Teen Talk

Episode #11 - Does Practice Make Perfect? includes commentary from the following:

Sailor Mohlenbrock - Episode Host

Nick Brey - Guest

Ellie Becker - Guest

Discussion is based on privilege and influence within athletics and other areas based on parental influence, hard work, and other external circumstances.

Episode #10 explores the highs and lows of becoming a writer.  Los Angeles, CA author Brandie June joins host Nicholas Brey and St. James Junior Sydney Engelking.  

Topics to explore include: What leads one to become a writer, handling rejection, the process of writing a novel, and strategies for young people to enhance their writing.

"Gold Spun" - The Young Adult novel is also discussed and introduced.

Brandie June's first published novel - "Gold Spun" a Fairy Tale Retelling of “Rumpelstiltskin” That Gives the Princess More Agency will be released on June 8, 2021 via ComCat publishing.

Today's episode explores ideas around preparing for finals week and larger exams.

Guests for the episode - Sailor Mohlenbrock - Host, Ms. Kendahl Rogers - St. James High School Math Teacher, Ms. Mara Pauling - St. James High School Senior.

This episode discusses issues around Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating.

Discussion on pressures and eating issues in connection to mental health.

Guests for this episode - Nick Brey - host, April Skramstad - St. James MSHS Social Worker, Jose Castorena - St. James MS 8th Grader.

Today's episode discusses the current challenges around COVID protocols and schools.  Ideas for staying safe and impact on student, parents, and families from the perspectives of students, parent, and district superintendent.

Host Teresa Tobar - St. James MSHS Senior

Guest - Dr. Steven Heil - St. James Public School Superintendent

Guest - Tyler Chapin - St. James MSHS Senior

Causes for teen stress: Academic, Social, Family, World Events, Traumatic events, Life Changes.

Next Day Anxiety

Ways to relax

Feelings are scary

Teen Mental Health - Scraping the Surface

Episode #4 of Teen Talk

Discussion Points - Perfectionism, Following the Crowd 

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Word of the week - "cap" and "no cap"

Recorded 1/13/21

Episode #3 of Teen Talk

Discussion Points - School, Importance (or lack of) of Grades, Friends, and Being Involved in School Activities

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Word of the week - "bruh"

Also check out Nick and Annie Schmitz's Website/Blog - http://straightupoutside.com/

Recorded 1/6/21

Episode #2 of Teen Talk

Discussion Points - Teens and the Importance of Goal Setting

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Recorded 12/30/20