Serotonin Speaks: Recent Episodes
Serotonin Says Mental Health
Serotonin Speaks is a biweekly podcast from Serotonin Says Mental Health, an organization dedicated to ending the stigma surrounding mental health and empowering others to share their stories. Hosted by Madeline Gold, Julia Messing, Adrian Quiroz-Nugent, and Heather Feuerstein. Edited by Kayden Siegal.
This episode, we spoke with Arvin Kim, a finalist for Montgomery County Student Member of the Board of Education.
Guest: Arvin Kim, Junior @ Walt Whitman High School
- Website: www.arvinforsmob.com
- Social Media: @arvinforsmob on Instagram, Tiktok, and Twitter
- Email: Arvin_Kim@mcpsmd.org
- Text: @arvin4smob to 81010
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This interview was conducted independent of MCPS, MCR, or the Montgomery County School Board.
This month, we’re looking at the importance of prioritizing mental health!
Guests:
- Davis
- Hyun
- Jordan
- Sophie
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This month, check out some highlights and reflections from Kayden Siegal, Julia Messing, Adrian Quiroz-Nugent, and Madeline Gold!
Original Episodes:
- Kids Corner hosted by Julia Messing & Adrian Quiroz-Nugent
- The Impact of ADHD hosted by Adrian Quiroz-Nugent & Heather Feuerstein
- The LGBTQ+ Lens hosted by Madeline Gold & Heather Feuerstein
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Despite the supposed festivity and cheer around this time of year, the holiday season can be stressful for many. Today, we're bringing you our very own guide to self-care and goal-setting for this holiday season!
Hosted by Madeline Gold and Julia Messing.
Special thanks to Shirin Jamali!
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Continuing with this month's topic of ADHD, Kayden interviewed Heather about her own experience with ADHD.
Listen to this month’s full episode at this link or wherever you're listening now!
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This month, we’re interviewing teens with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) about the impact that their ADHD has on their lives.
Guests:
- Emily
- anonymous
- Eli (previously on S2E1)
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Eight year old Charlotte flips the script and interviews our host, Adrian Quiroz-Nugent!
Listen to this month’s full episode here!
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This month, we’re looking at the mental health of kids!
Guests:
- Charlotte & Sienna
- Hazel & Mom
- Charlotte M
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Continuing the theme of LGBTQ+ mental health, we spoke with our editor, Kayden Siegal, about their own experiences being a member of the LGBTQ+ community!
Listen to this month’s full episode here!
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This month, we’re looking at the mental health of LGBTQ+ teens in our community and beyond!
Guests:
- Anonymous (she/her) - bi
- El (they/she) - bi
- Eli (he/him) - bi & trans
- Danny (he/him) - bi & trans
- Cedar (he/him) - queer & trans
- Hyun (they/them) - genderfluid
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The 2021-2022 school year starts in just a couple of weeks! We interviewed MCPS high schoolers about their hopes and fears for the upcoming school year.
Guests:
- Victoria (she/her)
- Carlos (he/him)
- Anonymous (they/them)
- Luci (they/them)
Listen to the Hybrid Education series!
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Today, we're sharing our past interviews with kids!
Original Episodes
- Jahan, Tilda, Ava, Isaac - Holiday Memories Part 1
- Ben & Nora - Exercise and Endorphins
- Vihaan - The Return to In-Person Learning
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PAWSitivity: Pets and Mental Health
This episode, we dived deeper into what makes our favorite furry animals so beneficial for our mental health.
Guests: Jacqueline, Adrian, Shoshana, Georgia
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Inspired by our "Free Serotonin" Holiday Memories bonus episodes this past December, today's episode about summer break features our listeners' favorite summer memories!
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Serotonin Speaks’ Marissa Boucher interviewed students and educators from all around Montgomery County about their struggles with online learning and their return back into the school buildings.
Today is the final episode documenting one MCPS student or staff member’s journey navigating online instruction and the transition into a hybrid model!
