And Everything In Between

How are Netflix's Black Mirror, the Facebook-Cambridge Analytica data breach, and AI celebrity Instagram accounts connected? Watch this week's episode to find out-- and to hear my own Black Mirror episode pitch.

"Why am I here?" is the ultimate question leading imposter syndrome: the intelligence-undermining feeling that you don't belong somewhere like a STEM classroom. This episode details what imposter syndrome looks like in a STEM environment, existing as a woman in these historically male-dominated fields, and how to end the stigma.

Why is it that everyone on social media --including your favorite influencers-- seems to have clear skin? The answer: They don't-- filters deceive us. In this episode, I discuss social media's impact on my acne insecurities, as well as my journey with acne and the most challenging things that come with it.

While I love Taylor Swift's music, she has been the subject of gender discrimination in the music industry since she became famous-- along with other female artists like Olivia Rodrigo. In this episode, I talk about their music, why society discriminates against women's music, and double standards for female vs. male characters in popular TV shows like Breaking Bad. I also rank Taylor Swift's albums and discuss my favorite songs on each.

Certain aspects of California on my vacation reminded me of Europe: the walkable streets, architecture, and cultural diversity. But why else are so many Americans drawn to Europe? Is it these aspects, Hollywood's romanticization of Europe in movies, or something else? I hope to have answered these questions in this episode, as well as speculating on what makes America unique to visit.

There are six mini-topics in this episode!

- Reconnecting with nature

- Anti-aging skincare

- White male supremacy in the classroom

- American sports culture

- Canada wildfires

- Nighttime

Let me know other topics you would be interested in hearing about at this link!

I want to share my knowledge and opinions on creative writing--both fiction and non-fiction--in this episode. I read two of my own stories aloud, titled Home, Alone* and The Butterfly, and share why I love them, as well as give my opinions on what makes your favorite book SO GOOD and become the first person to clearly explain what "show don't tell" exactly means. Additionally, I share some of the best writing advice I received from college professors and teenagers alike.

*Renamed "The Warbler's Cry"

Read the stories in this episode (and my other writing) on https://andeverythinginbetweenpodcast.wordpress.com/category/writing/

(Mentally playing Getaway Car by Taylor Swift as I type this.) This episode was particularly fun to record because I love sharing my 50 playlists with anyone who will listen. Don't worry though, this episode isn't only about my playlist-curating hobby. I also share clips of my favorite songs, album and song recommendations, & opinions on music in tv series and movies like The Summer I Turned Pretty and The Perks of Being a Wallflower. Give me your own song recs on And Everything In Between's website under the section titled Get Involved!

Link: https://andeverythinginbetweenpodcast.wordpress.com/home/

This episode was inspired by... a tiktok video? (Hypocritical, I know.) But the video actually taught me one of the best strategies/mindsets to battle overconsumption, and that inspired me to make an episode of all the different mindsets I live by. To name a few-- "do it now", "productivity isn't uniform", and "mind over matter". Hear my opinions on the best mindsets and my personal short stories to back them up in this episode. (I started recording this episode at 8:45. It is now 10:38. P.M.)

Also, newly published And Everything In Between website!