Mental Health on The Mic: Recent Episodes
Bennett Scheer
Gen-Z hosts Bennett Scheer and Lorraine Affigne are on a mission to make mental health mainstream. They talk about things that anyone who’s struggled can relate to. They also welcome friends and other guests for unique conversations about mental health. From the pressures of living in the world of social media, to coping with the challenges of living in 2022, each host and every guest has a fresh perspective. No matter what you’re going through, Mental Health on the Mic is here for you. Be sure to check out our website: https://www.mentalhealthonthemic.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @mentalhealthonthemic for more content!!
In their season finale, Bennett and Lorraine talk to Dr. Steve Rappleyea about his work in the New York education system. They get his take on how teens are struggling with their mental health and how he feels improvements can be made.
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Bennett tells Lorraine about his experience starting vision therapy, and how it led to a transformative session with his therapist.
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Bennett and Lorraine (recording in person for the first time!) talk to fellow mental health podcaster Jared! He opens up about being a registered nurse, correctional officer, and starting his podcast, My Mate's Mental Health.
Click here to listen to Jared's show on Apple Podcasts or here to listen on Spotify. Finally, follow @mymatesmentalhealth on Instagram!
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Also be sure to check out our show website, mentalhealthonthemic.com and follow us on Instagram and TikTok @mentalhealthonthemic
Bennett and Lorraine talk to meditation and mindfulness teacher Jamar Rogers. He tells his story of survival following years of drug use and an HIV positive diagnosis. Their conversation also covers spirituality, becoming your own best friend, and much more. Be sure to follow Jamar on Instagram @jamarrogersofficial, and TikTok @jamarrogers
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Bennett and Lorraine talk about bullying, pressure to succeed, and more in this edition of Topic Improv - where they randomly select and discuss topics relating to mental health.
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Bennett and Lorraine talk to Sam, a current high school student at Bennett's former high school. They discuss the mental health challenges students are facing in 2022.
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Bennett and Lorraine welcome their first INTERNATIONAL guest!! Lorraine's best friend Jackie talks about her experience an independent 20-year-old, and the group discusses how anxiety affects them in all sorts of ways.
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Bennett and Lorraine chat with Bennett's former classmate Abby Dodge about her journey of sobriety. Click here to read Abby's article in Rage Against Addiction. shorturl.at/eknoE
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Bennett and Lorraine talk to THEIR MOMS about their feelings and opinions on what Gen Z is going through. From social media, to living through a pandemic, and much more. Bennett and Lorraine also take the chance to tell their moms what they mean to them on this very special, Valentine's edition of Mental Health on The Mic.
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Also be sure to check out our show website, https://mentalhealthonthemic.com and head to the page titled Open The Mic to learn how YOU can be a part of this podcast!!
And finally, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @mentalhealthonthemic
Bennett and Lorraine meet Mouse, Bennett's classmate from Intro to Psychology at community college. They discuss how life's ups and downs affect their mental health. From schoolwork to complicated friendships, and much more.
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Be sure to check out our show website, mentalhealthonthemic.com and head to the page titled Open The Mic to learn how YOU can be a part of this podcast!!
And finally, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @mentalhealthonthemic
Bennett and Lorraine welcome Kathleen Glynn-Sparrow, the founder and Head Coach for The College Coaches. She dissects the challenges that students applying to colleges face when it comes to their mental health. Click here to check out the College Coaches website.
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Be sure to check out our show website, mentalhealthonthemic.com and head to the page titled Open The Mic to learn how YOU can be a part of this podcast!!
And finally, follow us on Instagram and TikTok @mentalhealthonthemic
Bennett and Lorraine welcome their friend Kailee... AKA the reason they know each other! This friend group comes together to discuss unpredictability. Kailee reflects on a difficult experience as a cheerleader, Lorraine addresses being a student during the pandemic, and Bennett revisits a personal experience with grief.
Click here to WATCH this full episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Qva-r3VAX-M
Check out Kailee's main YouTube channel: kailee michele, as well as her Vlog channel, Simply Kailee.
Also be sure to check out our BRAND NEW show website, mentalhealthonthemic.com and head to the page titled Open The Mic to learn how YOU can be a part of this podcast!!
We'd also love for you to follow our new Instagram: @mentalhealthonthemic
Bennett and Lorraine reflect on some of their favorite moments from this season, adding new observations relating to mental health.
Be sure to follow Bennett on Instagram @bennett.scheer
Here's the link to the article they talked about: https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2021/12/21/baltimore-rodgers-forge-christmas-lights/
Bennett tells Lorraine about his recent decision to not go back to college, and how he's feeling about it. They also touch on mental health around the holidays.
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Bennett and Lorraine talk about coping with change, celebrities opening up, music, and so much more. These are the YouTube videos we mentioned from Smokey Glow (click the titles to watch)
The Dangers of "Going Viral"
The D'Amelio Show and The Cost Of "Fame"
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Bennett and Lorraine talk all things social media! We shouted out our friend Kailee, the reason we met in the first place, and you should totally check out her YouTube Channel (Click Here!) and speaking of YouTube... you can watch this full episode by clicking this link. We both this is an episode that's even better to watch:)
Bennett kicks off a new season with his friend Lorraine. They discuss anxiety, ADD, the hit TV show Victorious, dogs, and much more!
Bennett talks with Cree and their mutual friend Katie about the year 2020. They look back on how it's affected their mental health and look ahead to 2021.
Bennett talks with college friends Juba, a music producer, Jess, a rock artist, and Victoria, also an artist, about their perspectives on creativity with mental health.
Bennett chats with former high school classmates Carl, who's a filmmaker, and Olivia, who's a dancer, about creativity. They discuss what their individual fields have in common, and how being creative helps our mental health.
Bennett talks with his friend Victoria about grief. They share and discuss their personal stories of losing loved ones.
Bennett talks with Cree, college mentor Dan, and former classmate Ari about anxiety. This conversation brings up tons of stories, perspectives, and feelings found in common among the group.
Bennett talks with friends Caleb and Ben about insecurities, and what's like in particular for guys.
Bennett talks with returning guest Cree and their mutual friend Erica to talk about self-care. Bennett reveals a recent change in his life, and the group reflects on their time together in high school.
Host and creator Bennett introduces Mental Health on The Mic, and tells the story behind his inspiration for creating the podcast. He talks with friends Collette, Cree, and Kat and they share their own stories.