American State of Mind

27/04/2021

This week Farra and Scott dive into the topic of perfectionism. The two get honest about their own struggles with perfectionism both in their academics and their careers. What makes us want to be perfect? Why do we work so hard often to the point of anxiety to avoid even the appearance of shortcomings? Scott and Farra discuss how perfectionism has been built into the culture of the United States, and how it has even influenced our political candidates over the past few decades. The duo also dives into what the heck is going on with President Biden's so-called ban on beef. https://www.asmpodcast.com/blog/season-2episode-29-perfectionism-and-bidens-beef

This week, Farra and Scott dive into the topic of perfectionism. The two get honest about their own struggles with perfectionism both in their academics and their careers. What makes us want to be perfect? Why do we work so hard often to the point of anxiety to avoid even the appearance of shortcomi

24/04/2021

Earlier this week, a jury found Derek Chauvin guilty of all 3 counts brought against him by the state of Minnesota for his role in the death of George Floyd — second-degree murder, third-degree murder, and second-degree manslaughter.

Chauvin has not received his sentencing yet as a result of the guilty verdict, but here’s an explanation of what each charge means.

This week on American State of Mind, we’re talking about the charges, trial — and how it all relates to the concepts of accountability and justice.

Listen now at the link in our bio — or search “American State of Mind” wherever you listen to podcasts.

23/04/2021

https://www.asmpodcast.com/blog/episode-28-the-derek-chauvin-verdict

Derek Chauvin was found guilty of killing George Floyd by a jury of his peers this week. Scott and Farra dive into the case answering viewer questions and discussing the topics of accountability and justice. Scott breaks down why he did not want to do an episode on the case and what changed his mind

23/04/2021

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨

The Derek Chauvin Verdict has been all over the news this week. Even in our studio, it was a debate on if we should discuss the case but after some conversations we got an episode discussing the trial, the verdict, and where we go from here. Be sure to check out the episode at the link below.
https://www.buzzsprout.com/1277984

17/04/2021

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨

We just dropped a special episode of American State of Mind! This week is a test run of some news content for our monthly supporters. The plan for these episodes is to each week break down the top news stories of the week, giving you the facts from both sides plus our interpretation and letting you make educated decisions for what you think of the events. Let us know what you think!

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06/04/2021

Last week, Georgia's Governor Brian Kemp signed new legislation, called the “Election Integrity Act of 2021” into law. In recent elections in the state, there were widespread claims of both voter fraud and voter suppression.

In the legislation’s introduction, it outlines its intent to “address the lack of elector confidence in the election system on all sides of the political spectrum, to reduce the burden on election officials, and to streamline the process of conducting elections in Georgia by promoting uniformity in voting.”

The 98-page legislation establishes new laws surrounding absentee voting, voter identification, early voting access, precinct size and wait times, drop boxes and mobile voting centers, and much (MUCH) more.

The election law overhaul has received backlash from corporations like Coca-Cola, and even resulted in players requesting the league pull the All-Star Game from Atlanta (which it did).

In debate on the floor, Democrats called it "Jim Crow 2.0" and Republican lawmakers stood by the changes, saying there "is no voter suppression" anywhere in it.

This week on American State of Mind, joined Scott and Farra again to talk about some of the bill's provisions, pros/cons of some of the changes made — plus, we answer some of the questions you sent in about mental health and news consumption.



Listen here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1277984/8279067-episode-27-georgia-election-law-ft-megan-burns

06/04/2021

https://www.asmpodcast.com/blog/episode-27-georgia-election-law-and-viewer-questions

Megan's back and this time with Farra! This week we dive into the Georgia Election Law and try to make sense of the new rules and the conversations around the bill. We look into the controversy around reduced dropboxes and the new rules around handing out water at election sites. Be sure to check ou

05/04/2021

We are about to record this weeks episode! This week we are diving into the Georgia election law which has become a hot topic online this past week. Send us your questions and be sure to check out the episode tomorrow!

31/03/2021

The past year has worn on everyone. Collectively and individually, the combination of normal, everyday stresses of life and the thread of a pandemic along with a highly politicized election cycle has left us all feeling like we're at the end of our rope.

This week on American State of Mind, we're talking about our personal struggles with burnout, how to recognize the signs of burnout in yourself, and how we can break out of seemingly never-ending burnout cycles.

