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Think happy thoughts! Just stay positive! Good vibes only! These are some daily manifestations of toxic positivity. According to UW Medicine, toxic positivity “involves dismissing negative emotions and responding to distress with false reassurances rather than empathy.” Join Sophia and Audrey as they discuss toxic positivity in their lives and its effects with special guest Noah J.

Welcome back to fireside chats! Today, Audrey talked about struggling with self-criticism and mechanisms she has used to slowly overcome the hurdles self-criticism poses. With all challenges, it’s important to discover the root of the issues to truly tackle them. Internalizing positive truths trains our minds to approach differently.

What do calls to “Stop Asian Hate” possibly overlook? Listen to the first episode of “Fireside Chats: Sophia”

What is the role of sociocultural and culture-specific effects on disordered eating in Asian American teens? Is the heightened value for the thin ideal still relevant in mainstream Asian culture? In Western culture? Join Sophia and Audrey as they speak about their personal experiences with AAPI culture and its effect on general body image and eating patterns (note: Speakers are not certified health professionals or experts. The experiences expressed are their own and do not reflect a general AAPI population.) *TW: talk of dysphoria, body image, and appearance; food and drink/disordered eating

Lack of representation often leads to a lack of proper representation as well. Today we explored the ideas of narrative scarcity and plentitude coined by New York Times Bestselling Author Viet Thanh Ngyuen. Joined by special guests Alli Rebolledo and Priyal Patel!

In this podcast episode featuring two special guests, Alli and Priyal, we discuss common experiences that we were worried about after not being physically in school for 2 years. We also compare our expected anxieties to what actually happened to us during our first day back and advice we have for coping with back to school anxiety.

Finally back after our 3 month hiatus! We’ve finally finished finals and APs and now we are back to give you all some advice on how to navigate this next year, what to expect, and things we wish we had done. You’ll get some personal, social, and academic advice because all are super important for your junior year. Good luck!

Today we spoke with small business owner Monica! She is the owner of Rebolwear, a women’s boutique. We asked her about her experience with starting a business and discussed the differences between large cooperations versus smaller, more personal shops.

Hey Guys! Today we had guest Alli Rebolledo with us to talk about our fashion icons, how social media has influenced fashion, elevating outfits, and our favorite staple pieces.

Today we had special guest Alli, our social media manager, come to speak with us about her experiences with online learning as a high school sophomore and advice she has for high schoolers in all grades. Reminder: It’s super important to remain genuine in approach to your interests and enjoy the things you do.

Join Sophia, Audrey, and special guest Anjali as we discuss the recent attacks of racism on the Asian-American community, and the intersectionality of culture and nationality. We discussed our personal experiences of racism, cultural stigmas, and questioned the current systems in place.

Continuing our exploring music series...meet Grant Widmer from Generationals! We had a super interesting conversation about how the music industry has evolved in the past 25 years and talked about how interpreting music is sometimes meant to be centered around the listener—not how the artist wants you to feel. Make sure to check out Generationals’s music and stream Silent Ocean!

A couple years back, we did a podcast on this, but we realized we’ve grown a lot since then, so we’re back with a part 2! We talked about what self-confidence looks like inside and out, importance of being true to yourself, and fun movies and songs to tune in to. P.S “No one can make you feel inferior without your consent,” Barbie Princess Charm School

Meet Long Beach-based indie/ alternative group, Boy Called Cute! Best known for their song “Lobster,” the band has been making music since 2017. Today, Lewis and Tommy shared funny stories about their songs, what it was like going to school in California, and their unique plans for incorporating their passions into music. Stream their music, available everywhere, and be on the look out for new music!

Join Sophia and Audrey for a fun and entertaining discussion with Okey Dokey’s very own lead singer, songwriter, bassist, and visual artist Aaron Martin! Widely known for fan favorites like “Wavy Gravy” and “Threw My Love Away,” we talk about topics ranging from Aaron’s first job at Burger King, how living close to Nashville has influenced their music, insight on their music-making process, and words of wisdom for new musicians.

Quarters of Change is a group of five lively musicians (Ben Roter, Jasper Harris, Attila Anrather, Ben Acker, Adrain Ercilla Antrobus, and Amyas Ryan) making alternative rock music in New York City. Join Sophia and Audrey as we walk through their journey with music, discuss their inspirations, and debate the superiority of Spotify and Apple Music. Keep an eye out for their new music coming soon, and in the mean time, stream their music on all platforms!

Meet South Bend based band The Rutabega and listen to our conversation with lead singer, songwriter, and guitarist Josh Hensley to learn about his inspirations in music and the band’s journey.

From Meyers-Briggs to the Pottermore Sorting Hat, we’ve all taken the tests to help us understand ourselves better, but are they accurate? How do the results coincide with astrology? Sophia and Audrey talk with guest speakers Dani and Gianna about their experiences with the tests and speak about current events.

Happy New Year!! 2020 was pretty crazy adjusting from in person to online school. Sophia and Audrey give helpful study tips for upcoming finals and fun strategies for having an effective and successful school year.

Sophia and Audrey talk about some fun holiday traditions, their families, getting driver’s licenses, and love languages that they think they have. Ideas inspired by Teenager Therapy! Song(s) Featured: Last Christmas by Wham!

Is America’s school system the black sheep of education? From cafeteria food to school safety, Audrey and Sophia and guest speakers Dani and Gia discuss the differences between American and Canadian school systems. Song(s): Ivy by Frank Ocean

Sophia and Audrey talk about life as older siblings, things they have experienced, and advice to others. Song: Drugs by M.A.G.S

Today we talked about fun and relieving ways to be productive during quarantine. All of us have been at it for a while, but here’s some things we’ve compiled after 6 months of quarantine! Song: Lost in Translation by The Neighborhood

Sophia and Audrey talk about how their junior year has started off, school tips, and managing time. Check back in the middle of the year for another junior year check in!

Here’s some of the things we’ve been watching recently from TV shows to movies. With all the quarantine on our hands, we covered a good lot of the platform!

We’re back and consistent more than ever! This is our first on-call podcast and we’re here to give you some good advice about high school. Learn about friendships, how to start preparing for college, and how to handle the mental tolls of high school.

We are back and better than ever! The first month of this new year has been pretty hectic, we’ve been studying for finals, but screens have been a big part of our lives. We’re talking about our opinions on them and experiences as well. Also, sorry Sophie was moving her foot for like the first 5 minutes. Love u guys! Stay rad!

Today we talked about making friends and being yourself around them! It’s so important to feel confident when you’re with other people because if you are yourself, it encourages more confidence. Hear us talk about what self- confidence is and how we stay ourselves. Thanks for listening and stay rad!

This one was a spur of the moment and it’s definitely less put together. Here’s our friends episode, we talk about how we became friends and making friends and drama that comes with it. We also have a special guest and some new songs so hope we don’t get copyrighted. Thanks for listening, much love! Stay Rad!