This article was written by a student writer from the UCLA campus chapter.
Hot Girl 2024 is coming. Here are some podcasts that will keep you inspired and informed throughout the year.
- Where to start? With Esther Perel
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In “Where to Start,” step into a real couples counseling session with psychotherapist Esther Perel. Each episode offers a surprising exploration of relationships with organic and enlightening insights. Podcasts provide a soothing yet engaging experience, reminding listeners that we are all interconnected. Perel models her skills of good listening and provides practical life advice that you can immediately apply. Hear a transformative journey through the complexities of love and relationships.
- maintenance phase
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Listening to Aubrey Gordon and Michael Hobbs debunk diet culture has helped my relationship with food more than any self-help book or meal plan. The two use their journalism backgrounds to deeply explore our perceptions of health and its intersection with other systemic issues. But their relationship as friends and colleagues helps keep the conversation light and casual. If you're looking to repair your relationship with food and your body in 2024, “Maintenance Phase” is the podcast for you.
- serial
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“Serial” is the only true crime podcast I listen to. The season, titled “The Retrievals,” about the Yale Fertility Clinic, delves into the culture surrounding pain and femininity, with all the surprising twists you'd expect from a true crime podcast. And their latest season, “The Kids of Rutherford County,” is just as provocative. There are no gory details or shady characters in this podcast. Rather, we focus on creating journalistic stories and case studies for larger systemic issues. After listening, you may walk away furious or upset, but ultimately you will come away with a deeper understanding of our criminal justice system and the cultural forces surrounding it.
- modern love
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Ending on a high note, the podcast “Modern Love'' is perfect for hopeless romantics. Every week, host Anna Martin chats with the personal memoirists of the New York Times column “Modern Love” to discuss their work and the larger stories surrounding it. Her works range from comedy to serious, but are always heartwarming. “Modern Love” reminds us that love comes in many forms and often shows up in unexpected ways. This is the perfect podcast to solidify your relationships and regain some faith in humanity.
