What even is vaping and why are people dying from it? Not only are people everywhere becoming addicted to nicotine, but also in the past year, vaping related lung diseases and illnesses have been popping up all over the country. The full cause and connection between vaping and the death toll is not yet completely clear, but one thing is for sure: we need to talk about this. 

Listen in on this week’s #SophieSix conversation, as part of our series of conversations focusing on mental health, for six questions, six answers, and six perspectives to consider, all in less than six minutes. You ready? Let’s go!  

In this episode, you will find answers to these six burning questions: Is there really a link between vaping and mental health? Is vaping safer than smoking cigarettes? Are JUULs safe for kids? Are addictive flavors the real problem? Will vaping bans prevent people from getting their hands on vapes? Are portrayals of vaping and addiction in the media helping to curb addiction?  

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What does toxic masculinity even mean? How does this manifest in our lives? 

As an ongoing part of our series on mental health, we are going to break down the stigma around toxic masculinity, especially in the sports world. You’ll hear from trailblazers and athletes who have a lot in common, Jason Collins and Schuyler Bailar. Later on, you’ll hear from author and health educator, Ellen Friedrichs about how we can take action. Get connected with our guests from today’s episode to continue the conversation:  

Jason Collins is a retired NBA player who came out as gay in 2013. The following year he signed with the Brooklyn Nets and became the first openly gay athlete to play in any of the four major U.S. men’s professional sports leagues –– Major League Baseball (MLB), National Basketball Association (NBA), National Football League (NFL), and National Hockey League (NHL).  

Schuyler Bailar was first recruited by Harvard University to swim for the women’s team. After he transitioned during his gap year, he was also offered a place on the men’s team, which he accepted. He became the first openly transgender NCAA Division I swimmer as well as the first publicly documented NCAA D1 transgender man to compete as a man in any sport. Bailar is an LGBTQ rights activist and member of the NCAA Common Ground initiative, where he promotes inclusion in NCAA activities.  

Ellen Friedrichs is a health educator based in New York City and holds a master’s in health and human sexuality education from New York University. She’s the author of, Good Sexual Citizenship: How to Create a (Sexually) Safer World and her workshops teach parents and educators how to talk to kids about sex, puberty, consent, sexual violence, gender, sexual orientation, and more. 

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“Boys will be boys,” “men don’t cry,” “you throw like a girl.” These are expressions we’ve all heard time and time again, and because we’ve all heard phrases like this and perhaps even been hurt by them, it’s time to have a conversation. 

Listen in on this week’s #SophieSix conversation, as part of our series of conversations focusing on mental health, for six questions, six answers, and six perspectives to consider, all in less than six minutes. You ready? Let’s go!  

In this episode, you will find answers to these six burning questions: Is toxic masculinity the right term to be using in the first place? Do all people agree that toxic masculinity exists? Is there actual science behind toxic masculinity? What does it mean to be a man? How has social media played a role in the conversation around toxic masculinity? What about toxic femininity? Is that even a thing?  

As always, this is a conversation, so if you have an opinion or a perspective to add to the mix, send us a DM on Instagram @theconversationalist. Make sure you follow along with us on social media to participate in all of the action and reach out to us if you want to get more involved by applying to become a Brand Ambassador or joining our Online Community!

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Did you know that you can now text your therapist? For the longest time, talking about therapy has been considered taboo, but we’re here to break down that stigma, as a part of our ongoing series on mental health. 

After hearing from our guests, we hope you’ll feel more comfortable speaking about therapy as well! First up, let’s hear from two mental health experts, Haley Jakobson and Daniel Olavarria, who have some strong opinions on when and if Gen Z should be using digital therapy. Later on, you’ll hear from Dr. Elizabeth Turk-Karan who is a clinical psychologist at the Center for the Treatment and Study of Anxiety at The University of Pennsylvania. So let’s get this convo started about therapy: the good, the bad and everything in between.  

Stay connected with our guests from today’s episode to continue the conversation: Daniel Olavarria is a licensed psychotherapist in NYC. He runs a private practice called The City Psychotherapy and sees people who are trying to improve lives and their relationships. You can find more information about Daniel at thecitypsychotherapy.com and you can follow him on Instagram @thecitypsychotherapy.  

Haley Jakobson is a writer and producer, as well as the digital content producer at My Wellbeing, a digital therapy matchmaking platform in NYC. You can follow her on Instagram @haleyjakobson where she posts her poetry, her creative nonfiction essays, and info about her plays at Brunch Theatre. Want to try out My Wellbeing and find your therapist match today? Click here to fill out the survey on the My Wellbeing website.  

Dr. Elizabeth Turk-Karan is a clinical psychologist at the Center for Treatment and Study of Anxiety at The University of Pennsylvania. The CTSA at Penn is a world recognized clinic, which provides evidence-based cognitive-behavioral therapy to children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety disorders. Dr. Turk-Karan is the Director of Practicum Training at the center and she often teaches workshops and writes for professional papers. You can continue the conversation with the CTSA on Facebook and following @Center4Anxiety on Twitter. 

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Can you really text your therapist now and does it work? How has the therapy landscape evolved with Gen Z? What do we need to be thinking about when it comes to therapy, especially now that we have digital alternatives? 

Listen in on this week’s #SophieSix conversation, as part of our series of conversations focusing on mental health, for six questions, six answers, and six perspectives to consider, all in less than six minutes. You ready? Let’s go!  

In this episode, you will find answers to these six burning questions:  How do I pick the best kind of therapy for me? Can we get the mental health support we need in 30 minutes or less? What’s the deal with art therapy and does it work? Does texting your therapist actually work? Is therapy less stigmatized now with Gen Z? Are therapy apps as effective as traditional talk therapy?

