The Singing Sweet Potato: Recent Episodes
Anja Westhues
Growing up is hard. Coming into your identity is hard. Solidifying your interests and values is a never-ending process that's... hard. Welcome to The Singing Sweet Potato podcast, where this clueless 20-year-old tries to figure them out in real time. I talk about health and wellness, coming-of-age, cooking, running, music, living in New York City... and so much more. Welcome to my very indirect journey. Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-singing-sweet-potato/support
What does "eating ethically" even mean (and why doesn't it really exist)? In this episode, I break down my own experiences trying to consume an ethical diet, and work up to the steps I go through today when I make decisions on what to eat. I also outline why ethical consumption under the current food system is nearly impossible, and give some updates on my summer life in NYC.
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"Gut health" is an immensely buzzy topic in the wellness space... but, what does it actually mean? What is the gut microbiome? Is it really that important? In this episode, I define some of the terminology used when discussing gut health and relate it back to what has influenced our societal nutritional deficiencies today. I break down the differences between probiotics and prebiotics, as well as how they work together. Finally, I outline the impact of some popular fermented foods and their interaction with our bodies. The Mind Platter Newsletter The Mind Platter Instagram Anja's Instagram
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In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Hodgen (@citrusdiariesss) for the second time to catch up and talk about her life post-grad! We chat about developing routines that work with your schedule, the job search post-pandemic, and her favorite recipes at the moment.
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In this episode, I sit down with Bella Brodksy, the founder of Sage Magazine. We talk about restarting in-person school after some time away, the pros and cons of running a publication while being a full-time student, and some of her favorite things about going to school in Vermont.
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This week, I sit down (again!) with the lovely Anna Vogt of @itsannavogt on Instagram. We talk candidly about adapting to college and our experiences at our respective schools thus far. We also chat a bit about grocery shopping, finding the "why" within your routine, and even drop a few silly little beverage recommendations. If you enjoyed today's episode, please share and subscribe! my instagram anna's instagram
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This week, I talk about the importance of making life changes when necessary, but also acknowledge its difficulty and why we (as a collective society) often shy away from pursuing the unknown. I offer some of my own experiences, and advice I would have to those looking to make changes for themselves. ...then, I talk about the importance of sleep, dark chocolate, and raw honey.
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This week, Anja outlines the importance of reading as well as some her favorite books. She gives a brief introduction to books' plots, as well as their genres and how easy/difficult they are to read.
Some products mentioned in this episode: Artisana Organics Cashew Butter, Olaplex Golden Hair Oil, Youth to the People Serum
intro/outro music: Arising by Dye O
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In this episode, I talk about the value in writing for the sake of writing. I go over getting over when toxic productivity leaks into journaling, and the value I have found in writing down thoughts to work through them. I also go over some of my favorite things right now, ranging from running shoes to fresh-cut flowers.
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In this episode, I outline the factors that contribute to sexism and racism in the medical field. I talk about some of the biological differences between men and women on a sex-level, explaining why an identical diet or exercise regimen may have drastically different impacts. In the second part of the episode, I explain some examples of implicit and explicit racism in women's health fields, such as gynecology and birth control. I conclude the episode with some other resources to learn more.
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This week, I talk about routine: how it has improved my quality of life, and why I think so many people thrive off of consistency in their day-to-day lives. I give some tips that I would use in building a solid routine for myself and provide insight into the habits that make me feel the most productive and successful.
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Hello again! After a bit of a hiatus, I'm back with an episode on one of my biggest hobbies: running. I get into how I got started and some of my tips for people starting out, give some of my favorite shoe recommendations, and talk a little bit about the running world.
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This week, I discuss a couple concepts that have been on my mind lately: identity and perfectionism. I talk about some of my queries with labels and categorization, rag on "what I eat in a day" videos, and break down some of my observations with society's obsession with the "all-or-nothing" mentality.
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In this episode, I get comfortable podcasting again after a hiatus. I explain where I've been, gives some life updates, then get vulnerable with some talk about body image over the course of my adolescence. I talk about finding empowerment in cultivating a routine that works for me, and talk about some of my plans moving forward with the podcast.
TW: body image, disordered eating
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This week, I get to meet Lauren Hodgen from @citrusdiariesss. She runs a blog, Instagram, and podcast which provide super accessible wellness information in an aesthetically pleasing, digestible way. I loved getting to sit down with her to ask her a bit about her blog, her transition to a dairy/gluten-free diet to heal her migraines, and some of the rewards and struggles that have come with both of those journeys.
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This week, I have a candid discussion about imposter syndrome, burnout, the difficulties that come with social media, and the toxic effects of comparison. I talk about my experiences growing up, and the difficulties that have followed my coming of age as a young adult navigating online college.
I explain how these things have kept me from achieving my highest potential, and some shifts that I intend to make in my life for some positive change.
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This week, I share the stage with Ava Hedeker, founder of F(earth)er Magazine. We discuss the founding and maintenance of her digital publication, give a social and scientific history to plastic consumption, and discuss some policies that governments are currently working through to combat plastic's environmental impact.
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Come listen to a candid conversation with my friend Alex Angrist of @applesohmy on Instagram. Alex is a high school senior from NYC who is passionate about theater and dance, as well as fitness and wellness.
Alex and I dive in to how to navigate the "wellness" community as a younger consumer, compare senior years/college processes, and talk about things we've lost and gained from the pandemic.
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Listen for tips to optimize and maximize your sleep quality! In this era of increased anxiety and unease, good sleep has been even more difficult to come by. Listen as I explain a little sleep science and offers some of my ~ tips and tricks ~ for falling and staying asleep.
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This week, I invite my first guest to the pod: Anna Vogt of @annasriceandbeans on Instagram! Anna is a student based in New Orleans, with strong interests in sustainability, wellness, and fashion.
Listen to Anna and I discuss the disconnect between our food and its sourcing, explain the stories behind our usernames, and debate oat toppings. Listen to us examine the overwhelming number of food options that are available to us year round, explaining some of the issues that come from ignoring nature and seasonal cues, and some potential steps that can be taken to regenerate society's relationship with the land and soil we inhabit.
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welcome to The Singing Sweet Potato podcast, a space for cultivating complete wellness, whether that be physical wellbeing, mental wellbeing, or communal wellbeing. in this first episode, I give some basic knowledge on supplements based on my experiences, unpack some of my beef with the diet/wellness industry, and honestly... get comfortable podcasting for the first time.
TW: I discuss my experience with disordered eating.
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