Today’s Guest: Carolyn Greenspon, an English teacher at Richard Montgomery High School
Context:
In March 2020, like most of the country, Montgomery County Public Schools was forced to close school buildings and transition into an online model due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The spring of 2020 consisted mainly of asynchronous learning for middle and high schools, and a mix of asynchronous and zoom instruction for elementary schools.
The first three marking periods of the 2020-2021 school year consisted almost entirely of zoom instruction with a block schedule.
Certain student groups returned to the school buildings in mid-March of 2021. The main student population began a phased return to school buildings in April.
The fourth marking period will be conducted in a hybrid model. Students who opted in to in-person instruction will be in the classroom 4 days per week, every other week. Students who chose to stay virtual will remain on zoom for the rest of the school year.
If you’re a new listener joining us for this series, please remember to subscribe to Serotonin Speaks on any podcast app! Stay tuned all week!
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Serotonin Speaks’ Marissa Boucher interviewed students and educators from all around Montgomery County about their struggles with online learning and their return back into the school buildings.
Every Wednesday, from now to the end of the school year, we will be publishing one brand new episode documenting one MCPS student or staff member’s journey navigating online instruction and the transition into a hybrid model.
Today’s Guest: Norah, a sophomore at Albert Einstein High School
Context:
In March 2020, like most of the country, Montgomery County Public Schools was forced to close school buildings and transition into an online model due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The spring of 2020 consisted mainly of asynchronous learning for middle and high schools, and a mix of asynchronous and zoom instruction for elementary schools.
The first three marking periods of the 2020-2021 school year consisted almost entirely of zoom instruction with a block schedule.
Certain student groups returned to the school buildings in mid-March of 2021. The main student population began a phased return to school buildings in April.
The fourth marking period will be conducted in a hybrid model. Students who opted in to in-person instruction will be in the classroom 4 days per week, every other week. Students who chose to stay virtual will remain on zoom for the rest of the school year.
If you’re a new listener joining us for this series, please remember to subscribe to Serotonin Speaks on any podcast app! Stay tuned all week!
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Serotonin Speaks’ Marissa Boucher interviewed students and educators from all around Montgomery County about their struggles with online learning and their return back into the school buildings.
Every Wednesday, from now to the end of the school year, we will be publishing one brand new episode documenting one MCPS student or staff member’s journey navigating online instruction and the transition into a hybrid model.
Today’s Guest: Riley, a freshman at Damascus High School
Context:
In March 2020, like most of the country, Montgomery County Public Schools was forced to close school buildings and transition into an online model due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The spring of 2020 consisted mainly of asynchronous learning for middle and high schools, and a mix of asynchronous and zoom instruction for elementary schools.
The first three marking periods of the 2020-2021 school year consisted almost entirely of zoom instruction with a block schedule.
Certain student groups returned to the school buildings in mid-March of 2021. The main student population began a phased return to school buildings in April.
The fourth marking period will be conducted in a hybrid model. Students who opted in to in-person instruction will be in the classroom 4 days per week, every other week. Students who chose to stay virtual will remain on zoom for the rest of the school year.
If you’re a new listener joining us for this series, please remember to subscribe to Serotonin Speaks on any podcast app! Stay tuned all week!
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Due to the upcoming AP exams and holiday, we at Serotonin Speaks are taking a quick break from our Hybrid Education series. Instead, we'll be rebroadcasting our first ever episode --- The Quarantine Mindset, with a little bit of new commentary from Maya and Marissa!
This episode, we are discussing how lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic are impacting people of all ages in our community and beyond.
Guests:
-Ava (5th grade) and Isaac (3rd grade) from Salisbury, Maryland
-Lyla (8th grade), Lindsey (10th grade), and Evan (10th grade) from Montgomery County, Maryland
-Wendy Siegal (75) and Ellen Meisner (78) from Montgomery County, Maryland
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Serotonin Speaks’ Marissa Boucher interviewed students and educators from all around Montgomery County about their struggles with online learning and their return back into the school buildings.
