Cougar Podcast: Recent Episodes
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Senior hosts: Cam, Faye, and Jasmin talk amongst themselves and other on various topics from teen perspectives.
Today we discuss what makes a good relationship and when it's time to end things, between friends, peers, romantic situations etc.
Today Cam, Jasmin, and Faye play a game of overrated vs underrated in which we say a topic and we answer whether we think it is underrated or overrated and why.
Faye is joined today by senior, Yohana Silva, to talk about their experiences having immigrant parents. They discuss the different morals, parenting, rules, and lessons they've learned growing up and what they can take from it when they grow older.
In this episode Cam, Jasmin, and Faye take the 16 personalities test to see what type of personalities they have.
Take the test along with us to see what's your personality type.
Test link: https://www.16personalities.com
Jasmin and Faye discuss what factors contribute to our confidence and how these factors may affect one's confidence overall. From how media portrays women and the overall society pressures for women to feel confidence, along with the idea of racial insecurity that hones into our self esteem.
Take a break. You need it. Today we talk about the importance of Mental Health and ways to cope. Talk to someone, take a break from social media, do things to take a break from your mental exhaustion.
Some resources if you need help or guidance:
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255
https://www.nami.org/Home
https://adaa.org
https://design.org/the-science-behind-mental-health-breaks/
TW: SA and R*** discussed in this episode. If that is something you are not comfortable with, we advice you to skip this episode.
In today's episode Cam, Jasmin, and Faye discuss the recent major assault cases against women, and women's safety in general. From boy culture to social media women are constantly being objectified and treated inhumanly. All women do is exist and still are harmed, it is time to question the issue of men and their culture.
Links for more information or help:
https://statusofwomendata.org/explore-the-data/violence-safety/
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/what-women-have-to-do-to-be-careful_n_7072080
https://www.thehotline.org
For the boys and men:
https://www.forbes.com/sites/ellevate/2019/11/19/7-ways-men-can-support-women-as-allies/?sh=20b04441981e
https://theconversation.com/how-men-can-be-allies-to-women-right-now-157126
Due to COVID there has recently been a spike in Asian American hate crimes in the U.S. In this episode, Jasmin, Faye, and Cam discuss about the recent hate crimes, historically racist acts towards Asians, and micro-aggression. They talk about what it means to be an Allie and supporting others of different POC communities.As an Asian American, Faye briefly shares some of her personally experience with racism and micro-aggression.
Important resources and links:
https://stopaapihate.org
https://compassioninoakland.org
https://hateisavirus.org
In today's episode Cam, Jasmin, and Faye play a card game made by popular instagram group @werenotreallystranger. The premise of the game, is to ask people unexpected and eventual deep questions in order to get to know one another and strangers. This episode 3 of three as there are three levels. We pulled cards off the deck and answered questions for each other.
Although there is only 9 episode published, we have one unreleased episode that never saw the light, but technically this is our 10th episode. As we celebrate this small stepping stone, we talk about how this podcast came to be and how each of us became apart of it. We talk about dealing with criticism and future endeavors that this podcast has inspired us to do in the future. Thank you for everyone's support and kind words. We appreciate you guys so much <3
In today's episode Cam, Jasmin, and Faye play a card game made by popular instagram group @werenotreallystranger. The premise of the game, is to ask people unexpected and eventual deep questions in order to get to know one another and strangers. This episode 2 of three as there are three levels. We pulled cards off the deck and answered questions for each other.
In today's episode Cam, Jasmin, and Faye play a card game made by popular instagram group @werenotreallystranger. The premise of the game, is to ask people unexpected and eventual deep questions in order to get to know one another and strangers. This episode 1 of three as there are three levels. We pulled cards off the deck and answered questions for each other.
In this episode, Cam and Faye are joined with EHS BSU President Malana Durley in an insightful conversation on African American culture. They talk about the colorist tendencies, school teachings on Black history, and media portrayals of famous Black celebrities.
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Cam and Jasmin are joined with Senior Class President, Justine Phothirath. Justine tells us what motivated her to run for this position, as well as shares her favorite high school memory. Together they all discuss about the void that was senior year, but also the thing that made high school the best, friends.
In today's episode Cam, Jasmin, and Faye discuss the implications of cultural appropriation. They explore the differences in appropriation versus appreciation, as they share the social issues involving cultural appropriation. From big companies to celebrities, the three of us share our opinions on what is "deemed" as appropriate or acceptable.
Note: This was set to release a couple weeks ago after the event occurred but we had to delay the release for reasons :)
Disclaimer: All thoughts and opinions are our own, as we do not speak on behalf of anyone but ourselves. Jasmin, Cam, and Faye discuss and reflect on the storming of The Capitol and its comparison to the Black Lives Matter Movement over summer. We explore the perspectives of others, as well as stating our own opinions and thoughts on the entire situation.
Today we dive into the benefits and negatives of social media and the overall atmosphere it creates within our society and teen culture. Cam, Jasmin, and Faye explore the concept of cancel culture and whether or not it ultimately beneficial when it comes to educating others.
EHS Alumni, Juan Flores and Jacob Sauls share their favorite high school memory as they pass on advice to incoming college freshmen about high school and college.