Have you found yourself with a terrible memory? Emotional disregulation? A hard time focusing? Who among us hasn't? I've been someone who has experienced brain rot, that is for sure. We know it's a problem, but why? And what do we do about it? https://www.webmd.com/brain/brain-rot https://www.everydayhealth.com/healthy-aging/what-is-brain-rot-and-how-can-you-prevent-it/ https://www.newportinstitute.com/resources/co-occurring-disorders/brain-rot/
Jul 25, 2025•36 min•Season 4Ep. 4
After the passage of the Big Beautiful Bill Act and the recent 4th of July, I am not ready to go down without a fight for a more equitable future. We are not powerless. Books referenced in this video: Lawless: How the Supreme Court Runs on Conservative Grievance, Fringe Theories, and Bad Vibes by Leah Litman Run for Something: A Real-Talk Guide to Fixing the System Yourself by Amanda Litman Walking with the Wind: A Memoir of the Movement by John Lewis with Michael D'Orso What the Eyes Don't See:...
Jul 12, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Season 4Ep. 3
i've read 17 books this year including several new releases!! here my thoughts & my takes and what I am excited about next. I can talk books all day, but this is not even an hour, so give it a listen.
Jun 16, 2025•46 min•Season 4Ep. 2
i reflect on my first year of grad school, the things I did well, the things I've learned, the things I wished I did better. I talk about my summer intentions and how those will set me up for the fall. It's all about self exploration baby
Jun 07, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Season 4Ep. 3
Another episode on my conservation biology mini season! We're studying for this exam and we got 2 more chapters done today. We're talking species-level conservation and communities and ecosystem level conservation. And I figured out how to put music in!
Apr 20, 2025•34 min
part 2 in our bonus series on conservation biology to help me study for my finals!! i'm really enjoying this actually
Apr 20, 2025•37 min
Over the next few weeks I'll be using this podcast as a tool to study for my exams. I'm going to summarize my content for you as a way to help me remember everything I need to know for class. Trying to explain it to someone else is a great way to show that you know it - so that is what I'm doing here!
Apr 19, 2025•28 min
in terms of all things academic - time to talk about my experience getting into grad school!!!!
Apr 01, 2025•42 min•Season 4Ep. 2
This is all about my experience with social media and GETTING OFF OF IT!!!! my life has changed. welcome to my chaotic academia The audio was recorded oddly and I wanted to disclose that I used AI to fix it
Mar 16, 2025•58 min•Season 4Ep. 1
Alina spent time exploring the story of Circe - this episode was inspired by the popularity of Greek myths in modern pop culture and the stories of women in history. It's fun, and interesting, and there is much to discuss. Listen and chime in :) SOURCES: https://www.worldhistory.org/Circe/ https://www.britannica.com/topic/Circe-Greek-mythology https://mythopedia.com/topics/circe ** https://mythologysource.com/circe-greek-goddess/** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circe...
Jun 24, 2024•28 min
Bringing back the hobbies talk! I revisited the note in which I wrote down a list of hobbies I wanted to start 3 years ago when I graduated from college and filled you in on what hobbies I have (or haven't!) started since that very first episode so many moons ago. Thanks for being along for the journey y'all :)
May 09, 2024•48 min
in this episode of chaotic academia, alina delves into the story of joan of arc - a badass historical figure she's been meaning to learn about for a while and finally has! sit back, learn something new, and enjoy the story!
Apr 24, 2024•1 hr 1 min
I watched way too much "lifestyle" internet content and learned a lot of things and also got frustrated. Here are my musings. important references: https://www.bluezones.com/documentary/ https://www.npr.org/series/1199526213/body-electric
Apr 03, 2024•55 min
Alina talks about doing work for good, nonprofits, learns about the American Climate Corps, and discusses Taylor Swift and her environmental and political controversies. SOURCES & LINKS: https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/research-reports-and-data-nonprofit-sector https://www.charitywatch.org/top-rated-charities https://www.councilofnonprofits.org/nonprofit-workforce-shortage-crisis https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/green-careers https://www.businessinsider.com/sustainabili...
Feb 02, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 3Ep. 6
Earlier this year, Alina read Disasterology by Dr. Samantha Montano. In this episode, Alina talks a bit about the book and learns about how to plan for a disaster. https://www.disaster-ology.com/ https://grist.org/indigenous/why-more-than-60-indigenous-nations-oppose-the-line-5-oil-pipeline/ https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/23/briefing/finding-climate-havens.html https://www.un.org/en/un-chronicle/climate-change-disasters-and-their-mitigation https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fem...
Dec 21, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 3Ep. 5
I went on a learning journey, learning about myself, and learning how to self-publish my own poetry collection. Listen all about it here! BUY COLLECTION: https://a.co/d/dt9emEB Project website: https://alinechaoticacademia.wordpress.com/
Nov 30, 2023•37 min•Season 3Ep. 4
THROWBACK to when I commented on the book The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. Now, I've watched the movie and I am here to give you my thoughts! Check out my other projects here: https://alinechaoticacademia.wordpress.com/
Nov 29, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 3
In this episode Alina goes over her reads for the year, books she loved, sort of liked, and what she wants to read next. If you're looking for book recommendations, this is the place to look
Oct 01, 2023•54 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Alina is BACK! After a long year Alina has questions that she is going to google and this episode Alina asks, what even is a girlboss? Or was a girlboss? We know it's laughable and toxic but why? What are the benefits and how does one become one? What is the story behind girlbossing? Listen in to this surprising episode about feminism and its modern tie to capitalism. Here are the articles read: https://www.elitedaily.com/women/girl-boss-mean-girl/1305707 https://island-diaries.com/girlboss-101-...
