Tune into Cluelessly Conscious, as Connor, Melodie, Divya, and Nina converse about everything from pop culture to politics. Listen as we navigate the world in 2021 as teenagers from various different geographic and cultural perspectives!
Today, Melodie sits down for a solo episode to discuss the recent bomb threats that Howard University received. She delves into the Black experience at universities across the country, the significance of HBCU's in the US and what we as a community can do in response to racist threats like these.
Today, Connor, Melodie, Divya and Nina sit down to discuss abortion rights in the midst of the overturning of Roe v. Wade.
The gang is back! After a small hiatus, the entire Cluelessly Conscious crew sits down to discuss the past year. Their highs, lows, and everything in between.
Today, Melodie, Divya, and Nina sit down and discuss back to school jitters. We delve into the new transitionary periods in our lives, and discuss how this podcast has served as a record of our feelings and thoughts over the past year.
In this episode, Divya, Melodie, and Nina discuss social batteries and their perspectives on them as well as how the pandemic has changed the way they interact with others. Mental Health Creator mentioned: Padmini - tiktok & instagram : @padzdey Follow us and stay updated! @cluelesslyconscious_
In this mini-episode, Divya and Nina talk about what has been going on in their lives for the past month in which CC has taken a break! They also discuss senior year burnout, college + career anxiety & excitement, and how the idea of a "dream job" isn't exactly the best mindset.
Today, Divya, Melodie and Nina sit down together and discuss certain light-hearted conspiracy theories and whether or not we believe them!
In this episode, Divya, Melodie, and Connor discuss the importance of intersectionality in the feminist movement with a very special guest Salonee! We also discuss where mainstream/white feminism and girl boss feminism are going wrong and what we think can be done to help alleviate some of those issues. Media Reccomendations: Books - Hood Feminism by Mikki Kendall, White tears/Brown scars by Ruby Hamad, Women, Race, and Class by Angela Davis Podcasts - Stuff Mom Never Told You: Intersectional Feminism 101, Inside the Female Mind: Feminism, and All of It Podcast: Intersectional Feminism Videos - Kimberlé Crenshaw: The urgency of intersectionality (TED Talk) (we will be sharing more recommendations on our Instagram!!!) Follow Salonee! Instagram: @saloneesinghh Follow us and stay updated! @cluelesslyconscious_
In the third episode of our March series Divya, Melodie, and Nina extend the conversation on social media from our first part with a special guest Amaya! We reflect on our relationship with social media as a whole, the use of it as a form of escapism, and how to assess and make beneficial changes. Media Mentioned: Books - Irresistible by Adam Alter & Present Shock by Douglas Rushkoff Binchtopia Podcast Bo Burnham Netflix Special Follow Amaya! Instagram: @amaya.sankaran Amaya's Blog: https://amayasanecdotes.wordpress.com/ Follow us and stay updated! @cluelesslyconscious_
TW: Mentions of Sexual Assault, Mental Health Struggles, Racism, and Homophobia. In the second episode of our March series Connor, Melodie, and Divya talk about how academic and primarily debate competition culture has affected their friendships, mental health, and more with a special guest Tina. Follow Tina! Instagram: @tarighian Follow us and stay updated! @cluelesslyconscious_
Nina, Divya, Melodie, and Connor talk about imposter syndrome and their experience in dealing with it in environments of academia, STEM, and debate with a special guest Amelia. Follow Amelia! Instagram: @ameliarudyy Follow us and stay updated! @cluelesslyconscious_
Today, Divya, Connor, Melodie and Nina sat down to discuss music. We discussed our favorite music genres, along with some of our favorite artists.
Nina, Connor, Divya, and Melodie reflect on the year 2020 through the months.
Nina, Divya, and Melodie discuss role models, how the idea of a role model is often misconceived, and how they play a part in today's society and our generation.
Connor, Melodie, and Divya answer your questions about our podcast, our experiences, study tips, mental health, and much more!
Today, Cluelessly Conscious sits down to discuss what we are thankful for!
This week, Divya, Melodie and Nina sit down for a more light-hearted episode, where we discuss our childhood memories/things that bring us nostalgia!
Connor, Melodie, and Divya talk about the last presidential debate, Trump's America, advocacy, and how we move on from here.
In this week's episode, Divya and Nina converse about specific issues they are passionate about in Public Health and the crisis in the US surrounding drug pricing, equitable treatment, and climate change. They also discuss women's health and mental health and how more light should be shed on the disparities in these sectors.
Dedicated to the late Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg. Connor and Melodie along with guest co-host Katherine converse about Ruth's impact on the world as a champion for gender rights, discuss the adversity she faced on her way to the top, and analyze what comes next for the Supreme Court with the election less than 40 days away. May her memory be a blessing. Cover Illustration Credit: Bijou Karman.
This week, we discuss media that we have utilized to learn and that we have resonated with!
This week, Divya, Melodie, and Nina discuss their experiences as WOC in the United States.
This week, Connor, Divya, Melodie, and Nina sit down together and discuss the ups and downs of Social Media. We discuss the implications certain apps have for celebrities, its effect on modern beauty standards, our own experiences with it, and much more!
In this lighthearted episode, we decided to have a fun debate about certain hot takes.
In this weeks edition of Cluelessly Conscious, we discuss the 2020 Elections, Kanye West, Political Polarization and more!
Today, we talk about why we started Cluelessly Conscious, delve into details about who we are, and our life during quarantine!
We at the Cluelessly Conscious podcast strive to use our voices in order to dismantle oppressive systems. In this 1 hour special, we talk about the #BlackLivesMatter movement and our take on it.