Listen now below!



https://www.buzzsprout.com/1277984/8236574-episode-26-breaking-the-burnout-cycle

30/03/2021

🚨 NEW EPISODE ALERT 🚨

We are back! So grab your headphones and check out episode 26, as we talk about burnout. It has been a long two months for the two of us and we have both had some burnout experiences. This week we talk about burnout and the things we have learned in breaking out of the burnout cycle.

Available now where ever you get your podcast!

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1277984

30/03/2021

The past year has worn on everyone. Between the normal stresses of day-to-day life and the threat of a pandemic and election, we have all felt like we are at the end of our rope. This week Farra and Scott share their struggles with burnout the past few months, the signs of burnout, and the methods they use to break out of the never-ending burnout cycle. Be sure to visit asmpodcast.com for episode notes and be sure to share on Instagram how you are handling burnout! https://www.asmpodcast.com/blog/season-2-episode-26-breaking-the-burnout-cycle

The past year has worn on everyone. Between the normal stresses of day-to-day life and the threat of a pandemic and election, we have all felt like we are at the end of our rope. This week Farra and Scott share their struggles with burnout the past few months, the signs of burnout, and the methods t

19/03/2021

We could all probably agree that we want to be told the truth of what’s going on in the world. We don't want to be misinformed, and can feel hurt when we're lied to or mislead in some way — whether it's about something happening in the news, or if skydiving really is that safe.

Good journalists understand their professional responsibility to pursue this work. And for a long time, we trusted them to do that.

Now, in a news media landscape where we get information 24/7 (even when there aren't updates to share), each of us are able to share whatever “facts”, stories, and details we want, whenever we want, and anyone with an email can make a "news" twitter account — that trust is eroding.

But it doesn't change our need for factual information, or that a free press is essential to democracy.

Journalists and news media outlets certainly still have that responsibility. And the reality is that, as consumers and sharers of news, we have a responsibility pursue it, too.

This week on American State of Mind, walked us through five questions we can ask ourselves while we're consuming the news. We can all help fight misinformation by practicing media literacy — swipe to see how.

Listen to this week's episode at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1277984/8155689-episode-25-vaccines-and-the-fourth-estate-with-megan-burns

17/03/2021

The founders understood the importance of the press. So much so that they made sure to list it as a freedom protected even outside the regular freedom of speech. But the fourth estate is falling as trust in the news seems to be disappearing in the age of instant news. This week we have Megan Burns on to talk about Journalism and the current state of reporting in the United States. We dive into what questions you should ask when reading a story and how to determine a good source of reporting. We also talk about the COVID 19 vaccines and Megan shares her experience with the vaccine and her side effects. https://www.asmpodcast.com/blog/episode-25-vaccines-and-the-fourth-estate-with-megan-burns

The founders understood the importance of the press. So much so that they made sure to list it as a freedom protected even outside the regular freedom of speech. But the fourth estate is falling as trust in the news seems to be disappearing in the age of instant news. This week we have Megan Burns o

17/03/2021

"Congress shall make no law... abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press..."

The founders understood the importance of the press. So much so, they made sure to list it as a freedom protected even outside the regular freedom of speech.

But most of us feel like journalism, news media, the press — what's often referred to as The Fourth Estate — is falling, as trust in traditional forms of news seem to be disappearing in the age of digital media and instant, 24-hour news.

This week on American State of Mind, Megan Burns (who you might remember from our Election Night Live Stream!) on to talk about Journalism and the current state of reporting in the United States.

We dive into:
— What questions you should ask when reading a news story
— How to determine a good source of reporting

*And BONUS: Megan got the COVID-19 vaccine and spills the tea about her experience and side effects.

Listen now at: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1277984/8155689-episode-25-vaccines-and-the-fourth-estate-with-megan-burns

28/02/2021

This week we talk all about race in America. We have three amazing guests who share their experiences about being Black in America. We talk about privilege, power, our history, and where we are presently. Our guests share how we can be allies and how we all can continue to make a change towards equality. https://www.asmpodcast.com/blog/utqaucwpxgkg217km1dr65avl0z22k

This week we talk all about race in America. We have three amazing guests who share their experiences about being Black in America. We talk about privilege, power, our history, and where we are presently. Our guests share how we can be allies and how we all can continue to make a change towards equa

28/02/2021

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨

We just dropped our new special episode! As we come to the end of Black History Month we wanted to share with you an episode we have been working on for the past year. This episode is a conversation about racism and racial issue among the black community. This is not like anything we have done before so we hope you enjoy and listen to the guest we had the honor of speaking with. This is a provocative look at race in America so viewer discretion is advised.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1277984

19/02/2021

Let's throw it back to season 1! Right now, trust in government is at an all-time low. But the way we build trust is through reliability. Do you think think the government can be reliable? Let us know how the government can go about building trust!

