Ashleigh talks with college student and food freedom advocate, Molly Jones, about developing a positive body image, ditching the diet, and navigating social media. We tackle some hard questions: How do you stop comparing yourself to everyone you see on Instagram? How do you finally pull yourself out of a vicious cycle of dieting? How do you learn to stop hating your body? None of this is particularly easy, but we are figuring it out. You can follow Molly on Instagram @munchwithmojo . And follow the pod @thefiguringitoutpod ! The National Eating Disorders Association also has a helpline, which operates from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. EST Monday to Thursday. On Fridays, it runs from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. (800) 931-2237 . This episode is in memory of Sunny Von G, who was an honorary, mischievous member of the FIO podcast team. 

Created and hosted by Ashleigh Garrison 

Produced by Amy Nakamura 

Social Media managed by Wessam Hazaymeh 

Production assistance by Noa Yolkut

Cover art by Kevin Camelo 

How do you figure out how to navigate the education system as a student of color, especially when most of your peers don’t look like you? Aisha Baiocchi and AnnaBelle Medina discuss how they’ve not only embraced their identities as students of color, but also created a website to help other students find their way. Their site, The Outsiders Guide, features information on topics ranging from college admissions to burnout. In this episode, Aisha and AnnaBelle also talk about dealing with micro aggressions and adapting to remote learning while attending one of the country’s most segregated school districts.

Created and hosted by Ashleigh Garrison

Produced by Amy Nakamura

Social Media/Public Relations managed by Wessam Hazaymeh

Production assistance by Noa Yolkut

Cover art by Kevin Camelo

In this special uncut episode, Ashleigh answers questions from our producer Amy. Ashleigh opens up about her relationships, college experiences, battling the GMAT and how she’s still figuring out the next steps in her career.

Created by Ashleigh Garrison

Hosted by Amy Nakamura

Social Media/Public Relations managed by Wessam Hazaymeh

Production assistance by Noa Yolkut

Cover art by Kevin Camelo

How do you get back up after a challenge knocks you down? Ashleigh interviews Kamey Gomez about being resilient while chasing your dreams. Kamey is an entertainment host with a variety of media experiences. Kamey is also a graduate of Syracuse University, where she and Ashleigh first met.

Created and hosted by Ashleigh Garrison

Produced by Amy Nakamura

Social Media/Public Relations managed by Wessam Hazaymeh

Production assistance by Noa Yolkut

Cover art by Kevin Camelo

With the U.S. Presidential Election fast approaching, Ashleigh interviews political journalist, Celine Castronuovo, about the unique election cycle. They discuss the pandemic, mail-in ballots, Gen Z, and more. VOTE!

Created and Hosted by Ashleigh Garrison

Produced by Amy Nakamura

Social media/Public Relations managed by Wessam Hazaymeh

Production assistance by Noa Yolkut 

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Ashleigh interviews Hyphenated America co-founders Sophia Houdaigui and Maria Castillo. Hyphenated America is an organization dedicated to informing people about immigration in an accessible, but thorough way. Maria and Sophia discuss COVID’s impact on immigration, their childhood experiences as immigrant children, and more.

Created and hosted by Ashleigh Garrison.

Produced by Amy Nakamura.

Social Media/Public Relations managed by Wessam Hazaymeh.

Cover art by Kevin Camelo.

A lot of people will tell you to “pursue your passion.” It’s a lot easier said than done. 21-year-old Dane Nakama started making toys when he was a kid. Now, he’s a budding multimedia artist. Ashleigh interviews Dane about how he found the guts to pursue his passion and how he’s navigated challenges along the way.

Created and hosted by Ashleigh Garrison.

Produced by Amy Nakamura.

Social Media/Public Relations managed by Wessam Hazaymeh.

Cover art by Kevin Camelo.

Jharna Tripathi and Tyra Jean share their experiences with eating disorders, academic anxiety and more. And Dr. Arielle Baskin-Sommers, a psychologist and professor from Yale, provides expert explanation.

Created and hosted by Ashleigh Garrison.

Produced by Amy Nakamura.

Social Media/Public Relations managed by Wessam Hazaymeh.

Cover art by Kevin Camelo.

Quarantine left us thinking more about our mental health and wellbeing. In this episode, Ashleigh interviews three young people about their mental health journeys. She also gets expert advice from clinical psychologist and Yale professor, Dr. Arielle Baskin-Sommers. Real stories. Real advice. This is part 1 of the Mental Health Series.

Created and hosted by Ashleigh Garrison.

Produced by Amy Nakamura.

Social Media/Public Relations managed by Wessam Hazaymeh.

Cover art by Kevin Camelo.

Ashleigh talks with climate activist Lauren Ritchie, also known on Instagram as The Eco Gal. Originally from the Bahamas, Lauren is a rising junior at Columbia, studying sustainable development and political science. She discusses the importance of intersectional climate activism, tackling sustainability on a college budget, fast fashion & more.

Created and hosted by Ashleigh Garrison.

Produced by Amy Nakamura.

Social Media/Public Relations managed by Wessam Hazaymeh.

Cover art by Kevin Camelo.

Music credit: "Apollo" / Patrick Patrikios.