As always, this is a conversation, so if you have an opinion or a perspective to add to the mix, send us a DM on Instagram @theconversationalist. Make sure you follow along with us on social media to participate in all of the action and reach out to us if you want to get more involved by applying to become a Brand Ambassador or joining our Online Community!

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Is Instagram really the worst platform when it comes to our mental health? Is screen time at an all time high? 

This episode is our first in a series of conversations focusing on mental health and today we’re addressing a topic that’s on everyone’s minds right now: social media. I personally hope to learn more about how social media impacts our overall well being and who better to have a conversation with about these topics than Chaz Smith and Jamie Zhu, who themselves have had two very different journeys with mental health. It just so happens that both of them are comedians and content creators, and that’s not the only thing they have in common. Later in the show, you’ll hear subject matter expert Larissa May fill us in on why Instagram is potentially removing likes and how this change could have an effect on our mental health.  

Get connected with our guests from today’s episode to continue the conversation: Chaz Smith is a comedian, content creator, aficionado of pronouncing things incorrectly, and the host of his brand new talk show, The Simply Put Show! Follow Chaz on Instagram @chazsmith and check out his talk show, @simplyputshow.  

Jamie Zhu is a social media entertainer from Sydney, Australia, who believes in creating authentic content that portrays his real self, to inspire others to achieve their own goals and dreams. He just started his brand new YouTube vlog channel to share more authentically about himself with his audience. Check out his new YouTube channel here!  

Larissa May is the Founder of #HalfTheStory, which is a Global community and nonprofit inspiring people to share their most authentic selves online. Follow Larissa @livinlikelarz and share your story with Half The Story today!  

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Word on the street is that Instagram is removing likes in 2020 and some are saying that this change could have the greatest impact on our wellbeing. What do we need to be thinking about when it comes to Instagram and our mental health? 

Listen to this week’s #SophieSix conversation, our first in a series of conversations focusing on mental health, for six questions, six answers, and six perspectives to consider, all in less than six minutes. You ready? Let’s go!  

In this episode, you will find answers to these six burning questions:  What’s the deal with Instagram removing likes? What is the worst social media platform for our mental health?  Will this new Instagram feature be optional? Do “likes” really have an impact on mental health? What’s next for the influencer industry? Are other social media platforms removing likes, too?  

As always, this is a conversation, so if you have an opinion or a perspective to add to the mix, send us a DM on Instagram @theconversationalist. Make sure you follow along with us on social media to participate in all of the action and reach out to us if you want to get more involved by applying to become a Brand Ambassador or joining our Online Community!

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Is social distancing actually necessary? How do we protect ourselves and our loved ones during the coronavirus? Is there a cure on the horizon? 

Join the conversation with us on this week’s special episode of The Conversationalist about all things COVID-19. This episode is a part of our #Covid19Conversations series, where we are joined by experts, doctors, journalists, and more to help answer our burning questions. On this episode, you will hear from Dr. Darien Sutton, MD MBA.  

Dr. Darien is a Trained Emergency Physician located at NYU/Bellevue Hospital. He is the host of Doctors Without Boundaries and is the creator of #BusStopMedicine. Dr. Darien believes that medicine should exist beyond the four walls of a hospital and he created #BusStopMedicine as a way to equip you with the knowledge you need to live your best and healthiest life. Dr. Darien spreads a lot of his incredible information through his social media platforms and we highly recommend you follow along @Doctor.Darien on Instagram, @DoctorDarienMD on Twitter, and on his YouTube channel. Here are some resources to turn to during COVID-19: Dr. Darien’s Sources Google Doc 

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Do we need to take social distancing seriously? Is it true that I could have the virus without presenting any symptoms? How can I take care of my mental health just as much as my physical health? 

Join the conversation with us on this week’s special episode of The Conversationalist about all things COVID-19. This episode is part of our #Covid19Conversations series, where we are joined by experts, doctors, journalists, and more to help answer our burning questions about The Coronavirus. 

In this episode, you will hear from the doctor taking TikTok by storm, Dr. Rose Marie Leslie. Dr. Leslie, the “OG TikTok Doc,” is a Resident Physician located at the University of Minnesota Family Medicine. She has been ranked as one of the “Top 20 Doctors on Social Media” and she has over 534.4K followers on TikTok, where she spreads tons of information to her audience about various medical phenomena, including the coronavirus. Dr. Leslie says that half of her posts are educational, some are medical current events, and some are just for fun! For more information from Dr. Leslie, you can find her on TikTok @DrLeslie, on Twitter @DrLeslie_MD, on Instagram @DrLeslieMD, and on her YouTube channel. Here are some resources to turn to during COVID-19: The World Health Organization The CDC 

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What do we need to be thinking about when it comes to COVID-19? How long will we have to go the social distance? 

Listen to this week’s #SophieSix conversation for six questions, six answers, and six perspectives to consider as the coronavirus continues, all in less than six minutes. 

In this episode, you will find answers to these six burning questions: What is social distancing all about and is it really necessary? Is anyone to blame for the coronavirus outbreak? Is COVID-19 impacting more than just our physical health? What about the people who can’t afford to quarantine? What is the role of celebrities at a time like this? Is there anything positive happening around the world right now? 

As always, this is a conversation, so if you have an opinion or a perspective to add to the mix, send us a DM on Instagram @theconversationalist. If you want to dive deeper into the topic of COVID-19, we’ve got you covered! Make sure you follow along with us on social media to participate in all of the action and reach out to us if you want to get more involved by applying to become a Brand Ambassador or joining our Online Community!  

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We’ll be talking more about the coronavirus on our upcoming #Covid19Conversations with Dr. Leslie and Dr. Darien and we’ll see you next time for more questions and more answers with a brand new #SophieSix! 

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