Youthology Podcast
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Welcome to the Youthology Podcast. Our mission is to create positive change for youth. This show is by youth, for everyone! This podcast gives our aspiring young leaders a platform to share their stories and advocacy on issues that impact our communities.
Available episodes
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Sep 15, 2022
Ep 4 - Let’s Talk About Social Media
In the current age of the internet, social media is arguably a big aspect of many teen’s lives. Social media can provide a sense of connection, entertainment, and education. However, social media can also lead to developing insecurities, losing a sense of reality, and even exposure to predators. SDC Youth Advisory Board members Lily, Bryah, Lilli, and Ari discuss their first experiences on the internet, the pros and cons of social media use, trends, and more.
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Aug 15, 2022
Ep 3 - Let’s Talk About Alcohol
Teens face many things, including peer pressure and underage drinking. Sometimes it can be difficult to recognize and understand the short and long term effects of underage drinking, alcohol misuse, and family history on the developing brain of a teen. Some choices can have a lasting impact on youth. Listen is as SDC’s Youth Advisory Board members Lily, Clarke, and Bryah dive into their experiences being around alcohol, the downsides of drinking, laws and policies, and more.
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May 3, 2022
Ep 2 - Let’s Talk Toxic Relationships
As teens, it’s hard deciphering from right and wrong, especially when it comes to relationships. Being young, easily influenced, and not having many diverse experiences, it’s not always easy to recognize toxic signs and red flags. Listen as our Youthology podcast discuss their experiences, toxic signs to look for, and how to set healthy boundaries.
Sometimes Your Heart Needs More Time to Accept What Your Mind Already Knows
It’s hard to identify and step away from toxic relationships. In Let’s Talk Toxic Relationships, SDC Youth Advisory Board members Carlos, Clarke, Lilli, and Ari discuss their experiences dealing with toxic relationships. It may be tough, but recognizing the signs of toxicity and finding support are essential to creating healthy relationships.
Conversation highlights:
Toxic relationships with
* Friends
* Family
* Technology / Social Media
* Food
* Gaslighting
* Attachment theory
* Creating healthy relationships
* Positive affirmations
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May 3, 2022
Ep 1 - Let’s Talk Mental Health. It’s Okay to Not Be Okay
Talking about mental health is not always easy. How do you approach others when discussing mental health or asking for help? How do you spot symptoms of depression in your friends or even in yourself? In this podcast episode, SDC’s Youth Advisory Board discuss mental health, seasonal depression, their experiences, what resources have helped them and more.
Helping Yourself Can Also Help Others
Mental health conditions are not uncommon and shouldn’t be scary. In Let’s Talk Mental Health (link), SDC Youth Advisory Board members Carlos, Clarke, Lilli, and Ari discuss being teens and dealing with mental health. Listen as they discuss their journeys navigating their own mental health and also how they see it being depicted in society. Conversation highlights:
* Stigmas surrounding mental health
* Mental health signs in friends
* Mental health and social media
* Mental health treatment and resources
* 5 Senses Grounding Technique
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