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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.

Serotonin Says Mental Health


    • Mar 27, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 43 EPISODES


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    Latest episodes from Serotonin Speaks

    MCPS SMOB Candidate Arvin Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2022 31:08


    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 81010Serotonin 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysSpotify PlaylistThis interview was conducted independent of MCPS, MCR, or the Montgomery County School Board.

    Prioritizing Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2022 34:20


    This month, we're looking at the importance of prioritizing mental health!Guests:- Davis- Hyun- Jordan- SophieSerotonin 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysSpotify Playlist

    S2 Highlights

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2022 23:44


    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 FeuersteinSerotonin 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysSpotify Playlist

    Guide to the Holidays

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2021 21:07


    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!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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysSpotify Playlist

    Heather: ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 7:10


    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!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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysSpotify Playlist

    The Impact of ADHD

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2021 25:49


    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)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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysSpotify Playlist

    Charlotte Interviews Adrian!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2021 2:26


    Eight year old Charlotte flips the script and interviews our host, Adrian Quiroz-Nugent!Listen to this month's full episode here!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!~ Follow us on social media @serotoninsays ~~ Listen to our Spotify Playlist ~

    Kids' Corner

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2021 19:10


    This month, we're looking at the mental health of kids!Guests:- Charlotte & Sienna- Hazel & Mom- Charlotte MSerotonin 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!~ Follow us on social media @serotoninsays ~~ Listen to our Spotify Playlist ~

    Introducing Kayden

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2021 17:41


    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!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!Follow us on social media!@serotoninsaysSpotify Playlist

    The LGBTQ+ Lens

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2021 52:03


    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) - genderfluidSerotonin 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsays (vote for the winner of the Brain Dump)Spotify Playlist

    Season 2 Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 1, 2021 0:44


    It's a new school year, and a new Serotonin Speaks!

    Back To School

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2021 19:04


    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!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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysSpotify Playlist

    Spotlight on Kids

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2021 15:35


    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 LearningSerotonin 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysSpotify Playlist

    PAWSitivity: Pets and Mental Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 21, 2021 15:32


    PAWSitivity: Pets and Mental HealthThis episode, we dived deeper into what makes our favorite furry animals so beneficial for our mental health.Guests: Jacqueline, Adrian, Shoshana, GeorgiaSerotonin 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysListen to our Spotify playlist!

    Summer Serotonin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2021 14:16


    Inspired by our "Free Serotonin" Holiday Memories bonus episodes this past December, today's episode about summer break features our listeners' favorite summer memories!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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysSpotify Playlist

    The Return to In-Person Learning - Carolyn Greenspon

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2021 53:46


    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 SchoolContext: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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysSpotify Playlist

    The Return to In-Person Learning - Norah

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2021 14:52


    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 SchoolContext: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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysSpotify Playlist

    The Return to In-Person Learning - Riley

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2021 9:45


    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 SchoolContext: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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysSpotify Playlist

    RE-AIR - The Quarantine Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 20:54


    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, MarylandSerotonin 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.says

    The Return to In-Person Learning - Kyle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2021 23:55


    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 SchoolContext: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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysSpotify Playlist

    The Return to In-Person Learning - Jennifer MacDonald

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2021 46:13


    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 SchoolContext: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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysSpotify Playlist

    The Return to In-Person Learning - Vihaan

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2021 14:42


    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 SchoolContext: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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysSpotify Playlist

    Serotonin Speaks Presents: The Return to In-Person Learning Series

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2021 4:00


    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!Follow us on Instagram @serotoninsays!

