Two best friends laugh their way through some of today's toughest dilemmas. They believe that just like cookie dough, opinions are best served raw -- uninhibited, sometimes controversial, and always well researched. Allie and Kavitha are making sensitive topics not-so sensitive. Grab a spoon and dig…
Kavitha Ramohalli & Allie Stea
Kavitha and Allie finish the book "Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It" by Daniel Klein. In the final chapter of their philosophical adventure, they discuss how normal moments can feel holy, why we are so bad at mindfulness, the true definition of eternity, and the limits of self-reflection. Also included is a recap of the entire book as a whole, and our thoughts on this philosophy filled journey. Keep up with us on Instagram @theopenmindedreminder to find out what our next book will be (coming in February 2021) and send feedback to theopenmindedreminder@gmail.com. This book has been quite a ride and we're glad you went along with us. Onto the next one :)
Kavitha and Allie are here to discuss the reason for the season! Listen in as they deep dive into the world of organized religion including discussions on the hypocrisy of atheism, the struggle of coexisting religious denominations, and the frustrating reality of absolutism versus relativism. All discussions are from the book "Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change it" by Daniel Klein. Keep up with us on our Instagram @theopenmindedreminder and send all feedback to theopenmindedreminder@gmail.com. Happy Holidays!
'Tis the Season Open-Minded Reminder Listeners! This is Allie & Kavitha's 7th reminder to you all about- the season of giving! Included in this episode are discussions about if simply raising awareness for a cause is enough and the ongoing battle between our utilitarian minds and our natural tendency to form tribes. AND- bonus discussion: We wonder if people deserve to be punished if they have changed. Also- find out what level of goodness you are currently operating on according to a medieval scholar! Keep up with us on Instagram @theopenmindedreminder and send us feedback and messages to theopenmindedreminder@gmail.com. Thank YOU.
This week Allie and Kavitha are clawing their way through Daniel Klein's book "Every time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It". Throughout this episode you will witness them hitching a ride on the struggle bus as they make their best attempt to interpret this week's collection of quotes. Included are several tangents about the following topics: pros and cons of being a part of the system, why we constantly want to feel alive, the all too familiar dilemma of analysis paralysis, and our opinions on "The Golden Rule". Be sure to follow us on Instagram @theopenmindedreminder and email all feedback to theopenmindedreminder@gmail.com. Thank YOU.
Hello members of The Open-Minded Reminder Community! This week Kavitha and Allie are happily working their way through Daniel Klein's book, "Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It." This week we get personal with some discussions about soulmates, the idea of one person completing another person, the monotony of daily living, and how we are equal in value to that of an Oyster. Keep up by following us on Instagram @theopenmindedreminder or emailing us your feedback, thoughts, and questions to theopenmindedreminder@gmail.com. YOU are amazing- thank you.
This week Allie and Kavitha are just about halfway through Daniel Klein's book "Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change it." Wish them luck as they attempt to understand the philosophy of...philosophy. Also included in this episode is the discussion of what actually makes friendship so great and the pros and cons of being lonely. Follow us on Instagram @theopenmindedreminder and email us feedback/questions to theopenmindedreminder@gmail.com.
Kavitha and Allie discuss how humans are different than a toaster, what it means to truly live dangerously, and how to escape a life that feels full of trap doors. All discussions are inspired by Daniel Klein's book "Every Time I Find the Meaning of Life, They Change It." Keep up with us on Instagram @theopenmindedreminder and message us at theopenmindedreminder@gmail.com. Thanks for listening!
Kavitha and Allie tackle some core philosophical ideas in this episode including but not limited to the worthiness of our lives and the existence of free will. All discussions are inspired by the book "Every Time I Find The Meaning Of Life, They Change It" by Daniel Klein. Keep up with us on Instagram @theopenmindedreminder and message us at theopenmindedreminder@gmail.com.