Every Wednesday, from now to the end of the school year, we will be publishing one brand new episode documenting one MCPS student or staff member’s journey navigating online instruction and the transition into a hybrid model.
Today’s Guest: Kyle, a freshman at Richard Montgomery High School
Context:
In March 2020, like most of the country, Montgomery County Public Schools was forced to close school buildings and transition into an online model due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The spring of 2020 consisted mainly of asynchronous learning for middle and high schools, and a mix of asynchronous and zoom instruction for elementary schools.
The first three marking periods of the 2020-2021 school year consisted almost entirely of zoom instruction with a block schedule.
Certain student groups returned to the school buildings in mid-March of 2021. The main student population began a phased return to school buildings in April.
The fourth marking period will be conducted in a hybrid model. Students who opted in to in-person instruction will be in the classroom 4 days per week, every other week. Students who chose to stay virtual will remain on zoom for the rest of the school year.
If you’re a new listener joining us for this series, please remember to subscribe to Serotonin Speaks on any podcast app! Stay tuned all week!
Serotonin Speaks is a production of Serotonin Says Mental Health. You can find more content, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and support Mental Health America by buying our merch at serotoninsays.com!
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Serotonin Speaks’ Marissa Boucher interviewed students and educators from all around Montgomery County about their struggles with online learning and their return back into the school buildings.
Every Wednesday, from now to the end of the school year, we will be publishing one brand new episode documenting one MCPS student or staff member’s journey navigating online instruction and the transition into a hybrid model.
Today’s Guest: Jennifer MacDonald, a paraeducator at DuFief Elementary School
Context:
In March 2020, like most of the country, Montgomery County Public Schools was forced to close school buildings and transition into an online model due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The spring of 2020 consisted mainly of asynchronous learning for middle and high schools, and a mix of asynchronous and zoom instruction for elementary schools.
The first three marking periods of the 2020-2021 school year consisted almost entirely of zoom instruction with a block schedule.
Certain student groups returned to the school buildings in mid-March of 2021. The main student population began a phased return to school buildings in April.
The fourth marking period will be conducted in a hybrid model. Students who opted in to in-person instruction will be in the classroom 4 days per week, every other week. Students who chose to stay virtual will remain on zoom for the rest of the school year.
If you’re a new listener joining us for this series, please remember to subscribe to Serotonin Speaks on any podcast app! Stay tuned all week!
Serotonin Speaks is a production of Serotonin Says Mental Health. You can find more content, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and support Mental Health America by buying our merch at serotoninsays.com!
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Serotonin Speaks’ Marissa Boucher interviewed students and educators from all around Montgomery County about their struggles with online learning and their return back into the school buildings.
Every Wednesday, from now to the end of the school year, we will be publishing one brand new episode documenting one MCPS student or staff member’s journey navigating online instruction and the transition into a hybrid model.
Today’s Guest: Vihaan, a third grader at Bells Mill Elementary School
Context:
In March 2020, like most of the country, Montgomery County Public Schools was forced to close school buildings and transition into an online model due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The spring of 2020 consisted mainly of asynchronous learning for middle and high schools, and a mix of asynchronous and zoom instruction for elementary schools.
The first three marking periods of the 2020-2021 school year consisted almost entirely of zoom instruction with a block schedule.
Certain student groups returned to the school buildings in mid-March of 2021. The main student population began a phased return to school buildings in April.
The fourth marking period will be conducted in a hybrid model. Students who opted in to in-person instruction will be in the classroom 4 days per week, every other week. Students who chose to stay virtual will remain on zoom for the rest of the school year.
If you’re a new listener joining us for this series, please remember to subscribe to Serotonin Speaks on any podcast app! Stay tuned all week!
Serotonin Speaks is a production of Serotonin Says Mental Health. You can find more content, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and support Mental Health America by buying our merch at serotoninsays.com!
