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hi guys, here is the creative project i am doing for my english final this quarter! in this episode i am doing a spoken essay where i analyze Aldo Leopold's The Land Ethic, Lauret Savoy's The Geology of Us, Jennifer Garcia Peacock's Sun Ma(i)d: Art, Activism, and Environment in Ester Hernandez’s Central Valley, and Deborah Miranda's To Make Story Again in the World. what i found most interesting in this class is how racism driven by capitalism perpetuates the environmental crisis. by looking at the perspective of this intersection from women of color, we can attempt to understand how these complex issues are intertwined. sounds wild but give this episode a listen and you will understand a little bit more ;) hope you enjoy!!

USA USA USAAAA bro its olympic year. today im talking about why i love the olympics, what impact it has on women's sports, and how the games have changed over time. running through the stats and results for the american female athletes so far, i made sure to highlight some of the best moments. give it a listen so snoop dogg can come on the podcast :)

hey guys! so excited to release this one it was very out of my comfort zone but nonetheless super fun to make! i went to the most iconic dining hall at UCSB and interviewed freshmen to find out what they had to say about fashion trends, relieving stress, and some of their biggest secrets. hope you enjoyed, more episodes to come soon!

*graphic warning: discussions about eating disorders, body dysmorphia, and excessive exercise* hi guys!! i'm rounding out the year with something very important to me and it took a lot of courage to post this. i wanted to get personal and talk about my recent struggles with an eating disorder in hopes that it can inspire anyone else out there who is also struggling. while i have always hated showing weakness, this is something that has affected my life for a long time and i was finally able to accept that i can't always be perfect, especially when i'm struggling. i feel that throughout the difficult process of recovery i was able to put a stop to something that could have done a lot of irreparable damage and therefore i was able to bounce back relatively quickly. while it is still a major struggle in my daily life, i cannot begin to express how proud i am for recovering as it has literally brought back my happiness, ability to connect with people, and confidence. i hope you guys find this episode helpful and if you are struggling with an eating disorder i hope i can inspire you to also seek help and begin the process of taking back your life because you only get one. if you or anyone you know is struggling, my dms are open and for additional resources see: https://anad.org/get-help/eating-disorders-helpline/

new mic!!!! the sound quality is so good i hope it makes listening a lot better. anyways, today i am talking about habits i'm bringing into the new year like complimenting people more, less impulse buying, and spending more time in the ocean. i'm also leaving behind negative habits like high expectations, wellness crap, and food restriction. hope you guys enjoy!!

part 2! this episode is a bit more general about new things i've learned and noticed in college so far. today i discuss first impressions, dorm living, "drunk actions are sober thoughts", feeling homesick, recharging ur social battery, drinking lots of caffeine, and talking to new people. hope you enjoy! let me know what you want to see next, maybe some dining hall interviews? ;)

hey guys! finally recorded some new stuff today and i'm so glad to be back with you all (for real this time)! today i talk about my classes, clubs i've joined, weightlifting, perineal tendonitis, surfing, money guilt, eating at the dining hall, and spending time with friends. hope you enjoy! btw, i split this episode into two parts, this part is a personal update and the next part is about some universal realizations i've made about the college so far.

mega tea just dropped... but i want to preface that no names are being dropped, no one is being drug in the mud, in this episode i simply discuss common problems when it comes to female friendship struggles. while i like to give advice, this episode is more of a story time in a way because i still haven't found all the answers to issues i've (or any at all lol) faced. also, i lost my notes on where to edit this episode :( soooo that's why it is so long and i truly apologize, i just wanted to go ahead an post it since the contents of this episode are really important to me. college updates coming in the next episode (soon)!! hope u enjoy *today's agenda: 1. friends when u get a bf 2. secret animosity 3. transparency 4. quality over quantity 5. losing friends when u glow up 6. childhood friends 7. surface level friends 8. pick me friends

what's up guys! not that i'm stepping on my high horse or anything, but i LOVE playing guitar and have been playing for 3 years or so. but i taught myself how to play and have gained so much out of the experience that i really wanted to share it with you all. maybe this will inspire you to try it too or just get out of your comfort zone in general! either way, i share with you all my passion for music, how i've kept this hobby very simple, and how it connects so many special people. hope you enjoy!