18/02/2021

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18/02/2021

NEW EPISODE! This week we dive into cancel culture. We take a look at the firing of Gina Carano and the backlash to Morgan Wallen's recorded conversation. We also dive into how each side of the political debate seems to have their own version of cancel culture. Check it out now! https://www.asmpodcast.com/blog/season-2-episode-6-cancel-culture

From Disney to country music, cancel culture seems to be everywhere. But what actually is cancel culture? If there any benefits to "canceling" viewpoints that are offensive? This week on American State of Mind we dive into all things cancel culture and work to identify how both the right a

16/02/2021

This weeks episode is gonna be a little late. But we are diving into a conversation about cancel culture so be sure to check it out once we post it!

09/02/2021

🚨NEW EPISODE ALERT🚨

We just dropped a new episode! This week we take a look at the mental health topics of self esteem and self compassion. YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS ONE. So get ready to feel!

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09/02/2021

New Episode! In the 1970s, the self-esteem movement came on the scene! This concept of self-esteem was not only promising for individuals, but for our society as a whole. The movement was endorsed by the government, research focused on the topic, and it became a cultural phenomenon in Western societies. So what’s the problem? In the last 20 years, self-esteem has been shown to have some major pitfalls. So how do we get the positive benefits provided by self-esteem without the downsides? This is where self-compassion comes in! So what’s the difference between self-esteem and self-compassion? Join Scott and Farra as they chat all about it! https://www.asmpodcast.com/blog/season-2-episode-5-how-to-be-kind-to-yourself

In the 1970s, the self-esteem movement came on the scene! This concept of self-esteem was not only promising for individuals, but for our society as a whole. The movement was endorsed by the government, research focused on the topic, and it became a cultural phenomenon in Western societies. So what....

06/02/2021

We are getting ready to record another episode of American State of Mind! But we want to know what do you want to hear us talk about? Post below what you want to hear on our upcoming podcast.

03/02/2021

In this week's episode, we tried to simplify the stock market! Did you learn anything? Also, scroll to topic #4 to learn Farra's dark secret!

CHECK OUT THIS WEEKS EPISODE NOW!

03/02/2021

Well, this week was fun! Who would have guessed the internet would break the stock market? This week we dive into what happened and all the stories missed from the Game Stop short sale mess. https://www.asmpodcast.com/blog/season-2-episode-4-stonks

02/02/2021

🚨 New Episode Alert🚨

Well, this week was fun. Who would have guessed a group of Reddit users would break the stock market? This week we dive into what happened with game stop and wall street bets. Plus we learn Farra has a dark secret...

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29/01/2021

"We can not demand something out of our leaders that we do not demand out of ourselves."

We have bought into the idea that the other side of the argument is evil. This leaves little room for us to talk about the complex issues that divide us. If we want unity it will start with each of us!

27/01/2021

Have you checked out this week's episode? Do you think it is possible to have unity in a government this divided? What fruit would you be if you were a fruit?

26/01/2021

🚨 New Episode Alert! 🚨

We just posted episode 3 from season 2! This week we talk about the Biden administration, the inauguration, and unity! Plus we answer your pressing questions about Biden, history, and fruit. 🤣

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1277984

26/01/2021

We just posted a new episode for the podcast! This week we talked about the first week of the Biden administration. We also answered some pressing questions about the new administration, plus we figure out what fruit we would be! Check out this episode in the link below. Be sure to share with friends! https://www.asmpodcast.com/blog/season-2-episode-3-the-biden-administration

Cue the Hamilton music cause it's The Biden Administration! But for real after the election that never ended, we had an inauguration and a new administration entered office. We talk about the good, the bad, and the ugly from the first week of the Biden Administration. We discuss if unity is even pos