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Serotonin Speaks graphic designer Marissa Boucher is hosting her own series!
Marissa interviewed students and educators from all around Montgomery County about their struggles with online learning and their return back into the school buildings.
Every Wednesday, from now to the end of the school year, we will be publishing one brand new episode documenting one MCPS student or staff member’s journey navigating online instruction and the transition into a hybrid model.
Context:
In March 2020, like most of the country, Montgomery County Public Schools was forced to close school buildings and transition into an online model due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The spring of 2020 consisted mainly of asynchronous learning for middle and high schools, and a mix of asynchronous and zoom instruction for elementary schools.
The first three marking periods of the 2020-2021 school year consisted almost entirely of zoom instruction with a block schedule.
Certain student groups returned to the school buildings in mid-March of 2021. The main student population began a phased return to school buildings in April.
The fourth marking period will be conducted in a hybrid model. Students who opted in to in-person instruction will be in the classroom 4 days per week, every other week. Students who chose to stay virtual will remain on zoom for the rest of the school year.
If you’re a new listener joining us for this series, please remember to subscribe to Serotonin Speaks on any podcast app! Stay tuned all week!
Serotonin Speaks is a production of Serotonin Says Mental Health. You can find more content, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and support Mental Health America by buying our merch at serotoninsays.com!
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The MCPS Student Member of the Board Election starts tomorrow!
Today, Serotonin Speaks is highlighting our favorite parts of our SMOB Week and SMOB Forum with Hana O’Looney and Henry Kaye!
Hana O'Looney
— Website: www.hana4smob.com
— Social Media: @hana4smob on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, Snapchat
— Email: hana_o’looney@mcpsmd.org
— SMOB Week: Day 4
Henry Kaye
— Website: www.henrysmob.com
— Social Media: @henry_smob on Instagram and Twitter
— Email: henry_j_kaye@mcpsmd.org
— SMOB Week: Day 3
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These discussions were conducted independent of MCPS, MCR, or the Montgomery County School Board
This episode covers the effects of social media on mental health - both positive and negative. It explores how social media and the internet affect our daily lives and perceptions of ourselves, but also how it brings us together.
Guests:
-Emily, 14
-Daniel, 14
-Hasset, 15
-Susan Gold, parent
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This episode is all about the effects of exercise, sports, and play on the mental health of kids and teens! We interviewed local kids and teens of varying athletic abilities. Plus, a special interview with KABOOM!
Guests:
- Caroline, 15
- Hayley, 14
- Jenna, 15
- Joanna, 14
- Ben, 8
- Nora, 5
- Amy Levner, VP of Communications and Marketing at KABOOM!
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The election for Montgomery County Student Member of the Board of Education has been narrowed down to two!
Hana O'Looney and Henry Kaye came back on the podcast for a discussion on mental health policy in MCPS.
Hana's Campaign
— Website: www.hana4smob.com
— Social Media: @hana4smob on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, Snapchat
— Email: hana_o’looney@mcpsmd.org
Henry's Campaign
— Website: www.henrysmob.com
— Social Media: @henry_smob on Instagram and Twitter
— Email: henry_j_kaye@mcpsmd.org
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This discussion was conducted independent of MCPS, MCR, or the Montgomery County School Board
This episode, we spoke with the leaders of youth-led community projects about how they started their project and what it means to them.