here for my last teacher interview, we have mr. bell! join us as we discuss his childhood, influencing students, having a consistent morning routine, and being a hard worker. in addition, he also tells us about his concerns for the future, lessons learned in college, why he can't say the word "za" anymore, and how he wishes his students would know that he understands their experiences. hope you enjoy the last part of this series!

back with another interview! in part two, I am joined with arod as we discuss his childhood, mentors, and his job as an english teacher. we get pretty deep as we delve into comparing intellect in various forms of media, significance of wine, deep rooted racism surrounding the pricing of restaurant food, and trying new things. and of course season 2 of "the bear" was analyzed as well. hope you all enjoy!

hi guys! today we are starting off a little series where i interview some influential and inspiring teachers from my high school! we are joined with mr. scott, a biology and marine biology teacher, who gives us some insight about his education journey and the best advice that helped him throughout it. we also discussed the constantly changing high school curriculum, trends in student development, parental impacts, and the role teachers have in their students' lives. lastly, we also covered some large questions about heath trends in america, capitalistic motives, the future, and much more. hope you enjoy!

so my car broke down on the side of the highway today. this did in fact cause me to go through an emotional rollercoaster as I suffered the embarrassment of being traffic goers' entertainment. in today's most authentic episode yet, I detail my anxious thoughts, lack of car knowledge, reflections on my podcast's identity, and analysis of why appealing to such a large audience is often flawed. hope you enjoy!

strange title, i know. today i am breaking down a small realization i had recently which explains to how i use random hobbies, interests, sports, etc. to adapt to tough times and stay true to myself. i've always just assumed i was curious, but i've started to notice it's because i often make decisions in the moment with little regret and in ways that consider myself, rather than the eyes of others. this approach to life has helped me so much and i am just starting to put the pieces together but hopefully this can inspire others to act more for their soul instead of just worrying. however, i have also been dealing with some of that regret lately and because it is an inevitable feeling when you try new things, i am giving out some of the ways i help deal with it. this is a pretty short episode, hope you enjoy!

my first interview!!!! this week we are joined with johnny torres for a coffee session to talk about his transition into life at UCLA, things he would tell his high school self, what he's nervous about in the future, and some of his favorite controversial opinions. johnny also opens up about how he finds community, promotes open-mindedness, and his journey as a first generation college student. hope you enjoy!

hey guys, i'm back! join me in a discussion about the cultural differences between my life in the US and what i experienced in denmark and norway! this includes things like language barriers, levels of expenses, personal etiquette, shopping, food, and much more. in addition, i also gave some of my personal advice if you are traveling to scandinavia or just going on a trip in general that could be useful. hope you enjoy!

today i'm discussing the extreme pressure associated with being productive which has recently seemed to seep into not just the workplace but daily life as well. this is due to the "that girl" trend and in this episode i have broken down the economic roots, pros, and cons, as well as various nuances. also, i discuss how this trend has impact me and how i'm encouraging not only myself, but also others to strive to find the balance between hustle culture and straight up social isolation. hope you enjoy! (p.s. sound quality has improved!!)

join me as i discuss my personal journey with acne, the various solutions, shared struggles/experiences, and other external factors that can make dealing with acne a very difficult process for a lot of people. this episode is a little bit lengthy but i wanted to make sure i could cover everything and do my best to help at least one person out there who feels like their acne is a never ending confidence buster. hope you enjoy and give me some feedback!!

Hey everyone (esp. those who motivated me to do this)! I'm so excited to share my conspiracies and opinions with you all but wanted to do a little intro first! Here I talk about reasons for making the podcast, goals I have for it, a little bit more about me, and some of my real time reactions during the podcast recording/editing process. It's a little bit out of order and slightly all over the place but I'm just starting my podcaster career on a very transparent and real note ;) Hope you enjoy and find this as entertaining as it was to make.