The You Matter Podcast: Recent Episodes
Jonathan Chiaramonte
Join Sachem North High School Peer Education teacher Jonathan Chiaramonte as he peels back the curtain on high school as he interviews inspiring students, storytellers, friends, & coworkers. Our goal is to have real thought provoking conversations on a variety of topics. Get to know yourself as you get to know us. The Humans of Sachem North: one story at a time.
My friend Andrew drops in to discuss the “joys” of this time of year. He gives advice on how to navigate the ups and downs of the season!
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Join Mr Chia...wait! Join Alana as she flips the interview and chooses to discuss her topic VULNERABILITY with Mr. Chiaramonte. Let’s discuss being genuine, living our truth, and how we can achieve this level of authenticity.
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Join Maddy as she sheds light on her inspiring journey through her eating disorder as we honor National Eating Disorder Awareness Week.
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Dakota joins Mr. Chiaramonte via GoogleMeet to discuss his journey with self love, learning to love the skin you’re in, and how makeup played a role in this discovery. This inspiring junior is on his way to becoming a household name! “When you become the image of your imagination, it’s the most empowering thing you can ever do!”-Ru Paul
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Tom was the first student to ask to “wing” his interview and you’ll be happy he did. He takes us on a wild ride from dealing with his constant worrying and anxiety and learning to roll with it. Along the way we get into his love for our country and how he can make a change. This is also the debut of our new theme thanks to Elijah! It’s a family event here today on the You Matter Podcast!
Two Juniors who did not know each other very well bond over the topic of authenticity. Julian & Alana join the You Matter Podcast to discuss genuine relationships and the role social media has played in affecting that search.
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If you’ve walked the halls of Sachem, you have probably seen my next guest running around organizing events!! It’s Areeba!! She joins the You Matter Podcast for an introspective on her journey for finding her voice in leadership and how she hopes to lend her voice and leadership skills to help bridge the gaps of diversity in society.
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Kayla swings by the You Matter Podcast to give her insight to nervous juniors and seniors as they embark on the ever stressful college application process. Listen as Kayla walks you through everything from when to start looking, how to find a college that works for you, scholarships all the way through selecting a roommate. If you’re college bound, you need to listen to her words!
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Sean brings his optimism to the You Matter Podcast to discuss his ability to adapt to the changing feelings he’s experienced from receiving his hearing aid to the emotion surrounding his anxiety with the Covid pandemic. Through it all, Sean has come out the other side happier and proud he is where he is today! Get inspired! Listen now!
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Eric chats with Mr. Chiaramonte about his four years in Sachem North! It wasn’t always easy for Eric as a students, but through perseverance, help from his family, and yes, punishment, it all leads to a love for good honest work as he leaves us to go to trade school. His love for work is infectious!
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The pandemic was declared one year ago. The Peer Education students along with Sachem teachers look back on what they learned during the Covid Pandemic and reflect back on this pivotal year. The question posed, "what has the pandemic taught you?"
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Nick S. shows up to the You Matter Podcast to drop some insight on healthy & unhealthy relationships while focusing on how you can better yourself for you. Nick discusses his quest for love while empowering those listening on how to stay true to who you are whether you are in or not in a relationship. Love yourself first is the name of the game.
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Kai, a student athlete and drama club member sits down with his former March Madness opponent, Mr. Chiaramonte to discuss his strength overcoming bullying and acceptance of alopecia! Get inspired!
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Dr. Hartman joins the You Matter Podcast to give his advice on stress and ways we can cope with stress. Today’s discussion will no doubt empower listeners to combat their stressors head in healthy, meaningful, positive ways. We look forward to the next time we have Dr. Hartman on!
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Senior Class President Nick is a lover of politics. He sits down with Mr. Chiaramonte and discusses his passion for political talk with those he agrees and disagrees with. His goal is to teach others to listen to each other even if they disagree.
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Join Jack as he discusses overcoming being overly sensitive and turning it into empathy for others.
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It’s our inaugural episode! MaKenna sits down with Mr. Chiaramonte as she discusses her journey on accepting and embracing her stuttering. Get to know MaKenna and you’ll learn about yourself too!
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Let’s have a conversation! What will this podcast be about? Who are the guests? Why are we doing this? What is emotional intelligence? Come peel back the curtain of high school on this introductory episode of the You Matter Podcast.
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