Growing up in a modest household where the top love language was acts of service, I have never learnt how to flirt. In this episode, expert flirtist Blu spills her secret recipe to making everyday flattery a little more grungy, a lot more spicy. From party tricks to Hinge pick-up lines, we cover a lot of ground. There may even be a few stories of past romances sprinkled here and there. Follow along on my journey to spice up my love life :)

Candice, the older sister I've never had, answers my questions about modern dating. Is it possible to date someone without lowering our standards in the dire dating scene of New York City? Why do so many women have a savior complex in romantic relationships? Is delulu really the solulu when you are chasing a relationship that would ultimately lead to ruins? How do we cope with rejection? I learned a lot, and I hope you do too :)

Self-care looks different at different times. Sometimes it is following a wellness influencer and curating that flawless morning routine. Other times, according to Lolly, you might just have to get your armpits waxed... Jasmine thinks that the short answer is: stop procrastinating. Tune in to hear what these two stressed Barnard students have to say about how they've navigated rough mornings and late nights, discovering what self-care means to them.

While being the eldest daughter comes with the perks of receiving ample attention, envy, and respect from parents and younger siblings, it is also disabling in one primary way: not being able to chill. There's one of them in everyone's life. Cara and I are the stereotypes. The mother of the friend group. The team carry. The fixer in romantic relationships. Next time you bump into one, go up and ask "wait, are you an eldest daughter?" She'd be impressed.

Having grown up within a small bubble of Chinese business owners and their families, I have learned from a young age to stay skeptical. In social settings where "proper etiquette" matters more than authenticity, I was taught by my dad to always trace someone's behaviors back to their motives. In this episode, I explore the aftermaths of being raised with this mindset, and how it makes trust a great luxury that comes at the cost of chronic skepticism.

The frustration of being held back by your body when trying to pursue things that matter to you, we've been there. Whether it is a sports injury, a panic attack, or catching a flu, it can make us feel very trapped and useless in the moment! Ava and I discuss the flip side of cartesian dualism: instead of treating our bodies as a prison cell to our soul, we learn to trust the ancient knowledge encoded in our very human DNA. How can changing our mindset around this dualism aid us in rebuilding trust with our bodies in this modern age of chronic stress? Tune in :)

It can be easy to blame yourself for doing worse at something that came so easy to you in the past. Whether it is staying fit, getting good grades, or sustaining good mental health. But if you think you have regressed, this means that you need to zoom out more to see the bigger picture. Ask yourself, in what ways have my values changed in the past few years that has led to this seeming regression? Which areas have I grown that I am not seeing? Step back, zoom out, and realize the bigger picture that you are painting without even realizing it.

Connecting with your professors at a human to human level not only guarantees a higher grade, but also brings out beautiful moments of genuine conversation. Listen to find out how you can become the new teacher's pet (jk) and learn from your professors beyond academia.