The Curiosity Shift

The Curiosity Shift

“What's going on... Why… How…?!” From the lens of two young creative designers, we’re here to unravel various perceptions and share our experiences in this chaotic, ever-progressing world. If you’re curious too, join our conversations! Let’s ask the meaningful questions and connect to what really matters. Topics include: Psychology / Philosophy / Art+Design / Activism / Politics / Culture Follow us on IG: @thecuriosityshift New episodes first Wednesday of every month.

Episodes

  1. 02/03/2021

    Ep.11 - Does 2020 Pt.2 Deserve New Year Resolutions?

    Is 2021 real or is it currently 2020 part 2? Why does Jenny do New Years Resolutions? Why does it overwhelm Ella? What are our 2021 intentions?Best parts of 2020 in spite of the pandemic and lockdown? What new Habits / Identities are we trying to build? What are our goal mindsets? Are tabis boots cool? Inspired by Flip flop and socks? Or teenage mutant ninja turtles? IS WINTER RUNNING FUN OR TORTURE?

  2. 12/16/2020

    Ep.10 - How Podcasting Shifted Our Perspectives?

    What does our podcast process feel like? What are the struggles and what did we learn? How did podcasting change our personal lives? Why are these topics important to us? Is the universe listening to us and our desires of self-growth? Do we have alien listeners?! What are we proud of and what did we regret on this journey? How has the podcast affected our friendship? How do we maintain our friendship outside of the podcast? What are our plans after the new year?

  3. 12/12/2020

    Ep.9 - Are We Doing Enough for the Homeless?

    Do people film “helping homeless people” for CLOUT? What is Canada/Toronto doing to help? What is Finland doing to potentially eradicate homelessness by 2027? How can we recycle or donate our food? What happens when you give the homeless money? What do they spend on? What are the little things we can do to truly help? --- Sources:  Podcast: The Big Story Episode: "What happens when you give homeless people money?" https://www.theguardian.com/housing-network/2017/mar/22/finland-solved-homelessness-eu-crisis-housing-first https://www.theguardian.com/housing-network/2016/sep/14/lessons-from-finland-helping-homeless-housing-model-homes https://www.toronto.ca/news/city-of-toronto-covid-19-response-for-people-experiencing-homelessness/ https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/canada-s-rate-of-homelessness-may-be-higher-than-reported-nanos-survey-1.5060801

  4. 11/18/2020

    Ep.8 - Can Homelessness Happen to Anyone?

    How can we open our minds and empathize with the homeless experience? ...Does couch-surfing count? Why do we see more homeless people now more than ever? How has COVID affected homelessness? Why do they have to prove themselves before getting the help they need? Why are parks and tents more desirable than shelters? How is the digital divide affecting the lower income class? Sources: Podcast: Stuff You Should Know. Episode: “How Homelessness Works” Podcast: FrontBurner Episode: “Homeless encampments, COVID-19, and Canada’s housing crisis”. https://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-homeless-national-crisis-epicentre https://www.homelesshub.ca/sites/default/files/COHhomelessdefinition.pdf https://www.pathwaystoeducation.ca/research/impacts-of-the-covid-19-pandemic-on-low-income-communities/#:~:text=Job%20losses%20were%20primarily%20in,losses%20(Bonen%2C%202020) https://www.utoronto.ca/news/we-ve-failed-housing-addressing-homelessness-urgent-priority-amid-covid-19-u-t-experts-say https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/health-environment/article/3076804/coronavirus-hong-kongs-homeless-mcrefugees

  5. 11/04/2020

    Ep.7 - Are You "Adult-Adult" or "Baby-Adult"?

    What is “adulting”? What does emotional maturity and resilience mean? What are the struggles of being independent? What is society’s perception of what an “adult” should be? How do you know if fruit is ripe? What are Mama Lang’s secret boob growth exercises? AND WHAT DOES THIS MEAN FOR HER RETIREMENT PLAN? --------------------- Sources Mentioned: https://psychcentral.com/blog/building-your-resilience-to-shame/#:~:text=Brown%20calls%20this%20shame%20resilience,interviews%20with%20women%20about%20shame https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adult https://www.mentalhelp.net/blogs/self-responsibility-self-accountability-qualifies-you-as-an-adult/#:~:text=Adults%20are%20answerable%20for%20their,%2C%20write%2C%20promise%20and%20do. https://vocal.media/motivation/struggles-of-early-adulthood http://www.theavenuehomecollective.com/blog/adulting-101#:~:text=Adulting%20101%20is%20a%20program,necessary%20to%20achieve%20financial%20independence. https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mature https://www.puckermob.com/lifestyle/12-struggles-of-being-an-almost-adult/ https://www.acs.edu.au/info/behaviour/developmental-psychology/adulthood-challenges.aspx

  6. 10/21/2020

    Ep.6 - Is Gentrification Evil? Is Toronto Confused?

