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CHITTALK

by Annika & Rithu

Self-Improvement Social Sciences Relationships

Season 3

Future Nostalgia

In the last episode of Season Three, let’s take a trip back to the past. Annika and Rithu get nostalgic about childhood TV, films, and games! Join them as they chat about awkward stories from childhood and teenhood, and dive into how the feeling of nostalgia is actually good for you and your mental health.

When the Stars Align (ft. Tegan Tarot)

Has someone ever asked what your “Big Three” are? Ever wondered if there is any truth to tarot card readings on your FYP on TikTok? How can you learn to become more intuitive? Annika and Rithu chat with local intuitive reader Tegan Tarot, about the world of astrology and tarot card reading. Join them as they learn about star signs, birth charts, compatibility and how both practices work together to provide a comprehensive spiritual look into our life experiences.

Around the World in 80 Days

With restrictions slowly easing up, Annika and Rithu dream of a world in which they can travel again! Not only do they talk about the way that COVID has shaped travel, but they give you the best tips and tricks to get the most bang for your buck out of your travel experiences.

In My Head (ft. Connor McCracken)

In this episode, Annika and Rithu chat with Connor McCracken about his mental health journey and activism, and how he followed his passion into becoming a freelance photographer and videographer. Empowered to make a change, Connor shares projects he has developed such as Project Pilgrim and WIRTH hats; organizations that destigmatize mental health and create ways to raise counselling support and accessibility to the general public. They discuss the importance of talking about mental health regularly and how it can set us up for a healthier and happier relationship with others and ourselves. TW: Discussions around mental health, suicide, depression and grief.

What's the Deal?

With it being just over three years since the legalization of marijuana in Vancouver, Annika and Rithu talk about stereotypes and stigmas surrounding recreational drugs. They uncover the cultural differences between countries and their vast perceptions of drug use. But there is no denying the rise of CBD, and microdosing mushrooms or LSD within our society; so what’s the deal with drugs?

Sexual Healing (ft. Danielle Bezalel)

Birds and the bees, and all of your sexual reproductive health needs! Danielle Bezalel, Creator, Co-Producer, and Host of the successful “Sex Ed with DB” Podcast and Instagram, join the girls this week to chat about sex positivity. In this episode, they will discuss societal stigmas surrounding sexual health and positivity; and debunk misconceptions on sex and contraceptives. Together they share their ideas on the future of reproductive education and ways in which parents and peers can encourage each other to open up the conversation, comfortably and safely.

Soulmates

Are we predestined to meet the love of our life? Can we actually find “the one”? In this week’s episode, they discuss how media, society and culture work together to shape mindsets around love and romance. Annika and Rithu explore the concept of soulmates, twin flames and the ways in which we pursue long-term relationships.

Money on My Mind (ft. Joss Biggins)

Struggling to save up and wanting to begin investing? Or do you simply just wanna learn to become more financially savvy? Don’t worry, we got you! As an investment advisor & partner, Joss Biggins is your one-stop-shop for all of your socially responsible investing & wealth management needs. He also is the podcast host for “ThinkSpace Podcast”, and the project lead at “Self-Hired” where he delivers motivational podcasts and creates digital content. In this episode, Annika and Rithu chat with Joss to uncover financing and money managing tips, insights on stocks and trades, and common mistakes young adults make when first investing.

Media & Its Transformation

Spend most of your weekends curled up on a couch watching Netflix? Us too! Annika and Rithu chat about traditional means of media, online streaming platforms, and whether or not they are widely received. How will we continue to perceive media, the world, and each other in years to come? What will lay ahead of us in the future?

Sheldon's Kitchen (ft. Sheldon Lynn)

What’s cookin’ good lookin’? In this week’s episode, the girls are joined by the multi-talented Sheldon Lynn, who is the quarter-finalist on the Great Canadian Baking Show on CBC. While Sheldon has recently fueled his passion for food and bakery, when he’s not working as a software developer, he also powers his creativity through drag as the fierce Chinese Pangolin. With all these various skills and side projects, Annika and Rithu uncover what Sheldon’s been stirring up and his secret into pursuing creativity while balancing a full-time job.

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