The Keep Ya Head Up Podcast

Tommy Nelson helps cisgendered students understand what a trans student might have to deal with in their everyday lives. He talks about his own experiences, but also mentions how not all trans students have dealt with the same issues.

Selena Aguirre Diaz touches on her experiences being sexually abused in her past, her continual effort to stop vaping and using drugs, and where her mental health has been through it all. She encourages others in a similar situation to keep pushing forward and reach out to those they can trust.

Isaac Babus returns to the podcast, where he shares his experiences of being in abusive relationships. He makes it clear that men can be the victims in these situations as well, and that their emotions are valid.

Kavya Suresh opens with touching on her identity and how interactions with those in the school environment lead her down a path of activism. She  then encourages those who are meant to represent a large group to educate themselves and truly understand that group more, even if it's uncomfortable.

Shreya Rajappa explains what it's like being an Asian minority in America as well as bisexual and how she came to accept who she is. She encourages other minorities to be proud of theirselves and their heritage rather than trying to fit in.

Laura Luevanos opens up about how she experienced suicidal thoughts and how it can affect one's mental health. She mentions how you can receive help from close friends and professionals and offers help to anyone who might be having these thoughts.

Sofia Martinez-Tomatis talks about how she came out and the feelings she had going through that. She explains a main theme in the LGBTQ+ community is to live by your truth, and she recommends people to go check out her podcast Love Your Truth!