The Be-U Podcast

Biedac Season 2 is here! We are so excited to feature new bi-monthy episodes and speakers with our 2021 Biedac Cabinet! Follow us @tchsbiedac on Instagram to be up to date on podcast releases and future club events! Stay tuned and don't forget to Be-U! 🐝

In this short episode hosted by our President and Vice Emily Kwok and Amber Lopez, we sign off on Season 1 of the Be-U Podcast. Check out our instagram @tchsbiedac for more news coming soon and updates on Season 2 with featuring our new Biedac Cabinet! 💕🐝

Anorexia is the second most common eating disorder and has become the third most common chronic illness amongst adolescents. In this episode, we will be talking with Daniel Krog, a classically trained opera singer, a writer, a published award winning interior designer, and a recovering Anorexic. Together we recognize Daniel's hardships and struggles as a person who experienced Anorexia; and how the disorder affects overall mental and physical health; as well as the process of overcoming negative body image to lead a happier and fulfilling life.  

In today’s episode, we will be discussing the importance of destigmatizing mental health, promoting mental health awareness, and talk therapy with guest speaker Priscilla Agyeman. Priscilla Agyeman is the founder and creator of Saddie Baddies— the virtual sanctuary to provide community, resources, and dialogue surrounding mental health awareness. Saddie Baddies goal is to remove the stigma surrounding mental illness and health in order to initiate collective healing for Black, Indigenous, Latinx, Asian and multiracial bodies. 

To heal from any mental or physical pain, it’s vital to receive help from professionals who are equipped to handle any mental health situations that could possibly lead to an eating disorder. Today’s episode features Amara-Grace Riparip, a registered dietitian nutritionist who works at an Eating Disorder Treatment Center to help patients towards the path of recovery. In this episode we will be discussing the Amara’s work as a registered dietitian nutritionist, eating disorder treatment, and ways we can all lead more body positive lives! 

This month's episode features Kim Allen, a CTE Business/Fashion Marketing/Food Business Management teacher. We discussed eating disorders, how negative diet culture is powered by beauty standards from the fashion industry/pop culture, and Mrs. Allen's own journey with an eating disorder. 

This episode features Jamie Hagiya, former USC athlete and professional basketball player who is also 6-time CrossFit Regional competitor and 2-time CrossFit Games athlete; In this episode we will be discussing the many pros and cons of being an athlete and how Jamie manages her own body image in her industry.

In this week's episode, we will be talking with Ai Kusayanagi, a human rights activist who attends Kyushu University in Japan. We will discuss how Ai overcame negative body image in high school and how creating confidence in herself changed her life. 

In this episode we are talking about health and tips to  live a healthy lifestyle with Samantha Peebles—a registered dietitian  nutritionist (RDN). Together, we learn about the importance of a balanced  diet, positive body image, and so much more!

In our October episode, we are talking with Bailey Franklin--a licensed marriage and family therapist who specializes in LGBT affirmative therapy who discusses the importance of self-image, mental health and what it means to BE-U.