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Embracing Change Podcast

by Anushruti Nagarajan and Grace McGoran

What do you get when you combine two persistent and talkative teenagers who believe the world needs improvement? That's right, a podcast! Embracing Change is a podcast created to help our world through small steps. In each episode, we try to implement our motto: "Love all, accept all, and respect all". We will be sharing our personal experiences and thoughts about anything in this world that needs to be changed for the better. We hope that we can educate ourselves as well as all of you along the ride and aim to impact everyone in a positive way! Contact us: [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Embracing Change Podcast Episode #59: What's Going on with Affirmative Action??

    In this episode we will be covering the following: what is affirmative action? Why did the Supreme Court overrule it? What do people think about this? As always, feel free to contact us if you have any questions at [email protected] and stay tuned for...

  2. Embracing Change Podcast Episode #58: Maui Fires and How to Help

    In this episode we will be discussing the following: what is going on in Lahaina, Maui? What does this mean looking forward? How can we support victims of the Maui fires? As always, feel free to contact us if you have any questions, comments, or concerns at [email protected] and…

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  3. Embracing Change Podcast Episode #57: Mathangi's Work and Immigration Story

    In this episode, we will be introducing guest speaker Mathangi, Anu's cousin, and also an immigrant from India. We will be diving into her journey and experiences moving to the U.S. and studying microbes here. As always, feel free to ask us any questions at [email protected] and...

  4. Embracing Change Podcast Episode #56: Immigration Updates - Title 42 and Title 8

    In this episode we will be discussing the following: what is title 42? How does the end of Title 42 and the implementation of Title 8 affect immigrants? As always, feel free to contact us with any questions, comments, or concerns at [email protected]! Correction: Title 42…

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  5. Embracing Change Podcast #55: Have You Forgiven Yourself?

    In this episode, we will be covering the following: the importance of forgiving yourself, how to do that, and the difference between taking accountability v.s not being too hard on yourself. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...PEACE!...

  6. Embracing Change Podcast #54: Why is it Important to Forgive Others?

    In this episode, we will be covering the following: our own experiences with forgiveness, why it's bad to hold a grudge, and the difference between forgetting v.s forgiving. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...PEACE! Sources:...

  7. Embracing Change Podcast #53: Censorship!!

    In this episode we will be covering the following: what is censorship? how have we felt impacted by it? are we really allowed to say anything we want? As always feel free to contact us with any questions or suggestions at [email protected] Featuring guest Elisa Floyd Correction to...

  8. Embracing Change Podcast #52: Celebrity Influences

    In this episode we will be covering the following: some examples of good and bad celebrities and how their actions influence our communities. As always feel free to contact us with any questions or suggestions at [email protected] Side note and correction to episodes: Brandi…

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  9. Embracing Change Podcast #51: Cultural Assimilation, Appropriation, and Appreciation

    In this episode we will be covering the following: our own views on cultural appropriation/assimilation/appreciation and how we think this should affect the way we go about day to day life. As always, stay tuned for more and feel free to reach out to us at [email protected]

  10. Embracing Change Podcast #50: How to Aid Those Struggling with Hunger & Poverty

    In this episode we will be discussing how one can help the world with solving the huge problem of hunger & poverty. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more... Peace.

  11. Embracing Change Podcast #49: Our Thoughts on Food and Poverty in Our World

    In this episode we will be covering the following: Grace's "Food Insecurity in Burundi" essay intro, hunger statistics, and our thoughts on the world crisis. We also have an interview with Riley Block who shares her views on worker's rights being violated at Starbucks. As always, feel free to...

  12. Embracing Change Podcast #48: The Con's of Artificial Intelligence

    In this episode we will be covering the negative impact artificial intelligence has, or will have, on our society. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more... PEACE! Sources:...

  13. Embracing Change Podcast #47: The Pro's of Artificial Intelligence

    In this episode we will be discussing the benefits of having artificial intelligence in our society. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more... PEACE! Sources: https://www.procon.org/headlines/artificial-intelligence-ai-top-3-pros-and-cons/...

  14. Embracing Change Podcast #46: Let's Give Back and Appreciate Our Frontline Workers

    In this episode we will be covering the following: appreciation holidays and other ways to show thanks for frontline workers. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...PEACE! Sources: https://www.unitedwaychampaign.org/blog/ThankYouFrontline

  15. Embracing Change Podcast #45: What Are Front Line & Essential Workers?

    In this episode we will be discussing front line workers and what they do to impact our daily lives. We also have an interview with Riley Block who shares her views on worker's rights being violated at Starbucks. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay…

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  16. Embracing Change Podcast #44: Bay Area High School Students Keeping Secrets!!??

