Through the RIFT

Through the RIFT

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Through the RIFT episodes

  • Baking Episode: Treats, Recipes, and More!

    In today’s episode, Claire, Emersyn, Katie, and Keira talk about their baking failures, successes, and why they started this activity in the first place. For your enjoyment, some of the recipes that we personally use and mention will be listed below. Hope your baking attempts turn out well!

    https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/231745/red-velvet-crinkle-cookies/ 

    https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/24445/chewy-chocolate-chip-oatmeal-cookies/

    https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/classic-cheesecake/

    https://www.lifeasastrawberry.com/small-batch-crusty-bread/


    Intro - Just for Fun by Ketsa

    Outro - Warm Nights by LAKEY INSPIRED

    27 min
  • COVID-19: High School Edition Part 2!

    It’s 2022, and Keira, Jess, Tiffany, and Claire bring up the messy situation of Covid-19. As the pandemic drags on with new variants, such as Omicron, the new norm is getting the booster shot, possibly more remote school days, and flight cancellations. Listen in, and come up with your own predictions for what our future will look like, given Covid’s extended existence.

    Intro - Just for Fun by Ketsa

    Outro - Warm Nights by LAKEY INSPIRED


    23 min
  • It’s Time to Reflect!
    In this episode, Jess, Claire, and Keira sit down and discuss this past year, now that it is the brand new year of 2022. 2021 was full of events that allowed for personal growth. The three discuss going back to school in-person, Covid-19 developments, and resolutions for the new year (We all know how those usually go, but we hope to actually be better individuals). Listen in, and think of some of your own goals you’re trying to achieve in 2022. Good luck! Intro - Just for Fun by Ketsa Outro - Warm Nights by LAKEY INSPIRED
    20 min
  • Happy Holidays from Through the RIFT!

    Join Jess, Katie, and Keira, in their reminiscence over Christmas and Hanukkah memories. They talk about believing in Santa, the importance of giving back to the community, and their sheer joy when it comes time for the holidays and all of its festivities, such as holiday music. Enjoy, and happy holidays! Intro - Just for Fun by Ketsa Outro - Warm Nights by LAKEY INSPIRED

    23 min
  • The Magnitude of Meditation
    In this episode, Jess and Keira discuss meditation and its innumerable health benefits. Serving as more than a religious practice, meditation is a great activity to relieve anxiety and stress. Join them for a two-minute guided meditation to immerse yourself in the state of mindfulness. We hope you are able to relax with this episode!
    23 min
  • Academic Stress Part 2!
    In today's episode, Jess and Tiffany take on the topic of academic stress for the second episode in our academic stress series. They discuss factors of academic stress other than grades including friendships, time management, and independence. Sharing their personal experiences, they delve into these topics and end the episode by talking about different coping mechanisms for academic stress and the magnitude of this issue. Stay tuned for more episodes in this series!
    Intro - Just for Fun by Ketsa
    Outro - Warm Nights by LAKEY INSPIRED
    29 min
  • Environment Episode: How Can We Help?

    In this episode, Claire, Jess, and Keira talk about the environment! They discuss everything from climate change to the problems our environment is facing, and how we, as teenagers, can do to help. Most importantly, they talk about why the environment is a relevant issue for teens (RIFT), and why it is important that this topic is understood and discussed by teenagers. Toward the end of the episode, Jess also asks Claire and Keira halloween-themed trivia questions about the environment; feel free to play along and see what you know! We hope you enjoy this episode! Also, Happy Thanksgiving!! 🦃


    Intro - Just for Fun by Ketsa

    Outro - Warm Nights by LAKEY INSPIRED

    35 min
  • School Comparisons
    In today's episode, Katie, Jess, and Keira, are joined by a guest speaker, Sophia to compare their schools. They compare their school's class sizes, course offerings, food options, and facilities, as well as talk about what they like and dislike about their schools. We hope you enjoy this episode!
    Intro - Just for Fun by Ketsa
    Outro - Warm Nights by LAKEY INSPIRED
    39 min
  • HALLOWEEN SPECIAL: SPOOKY STORIES AND MORE!!!
    Join Keira, Katie, Claire, and Tiffany as they share their past halloween experiences to celebrate the spooky holiday. Be prepared for some scary stories, candy controversies, and more! HAPPY HALLOWEEN EVERYBODY!!!
    Intro - Just for Fun by Ketsa
    Outro - Warm Nights by LAKEY INSPIRED
    38 min
  • Academic Stress: Let's Talk About It!
    This episode is a special one, where Keira, Claire, and Tiffany have a conversation about academic stress. They discuss the causes that might give rise to feeling overwhelmed, including procrastination (which you, of course, are never guilty of), the looming stage of applying for college, and their own expectations for themselves. They discuss some solutions that they use to combat their worries and share insight into work ethic and how they view education. In an Emergency: 911 Long Island Crisis Center: 516-679-1111 Nassau Mobile Crisis Unit: 516-227-8255 (TALK) 10am-11pm 7 days/wk Suicide Prevention Hotline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK) Cohen’s Behavioral Urgent Care: 718-470-3148
    Intro - Just for Fun by Ketsa
    Outro - Warm Nights by LAKEY INSPIRED
    39 min

About Through the RIFT

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Hi, welcome to our podcast! We are a group of high school students who talk about “Relevant Issues for Teens” (Get it? It's the acronym - RIFT). We wanted to share our struggles and opinions as young…