Lemon-aid: Recent Episodes
Shai Davis
Lemon-aid is a podcast where teens can come together to speak about various topics related to mental health. It is a place where teens can learn, teach and share about what is going on in their lives. Teenage host Shai Davis wanted to create a safe place where she could bring her friends together to speak about important topics, laugh, and have a good time.
For decades, youth sports in the United States have been an avenue for kids of all ages to make friends, be physically active, challenge themselves, and learn skills such as teamwork, sportsmanship, and the value of hard workâall of which can provide great stepping stones towards personal growth and achievement later in life. When it comes to mental health, sports can be an immensely positive experience for many participants.
There are numerous chances for leadership on campus in high school. There are numerous opportunities to be a student leader, whether it be in your student body or a club. Being a student leader is stressful and comes with a lot of responsibility. How does one manage their time between school, leadership responsibilities, and extracurricular activities? On this month's episode of Lemon-aid, we'll speak about this and a lot more.
Friendships formed in high school are ones you want to keep forever, but college can get in the way. It's scary to move across the nation from your best friends, but it also opens up new opportunities to meet new people. In today's edition of Lemon-aid, I'll be discussing this and much more.
It's that time of year when college decisions are due in a few days, and it's a stressful time for high school seniors. Because I am a junior, I don't have much experience with the subject, but I have a lot of senior friends with whom I've had the opportunity to learn from and observe as they go through the process.
When I was told that junior year would be no joke it was not a lie. But I thought they were only talking about school but the pressure that's put on juniors about making College decisions is crazy. So many questions that we don't have answers to and don't need to answer. I will be talking about this and so much more on the 15th episode of Lemon-Aid.
Today, grades and AP classes are some of the only things on most high school students' minds. Our school and parents put a tremendous amount of pressure on us to earn good grades and enroll in advanced classes. There are many considerations when deciding which AP classes to take and how to balance your schedule while maintaining your GPA.
Friendships can be formed in a variety of unusual ways. When you least expect it, you can meet individuals and form bonds. And, in the vast majority of cases, those individuals will remain by your side for the remainder of your life.
As a high school student, I understand how critical it is to form friendships and relationships with people with whom I can relate and who share my interests. Finding those relationships with others can be tough and time-consuming, but there are numerous tools and methods available. I am going to be talking about that and a whole lot more on the 12th episode of lemon-aid.
Students struggle a lot when it comes to school, grades, stress, and all of the above. Now that school is back in person it presents students with a lot of struggle as well as teachers. Teachers have to adapt and learn how to guide their students through mental struggles. There are certain teachers that you will find in every school that are there for you and want to help you through any struggles whether it has to do with school and grades or struggles at home, they will be there to help as much as they can. In this episode, I interview one of my favorite teachers on how she helps her students through the stress of school, and how she feels that schools can improve when it comes to helping students through mental health problems.
Summer is just around the corner, and there are so many new and exciting opportunities for us to take advantage of this year, particularly because last summer was not as enjoyable as we had hoped. In this episode, we'll discuss some exciting summer job and internship opportunities.
Our calendars are filling up as things return to normal from the pandemic. It's difficult for a teen to keep track of what things are happening and at what time, as well as to make time for ourselves and other activities. It's been a hectic few months, but finding effective ways to manage your time and schedule is critical. In this episode, I'll discuss how to organize your schedule so that it's less stressful and you have time for yourself.
One of the most memorable years in high school is senior year. There are so many memories made during this one year, that missing it or getting it altered must be extremely difficult. The seniors have had an eventful year. Every person has a unique experience. I'm hoping that by viewing this episode, seniors will be able to hear from their peers about how their lives are going and realize they're not alone.
It must have been incredibly difficult to go through one of the most difficult years of high school online. This past year, the junior class had to go through a lot. Too much happens in your junior year, and trying to do it all online would have been incredibly frustrating and stressful for the students. I am going to talk with one of my very good friends, a junior, about her challenges so far in her junior year. All this takes place in the seventh episode of Lemon-aid
Sophomore year is a crazy time for everybody. We are learning to drive, setting up our courses for junior year, and starting to talk about college. It is all a crazy whirlwind experience and having to go through that during a pandemic has not made it any easier. In this episode, we will speak about the high school experiences of two current sophomores and how the pandemic affected their second year of high school
The high school freshman year can be a confusing time for many teens. You are at a new school with students you don't know, teachers you aren't as familiar with, and you are taking classes that count towards college. This first year of high school can also be extremely stressful and to add to that stress, most had to go to their first day of classes via Zoom. As one can imagine, many freshmen are struggling with their mental health and overall wellbeing. In this episode, we will discuss some of the experiences that high school freshmen missed out on and what their schools and upperclassmen peers can do to help them transition when we are finally back to in-person learning.
The performing arts have been a place for people all over the world to have an outlet to express their inner creativity and passion. It is so important for teens to have an outlet to express themselves, especially during these difficult times.
Every day teens log on to different social media platforms liking, sharing, and gossiping about everything they see. Social media has become a part of our everyday lives and it affects us teens in so many ways.
In this episode, we are going to take a deep dive into the impact that COVID-19 has had on teen friendships and social connections. Teens everywhere were already dealing with social challenges even before the March 2020 quarantine. Since that time, these mental health issues have been exacerbated even more. We are going to speak about some of the experiences that we have all faced, as well as some useful tips to help us all navigate this unprecedented period in history.
What is an affirmation? An affirmation is a statement or question that you tell yourself all the time; it can be positive and negative. When you tell yourself something, often enough you will begin to believe it's true. Teens everywhere tell themselves positive and negative affirmations every day. As a teen, it is so important to get into the daily habit of telling yourself positive affirmations. This episode dives deep into why teens speak negatively about themselves and the reason to have positive self-talk.