BrainTalks

Today we discussed the effect of being raised in an immigrant household on our perception of mental health. We talked about some of the challenges plaguing this generation in the modern era, and discussed how and why were different from our parents while still appreciating them. Listen Now!

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In this weeks episode of BrainTalks, we discuss guilty pleasures and whether or not we should engage in them. We evaluate different kinds of guilty pleasures and which are harmful and not, and we discuss their effects on our mental well being. Listen Now!

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In this episode of BrainTalks, we talked about our comfort zones. Ranging from experiences, to what we did to figure out what was best for us in certain uncomfortable situations. Sometimes it's okay to stay within your own bubble but sometimes it might be better to step out since not everyone will listen to the boundaries you may set. Check it our to hear our interns discuss their personal comfort zones and what they set as their limit. Listen Now! 

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Welcome back to another interesting week! This week's episode took a little bit of a different turn on the podcast. Listen to us talk about how Muslim mental health is never spoken about but needs to be. We talk about our personal experiences and what we did to cope when we felt like we weren't accepted and were alone. But all in all, you're never alone. Listen Now!

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This week's episode we are joined by Aspire Mental Health and we talked about how cancel culture negatively affects our lives. Through the spectacle of social media, we are so quick to talk about people and "cancel" them for things that may be wrong. Ranging from topics such as Andrew Tate to how text messages are interpreted, we dived deep into our topic this week as we end Summer Session 2 at Brainwave. Listen now!

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This week's episode was centered on how its okay to not live up to a set expectation or standard. Listen in on our "perfectionist" interns as they discuss their personal experiences with failure and how they coped. Additionally they went on to question whether its better to set a lower standard rather than a higher one. Should we really prepare for the worst but expect the best...what do you think?

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This week we talked about everything ranging from tiny homes to light up shoes. Can money really give us anything we want? Minimalistic lifestyles could be fulfilling for many people but is this the goal to happiness? Listen now! https://shows.acast.com/brain-talks

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This week on BrainTalks, we delve into the topic media’s portrayal of mental health… among Emma Chamberlain and BTS. Tune into this weeks episode to find out more about how today’s movies, tv shows, music, and social media portray mental health issues, and gain insight on our interns’ view on the topic. Join us on the ups and downs, twists and turns of this weeks discussion! Listen now!

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This week our team dives into body image and why the affects of the media and the people around us are so harmful. Why are women always looked down upon for having muscles? Comments have large impacts on our mental health, and when the people closest to you say negative things it can really hurt. The media has such a strong grasp on people's emotions so we should be careful what we say online! Listen now!!

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Both men and women are constantly being pushed into boxes because of their gender. This week, we spoke about how as women, we are often told to cook, clean, or to know our place. The times have changed so why are many people still being treated like this? From movie stars being overly sexualized to men and women in career fields, this week's podcast was definitely a journey! Listen now!

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