    SMOB Election Day Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2021 41:39


    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 4Henry Kaye— Website: www.henrysmob.com— Social Media: @henry_smob on Instagram and Twitter— Email: henry_j_kaye@mcpsmd.org— SMOB Week: Day 3Serotonin 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsays (vote for the winner of the Brain Dump)FB: /serotonin.saysSpotify PlaylistThese discussions were conducted independent of MCPS, MCR, or the Montgomery County School Board

    Mental Health: Digitized

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2021 22:53


    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, parentSerotonin 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysSpotify Playlist

    Exercise and Endorphins

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2021 40:08


    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!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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysSpotify Playlist

    MCPS SMOB Finalists - Mental Health Policy Discussion

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 10, 2021 42:07


    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.orgHenry's Campaign— Website: www.henrysmob.com— Social Media: @henry_smob on Instagram and Twitter— Email: henry_j_kaye@mcpsmd.orgSerotonin 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysSpotify PlaylistThis discussion was conducted independent of MCPS, MCR, or the Montgomery County School Board

    Help Others, Help Yourself, Help the World

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2021 30:59


    This episode, we spoke with the leaders of youth-led community projects about how they started their project and what it means to them.GuestsMadeline Gold of Serotonin Says Mental Health— Newspaper— Merch— Instagram— Spotify— Madeline's book on Alzheimer'sClaire 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

    SMOB Week - Host Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 15:10


    Host Reflections for SMOB WeekGuests:1. Blen Yohannes, Junior @ Einstein— Website: Coming Soon— Social Media: @blen4smob on Instagram— Email: Blen_Yohannes@mcpsmd.org2. Neha Kohli, Junior @ BCC— Website: www.nehaforsmob.com— Social Media: @nehaforsmob on Instagram and Tiktok3. Henry Kaye, Junior @ RM— Website: www.henrysmob.com— Social Media: @henry_smob on Instagram and Twitter— Email: henry_j_kaye@mcpsmd.org4. 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 81010If 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysSpotify Playlist

    SMOB Week - Hana O'Looney

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2021 12:24


    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 GuestHana 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 81010If 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.

    SMOB Week - Henry Kaye

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2021 20:13


    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 GuestHenry Kaye, Junior @ RM— Website: www.henrysmob.com— Social Media: @henry_smob on Instagram and Twitter— Email: henry_j_kaye@mcpsmd.orgIf 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.

    SMOB Week - Neha Kohli

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 10:48


    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 GuestNeha Kohli, Junior @ BCC— Website: www.nehaforsmob.com— Social Media: @nehaforsmob on Instagram and TiktokIf 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.

    SMOB Week - Blen Yohannes

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2021 12:22


    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 GuestBlen Yohannes, Junior @ Einstein— Website: Coming Soon— Social Media: @blen4smob on Instagram— Email: Blen_Yohannes@mcpsmd.orgIf 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.

    Serotonin Speaks Presents: SMOB Week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 2:20


    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.org2. Neha Kohli, Junior @ BCC— Website: www.nehaforsmob.com— Social Media: @nehaforsmob on Instagram and Tiktok3. Henry Kaye, Junior @ RM— Website: www.henrysmob.com— Social Media: @henry_smob on Instagram and Twitter— Email: henry_j_kaye@mcpsmd.org4. 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 81010If 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.

    School Stress

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2021 28:38


    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 GCSSerotonin 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.saysSpotify Playlist

    Election Reflections

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2021 28:27


    Content Warning: This episode discusses some instances of violence and hate symbolsThis 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 PeaseSerotonin 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.says

    Music and Mental Health in Harmony

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2021 12:20


    Music and Mental Health in HarmonyThis episode, we explored how both playing and listening to music can have an impact, positive or negative, on mental health.Guests:Aidan, 14Ellie, 14Berkeley, 14Matthew, 15Serotonin 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsaysFB: /serotonin.says

    Free Serotonin - Holiday Memories Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 17:43


    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.

    Free Serotonin - Holiday Memories Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 19:58


    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

    Artistic Expression

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2020 20:41


    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, BakingWe 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)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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsays (vote for the winner of the “Brain Dump”)FB: /serotonin.says

    Send us your favorite holiday memories!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2020 2:26


    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.

    The Quarantine Mindset

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2020 23:18


    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, MarylandSerotonin 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!Follow us on social media!IG: @serotoninsays (vote for the winner of the “Brain Dump”)FB: /serotonin.says

    Introducing Serotonin Speaks

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2020 1:09


    Introducing Serotonin Speaks from Serotonin Says Mental Health!

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