Female Genius

Jesi Akinsuyi
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Dive into “Female Genius,” where Jesi takes you on an exhilarating journey through the thoughts and emotions that shape our lives. With a perfect blend of humor, insight, and science, Jesi explores the topics that occupy our minds and souls. As she navigates her own life’s challenges and triumphs, Jesi invites you along on her quest for understanding and self-discovery. Expect plenty of laughs, thought-provoking discussions, and cutting-edge scientific insights, all delivered with Jesi’s infectious energy and nerdy charm.

  1. MAR 6

    What Happens When You’re Not Special Anymore?

    If you were the “gifted kid,” this episode might hurt a little. Let’s talk about post-graduation burnout, achievement-based identity, and what happens when you don’t feel special anymore. This episode started with two things: my deep love for Challengers (and my obsession with Tashi Duncan) and the very real conversations I’ve been having with friends as we finish our degrees and step into the… slightly terrifying blank canvas of the real world. For so many of us who were labelled “gifted,” “bright,” or “full of potential” growing up, achievement becomes part of our identity. School gives you structure, validation, gold stars, and a clear sense of where you stand. But what happens when that system disappears? In this episode I explore post-graduation burnout, why high-achieving people often struggle with identity once traditional success markers disappear, and what neuroscience, psychology, and philosophy have to say about it. Using some conceptual analogies, TV and film references (yes, Challengers), and a few chaotic pop-culture side quests, I try to understand why this stage of life can feel so destabilising and how we might approach it with more joy, curiosity, wonder, and a little bit of whimsy. Because here’s something I really believe: you don’t stop being special just because you don’t feel special anymore. Expect side notes, Marvel references, neuroscience, existential tangents, and a little bit of classic Female Genius chaos. Follow Me on Socials!! (I don't post everyday, but when I do its gold) instagram: @jesiakinsuyi tiktok: @jesiloves08 Youtube (nerdy analysis x vlogs) : Jesiloves Check out the papers I read this episode: https://www.jstor.org/stable/48553120?read-now=1&seq=4

    42 min

  2. 12/30/2025

    Defining Genius for the Year Ahead

    Another year, another round of goals — but this time, I’m doing it differently. In this episode, I break down a goal-setting framework I’ve been using and refining, something I’ve ended up calling the Genius Method. It’s a way of thinking about goals that feels more realistic, more intentional, and far less performative than the usual “new year, new me” approach. I also take a moment to reflect on the two biggest lessons this year taught me — not in a dramatic way, but in the quiet, perspective-shifting way that actually changes how you move through life. The kind of lessons that make you reassess what you’re working towards and why. This episode is about clarity over pressure, direction over noise, and setting goals that are genuinely aligned with who you are right now — not who you think you should be by January. 2026 is coming, and I want it to be thoughtful, sustainable, and yes… still a little bit genius. Gamification episode to help with habit theory: https://open.spotify.com/episode/2Kbm4KDiCekVaI3V9AdqDX?si=a2453024ca8541f5 Follow me on socials: insta: jesiakinsuyi | femalegeniuspod tiktok: jesiloves08

    20 min

  3. 11/28/2025

    Art Isn’t Fast Food: How to Meaningfully Consume Art Again

    "Art Needs to Be Chewed" - (Jesi,2025) In this episode of the Female Genius Podcast, we slow down and take a hard look at how we consume art in a world obsessed with speed. From music and movies to books and the tiny masterpieces scattered across social media, our relationship with art has changed—warped by consumerism, the paradox of choice, and the hyperreality we now live inside. I dive into why we’re losing the ability to sit with art long enough to feel it, how endless options make us more restless than fulfilled, and why scrolling has trained our brains to demand instant clarity instead of curiosity. Drawing on philosophy, media theory, and advice my music teacher gave me years ago, I explore how we can consciously rebuild a life where art isn’t just something we consume, but something we experience. If you’ve ever wondered why you don’t enjoy music like you used to, why finishing a book feels impossible, or why movies don’t move you the same way anymore—this episode is for you. We’ll unpack what it truly means to “chew” art, why it matters for your creativity and mental health, and how to reclaim depth in a shallow-feeling world. Let's connect on socials! Instagram: @jesiakinsuyi | @femalegeniuspod Tiktok: @jesiloves08

