The Hard Truth

Let's talk about the differences between blatant and subtle racism, why it affects us and our society more than we think, and of course provide some real life examples from those who are all too comfortable staying in their unseasoned chicken lanes. Books Referenced: When the First Voice You Hear Isn't Your Own by Jacqueline Jones Royster

In this episode, we talk about the multitude of mental disorders and mental illnesses that are present in all of our favorite cartoons, like Tangled, the Lion King, The Little Mermaid, and more! We especially focus on Winnie the Pooh and how the diverse character lineup reflects society. Check it out! Books Referenced: Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne

This episode tells 3 stories for Black History Month: the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, the 1971 Race Riots at Travis AFB, California, and the recently discovered mass graves behind a jail in Mississippi. We go into some similar threads from each of these histories, along with the connections I'm still seeing from all of my students and their stories. These stories and pieces of history are crucia...

In this episode, let's talk about what true allyship looks like, how we can incorporate antiracist actions into our everyday lives, and the dangerous decisions that can result from a lack of diverse perspectives, especially in our healthcare (looking at you, James Marion Sims and RFK Jr). Check it out!

In this episode, let's talk about what messages our favorite kids books are actually sending and how you can support your local library! Spoiler: Rainbow Fish is not as awesome as we remember. Books Referenced: The Going to Bed Book by Sandra Boynton Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister Music Class Today! by David Weinstone (Please don't shadowban me for this) Mein Kampf by Adolph Hitler

I know we're angry and disheartened, but let's do something about it. Keep listening to hear what you can do to make a difference, which big companies are rescinding their DEI policies, and what campaign finance reform is. We've got this!

This is Part 3 of our A.I. series, and this time we're diving into the heartbreaking reality of what happens when kids and teens are left unsupervised with A.I. chatbots. Let's talk about Sewell Setzer III's story, Character. AI, and more. I close out the episode with some ideas of what we can do in an A.I. saturated society to help take care of each other.

In this Part 2 AI episode, I dive into a newfound concern with environmental impacts and Artificial Intelligence drinking all of our fresh water. I discuss when ChatGPT-4 is predicted to be using as much water as a certain country and what is being done to avoid that. Check it out!

The question we've all been wondering about! No matter where you look, there's A.I. generated content all around us, from school to work to social media. Keep listening to find out how I feel about it!

In this episode, I talk about my take on social justice warriors, Marcellus Williams, and Javion McGhee. Plus, I go over how Caitlin Clark shows the perfect example of what growth can look like in a social setting. Check it out! Books Referenced: To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee

Let's talk about the inspirational LGBTQ icon, Laverne Cox! I talk about her backstory, her many accolades, and most importantly, share some of her most motivational comments as she paves the way towards gender equality, especially in the transgender community. Check it out!

In this episode, I talk about the massive overload of misinformation, disinformation, and fearmongering that is happening all over social media. I've got some advice from Britany Williams on what we can do as parents and also how we can prioritize and filter some of this information that we're surrounded with every day. Check it out!

Let's talk about censorship and the apparent war on public libraries. I go over the American Library Association's 2023 Data Report and their Top 10 Most Challenged List, along with religious materials and sex education in public schools. Check it out! Top Ten Most Challenged Books of 2023: 1. Gender Queer: A Memoir by Maia Kobabe 2. All Boys Aren't Blue by George M. Johnson 3. This Bo...

Happy AAPI Month! To celebrate, we've got an episode all about Filipino culture, food, languages, and a special highlight of Jose Rizal's incredible life. Reggie joins us to share her experience growing up as a Filipino-American, as well as her take on mental health in a Filipino household. Books Referenced: "I'm Glad My Mother Died" by Jennette McCurdy "Crying in H Mart...

Mason Zhang joins me in this episode with his underdog story as we discuss the recent Supreme Court case against Harvard that banned affirmative action in higher education. We debate Kenny Xu's take on Asian Americans scoring higher on standardized testing than their peers, as well as what the future of selection committees in higher education should look like. Books referenced: Chip War: The...

Buckle up! Let's deep dive into capital punishment, the racial bias behind it, the most vulnerable victims, and more.

Let's talk about the INSANE gender price gap in baby clothes and the sizing differences between boy and girl clothes. And, should a stranger be able to tell the gender of a baby at just a glance? I've got some thoughts...

Daniel and I tackle another glamorized & overly romanticized aspect portrayed on social media. Did you know that one fifth of couples break up within 12 months of having their first baby? Let's take a look at the reasons why and how we can combat them.

Let's talk about the message behind "what are you?" and especially "where are you from?" Let's focus on separating the actions from the people and how acceptance is bred, not born. Let's learn how to be decent human beings. Books Referenced: Educated by Tara Westover Antiracist Baby by Ibram X. Kendi

Join our conversation as Jess, a certified personal trainer, tells her story of becoming an influencer, her experience going viral on social media, and what she thinks about children wanting to get into content creation. Books Referenced: The Serpent and the Wings of Night by Carissa Broadbent Beyond the Wand: The Magic and Mayhem of Growing Up a Wizard by Tom Felton I'm Glad My Mom Died by Je...

In this episode, I'm joined by Taryn as we discuss women with STEM backgrounds, women censoring other women, and the significance of encouraging open communication from women in male-driven career fields. Books Referenced: Lean In by Sheryl Sandberg The Bhagavad-Gita

It's time. Let's talk about it. NFL coverage, male bias against women involvement in social roles, Swifties, let's talk about it all.

Let's talk about the real difficult discussions! The hard truth of when (and if) it's okay to bring up weight changes with your partner. P.S. I love all my listeners and hope you feel the same love for yourself <3

Join me and my guest host, Sam, as we discuss our experience with living an alcohol-free lifestyle! We talk about all the benefits we've seen so far, the social pressures we've encountered with some tips on how to combat them, as well as the generational differences with drinking. Cheers! Books/Podcasts Referenced: National Park After Dark She Explores by Gale Straub

This episode is for all the people without kids! I talk about some of the things people do with newborns that I never realized before having a kid that I wish would stop. Enjoy!