This week, Allie and Kavitha start their very first book- "Every Time I Find The Meaning of Life, They Change It" by Daniel Klein. This philosophical novel sparks conversations about where and how hedonism can fit in your life, the pros and cons of human desire, and our twisted relationship with suffering. Keep up with us via our Instagram @theopenmindedreminder and send us a message at theopenmindedreminder@gmail.com. Happy listening!
Kavitha and Allie approach philosophy in today’s episode on Stoicism. They discuss the value of following these principles during a pandemic, how to apply it to other areas of your life, and how it actually has nothing to do with the word Stoic.
Are aliens walking among us? Are we living in a simulation? Where did the concept of a UFO even come from? Listen in as Allie and Kavitha take on these extraterrestrial questions in this episode all about aliens. Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!
This week Kavitha and Allie get up close and personal with one of humanity’s most treasured sweet treats: chocolate. Listen in for some controversial opinions, the intriguing history, and even a surprising recent discovery. Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!
Today Allie and Kavitha are talking about the very real struggle of accepting the body that you’re in. We’re talking anything from how society has grown to the future of Victoria’s Secret. Listen in, it’s a good one! Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!
Another day in quarantine and another sweatsuit dyed in hot pink, which begs the question “What’s with all the tie-dye?” This week Allie and Kavitha teach you how to tie-dye without the kit, discuss the psychology behind it, and how our audience is different from the masses. Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!
What can we do to help the planet? Kavitha and Allie spend today’s episode on Sustainability debunking misconceptions, offering tips and tricks for a more sustainable lifestyle, and talking about how we even got here. Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!
This week Kavitha and Allie discuss the state of birth control in America. Listen in as they share personal stories, cultural insights, and more of where we are and where we could go! Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!
What’s the deal with TikTok? Our illustrious hosts try to find out in this week’s episode of Raw Cookie Dough. Listen in as they enter the world of TikTok, in every possible way. Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!
Allie and Kavitha are back and it just took a global pandemic to get them here. To kick off the new season, they’re talking all things COVID-19 using a brand new format. Welcome to Season 2 listeners! Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!
While it may be cold outside, we're serving hot takes on all things Christmas in this final episode for season one! Listen in as we provide their unsolicited and strangely bold opinions on cookies, reindeer, and more! Subscribe to be notified when we return in the new year! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!
In this episode of Raw Cookie Dough, we take gun control head-on to try and answer the question: Would stricter gun control laws decrease gun-related violence in this country? In this week’s episode, we will be donating $1 for every listen we get to The Onsite Foundation which is dedicated to offering therapeutic help to families of mass shootings or other gun-related violence. To learn more about The Onsite Foundation visit https://theonsitefoundation.com/ Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!
In today's episode of Raw Cookie Dough, we talk about the science of astrology. Can it be real? Or are we just making up answers to our existential questions? Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!
In this week's episode, we spend some quality time analyzing the benefit of organized religion in today's world. Does it divide or does it unite? Does our morality depend on it? Would society be better off without it? Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!
In the very first episode chosen by our listeners, we go headfirst into the world of online dating! Rants, discussions, and tangents about personal dating trauma are all included in this episode. Is the dating world better off because of online dating? Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!
In this episode, we discuss what it means to be successful in this day and age and all the implications and pressures that go along with it. Is success defined by holding a 9-5 job with a college degree or is it just pursuing whatever puts a smile on your face? Tune in to listen to us passionately defend both! Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls.
We're back for another riveting conversation in which we try to find the line where cultural appreciation turns into cultural appropriation! We talk about Selena Gomez in a bindi, the Washington Redskins, Jesus for Halloween and more. Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @rcdpodcast. Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have — big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!
We done did it. We started a podcast. In the first episode of Raw Cookie Dough, we discuss social media in a world where it seems we can't live without it. Subscribe to catch all of our episodes which release every Monday! Connect with us on Instagram @rawcookiedoughpodcast and on Twitter @RCDpodcast (the irony is not lost on us). Email us at rawcookiedoughpodcast@gmail.com with any thoughts you may have -- big constructive feedback girls. Grab your spoons and dig in!