    35 min

  4. 10/31/2025

    Twilight, Telomeres, and the Monsters We Create

    What is the science behind becoming a vampire — and why do we keep making them hotter? Inspired by the paper “The Biology of Vampires,” this episode dissects the physiology of the undead, the mystery of their ageless cells, and what their evolution says about us. From folklore to Twilight, I explore how vampires have transformed from monstrous outsiders to glittering metaphors for beauty, desire, and avoidant attachment styles. It’s a funny, philosophical, and scientifically rigorous deep dive into immortality, myth-making, and the monsters we build to understand ourselves. A spooky dose of genius! Things to read in this episode! ⁠https://jgeekstudies.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/krizekmuller_2022_vampire_biology.pdf⁠ ⁠https://med.stanford.edu/news/all-news/2015/01/telomere-extension-turns-back-aging-clock-in-cultured-cells.html#:~:text="Now we have found a,Baxter Laboratory for Stem Cell⁠ Let's connect on socials! Instagram: @jesiakinsuyi | @femalegeniuspod Tiktok: @jesiloves08

    36 min

  5. 10/23/2025

    Anatomy of a Heist (THE FILLER EPISODE)

    Okay, I’ll be honest — this one’s a filler, but it’s a good one. I got so enthralled by all the chaos and conversations around the recent Louvre heist (yes, that actually happened on Sunday 👀) that I sat down and spent 25 minutes yapping about it — and a few other heists I found equally fascinating. Somehow, this spiral led me to wonder why we aren’t more appalled by the idea of a heist, how they tie into the whole anti-establishment agenda, and what our collective obsession with them says about how the working class feels under late-stage capitalism. This episode is random, a little chaotic, and definitely not on-theme with the rest of Female Genius… but hey, it’s still a dose of raw, unfiltered genius™.

    29 min

  6. 10/08/2025

    The Big Old Cambridge Debrief

    In what might just be the longest Female Genius episode to date, I take you on a whirlwind tour through my years as a science student at the University of Cambridge — yes, that Cambridge. From the academic highs (and lows) to the social rollercoaster and the mental health realities that come with it, this is the full, unfiltered debrief. If you’ve ever been curious about what life at Cambridge really feels like — beyond the stereotypes and highlight reels — this episode is for you. Expect honesty, humour, and maybe a few too many details, as I reflect on everything I’ve learned along the way. Follow me on socials! Insta: @jesiakinsuyi | @femalegeniuspod tiktok: @jesiloves08 | @femalegeniuspod

    54 min

  7. 09/24/2025

    The Only Ninja in a World of Magicians: Rock Lee’s Philosophy

    In this mini-episode, we’re taking a character deep dive inspired by the themes of our most recent episode, A Genius Guide to Failure. Today’s focus is one of my all-time favourite anime characters: Rock Lee. From his unforgettable Chunin Exam battle with Gaara to the challenges he faces afterwards, Rock Lee’s story offers powerful lessons on resilience and how to reframe failure in our own lives. Think of this as extra credit — short, sharp, and packed with pure genius. Check out the "Genius Guide to Failure episode - https://open.spotify.com/episode/143MKmCrvoiGDx0O69Q9V9?si=a131c1dbadba4180 Follow me on socials Insta: @femalegeniuspod | @jesiakinsuyi Tiktok: @femalegeniuspod | @jesiloves08

    14 min

  8. 09/10/2025

    A Genius Guide to Failure

    After what I like to call the great crashout of August 2025, the Female Genius podcast returns with a soft relaunch. In this episode, I explore the necessity of failure through biological, philosophical, and literary lenses. Confronted with the reality that failure is unavoidable, I found myself asking: how can we cope with it in a way that isn’t destructive, but transformative? What I uncover is that so much of our relationship with failure comes from the perspectives we hold within ourselves. In the fun, chaotic, and cozy spirit of Female Genius, I take you on an intimate journey that just might shift the way you see failure. It’s a little messy, a little profound, and—if I may say so—pure genius. 🎧 Follow Female Genius Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠@femalegeniuspod⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠@jesiakinsuyi⁠⁠⁠ TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠@femalegeniuspod⁠⁠⁠ | ⁠⁠⁠@jejesi08⁠⁠⁠ YouTube: @femalegeniuspod | @jesiloves GO LISTEN EPIC THE MUSICAL PLEASE IT WILL CHANGE YOU FOREVER: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3sdEH7HfFE3d4xry5RnnLr?si=a6f393c5feb343ff #Failure #Resilience #GrowthMindset #Philosophy #Biology #Neuroscience #SelfReflection #PersonalGrowth #LifeLessons #MindsetShift #OvercomingFailure #FemaleGeniusPodcast #Creativity #Inspiration #ChaoticButCozy

    43 min
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Dive into “Female Genius,” where Jesi takes you on an exhilarating journey through the thoughts and emotions that shape our lives. With a perfect blend of humor, insight, and science, Jesi explores the topics that occupy our minds and souls. As she navigates her own life’s challenges and triumphs, Jesi invites you along on her quest for understanding and self-discovery. Expect plenty of laughs, thought-provoking discussions, and cutting-edge scientific insights, all delivered with Jesi’s infectious energy and nerdy charm.

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  • Creator
    Jesi Akinsuyi
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    42
  • Rating
    Explicit