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welcome to "a penny for your thoughts," the podcast that delves deep into the fascinating world of medicine and human behavior. join us as we explore questions like: where did different languages originate? how do i improve my heart health? and why can't i balance my work and life?
in each episode, your host medha shanbhag teams up with experts, psychologists, and everyday individuals to unpack these questions. have you ever wondered why cliques form, even in diverse settings? curious about making an impact? struggling with work-life balance? we've got you covered.
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- it's ok to be mainstream · 37 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 1hey guys, in this last episode of the year, me and vibha discuss the rise of ai technology in academia, the performative movement that originated from social media, and some of…
- comparison is the thief of joy (feat. kate garnes) · 59 min · Stagione 3 Episodio 3in this episode, i am joined by motivational speaker kate garnes who ultimately discusses important things including surrounding yourself with the right people and acknowledging…
- sophomore year · 34 min · Stagione 2 Episodio 7in this episode, i go through the major areas of my sophomore year as a high school student. i truly believe this platform is a way to immortalize my current self, so if you’re a…
- another trip around the sun · 31 min · Stagione 2 Episodio 6happy new years guys!! in this episode, i go through a recap of my previous year and include some things that i'm going to incorporate into this year and other things that i…
- gynecology (feat. dr. annekathryn goodman) · 35 min · Stagione 2 Episodio 5during this episode, me and dr. annekathryn goodman talk all things gynecology. she is a professor at harvard and also a practitioner at the massachusetts general hospital. some…
- grass farmer (feat. joel salatin) · 1 h 9 min · Stagione 2 Episodio 4joel salatin is a celebrity in the alternative farming world, and i had the privilege of having him on the show! during this episode, we touched on topics like the importance of…
- perseverance (feat. zenani d. johnson) · 34 min · Stagione 2 Episodio 3zenani johnson is an aspiring law student who has lots of experience with rejection and perseverance. during this episode, she shares the journey she had to take to get where she…
- public health (feat. dr. penny ralston) · 27 min · Stagione 2 Episodio 2this second season kickstarter touches on several different topics including the importance of higher education and the impact a program can have on a community. dr. penny…
- summers over interlude · 20 min · Stagione 2 Episodio 1can you believe we’ve made it to season 2 already? in this premiere episode, medha goes over all things season 2 including an updated posting schedule, future content to look out…
- season 1 finale · 24 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 23this episode is mainly a clip show and an enormous thank you to everyone who has made this season happen. i'm so grateful for all the opportunities this year has given me and…
- summer bucket list · 36 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 24with the school year coming to an end and summer rapidly approaching, i’ve created a bucket list of 50+ things i want to this summer! some of the things i talk about include…
- cardiology (feat. dr. vilma torres) · 48 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 21dr. vilma torres is a clinical professor in the field of cardiology at the university of florida. this episode was a really informational one, and i honestly learned so much from…
- cancer sucks (feat. pratiksha patel) · 23 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 20in this episode, i am joined by pratiksha patel! she is a cancer survivor who was diagnosed with hodgekin’s lymphoma in her early 20’s. some of the key concepts we covered in…
- book club pt. 4 · 26 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 19for our april reads, me and vibha were a lot more successful in reading books, but there were only two that earned a 5/5. this episode is one of the shorter ones, but some of the…
- growing up (feat. my mom) · 33 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 18with the school year coming to an end, i felt like we needed one last advice episode. my mom is literally my favorite person in the world, and she has so many fun stories and…
- hustle culture · 24 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 17hustle culture is this idea that we as humans are constantly setting high standards for ourselves and spending every waking hour striving for success. while this sounds like a…
- unpopular opinions · 41 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 13unpopular opinions, or hot takes, have been conversation starters for a while and me and vibha are dissecting a couple off of reddit. we went through everything ranging from the…
- freshman year · 28 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 12with the school year coming to a close, i’ve learned so much about high school and have pieces of valuable advice that might be of use! in this episode i try my best to make…
- book club pt.3 · 23 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 14march was a very interesting month for both me and vibha, and we both plan on reading a lot more next month! this book club episode has lots of thrillers and nonfiction books…
- spring break · 33 min · Stagione 1 Episodio 13this episode was mostly focused around my #1 biggest fear: wasting my life scrolling on social media. this spring break me and vibha talk all about spending our time actually…