    In this episode we will be discussing how we feel pressure has affected our school system and personal lives, how people are constantly keeping academic "secrets", and how it feels like everyone views their peers as competition. As always, feel free to contact us at…

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  17. Embracing Change Podcast #43: What's Up With High School Culture?

    In this episode we will be covering the following: party culture in our high school area, what people wear, how people act, and the different pressures we feel from our society. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...PEACE!

  18. Embracing Change Podcast #42: High School Job Opportunities

    In this episode, we discuss many different high school job and internship opportunities through a quick Q&A with Grace. If you want to know more about a particular opportunity, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and always make sure to stay tuned for more...PEACE!

  19. Embracing Change Episode #41: The Pro's & Con's of Guns

    TW - In this episode we will be covering the contrasting perspectives on guns & gun laws. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace. (side note: we filmed this prior to the Texas school shooting, and will cover that tragic event in the...

  20. Embracing Change Episode #40: World Treaties Regarding Nuclear Development

    In this episode we will be covering the following: . As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace! Links: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/nuclear-weapons-by-country...

  21. Embracing Change Podcast #39: What are Nuclear Weapons?

    In this episode we will be covering the following: what is a nuclear weapon? Who invented it? Why is it dangerous? As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace. Links: Atomic Bomb: Inventors, WWII & Facts - HISTORY...

  22. Embracing Change Podcast #38: Pro-Choice & Pro-Life Arguments

    TW - In this episode we will be covering the two different perspectives on abortion. We recorded this podcast and tried to be as unbiased as possible by simply discussing the information so that all of our listeners can evaluate both sides of the argument. As always, feel free to contact us at...

  23. Embracing Change Podcast #37: Roe v. Wade History & Current Details

    In this episode we will be covering the following: What was the Roe v. Wade trial? Who were the people involved? What has changed recently (~May 5th)? Just as a reminder, this episode was recorded from an objective standpoint and keep a look out for our next episode concerning the two main...

  24. Embracing Change Podcast #36: Our Thoughts on Toxic Masculinity

    In this episode we will be covering the following: What celebrities have broken the harmful cycle of toxic masculinity? What are our experiences with the men around us? How should we deal with toxic masculinity? As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned...

  25. Embracing Change Podcast #35: What is Toxic Masculinity?

    In this episode we will be covering the following: What is Toxic Masculinity? Why is it so important? Why is it a problem? As always, contact [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace! Resources: https://divethru.com/toxic-masculinity/

  26. Embracing Change Podcast Episode #34: Our Thoughts on The Russo-Ukrainian War

    TW - In this episode we will be covering the following: How has the U.S gotten involved? What are our fears? What does the future look like from our perspective? We also want to state that we stand with Ukraine and know how heavily people/soldiers are being impacted there. Please consider…

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  27. Embracing Change Podcast Episode #33: Ukraine & Russia

    TW - In this episode we will be covering the following: What is going on with the war? Why did Putin decide to invade Ukraine? What is NATO? As always, contact [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace. Resources: https://www.nato.int/nato-welcome/index.html...

  28. Embracing Change Podcast #32: Let's Talk Cyber Security

    In this episode we will be covering the following: introducing guest speaker Aarti Iyengar, discussing her job, and important ways to stay safe online! As always, contact [email protected] and stay tuned for more...PEACE!

  29. Embracing Change Podcast #31: The IMPORTANCE of Web Security

    In this episode we will be covering the following: how to avoid being hacked, important tips for keeping your information safe, and our thoughts on privacy/web security. As always, contact [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace! Sources:...

  30. Embracing Chance Podcast #30: Is Online Activism Good or Bad?

    In this episode we will be covering the following: the pro's and con's of online activism, as well as our own personal opinions on this topic. As always, contact [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace! Sources: https://environmental-conscience.com/online-activism-pros-cons/

  31. Embracing Change Podcast #29: Elizabeth Holmes Fraud

    In this episode we will be covering the following: our thoughts on the Holmes case and more information on it. As always, contact [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace! Sources:...

  32. Embracing Change Podcast #28: Our Thoughts on Omicron

    In this episode we will be covering the following: Anushruti and Grace's personal worries concerning this new strain, specific ways to stay safe, and Omicron's affect on our economy. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace! Sources:...