    WE 3 TORONTO! But is our city really doing what’s best for its people? Are we really supporting multiculturalism as much as we think we are? Or is there an underlying.. Evillness? Does our city really care about our community, while tearing down beloved Dim Sum restaurants, grunge-y dance venues, and Toronto’s #1 drag bar? In this episode, we define gentrification, what displacement does to our communities and what’s to come in the future with all these new condos. We touch upon heritage, erasure of culture and dip our toes into homelessness. ------------- Sources Mentioned: https://www.urbaneer.com/blog/gentrification_intensification_history_of_toronto_real_estate http://sociologydictionary.org/gentrification/ https://www.urbandisplacement.org/gentrification-explained#:~:text=While%20increased%20investment%20in%20an,food%20access%2C%20or%20transit%20infrastructur https://globalnews.ca/news/5827292/gentrification-erase-chinatown-toronto/ https://trnto.com/virtual-learning-in-schools/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M5PiTCwoQRo&ab_channel=TED https://nowtoronto.com/news/here-is-what-the-proposed-crews-tangos-condo-looks-like https://torontostoreys.com/crews-and-tangos-facade-proposal-15-storey-condo/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/sneaky-dees-demolished-replaced-condo-building-1.5714330 https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/1657042499664 https://urbantoronto.ca/news/2020/09/sneaky-dees-replacement-proposal-has-space-music-venue

  7. 10/07/2020

    Ep.5 - Dating in Pandemic: Are You Lonely, Bored or Dry? (ft. Our First Guest EVER!)

    Let’s take a trip down memory lane to the driest season of your LIFE. It’s called the COVID-19 quarantine, remember that? Or, are you still living in it? In this episode, we have our first extra special guest! This episode, we explore the intricacies of connection and dating during a pandemic, dating culture, hookup culture, and quarantine date ideas to keep the spark alive. Jenny and Jeff (from @paddlyft) share their single experience, and Ella grounds us with her lovely long-term relationship. This one is full of spicy personal stories, lots of banter, and some wholesome moments sprinkled here and there. --- Is Public Health Toronto wholeheartedly looking out for our libido? How many COVID babies were conceived this season? How do we keep chivalry alive? And finally.. Are you lonely, bored or dry? --- https://globalnews.ca/news/3194081/sex-expert-dr-jess-guest-hosts-global-news-morning-dishes-out-words-of-wisdom/ https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/18/at-home/coronavirus-pandemic-dating.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/magazine/2020/08/25/dating-during-covid/?arc404=true https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2020/09/11/911991077/coronavirus-faqs-what-are-the-new-dating-rules-and-what-about-hooking-up

  8. 09/23/2020

    Ep.4 - Wellness Journey During a Global Pandemic

    We are ALL going through a global disaster that’s called COVID-19 which has and is impacting our lives; physically, emotionally, mentally, socially, financially, and everything in between. From “pre-” to “during” to “post-quarantine”, Jenny and Ella explore the different mindsets and stages that have transformed through this “uncertain and unprecedented time”... as they say in all business email signatures. This episode, we unravel our fears, hustle culture, social rhythm and post-traumatic stress. Jenny shares her coping methods while Ella expands on moral obligations to her family’s wellbeing. Sources mentioned: “Psychological Impact of Quarantine…” https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(20)30460-8/fulltext#:~:text=Most%20reviewed%20studies%20reported%20negative,%2C%20financial%20loss%2C%20and%20stigma. https://www.businessinsider.com/how-a-coronavirus-quarantine-affects-your-body-and-brain-2020-3#while-its-understandable-to-experience-quarantine-fatigue-take-care-not-to-let-it-lead-to-bad-decisions-9’

  9. 09/09/2020

    Ep.3 - Are Personality Tests Fun or Dangerous?

    In this fun episode, we explore the different types of personality tests, including MBTI (Myers Briggs), Enneagram, and O.C.E.A.N. We question their motive, results and trait systems. As humans, we love to create stories and organize everything into labels. Do we really find ourselves in these results, or are we putting ourselves in boxes with confirmation bias? Are they just all fun and games? Maybe it’s b******t. What do you think? TedTalk Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qYvXk_bqlBk “Who are you, really? The puzzle of personality | Brian Little”

  10. 08/26/2020

    Ep.2 - Is It Okay to Cry at Work?

    In this episode, we explore the softer side of career struggles: imposter syndrome, workplace confidence, vulnerability, and personal relationships. Sometimes it gets hard to understand where the boundaries are, what we have the authority to do, and when humanness comes into play. ------------- Jenny shares her stories about crying in front of her bosses, and ongoing hopes to be fully accepted into the Sailor Scouts crew. Ella shares her trauma on failing Grade 2 art and her hopes of being a mermaid. ------------- TedTalk Mentioned: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b5ZESpOAolU

  11. 08/12/2020

    Ep.1 - What is Work/Life Balance?

    Jenny and Ella explore generation stereotypes, corporate values, and... what are COVID BABIES?! Study mentioned: https://www.gallup.com/workplace/238073/millennials-work-live.aspx#:~:text=Featuring%20unprecedented%20analysis%20of%20decades,as%20people%2C%20consumers%20and%20employees.

  12. 08/05/2020

    Intro - Who, What, Why?!

    Two young-professional designers, Ella and Jenny, break down the hopes and story behind The Curiosity Shift, followed by a fun Q+A! Follow us on @TheCuriosityShift on IG and DM us! Let us know what you’re curious about?

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“What's going on... Why… How…?!” From the lens of two young creative designers, we’re here to unravel various perceptions and share our experiences in this chaotic, ever-progressing world. If you’re curious too, join our conversations! Let’s ask the meaningful questions and connect to what really matters. Topics include: Psychology / Philosophy / Art+Design / Activism / Politics / Culture Follow us on IG: @thecuriosityshift New episodes first Wednesday of every month.

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    The Curiosity Shift
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    12
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    Explicit
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