Guests
Madeline Gold of Serotonin Says Mental Health
— Newspaper
— Merch
— Instagram
— Spotify
— Madeline’s book on Alzheimer’s
Claire Yang & Sofia Penttila of Gen Z: We Are The Future
— Newsletter
— Shop
— Instagram
— Discord
“Sometimes, the best way to solve your own problems is to help someone else.” — Uncle Iroh, Avatar The Last Airbender
Host Reflections for SMOB Week
Guests:
1. Blen Yohannes, Junior @ Einstein
— Website: Coming Soon
— Social Media: @blen4smob on Instagram
— Email: Blen_Yohannes@mcpsmd.org
2. Neha Kohli, Junior @ BCC
— Website: www.nehaforsmob.com
— Social Media: @nehaforsmob on Instagram and Tiktok
3. Henry Kaye, Junior @ RM
— Website: www.henrysmob.com
— Social Media: @henry_smob on Instagram and Twitter
— Email: henry_j_kaye@mcpsmd.org
4. Hana O’Looney, Junior @ RM
— Website: www.hana4smob.com
— Social Media: @hana4smob on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, Snapchat
— Email: hana_o’looney@mcpsmd.org
— Text: @hana4smob to 81010
If you’re a new listener joining us for SMOB week, please remember to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Serotonin Speaks is a production of Serotonin Says Mental Health. You can find more content, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and support Mental Health America by buying our merch at serotoninsays.com!
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This week, starting Monday, February 8, we are publishing a mini-series of our interviews with the candidates for the Montgomery County Student Member of the Board of Education, about their experience in student leadership and what inspired them to run for SMOB.
Today's Guest
Hana O’Looney, Junior @ RM
— Website: www.hana4smob.com
— Social Media: @hana4smob on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, Snapchat
— Email: hana_o’looney@mcpsmd.org
— Text: @hana4smob to 81010
If you’re a new listener joining us for SMOB week, please remember to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This interview was conducted independent of MCPS, MCR, or the Montgomery County School Board.
This week, starting Monday, February 8, we are publishing a mini-series of our interviews with the candidates for the Montgomery County Student Member of the Board of Education, about their experience in student leadership and what inspired them to run for SMOB.
Today's Guest
Henry Kaye, Junior @ RM
— Website: www.henrysmob.com
— Social Media: @henry_smob on Instagram and Twitter
— Email: henry_j_kaye@mcpsmd.org
If you’re a new listener joining us for SMOB week, please remember to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This interview was conducted independent of MCPS, MCR, or the Montgomery County School Board.
Note: today's guest, Neha Kohli, has a slight speech impediment that causes her to stutter over some words.
This week, starting Monday, February 8, we are publishing a mini-series of our interviews with the candidates for the Montgomery County Student Member of the Board of Education, about their experience in student leadership and what inspired them to run for SMOB.
Today's Guest
Neha Kohli, Junior @ BCC
— Website: www.nehaforsmob.com
— Social Media: @nehaforsmob on Instagram and Tiktok
If you’re a new listener joining us for SMOB week, please remember to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This interview was conducted independent of MCPS, MCR, or the Montgomery County School Board.
This week, starting Monday, February 8, we are publishing a mini-series of our interviews with the candidates for the Montgomery County Student Member of the Board of Education, about their experience in student leadership and what inspired them to run for SMOB.
Today's Guest
Blen Yohannes, Junior @ Einstein
— Website: Coming Soon
— Social Media: @blen4smob on Instagram
— Email: Blen_Yohannes@mcpsmd.org
If you’re a new listener joining us for SMOB week, please remember to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
This interview was conducted independent of MCPS, MCR, or the Montgomery County School Board.
This week, starting Monday, February 8, we are publishing a mini-series of our interviews with the candidates for the Montgomery County Student Member of the Board of Education, about their experience in student leadership and what inspired them to run for SMOB.
Guests:
1. Blen Yohannes, Junior @ Einstein
— Website: Coming Soon
— Social Media: @blen4smob on Instagram
— Email: Blen_Yohannes@mcpsmd.org
2. Neha Kohli, Junior @ BCC
— Website: www.nehaforsmob.com
— Social Media: @nehaforsmob on Instagram and Tiktok
3. Henry Kaye, Junior @ RM
— Website: www.henrysmob.com
— Social Media: @henry_smob on Instagram and Twitter
— Email: henry_j_kaye@mcpsmd.org
4. Hana O’Looney, Junior @ RM
— Website: www.hana4smob.com
— Social Media: @hana4smob on Instagram, Tiktok, Twitter, Snapchat
— Email: hana_o’looney@mcpsmd.org
— Text: @hana4smob to 81010
If you’re a new listener joining us for SMOB week, please remember to subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Disclaimers:
We reached out to every candidate that we found on social media, and interviewed every candidate that we heard back from.
