Heiding in a Pod

Is being "too smart" something to be ashamed of? Or is it the act of calling it out more shameful than the former?

In this episode, Heide and Isaiah tackle "smart-shaming" which is evidently seen in our society. Apart from discussing points to ponder from the phenomena itself, they also shed light on systemic factors as to why it remains prominent today.

Just like what Hannah Montana sang, "You can change your style, you can change your jeans//You can learn to fly, and you can chase your dream", Heide has also been stirring up some changes for this podcast! In this episode, she welcomes a new co-host as they welcome the new year still in lockdown. Together, they reminisce about the past year and talk about the changes they've experienced ever since the pandemic.

Heide welcomes a guest/co-host for this episode as she opens a conversation about what people call as "friendship ghosting". Listen as Heide and her friend, Isaiah, talk about their friendship and how they manage to keep in touch despite living in different cities.

Heide explains her unannounced hiatus during the past month. She discusses how socializing with old friends helped her reflect upon the changes in her life. She also mentions the things that she is currently focusing on. Take a break and catch up with Heide as she talks about her month-long absence.

Being positive has always been our defence mechanism whenever something makes us feel strong emotions. However, how effective is it to merely say that one should focus at the brighter side of things when faced with adversity? Listen as Heide discusses the dangers of falling into the traps of toxic positivity.

Heide casually talks about what she has been doing to distract herself from everything that is happening in the world. By picking up new hobbies and setting goals, she is somewhat able to calm herself down. Despite of this, she discusses how distraction can only last for a short while and how reality must be dealt with at the end of the day. 

While the whole world is in the grip of a greater crisis, Heide mulls over her personal dilemma. In this episode, she evaluates her faith and religion, and tries to come up with a conclusion if God really exists.

Call-out and cancel culture has provided ways for people to express their dissent regarding a certain person or topic online. In this episode, Heide reflects on how she consumes information and how she expresses her opinions on the Internet. 

Heide talks about the negative emotions she has been feeling lately, focusing on anger, and suggests a way to manage them effectively.

In this episode, Heide talks about the current lockdown situation that is happening to prevent further spread of COVID-19. She also shares how she manages to fight cabin fever and anxiety during these trying times.