Embracing Change Podcast: Recent Episodes
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: embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...PEACE!Sources:https://www.npr.org/2023/06/29/1181138066/affirmative-action-supreme-court-decisionhttps://www.politico.com/news/2023/08/14/biden-administration-college-admissions-guidance-00111060
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more....Peace.Sources:https://www.cnn.com/2023/08/16/us/hawaii-maui-wildfires-death-toll-wednesday/index.htmlhttps://www.cnn.com/2023/08/25/us/maui-wildfires-unaccounted-for-list/index.htmlhttps://www.cnbc.com/2023/08/14/maui-wildfires-where-to-donate-how-to-help-victims.html#:~:text=How%20you%20can%20help,you%20donate%20to%20reputable%20organizations
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and PEACE!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com...PEACE!
Correction: Title 42 was as part of the Public Health Service Act of 1944.
Sources:
https://trac.syr.edu/reports/705/
https://apnews.com/article/immigration-biden-border-title-42-mexico-asylum-be4e0b15b27adb9bede87b9bbefb798d
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...PEACE!
WARNING: we do talk about spoilers regarding the books: The Scarlet Letter and It Ends with Us.
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...PEACE!
Sources:
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/topic/forgiveness/definition#:~:text=I%20Cultivate%20It%3F-,What%20Is%20Forgiveness%3F,they%20actually%20deserve%20your%20forgiveness.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzDft0DZRUw
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com
Featuring guest Elisa Floyd
Correction to episode: Ed Code 48907 affirms the right of high school newspapers to publish whatever they choose, so long as the content isn't explicitly obscene, libelous, or slanderous, and doesn’t incite students to violate any laws or school regulations.
Sources:
How do we draw the line on free speech? | Human Rights Law Centre
What Does Free Speech Mean? | United States Courts
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com
Side note and correction to episodes: Brandi Chastain is the founder of BAWSI.
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more... Peace.
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 contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more... Peace.
Sources: https://www.actionagainsthunger.org/global-poverty-hunger-facts
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more... PEACE!
Sources: https://towardsdatascience.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-artificial-intelligence-182a5ef6588c
https://www.procon.org/headlines/artificial-intelligence-ai-top-3-pros-and-cons/
In this episode we will be discussing the benefits of having artificial intelligence in our society. As always, feel free to contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more... PEACE!
Sources: https://www.procon.org/headlines/artificial-intelligence-ai-top-3-pros-and-cons/
https://towardsdatascience.com/advantages-and-disadvantages-of-artificial-intelligence-182a5ef6588c
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...PEACE!
Sources: https://www.unitedwaychampaign.org/blog/ThankYouFrontline
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more... PEACE!
Sources: https://econofact.org/essential-and-frontline-workers-in-the-covid-19-crisis#:~:text=Frontline%20workers%20include%2C%20but%20are,%2C%20truck%20drivers%2C%20and%20educators
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...PEACE!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...PEACE!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and always make sure to stay tuned for more...PEACE!
In this episode we will be covering the contrasting perspectives on guns & gun laws. As always, feel free to contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace.
Links: https://gun-control.procon.org/
In this episode we will be covering the following: . As always, feel free to contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace!
Links: https://worldpopulationreview.com/country-rankings/nuclear-weapons-by-country
https://www.jfklibrary.org/learn/about-jfk/jfk-in-history/nuclear-test-ban-treaty#:~:text=On%20August%205%2C%201963%2C%20after,beginning%20of%20the%20nuclear%20age
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace.
Links: Atomic Bomb: Inventors, WWII & Facts - HISTORY
https://cnduk.org/how-do-nuclear-weapons-work/#:~:text=Nuclear%20bombs%20are%20weapons%20of,are%20either%20split%20or%20merged.
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace.
Links: https://abortion.procon.org/
https://www.princeton.edu/~prolife/articles/embryoquotes2.html#:~:text=Life%20Begins%20at%20Fertilization%20with%20the%20Embryo's%20Conception&text=%22Development%20of%20the%20embryo%20begins,together%20they%20form%20a%20zygote.%22&text=%22Human%20development%20begins%20after%20the,known%20as%20fertilization%20(conception)
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 arguments surrounding abortion. As always, feel free to contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace,
Links: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/politics/what-is-roe-v-wade
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace!
