Positively Penn: Recent Episodes

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Positively Penn spotlights the uplifting things happening on campus and the people working to change Penn's culture for the better. Tune in every other Tuesday for a break from the stress that Penn can bring.

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In this episode, Madison and guest Danny Southwick, a doctoral student studying under Dr. Angela Duckworth, discuss why talent is overrated. Southwick argues that deliberate practice-not "talent"-generates success.

Hosted and edited by Madison Jaffe. Theme music by Mawi (@mawi510) ft. Hugh Reynolds. Podcast art by Jess Tan.

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In this episode, Positively Penn host Madison Jaffe talks to her fellow Penn student Christina Miranda about eating disorder awareness and positive body image. To contribute to the cause during Project HEAL week, check out this amazing organization's fundraising page here.

Hosted and edited by Madison Jaffe. Theme music by Mawi (@mawi510) ft. Hugh Reynolds. Podcast art by Jess Tan.

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In the latest episode of "Positively Penn," Host Madison Jaffe speaks to author and positive relationship expert Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP, about maintaining close relationships during the COVID-19 pandemic."

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Hosted and edited by Madison Jaffe. Theme music by Mawi (@mawi510) ft. Hugh Reynolds. Podcast art by Jess Tan.

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In the fourth episode of "Positively Penn," Host Madison Jaffe talks to the founder of the Penn Program for Flourishing, Faisal Kahn, about this unique program and much more!

Hosted by Madison Jaffe. Theme music by Mawi (@mawi510) ft. Hugh Reynolds. Podcast art by Jess Tan.

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In the third episode of "Positively Penn," Host Madison Jaffe talks to the co-creator of the Penn Program for Flourishing, Laura Taylor, about this unique program and ways to increase happiness.

Hosted by Madison Jaffe. Theme music by Mawi: @mawi510 featuring Hugh Reynolds. Podcast art by Jess Tan.

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During the second episode of "Positively Penn," Host Madison Jaffe talks to Math TA Ivan Li about his busy schedule and how he finds deeper meaning in his work.

Hosted by Madison Jaffe. Theme music by Mawi (@mawi510) feat. Hugh Reynolds. Podcast art by Jess Tan.

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For the first episode of Positively Penn, Madison talks to a Penn alumna who created the "Wall of Rejection."

Hosted by Madison Jaffe. Theme music by Mawi (@mawi510) featuring Hugh Reynolds. Podcast art by Jess Tan.