a penny for your thoughts

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 i...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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 podc...