Resources:
https://divethru.com/toxic-masculinity/
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? As always, contact embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace.
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace.
Resources:
https://www.nato.int/nato-welcome/index.html
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-56720589
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...PEACE!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace! Sources: https://strategynewmedia.com/why-web-security-is-important/#:~:text=Web%20security%20is%20important%20to,networks%2C%20and%20other%20IT%20infrastructures
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace! Sources: https://environmental-conscience.com/online-activism-pros-cons/
In this episode we will be covering the following: our thoughts on the Holmes case and more information on it. As always, contact embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace! Sources: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-elizabeth-holmes-verdict-theranos-founder-is-guilty-on-four-of-11-charges-in-fraud-trial-11641255705?mod=hpleadpos7&mod=article_inline
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace! Sources: https://www.wsj.com/articles/omicron-variant-is-expected-to-dent-global-economy-in-early-2022-11640631554
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace! Sources: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/variants/omicron-variant.html
https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/29/us-covid-cases-rise-to-pandemic-high-as-delta-and-omicron-circulate.html
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/health/2021/12/21/covid-omicron-not-march-2020/8967351002/
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...PEACE!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...PEACE!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...PEACE!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...PEACE!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...PEACE!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...PEACE!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace! (Side note: we recorded this episode via Zoom. Sorry for the audio quality!)
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace! (Side note: we recorded this episode via Zoom. Sorry for the audio quality!)
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace! (Side note: we recorded this episode via Zoom. Sorry for the audio quality!)
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace!
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace!
Sources: http://save-the-endangered-species.weebly.com/top-10-most-endangered-plants.html
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace!
Sources: https://www.dosomething.org/us/facts/11-facts-about-endangered-species#fn1
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 embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace.
Sources: https://www.cnn.com/interactive/2020/health/coronavirus-maps-and-cases/
https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/26/india/india-covid-international-aid-intl-hnk/index.html
In this episode we will be covering the following: our own opinions on this topic, stories of people who have been hurt and attacked as a result of being Asian, and different statistics involving Asian hate crimes. As always, feel free to contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more...Peace.
In this episode we will be covering the following: our summer plans, healthy nutritious foods, and just different ways to feel comfortable and happy during this upcoming hopefully stress-less time. We also featured guest speaker and fellow waterpolo buddy, Diya Bengani. As always, feel free to contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more... PEACE!
TW- In this episode we will be covering the following: different types of eating disorders and their definitions, common misconceptions, and the fakeness of social media. As always, feel free to contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more... Peace!
In this episode we will be covering the following: our personal strategies to improve our mental health, our personal strategies to improve our mental health... and our personal strategies to improve our mental health. As always, feel free to contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more... PEACE!
In this episode we will be covering the following: mental health statistics, ways to improve your mental health and overall how COVID has impacted us as individuals. As always, feel free to contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more... PEACE!
TW - In this episode we will be covering the following: a recap of what sexual assault is, male stories/perspectives, and how trauma like sexual assault affects lives of victims. As always, feel free to contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more... Peace.
TW - In this episode we will be covering the following: what sexual assault is/overall information, anonymous stories from other women in our community, and our personal thoughts/feelings on this topic. As always, feel free to contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.comand stay tuned for more... peace.
In this episode we will be covering the following: significant events in history for women and important women, as well as how this relates to us today. As always, feel free to contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more... PEACE!
In this episode we will be covering the following: our new season/topic, our very own mothers, and encouragement for women. As always, feel free to contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com (especially because this episode we highlight that you can tell us YOUR stories and2 we will share them anonymously) and stay tuned for more... PEACE!
In this episode we will be covering the following: who we are, how our idea sparked, what's our "why?", and the plan for going about this podcast. As always, feel free to contact us at embracingchangepodcast@gmail.com and stay tuned for more... PEACE!