I haven't recorded in a while, so I share some life updates/random things on my mind before getting into this week's very lighthearted episode. Inspired by the internet figure "dudewithsign" (search his Instagram, you won't regret it), I take my lists straight from my Notes app to share my (sarcastic) humor, as well as my slightly controversial opinions, actions we as a society should normalize, and things that really just drive me crazy.

This week's episode is part five of my "Collection of Thoughts" mini-series (and this one is my personal favorite of all five). Here are the topics: AI's Racial biases: 3:20 - 20:10 Mixed Heritage Struggles: 20:10 - 28:13 Lack of Third Spaces: 28:13 - 42:42 Film Franchise Opinions: 42:42 - End As always, enjoy!

In this episode, I analyze Lorde's song "Ribs", introduce the idea of "anticipatory nostalgia" (nostalgia for something happening in the present), and share my takeaways and personal connections to one of cartoonist David Finch's works: all the while striving to answer the question, "What is so special about adolescence, and how can we revive our own?"

In this episode, I discuss the Duolingo founder's TED Talk (and foreign language in general), explain how Ohio made history with the passage of Issue 1, recall Michelle Zauner's New Yorker article, "Crying in H Mart", open your mind to the intricate card game called SET, and more. The goal is simple: to share how I fuel my deep-rooted desire for knowledge, and to teach you what I've learned along the way.

Though not heard nearly enough as they should, doctors' perspectives offer an entirely new look into how greatly COVID has changed medicine and life as we know it. In this interview with my mom (a pediatrician), she shares thoughts on topics ranging from COVID's astonishing impact on mental health, to dealing with anti-vax coworkers, to how the pandemic affected beliefs about vaccines as a whole. Discover more by listening to the complete interview, the second on And Everything In Between.

How are Netflix's Black Mirror, the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data breach, and AI celebrity Instagram accounts connected? Watch this week's episode to find out-- and to hear my own Black Mirror episode pitch.

"Why am I here?" is the ultimate question leading imposter syndrome: the intelligence-undermining feeling that you don't belong somewhere like a STEM classroom. This episode details what imposter syndrome looks like in a STEM environment, existing as a woman in these historically male-dominated fields, and how to end the stigma.

Why is it that everyone on social media --including your favorite influencers-- seems to have clear skin? The answer: They don't-- filters deceive us. In this episode, I discuss social media's impact on my acne insecurities, as well as my journey with acne and the most challenging things that come with it.

While I love Taylor Swift's music, she has been the subject of gender discrimination in the music industry since she became famous-- along with other female artists like Olivia Rodrigo. In this episode, I talk about their music, why society discriminates against women's music, and double standards for female vs. male characters in popular TV shows like Breaking Bad. I also rank Taylor Swift's albums and discuss my favorite songs on each.

Certain aspects of California on my vacation reminded me of Europe: the walkable streets, architecture, and cultural diversity. But why else are so many Americans drawn to Europe? Is it these aspects, Hollywood's romanticization of Europe in movies, or something else? I hope to have answered these questions in this episode, as well as speculating on what makes America unique to visit.