Podcast
The Student Body
Hosted by Emmy Rapp and Pasha Selig · EN
The Student Body digs into the health fads dominating the internet, breaking down how science, wellness, and online culture shape the lives of teens today. The hosts are not licensed health professionals; we are just teens interested in the topic. Our goal is to explore trends, not to provide medical advice.
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S1E5 - Greens powders: Health hack or hype?
Feb 1800:05:58Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Student Body, Pasha Selig (‘27) and Emmy Rapp (‘27) examine what greens powders are, why influencers promote them so heavily and whether students truly need them. They discuss the science behind gut health, the financial and mental pressure wellness trends place on students and what realistic, sustainable habits actually support digestion and overall health within a busy student schedule.
Transcribe →S1E4 - Let's Reset: Exploring New Year's resolutions
Jan 2900:03:17Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Student Body, Pasha Selig (‘27) and Emmy Rapp (‘27) reflect on the pressure to “reinvent yourself” every January and why broad, meaningful intentions can be more powerful than strict resolutions. They discuss how being intentional shows up in everyday choices, from time management and social media to friendships, confidence and self-comparison, and how small shifts can lead to long-term growth. Through personal experiences and honest conversation, they explore how students can set goals that are realistic, healthy and aligned with who they want to become, rather than who they feel pressured to be.
Transcribe →S1E3 - Winter lock ins versus a student’s schedule
Dec 1400:05:18Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Student Body, Pasha Selig (‘27) and Emmy Rapp (‘27) discuss what winter lock-ins are, why students use December as a time to “lock in” on fitness, nutrition, and routines. They also discuss how holiday stress, academics and social commitments impact consistency. They examine the pressure to stay disciplined during a busy month and explore the difference between motivating challenges and unsustainable expectations for student physical and mental health.
Transcribe →S1E2 - Digital detoxes: Can we actually unplug?
Oct 2800:04:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Student Body, Pasha Selig (‘27) and Emmy Rapp (‘27) break down how students use their phones and how to avoid the compulsive behavior of checking notifications. They consider their own phone usage and the solutions they have developed.
Transcribe →S1E1 - 75 Hard is trending… but is it really built for students?
Sep 2100:06:33Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The Student Body, Pasha and Emmy break down what 75 Hard is, how people are using it as a countdown to big events and why their own 30-day version didn’t prove reliable or beneficial with a student schedule. They explore the clear line between healthy, sustainable habits and toxic, unsustainable ones, and share what balance really looks like for student mental and physical health .
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