Sep 24, 2023•1 hr 9 min
Alina is back and as either insane or better than ever. In this episode she talks a little bit about what it is like to be a NEW community organizer and navigating organizing in a society where we are too burnt out to give anything else of ourselves. It's a fun little delve into Alina's new career as well as some food for thought on how we spend our time. Also, apologies for the sound! Alina moved and is in short-term housing for a while because her job requires travel, so she does not have her ...
Sep 21, 2022•58 min•Season 3Ep. 1
SPOILER WARNING! If you haven't read the book that came out over 200 years ago, this episode will contain spoilers! In this episode, Alina talks about Jane Austen's life, her book Pride and Prejudice, and some of Alina's thoughts. This is like an unofficial preview of what Alina's Book Club will look like. If you like books, literature, learning, stories without actually having to read them, then definitely listen. Alina rips into her least favorite characters and hypes up the besties. SOURCES: ...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 2Ep. 3
Alina talks about learning a new language, her studies in Spanish, learns some cool facts, and shares ways to learn a new language. Language is incredible and studying foreign languages is a great way to step into another world and out of your bubble. LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/alinadevoogd SOURCES: https://www.cia.gov/the-world-factbook/field/languages/ https://www.census.gov/topics/population/language-use/about.html https://cis.org/Report/673-Million-United-States-Spoke-Foreign-Language-Home-...
Oct 20, 2021•1 hr 5 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode, Alina googled how to be confident so she can be more confident again. Maybe this advice is helpful, maybe it's not. Give it a listen to see for yourself! LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/alinadevoogd articles looked at: https://www.entrepreneur.com/article/370881 https://www.success.com/7-mental-hacks-to-be-more-confident-in-yourself/ https://www.tonyrobbins.com/building-confidence/how-to-be-confident/ https://www.wikihow.com/Be-Confident https://www.verywellmind.com/how-to-boost-you...
Sep 28, 2021•1 hr 6 min•Season 1Ep. 11
This episode has nothing to do with cream, it's all about libraries! (I am so sorry about the name, I just can't get off Berries and Cream Tiktok despite all my efforts) In this very messy episode, Alina talks through a brief history of libraries, some fun facts, and why you should go to your local lib MY LINKTREE: https://linktr.ee/alinadevoogd RESOURCES: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_libraries https://www.britannica.com/topic/library/The-history-of-libraries https://www.citethisform...
Sep 21, 2021•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 10
SPOILER ALERT! This episode basically spoils the ENTIRETY of the book, The Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes by Suzanne Collins. I give my thoughts, my critiques, my praises for the book that really gave context to my childhood favorite. I love the Hunger Games with my WHOLE heart and reading this book was a must. Not to mention, I get all political science nerdy in the second half, and sleep deprivation causes some giggles. 8.5/10! Truly I mean no hard feelings in any of my critiques. This episode...
Sep 14, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, Alina talks about how she got started in activism way back in her youth and then shares ways for you to get involved, too. If you care about social justice or some kind of issue and feel like you don't know where to begin, this is a potential start for you!! Check out my linktree! https://linktr.ee/alinadevoogd
Aug 31, 2021•1 hr 4 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode, Alina researches how to be safe while dating online. Full of great tips and important precautions, listen to Alina help you be safe out there. Also, there is a very long tangent about Farmers Only. SOURCES: https://www.safewise.com/blog/how-to-date-online-safely/ https://www.safety.com/10-online-dating-safety-tips/ https://rainn.org/articles/online-dating-and-dating-app-safety-tips https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/articles/what-you-need-know-about-romance-scams https://www.aarp.org/...
Jul 05, 2021•58 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This week, Alina's ramblings are all about invasive species. She chats about what they are, how they are problematic, her experiences with them, and some ways you can get involved in the battle against them! RESOURCES: https://www.invasivespeciesinfo.gov/what-are-invasive-species https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/isac_definitions_white_paper_rev.pdf https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/snakes-ate-florida-180972534/ https://www.conservation.org/blog/why-is-biodiversity-impo...
Jun 28, 2021•55 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode Alina researches a dear internet idol, food network star, and American dad: Guy Fieri. Alina discusses some fun facts about his start, his fame, his empire, and then delves into his most controversial moments. If you live or visit Flavortown, this is an episode for you
Jun 21, 2021•55 min•Season 12Ep. 2
In this episode of Chaotic Academia, Alina talks about the importance of having hobbies, talks about her favorite hobbies and those she aspires to start. Sometimes it feels like we have nothing outside of obligations. If you're feeling like your life is nothing but work and school and you need a life, check this episode out!
Jun 14, 2021•57 min•Season 1Ep. 1
