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today alina does a deep dive into literary and media criticism!! we are talking capitalism, books, fantasy, aesthetics of reading, etc. If you like reading, give this a listen!!! cool other listens/watches: https://youtu.be/ynh3seeUbcE?si=NFVk49onTFRDOT0T https://youtu.be/ZvCT31BOLDM?si=MpAwsY41OMzzs14n

Have you found yourself with a terrible memory? Emotional disregulation? A hard time focusing? Who among us hasn't? I've been someone who has experienced brain rot, that is for sure. We know it's a problem, but why? And what do we do about it? https://www.webmd.com/brain/brain-rot https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-aging/what-is-brain-rot-and-how-can-you-prevent-it/ https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/co-occurring-disorders/brain-rot/

After the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill Act and the recent 4th of July, I am not ready to go down without a fight for a more equitable future. We are not powerless. Books referenced in this video: Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes by Leah Litman Run for Something: A Real-Talk Guide to Fixing the System Yourself by Amanda Litman Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement by John Lewis with Michael D'Orso What the Eyes Don't See: A Story of Crisis, Resistance, and Hope in an American City by Mona Hanna The Broken Ladder: How Inequality Affects the Way We Think, Live, and Die by Keith Payne Videos: TikTok by Justin Scotthttps://www.tiktok.com/t/ZP8M3yD9a/Why I'm so Mad Right Now by Hank Green

i've read 17 books this year including several new releases!! here my thoughts & my takes and what I am excited about next. I can talk books all day, but this is not even an hour, so give it a listen.

i reflect on my first year of grad school, the things I did well, the things I've learned, the things I wished I did better. I talk about my summer intentions and how those will set me up for the fall. It's all about self exploration baby

Another episode on my conservation biology mini season! We're studying for this exam and we got 2 more chapters done today. We're talking species-level conservation and communities and ecosystem level conservation. And I figured out how to put music in!

part 2 in our bonus series on conservation biology to help me study for my finals!! i'm really enjoying this actually

Over the next few weeks I'll be using this podcast as a tool to study for my exams. I'm going to summarize my content for you as a way to help me remember everything I need to know for class. Trying to explain it to someone else is a great way to show that you know it - so that is what I'm doing here!

in terms of all things academic - time to talk about my experience getting into grad school!!!!

This is all about my experience with social media and GETTING OFF OF IT!!!! my life has changed. welcome to my chaotic academia The audio was recorded oddly and I wanted to disclose that I used AI to fix it

Alina spent time exploring the story of Circe - this episode was inspired by the popularity of Greek myths in modern pop culture and the stories of women in history. It's fun, and interesting, and there is much to discuss. Listen and chime in :) SOURCES: https://www.worldhistory.org/Circe/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Circe-Greek-mythology https://mythopedia.com/topics/circe **https://mythologysource.com/circe-greek-goddess/** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circe

Bringing back the hobbies talk! I revisited the note in which I wrote down a list of hobbies I wanted to start 3 years ago when I graduated from college and filled you in on what hobbies I have (or haven't!) started since that very first episode so many moons ago. Thanks for being along for the journey y'all :)

in this episode of chaotic academia, alina delves into the story of joan of arc - a badass historical figure she's been meaning to learn about for a while and finally has! sit back, learn something new, and enjoy the story!

I watched way too much "lifestyle" internet content and learned a lot of things and also got frustrated. Here are my musings. important references: https://www.bluezones.com/documentary/ https://www.npr.org/series/1199526213/body-electric

Alina talks about doing work for good, nonprofits, learns about the American Climate Corps, and discusses Taylor Swift and her environmental and political controversies. SOURCES & LINKS: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/research-reports-and-data-nonprofit-sector https://www.charitywatch.org/top-rated-charities https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/nonprofit-workforce-shortage-crisis https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/green-careers https://www.businessinsider.com/sustainability-careers-green-job-market-skills-required-2022-2 https://www.philanthropy.com/article/americans-are-volunteering-less-what-can-nonprofits-do-to-bring-them-back https://www.whitehouse.gov/climatecorps/ https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefing-room/statements-releases/2023/12/19/fact-sheet-biden-harris-administration-announces-american-climate-corps-listening-sessions-new-actions-to-mobilize-the-next-generation-of-clean-energy-conservation-and-resilience-workers/ https://www.commerce.gov/news/press-releases/2023/12/biden-harris-administration-announces-new-agreement-between-seven https://americorps.gov/sites/default/files/document/American-Climate-Corps-MOU.pdf https://www.npr.org/2023/09/20/1200483937/biden-climate-corps-job-training https://grist.org/politics/want-to-join-the-american-climate-corps-what-we-know-so-far/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Civilian-Conservation-Corps https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_National_Park_Service https://www.npr.org/2024/02/01/1228373511/heres-why-conspiracy-theories-about-taylor-swift-and-the-super-bowl-are-spreadin https://weareyard.com/insights/worst-celebrity-private-jet-co2-emission-offenders