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 :

I Now Have Hobbies!

May 9th, 2024 47m 33s

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 episod

the story of joan of arc

Apr 24th, 2024 1h

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! --- Support this

lifestyle content on the internet

Apr 3rd, 2024 55m 1s

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--

Nonprofits, American Climate Corps, and Taylor Swift

Feb 2nd, 2024 1h 4m

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

I Learned I Need a Disaster Plan

Dec 21st, 2023 1h 11m

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-in

Bonus

I Published Poetry

Nov 30th, 2023 37m 20s

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/--

Ballad of Songbirds and Snakes Movie Review

Nov 29th, 2023 43m 14s

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/

Books and More Books to Love

Oct 1st, 2023 54m 21s

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--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spoti

To be a Girlboss to Girlbossing: An Exploration

Sep 24th, 2023 1h 9m

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 on

New to Organizing a Community But No One Has Time

Sep 21st, 2022 58m 23s

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 ours

Alina Read Pride & Prejudice

Feb 24th, 2022 1h 7m

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

Approaching your Studies

Jan 20th, 2022 1h 7m

Alina talks all about how to approach your studies, different learning styles, places to learn, and answers a listener question. SOURCES: https://www.rasmussen.edu/degrees/education/blog/types-of-learning-styles/https://academicsupport.jhu.

Get it Together

Jan 12th, 2022 1h 14m

In this episode Alina talks about the podcast updates, getting her shhh together, being her authentic, even if aggressive, self, what she believes can help you get your shh together, and how she wants to become sharper. A new year for a wannabe

Learn a New Language

Oct 20th, 2021 1h 4m

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

I Googled How to be Confident

Sep 28th, 2021 1h 5m

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://w

Why You Should Support Your Local Library

Sep 21st, 2021 1h

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 librari

Commentary on the Hunger Games prequel book

Sep 14th, 2021 1h 3m

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 th

Starting Activism

Aug 31st, 2021 1h 3m

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

Life After Graduation

Aug 9th, 2021 1h 1m

In this episode, Alina talks all about her life post-college and how she is manifesting her dream life and managing post-grad limbo. It's messy and real and just what your ears need to hear if you just finished college and don't know what the h

Academic-ish Reading

Aug 2nd, 2021 53m 45s

Summer is almost over so get ready for reading! This episode is all about reading for the humanities, political science, and college in general because man college reading is hard. You can apply some of these tips and tricks to any type of read

Hot Takes on Self-Care

Jul 19th, 2021 59m 10s

Alina talks all about self-care, what it is and is not, why it's important, and how to do it. Learn and hear about how we're taking care of ourselves in these trying times.SOURCES: https://www.everydayhealth.com/self-care/https://www.snhu.e

Dating Apps More Like Dating Scams Sometimes

Jul 5th, 2021 58m 20s

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.safewi

Intro to Invasive Species

Jun 28th, 2021 54m 49s

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.invasivesp

Loose Biography of Guy Fieri

Jun 21st, 2021 54m 41s

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 vis