In 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.
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S1E4 – Let’s reset: Exploring New Year’s resolutions
January 29, 2026
About the Contributors
Pasha Selig, Podcaster
Pasha Selig and co-host Emmy Rapp became contributing podcasters in 2025. Their podcast focuses debriefing health fads on social media. Pasha Selig joined Archer Student Media in 2023 and currently serves as co-layout and design editor for Hestia’s Flame, the yearbook, after previously holding the role of outreach editor. Outside of student media, Pasha is involved in the Honor Education Council, Service Squad and the varsity swim team. She is also the founder of Have Fun In The Sun, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on sun safety education.
Emerson Rapp, Podcaster
Emmy Rapp joined Archer Student Media in 2023 and currently serves as the sales manager for Hestia’s Flame. Outside of student media, Emmy is involved in the Archer Activists, varsity soccer and varsity softball. Her podcast, The Student Body, focuses on debriefing health fads on social media and the impact they have on highschool students.