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What happens when struggling with school leads you to discover neuroscience? In Episode 2 of Shell We Talk?, we’re joined by Deborah “Debbie” Quachey, a high school student and the founder of Molecules & Mindsets, joining us from Accra, Ghana. Debbie shares how her own struggles with focus, burnout, and school in eighth grade led her to explore neuroscience and discover the concept of neuroplasticity. What began as an effort to better understand and support herself eventually inspired her to create Molecules & Mindsets, a podcast where she explores neuroscience and the science behind how our brains work. We talk about the experiences that inspired Debbie to start her podcast, what neuroscience has taught her, and why she wants other people to know that struggling doesn't mean you're incapable. We also dive into her love for biology, art, music, creativity, and school life, as well as what it's like balancing her interests with building something of her own as a high school student. And, of course, we wrap up with a little game and our Season 1 question: “Life is too short to…” ------ 🎙️ Molecules & Mindsets: A podcast exploring neuroscience and the science behind how our brains work 📍 Accra, Ghana 📸 Instagram: @moleculesmindsets 🎵 TikTok: @moleculesmindsetsoffici1 Hosted by Shivali H. Patra, Shell We Talk? dives beneath the surface to uncover the passions, challenges, experiences, and defining moments that shape people from all walks of life. Every shell has a story.
Season 1 | Ep. 1 | The Journey of a Young Writer: Asher Rae Aguirre What does it mean to find your voice? In the first episode of Shell We Talk?, we sit down with Asher Rae Aguirre, a student journalist, writer, and Focus Editor for The Roar, to talk about their journey with storytelling and writing. Asher shares how their love for stories began, what they find themselves writing about, and how passion and empathy influence the way they approach their work. We also talk about the uncertainty that comes with figuring out your future, the balance between creativity and writing, and Asher's hopes of one day pursuing screenwriting and/or journalistic media. We wrap up the conversation with our first Writing Edition Would You Rather, because what's a podcast without a little fun? 👀 About Shell We Talk? Hosted by Shivali H. Patra, Shell We Talk? dives beneath the surface to uncover the stories, passions, experiences, and defining moments that shape people from all walks of life. From students and researchers to professionals, nonprofit leaders, artists, and changemakers, every conversation explores the journey behind the person. Every shell has a story. Shell we talk? Guest: Asher Rae Aguirre Instagram: @raebowwrites 🎙️ Follow Shell We Talk? Instagram: @the_shell_we_talk_podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ShellWeTalk-777 Website: https://shellwetalk.carrd.co/