Unfiltered

Unfiltered

By EmilyLeisure
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Unfiltered episodes

  • What I Wish I Knew One Year Ago (Advice to Incoming Freshmen) & Top 5 Series (Restaurants, Breakfast, Desserts, Activities)

    On episode 34 of "Unfiltered", listen as Emily explains what she wishes she knew one year ago, using all she's learned and experienced over the past year to give some advice to incoming freshmen!! She also hosts a "Top Five" series where she gives recommendations on her top five meals, desserts, coffee shops, healthy eats, and activities in the Boston/Cambridge area. Why are upperclassmen the best resource for advice/help, in Emily's opinion? Why is it important to not wish the time away? And where can one find the best dessert in the city? Find out on this episode :)

    48 min
  • How to Remain Happy, How Covid Has Affected Learning, & Top 5 Study Spaces at Harvard (Pre/Post Pandemic) ft. Dylan Zhou
    On episode 33 of "Unfiltered", listen as Emily and her friend, Dylan Zhou, talk about how they remain happy, how the pandemic has affected academics on various fronts, and what the five best study spaces (before and after Covid) are at Harvard. Is happiness a choice? Why is Lamont Library the best place to study, in Dylan's opinion? And how has the pandemic changed the formats of note-taking, exams, lectures, and meetings in college, as well as students' overall attitude towards school? Find out on this episode. And Happy Easter everyone !! :))
    59 min
  • Self-Love & Body Image, How to Unplug During A Remote Semester, & How My View of Academics Has Changed
    On episode 32 of "Unfiltered", listen as Emily describes her tips for building self-love and confidence, dealing with body image, and unplugging during a semester of online learning. She also dives into an explanation of how her overall view of academics has shifted over the course of the past few months. How does acknowledging and being grateful for your health change how you see your body? How does one achieve a work-life separation when we are all forced to work from home? And why is it important to realize that humans are not meant to be 100% productive 100% of the time? Find out this episode.
    47 min
  • A Word On Friendship, Wanting Change, Yoga, & Adventuring ft. Austin Rubinger

    On episode 31 of "Unfiltered", join Emily and her friend, Austin Rubinger, as they discuss what a good friendship consists of, why they're always excited for change, the reasons why they love yoga, and the highlights of Austin's trip to visit Emily in Boston. From biking 20 miles and exploring the waterholes of Nashville, to cooking healthy meals and watching foreign horror movies, Emily and Austin's friendship rests on the spontaneous and the simpler moments of life. And through supporting, pushing, and bringing out the best in each other, they have helped each other grow and mature a lot over the past few years. How did they meet and become best friends? Why do they enjoy yoga so much? And why do they both constantly seek change and newness throughout their life? Find out on this episode. (And thanks for visiting, Austin :))

    44 min
  • From High School to College, Living Off Campus, Guitar, & What We’re Excited For ft. Brandon Kwon

    On episode 30 of "Unfiltered", listen as Emily and her friend, Brandon Kwon, take to the mic and discuss how they've changed from high school to college, what living off campus has been like, how and why they've learned and played guitar, and what they're looking forward to in the coming years. How and why did Brandon make the conscious decision to become more sociable and outgoing in college? When did he take up guitar, and why does he enjoy playing? What are Brandon's plans for his future of medicine? And finally, what are Emily and Brandon excited for over the next few years at Harvard? Listen and find out on this episode :) !!

    47 min
  • Housing Day Myths Debunked & Houses vs. Freshman Dorms ft. Ben Zhang, Dylan Zhou & Amanda Stickels
    On episode 29 of "Unfiltered", join Emily, her roommate Amanda Stickels, and their two friends Ben Zhang and Dylan Zhou! They discuss and debunk myths surrounding Harvard's Housing Day, including whether or not being quadded is terrible, and whether or not your house determines your college experience. They also talk about the differences between upperclassmen houses and freshman dorms!! What are some stereotypes of Harvard houses? Do houses have better communities than the dorms? And why is Dunster so great (according to Dylan)? Find out on this episode.
    47 min
  • A Case of Imposter Syndrome: Feeling Out of Place, Discouragement & Battling Such Mindsets
    On episode 28 of "Unfiltered", listen as Emily describes imposter syndrome (both academic and social), explaining her experiences with such feelings, as well as her tips on how she has fought these mindsets. From feeling alone in your struggles, to being intimidated by such a rigorous environment, to not being as "in-touch" with your culture, thoughts of inadequacy and fraudulence are particularly prevalent at any institution or workplace where success is highly emphasized and present. However...how has Emily battled these doubts? Why is asking for help so incredibly powerful? And how does one separate emotion from the truth in order to remind themselves that they are in fact worthy of where they are and what they have achieved? Find out on today's episode, the last of February 2021 :)
    48 min
  • A Personal Convo: Why I Started Unfiltered, What I’m Unwilling to Talk About, & My Thoughts On “Fans” ft. Amanda Stickels

    On episode 27 of "Unfiltered, listen as Amanda Stickels interviews Emily on why she started the podcast, what she "filters", how recording helps her, who she used to be, and her opinions on having "fans." From a deep dive into her thoughts on receiving feedback and support, to an explanation of what she is unwilling to discuss, to a reflection on who she was before "Unfiltered", Emily zooms out and talks about the podcast as a whole. Why does she love taking to the mic each week? How has her past shaped the perspective she brings to the podcast? And what does she avoid talking about? Find out on this (very) unique episode :)

    57 min
  • Positives of Online School, Upper vs. Underclassmen Dynamic, & Helping Others ft. Dylan Zhou
    On episode 26 of "Unfiltered", join Emily and her friend, Dylan Zhou (a junior at Harvard concentrating in Physics and Computer Science), as they sit down and discuss the benefits of online school, the dichotomy and dynamic between upper and underclassmen at Harvard, and the reasons why Dylan loves being a course assistant and a Chinese Student Association sib-parent. Why does the age gap seem to disappear in college? How has remote learning encouraged positive habits and new hobbies? And why is Dylan so obsessed with Harvard Dining Services? Find out on this episode!
    53 min
  • Seven Hour Zoom Days, Enacting Change, & Surrounding Yourself With the Right People
    In episode 25 of "Unfiltered", listen as Emily shares the struggles of seven hour zoom days, the little ways in which she's enacting change amidst monotony, and the reason why surrounding yourself with kind, caring, and motivating people is so important. Though she admits the transition from first to second semester has been a bit rough, she has been finding comfort and peace in the love and support others have showed her, in the past weekend spent at an online church retreat, and in the traditions (dinners, movie nights...) that have been restarted. How has being off-campus sparked disconnect and isolation? What are the ways in which she breaks the mundaneness of online school? And why is she brimming with gratitude for those around her? Find out on today's episode :) 
    (And if you are also going through burnout or exhaustion this early on in the semester, don't be upset with yourself--it is okay!! I'd encourage you to reach out <3 )
    Much love, Emily.
    32 min

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Join 22 year-old Emily Song as she shares her life stories and holds open conversations on topics she is passionate about and believes need more attention, while at the same time experiencing a…