackling stress and anxiety... in a different way than you're usually told. Generally, stress is seen as a bad thing in one's life; we tend to do everything we can to avoid it or get rid of it. However, Brijesh and Kirti discuss how powerful changing your mindset about…
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The Minimalist Lifestyle
Inspired by the documentary "Less is More", Brijesh and Kirti wanted to know more about the topic of minimalism. So this week, they discuss what exactly minimalism is, its pros and cons, and to what extent we should embrace this way of living while in a society based around always wanting more....
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Are we in Control of Who we Become?
The question of how in charge we are of our own lives has been debated for ages. How much does our environment affect the decisions we make? Do our genetics play a bigger role in our choices than we believe? Are we really all our own beings, or just products of society around us? Questions like...
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A Universal Experience
What is this Universal Experience? Nostalgia! The thing we feel when we smell that food or walk through a former school's hallway, it's strong and powerful and today, Kirti and Brijesh talk about what makes something nostalgic and why do we experience this in the first place? This episode also...
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The Power and Value Behind the Emotion of Regret
This week, Brijesh and Kirti start with a relatable story of how we regret a bad mark on a test. Is this a positive emotion? Why is it so relatable if it isn’t? This discussion brings a new perspective to be taken on the word regret, what it should mean, and if there are any benefits to…
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Mental Health Talk #3: Talkin' Therapy
This week's episode is part of our Mental Health Talk series! Today Brijesh & Kirti discuss therapy: a somewhat intimidating topic, but they're here to make it all sound a little less daunting. The world views therapy in many ways, but one thing we have in common is this idea of an old man with...
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Procrastination
Procrastination... something that our generation unfortunately does a lot. But is this really unfortunate? Today's episode covers procrastination in a new light, as Brijesh and Kirti tried to look into any benefits procrastination may have. They also talk about their own experiences regarding…
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Creative Block
Creative blocks are more common and can last longer than we think. In this week's episode, Brijesh and Kirti talk about what exactly happens when a person faces creative block, while talking about their own experiences regarding this obstacle. Join them in this conversation and learn about how to...
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Using Technology at a Young Age
This week's episode is featuring two special guests from the youth organization, Mind Awareness, Krishna and Vishva! Along with the planning of their third member Puja, they have decided on the topic of how the use of social media and technology in general at a young age can effect a child's...
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The Rise of Cancel Culture
Cancel culture has been pretty prominent over the past 2 years, sparking an interesting conversation between Brijesh and Kirti this week. These two explore the questions of who should get “cancelled,” why influencers get “cancelled,” what has caused this rise of cancel culture, and much more....
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The Effects of Social Media on World Crises
As social media is increasingly used to spread awareness about world crises, Brijesh and Kirti discuss the positive and negative effects of this medium. They use examples to discuss topics such as what's “trending” and how it connects to performative activism as well as their personal…
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The Journey of Loving Oneself
This week, Brijesh and Kirti explore the topic of finding self-confidence and self-esteem during adolescence. They discuss their struggles with this and how they were able to defeat them. Kirti delves into her personal journey of finding self-confidence and shares the resources and techniques…
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The Overwhelming "AHH!" of Post-Secondary
Brijesh and Kirti tackle the difficult choices when it comes to choosing a career this week. With loads of things to figure out before post secondary, these two discuss all the factors that come into play and the struggles along with them. They also talk about the harsh lines between taking the...
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Mental Health Talk #2: A Conversation About Toxic Support
In the second episode of their Mental Health Talk series, Kirti and Brijesh explore the different ways someone could support their loved one with a mental illness. This includes toxic methods, why they might not work, and what could cause supporters to use them in the first place. Later on, they...
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Toxic Masculinity (ft. Kempes)
This latest episode brings attention to an overlooked topic: Toxic masculinity. In order to really talk about the true effects of this behaviour, they’ve invited a guest to share his thoughts and bring new insight to the table. Join Brijesh, Kirti, and their friend, Kempes, for a truly perceptive...
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The Bright Sides of Quarantine
In this week’s episode, Brijesh and Kirti explore the overlooked positive impacts that quarantine had on them. They reflect on the past year of being stuck at home and discuss the journey they’ve experienced together. Although it wasn’t all good or bad, the outcomes have been rewarding. Listen to...
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Body Image: Standards, Positivity, and Neutrality
Brijesh and Kirti are back, and this week they are diving headfirst into the hot topic of body image. Join them as they discuss the influences of social media, history, and societal standards. Learn about their different perspectives on movements such as body positivity and body neutrality....
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Fame: Is it as Flawless as it Seems?
Brijesh and Kirti explore the not so popular parts of experiencing fame. They discuss the changing perspectives of fame as one grows up, the different pressures on different platforms, and the overall cons one may face. Specifically, cons which include the struggles of paparazzi, marriage, and...
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Education Systems on Opposite Sides of the World
In the very first episode of Diving Deep, Brijesh and Kirti exchange views on their experiences in different school systems. Brijesh shares his thoughts on his journey through an Indian school in Qatar while Kirti compares her experiences in a Canadian school system. These two dive a little…
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Welcome to Diving Deep!
Learn about what this podcast is about, why these two teenagers created it, and what's in store for its audience. Brijesh and Kirti share a bit about themselves, how they met and shed light on how this idea came to be. Posting every two weeks, these two will be back in the upcoming episode and…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Two teenagers shed new light by taking a more detailed look into topics such as stigmas, childhood, mental health and everything in between. Hosted by Brijesh Nagarathinam and Kirti Parmar, these two share their own personal experiences and opinions with the goal to broaden one's mind and think a little more deeply.
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