  33. Embracing Change Podcast #27: WHAT IS OMICRON!?

    In this episode, we will be covering the following: the omicron variant, how spreadable it is, and different news updates. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace! Sources:...

  34. Embracing Change Podcast #26: A Second Take on Body Positivity Ft. Gili Cohen

    TW - In this episode we will be covering the following: how body positivity impacts your mental health, struggles people face with social media etc. and also Gili's perspective on this challenging topic. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for...

  35. Embracing Change Podcast #25: Gratitude Podcast

    In this episode we will be covering the following: research/statistics about gratitude, how to show gratitude, and also introducing a guest speaker, Brad McGoran. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...PEACE!

  36. Embracing Change Podcast #24: Model Minority and Imposter Syndrome

    In this episode we will be covering the following: our experiences with the U.S. schooling system and a little bit about model minorities as well as how that can tie into imposter syndrome. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...PEACE!

  37. Embracing Change Podcast #23: Asia V.S America

    Description: In this episode we will be covering the following: our experiences with being in the U.S and Asia, and how general practices differ. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...PEACE!

  38. Embracing Change Podcast #22: Thea's Wildfire Experience

    In this episode we will be covering the following: our guest speaker, Thea's, experience with the California wildfires and what you can do. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace!

  39. Embracing Change Podcast #21: California Wildfires

    In this episode we will be covering the following: California wildfires and our thoughts about the situation. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...PEACE!

  40. Embracing Change Podcast #20: High Schoolers and Their Experiences Returning in Person

    In this episode we will be covering the following: Featuring another guest, returning in person from an introverted point of view, and events to look forward to this school year. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...PEACE!

  41. Embracing Change Podcast #19: Elementary Schoolers Return on Campus

    In this episode we will be covering the following: featuring a new guest, returning back to school, and things to look forward to this school year. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...PEACE!

  42. Embracing Change Podcast #18: STOP the Cycle of Unethical, Wasteful Fast Fashion...

    In this episode we will be covering the following: how you can raise awareness about fast fashion and alternative stores to buy from. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace! (Side note: we recorded this episode via Zoom. Sorry for…

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  43. Embracing Change Podcast #17: Fast Fashion

    In this episode we will be covering the following: what is fast fashion? Why is fast fashion bad? What are some brands to avoid? As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace! (Side note: we recorded this episode via Zoom. Sorry for the…

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  44. Embracing Change Podcast #16: Help the Homeless!! (What you can do)

    In this episode we will be covering the following: what you can do to help those who are homeless and where you can locate resources that you need if you are a homeless person. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace! (Side note: we...

  45. Embracing Change Podcast #15: Homelessness

    In this episode we will be covering the following: different statistics/facts on homeless people and reasons why people do become homeless. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace!

  46. Embracing Change Podcast #14: What returning to "normal" looks like for us...

    In this episode we will be covering the following: things we are excited for as life returns back to regular, how we are reacting to less-social distancing and the ability to go out without a mask, and how we feel going into this new era. As always, feel free to contact us at...

  47. Embracing Change Podcast #13: California is RE-OPENING!!

    In this episode we will be covering the following: what exactly is happening around us in California regarding COVID, what we have seen in stores/family/outdoors, and more facts + mandates given by the governement. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay...

  48. Embracing Change Podcast #12: The Plants Need Saving...

    In this episode we will be covering the following: different types of endangered plants and what you can do. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace! Sources:...

  49. Embracing Change Podcast #11: Protect Our Wild Animals!!

    In this episode we will be covering the following: how to protect wildlife (animals in specific) and endangered/extinct animals. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace! Sources:...

  50. Embracing Change Podcast #10: What's Going On in India?

    In this episode we will be covering the following: the COVID crisis in India, what the problem is, and how you can help. As always, feel free to contact us at [email protected] and stay tuned for more...Peace. Sources:...

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

What do you get when you combine two persistent and talkative teenagers who believe the world needs improvement? That's right, a podcast! Embracing Change is a podcast created to help our world through small steps. In each episode, we try to implement our motto: "Love all, accept all, and respect all". We will be sharing our personal experiences and thoughts about anything in this world that needs to be changed for the better. We hope that we can educate ourselves as well as all of you along the ride and aim to impact everyone in a positive way! Contact us: [email protected]

HOSTED BY

Anushruti Nagarajan and Grace McGoran

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What do you get when you combine two persistent and talkative teenagers who believe the world needs improvement? That's right, a podcast! Embracing Change is a podcast created to help our world through small steps. In each episode, we try to implement our motto: "Love all, accept all, and respect...

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