Beyond The Superficial

Do you ever feel like you have been put in a box and are forced to conform to the conventional, traditional expectations? In today's day and age, people are categorized and stereotyped based on what society expects them to be. In this episode, we talk about our own personal experiences of wanting to "fit in", how cultural, racial and gender norms force people to fit in a certain mold, and how we can overcome the stereotypes and embrace our unique self.

The three roomies are back after a little hiatus! We took the time to encapsulate our summer experiences and the lessons learnt along the way, while giving our listeners a peek into what's been going in our lives.

This week, we indulge in a conversation about different fad diets, Instagram's problematic timeline when it comes to food and working out, and cultural responses we have encountered about our weight and eating habits. We agree that some folks need to take a chill pill when it comes to shaming others about their lifestyles, and instead, we hope the world becomes more understanding and inclusive, CUZ ALL BODIES ARE BEAUTIFUL!

This episode is basically a rant- we are TIRED of giving into capitalism and consumerism. But is there any way out?

So, we did something exciting and crazy! We went bungee jumping and it was an EXPERIENCE, so we decided to make an episode dedicated to that. It's like a little keep-sake for us so we can look back at this memory and reminisce. But we also figured it would answer some burning questions about this adventure sport, for those who are on the "edge" about trying it (sorry for the puns, you knew it was coming). Would you try jumping off a cliff just for fun?

We are back after a short break! In this week's episode, we talk about our old friend, "the impostor". Whether it be during school, work, or any other day-to-day activity, most of us have felt like we're just not good enough. When did we start having these suspicious feelings? Are these thoughts valid? How do we combat that? Hear our hot take on situations that make us feel like we don't belong here; we're here to tell you that you're not alone!

We explore some of our deep, dark, and irrational fears. We've got ghosts, losing our loved ones, oversized bunnies, and some more.

We chose some interesting "would you rather" scenarios, and no, these aren't the party games kinda situations. What would you rather do?

Ready to hear about some of our unpopular opinions?

We took a cue from Emmanuel Acho's YouTube Series, titled "Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man", and threw our own twist on it. We present to you some controversial and uncomfortable questions about mental health, and we each partake in discussing these topics that are not really talked about when it comes to mental health.

A civil and friendly "debate" on evolution and religion, inspired by The Jubilee on YouTube. We share some of our views on Christianity, Darwinism, and everything in between. Which side are you on?

In this week's episode, we take a look at generational trauma and how we can break the cycle. We discuss the roles our parents and siblings played in our past and how that has affected our present day. We look into the various ways we can mend familial relationships and the importance of breaking generational cycles, so we don't pass them on to our future relationships and generations.

Y'all ready to get personal??! This week we get REAL REAL about some of the most difficult experiences we've been through in relationships. We talk about what we've learned, the importance of telling your story, and how the vulnerability is a major key to thriving in healthy relationships. You don't wanna miss this therapy sesh between Trish and Ashley!

This episode explores womanhood and our experiences with our ever-changing bodies and hormones, how we deal with breakouts and pressures put on us to look and dress a certain way to appeal to society. We also have a little kiki about skin/hair care, birth control, and our tried-and-tested period and skincare products! Let us be your aunties and help you find answers to your burning questions about your wonderfully unique (and sometimes scary) journey of puberty.

This episode explores the three different attachment styles and how they influence close relationships' dynamics. We talk about our personal experiences, the things we learned and wished we would have known, red and green flags, and everything in between.

In this episode, we dig deep into the world of social media: does it do more harm than good? We talk about the science behind algorithm and ads, the neuroscience behind humans indulging in endless scrolling, what psychology has to say about habits and addiction, and share insights from our favourite podcasts and documentaries about the social media dilemma.

Disclaimer: We are not medical professionals and do not condone, condemn or endorse the use and/or misuse of psychedelic drugs. Please do your research and consult with your medical practitioner if you are curious about psychedelic drug use. Drug use and abuse is a serious problem in Canada and across the globe. If you or anyone you know are suffering from drug use and abuse, please reach out to your support systems and/or visit https://www.canada.ca/en/health-canada/services/substance-use/get-help/get-help-problematic-substance-use.html for more information. In this episode, we delve into the unchartered territories of psychedelia: we talk about the history of psychedelic drugs, our personal experiences, current research, and the use of these substances as novel therapeutics, the war on drugs, as well as the neuroscience behind the mechanics of psychedelics.

In this episode, we reminisce about our early 20's, the highs and lows of living by ourselves while learning from our experiences, leaving bad habits behind, and embracing this newfound independence.

In this episode, we talk about all things adulthood- from raging university parties, crying in public, to figuring out how dishwashers work.

Just three roommates, chilling on a couch on a Tuesday evening, starting off the first episode of their podcast, 'Beyond the Superficial'. They talk about what this podcast is going to be, swimming as a person of colour, and the inspiration behind the name of the podcast.