Teen Talk: Recent Episodes
St. James High School TEAM UP Group and St. James Youth Council
TEEN TALK is a podcast where teens talk about being teens! The TEEN TALK podcast is a joint project between the young people of the St. James High School, the TEAM UP student leadership group, and St. James' Youth Council. Topics for this podcast will revolve around teen mental health, teen life in and out of the pandemic, and the overall pressures of being a teen. Adult contributions on this podcast are focused on sharing their perspective and insight. TEEN TALK WEBSITE - https://bit.ly/TeenTalkHome
Avery Haler and Hayleigh Lingbeek are back to discuss considerations for what to do once high school is over. They are joined by special guest Brittney Karschnik - a 1st year ELA teacher from St. James High School, to discuss PSEO, changing majors, the benefits of community college versus taking a gap year, considering going straight to the workforce, organization, and mid-life career changes. Great conversation on things to consider as you reach the end of high school!
Keyana Haler and Jacey Swanson are joined by Dan Wolfe, Gustavus Adolphus College, Associate Head Women's Basketball Coach, and Health and Exercise Science Teacher. The conversation revolves around the pressures of being a student-athlete, time management, extra out-of-season training, and the mindset around becoming a high-level student-athlete within your school and community.
Hayleigh Adrian and Avery Haler interview Tony Hoffman - a Mental Health and Substance Abuse Motivational Speaker. Topics revolve around the power of addiction, choices, family, and how young people can help their peers struggling with use and addiction.
Tony's Website
Tony Hoffman bio
Newcomer podcasters Noah Sauer and Steffan Wegner explore the ideas of social media and the pressure around building a teen's social media presence. St. James MSHS teacher Steve Chapin joins them to discuss challenges around phones and social media pressures to get the next digital fix.
Nora Kern and Journey Swanson are joined by Holly Wolle - Sports Psychology and Mental Health Coach to discuss teens, stress, and mental health.
Great discussion around taking on a lot of things and navigating the stress attached to them!
Mental Health, Social Media, Drama, and Relationships with Students
Hosts - Hayleigh Lingbeek and Avery Haler
Guest - Mr. Greg Burman - STJ HS Dean of Students
The TEAM UP (drug and alcohol leadership) group at St. James High School is excited to restart our TEEN TALK student-run podcast.
In this episode (Season 2, Episode 1) of Teen Talk - Jacey Swanson and Keyana Haler tackle Vaping in our school. Guests include MSHS Principal Mike Fugazzi and Teacher Arica Connell.
Ideas for future shows: bit.ly/TEENTALK
Thanks for listening.
Episode #11 - "Does Practice Make Perfect?"
Discussion includes a conversation on Player privileges, Ideas to get rid of privileges, Parent privileges, and Last Name privileges.
Sailor Mohlenbrock - Episode Host - St. James HS Junior
Nick Brey - St. James HS Senior
Ellie Becker - St. James HS Senior
Episode #10 explores the highs and lows of becoming a writer. Los Angeles, CA author Brandie June joins host Nicholas Brey and St. James Junior Sydney Engelking.
Topics to explore include: What leads one to become a writer, handling rejection, the process of writing a novel, and strategies for young people to enhance their writing.
"Gold Spun" - The Young Adult novel is also discussed and introduced.
Brandie June's first published novel - "Gold Spun" a Fairy Tale Retelling of “Rumpelstiltskin” That Gives the Princess More Agency will be released on June 8, 2021 via ComCat publishing.
Today's episode explores ideas around preparing for finals week and larger exams.
Guests for the episode - Sailor Mohlenbrock - Host, Ms. Kendahl Rogers - St. James High School Math Teacher, Ms. Mara Pauling - St. James High School Senior.
This episode discusses issues around Anorexia, Bulimia, and Binge Eating.
Discussion on pressures and eating issues in connection to mental health.
Guests for this episode - Nick Brey - host, April Skramstad - St. James MSHS Social Worker, Jose Castorena - St. James MS 8th Grader.
Today's episode discusses the current challenges around COVID protocols and schools. Ideas for staying safe and impact on student, parents, and families from the perspectives of students, parent, and district superintendent.
Host Teresa Tobar - St. James MSHS Senior
Guest - Dr. Steven Heil - St. James Public School Superintendent
Guest - Tyler Chapin - St. James MSHS Senior
Causes for teen stress: Academic, Social, Family, World Events, Traumatic events, Life Changes.
Next Day Anxiety
Ways to relax
Episode #4 of Teen Talk
Discussion Points - Perfectionism, Following the Crowd
Teen Talk Website - TEEN TALK
Word of the week - "cap" and "no cap"
Recorded 1/13/21
Episode #3 of Teen Talk
Discussion Points - School, Importance (or lack of) of Grades, Friends, and Being Involved in School Activities
Teen Talk Website - TEEN TALK
Word of the week - "bruh"
Also check out Nick and Annie Schmitz's Website/Blog - http://straightupoutside.com/
Recorded 1/6/21
Episode #2 of Teen Talk
Discussion Points - Teens and the Importance of Goal Setting
Teen Talk Website - TEEN TALK
Recorded 12/30/20
This episode has been published and can be heard everywhere your podcast is available.
Episode #1 of Teen Talk
Discussion Points - Teen busyness and being a teen during COVID and in quarantine.
Teen Talk Website - TEEN TALK
Recorded 12/19/20