These interviews were all conducted independent of MCPS or the Montgomery County School Board. They were not intended to replace any official information provided by MCPS.
This episode, we discussed the stress caused by school and methods used by teens in our area to reduce or manage their stress.
Guests:
— Diya (she/her) — 8th grade at RFMS
— Joy (she/her) — freshman at RMHS
— Audrey (she/her) — sophomore at WCHS
— Jax (they/them) — freshman at WHS
— Lindsey (she/they) — sophomore at WHS
— Sydney (she/her) — freshman at GCS
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Content Warning: This episode discusses some instances of violence and hate symbols
This episode, in honor of Joe Biden's inauguration that will take place later today, we are discussing how the 2020 campaign, election, and immediate aftermath impacted the mental health of people on both sides of the political aisle.
Guests:
-Barbara Kaufman
-Connor Dorsey
-Katherine Pease
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Music and Mental Health in Harmony
This episode, we explored how both playing and listening to music can have an impact, positive or negative, on mental health.
Guests:
Aidan, 14
Ellie, 14
Berkeley, 14
Matthew, 15
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This episode is the second part of our collection of voices and holiday memories from listeners around the country.
Thank you to Greg, Jennifer, James, Bill, Bess, Noah and Inez, and Frankie for sending in memories for this episode, and to everyone who shared their memories in the first part.
Correction: "siblings Frankie and Inez" should say "siblings Noah* and Inez, from Honolulu, Hawaii"
We hope you enjoyed this bonus, two-part episode of Serotonin Speaks and had a wonderful, relaxing, and safe holiday break.
This episode is the first part of our collection of voices and holiday memories from listeners around the country.
Thank you to ZG, Opal, Jahan, Tilda, Isaac, Ava, Leann, Sam, Bill, Tina, and Pooyan for their awesome stories that you heard on this episode. Thanks also to everyone who has already sent in their stories for next episode.
There is still time to send in your favorite holiday memories if you want to be featured on next week's episode! Just email your recording to serotoninsays@gmail.com
This episode, we are sharing stories from teenage artists who use art as a form of stress-relief and self expression.
Guests:
-Abigail, 13, Photography -- @abigailchesmanphotos on IG
-Ruby, 13, Drums -- @tigercubsband on IG
-Anjana, 14, Journaling and Calligraphy -- @calligraphizedd on IG
-Pavani, 14, Kuchipudi (Classical Indian Dance) and Piano
-Halyn, 15, Baking
We are collecting short holiday stories from our listeners across the country and even internationally! Find our mini-podcast on how to send us your favorite holiday memory at the link here or look at our social media (links below)
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This unique holiday season, we would like to create a bonus podcast (or two) with holiday memories from our listeners! You can ask friends and family to send in stories as well, even if they aren't regular listeners!
Please make a voice recording and email it to serotoninsays@gmail.com as an .mp3, .m4a, or .wav file.
Depending on how many stories we get, we would like to make two episodes --- one released on December 23 and one released on December 30.
This episode, we are discussing how lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic are impacting people of all ages in our community and beyond.
Guests:
-Ava (5th grade) and Isaac (3rd grade) from Salisbury, Maryland
-Lyla (8th grade), Lindsey (10th grade), and Evan (10th grade) from Montgomery County, Maryland
-Wendy Siegal (75) and Ellen Meisner (78) from Montgomery County, Maryland
Serotonin Speaks is a production of Serotonin Says Mental Health. You can find more content, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and support Mental Health America by buying our merch at serotoninsays.com!
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