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The Thoughts Inside: Identity, Culture & Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2025 7:42


In the second episode of “The Thoughts Inside,” podcast host and Georgia State University student Tomi continues to dive into the minds of young adults at Silence The Shame Fest at Morehouse College. Tomi sits down with students from Spelman College to chat about their personal communities and how they affect their mental health. Her discussions cover topics such as mental health stigmas, generational differences in mental health, and more. Silence the Shame, Free Your Feels, and VOX ATL promote self-expression about mental health all year long.

CoreyCast: AI Propaganda

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2025 5:45


In this first episode of the CoreyCast, Corey delves into the unsettling world of AI-generated propaganda. As AI becomes increasingly common and integrated into daily life, it is also being exploited to deceive people. Corey discusses a specific instance where an AI-generated video depicting fictitious photos of Hurricane Helene that were convincingly passed off as reality, highlighting the difficulty in distinguishing AI content from real events and the growing potential for AI to mislead the public. Corey also conducts an insightful interview with Mikayla, a fellow VOX Investigates team member, to further explore the implications of AI in the dissemination of false information. Music Credits: Exposing The Scam By Adigold Curious Thoughts By tunestogo Royalty-free, sourced via Envato

VOX Bubble: Backstory Bash! Atlanta's Young People Talk Superheroes

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2025 2:24


In this special episode recorded during VOX ATL's spring break podcast workshop, teens from across metro Atlanta share their favorite superhero backstories — and why those stories resonate with them. From Miles Morales to Batman to The Flash, tune in to hear raw, thoughtful takes from Atlanta's young people. Music Credit: Superhero Movie Theme By Orchestralis This is Jazz By PIANODAYs Royalty-Free, Sourced Via Envato

North Springs High School Students Speak Out About Mental Health Misconceptions

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 14:59


In this special podcast, hosted by Axel Pearson from North Springs High School, various guests, including Aniya McKenzie, Tatiana Plummer, and Imani Shine, along with contributions from Jordyn Newsome, Sergio Moreno, and Alexis Justice, discuss the misconceptions surrounding mental health among teens. The conversation delves into personal experiences with Attention Deficit Disorders and self-harm, the impact of COVID-19 on mental health awareness, and the difficulties of open communication between parents and teens. The episode emphasizes the need for sensitivity and understanding in addressing mental health issues. Production and Art Credits: Aniya McKenzie Alexis Justice Tatiana Plummer Jordan Bartlett Jordyn Newsome Imani Shine Jadyn (Axel) Pearson Sergio Moreno Kaydence gaither Isaac Carter Music Credit: Warm Acoustic By OctoSound Melancholy LoFi By cleanmindsound Chill Lo Fi By fatbunny Chillax LoFi By deepersound All songs royalty royalty-free, sourced through Envato. Resources: For more resources about mental health topics and some how to balance living with the ins and outs of big emotions, visit the following sites! Free Your Feels GA is a mental health awareness campaign inspiring teens to speak up, listen with care, and connect — and to help! 988 Lifeline provides free confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. Silence the Shame hosts events for youth (teens and college students) to feel empowered and educated on mental health and wellness.

Moving Her Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 10:11


Content commissioned by City of Atlanta Mayor's Office of Diversity Equity and Inclusion.

VOX BUBBLE: Atlanta Teens Talk Black History

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2025 2:26


In this special Black History Month podcast, VOX ATL's Corey asks teens which Black history figures inspire them the most and why. The figures range from legendary writers like Maya Angelou and James Baldwin to personal heroes like great-grandmothers. Listen now and celebrate Black history with us! Photo Credit: StreetOncamara_From_Twenty20 Via Envato Music Credit: Acid Jazz Hip Hop Lounge By Dagored VIA Envato

Teens Explore Girlhood: What Does It Mean to Be a Girl?

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2025 14:54


Madyson Meyer sits down with Claire Foster and Aaliyah Riley to discuss what girlhood means to them, and how it's shaped their lives.

The Thoughts Inside: Silence The Shame Fest

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2025 12:02


In the debut episode of “The Thoughts Inside,” podcast host and Georgia State University student Tomi dives into the minds of young adults at Silence The Shame Fest at Morehouse College. Tomi sits down with students from various Atlanta-area colleges to chat about their transition to college life and how it affects their mental health. Her discussions cover topics such as achieving independence, dealing with mental health issues, accepting change, and developing confidence in one's identity. This episode also provides valuable advice to help teens navigate this phase of their life.

College Football Playoff Predictions: Is the SEC Still the Conference to Beat?

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 13:21


In this episode, Teen Journalism Fellow George dives into the ever-passionate world of SEC football with special guests Amani and Avery. Together, they break down the new college football structure, exploring how the shake-up could impact powerhouse programs and whether the current top teams will maintain their dominance or face a seismic shift in the balance of power. From bold predictions to hot takes, this conversation is a must-listen for fans wondering what the future holds for college football. Editor's Note: This episode was recorded in November, and some developments may have occurred since. Music Credit: Percussion Sport Drums by Infraction [No Copyright Music] / Football | https://tinyurl.com/yck49w35

Feeding the Feed: The Price of Mukbangs and the Impact on Health and Culture

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2024 17:09


VOX ATL Teen Journalism Fellow Rachael Harris interviews teens about the cultural impact of mukbangs. Originally a trend in South Korea, mukbangs have taken off on social media in the past few years, with content creators from all over the globe posting themselves eating massive quantities of food. Editor's note and trigger warning: This podcast discusses disordered eating and the death of a one mukbanger. Please exercise caution if those topics could cause you distress. Additionally, our journalist opted to leave out the name of the content creator who passed, out of respect.

The Locker Room: On Bullying and Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2024 29:55


The Locker Room is about the causes and effects of bullying and how it impacts mental health. In this podcast, I interview a teen and two adults and include information from Kenyata Brown of CHRIS 180. This podcast was made to bring awareness to bullying and to inform viewers of the negative effects that bullying can impose on the youth of today.

Swiftly Unraveled: A Taylor Swift Deep Dive Podcast | Speak Now

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2024 14:03


In this VOX ATL podcast, we are going over Taylor Swift's album, "Speak Now." Ethan Ford and guest, Jennie, will be going over the album, as a whole.

North Springs High School Teens Talk About Dress Code Bias

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 6:55


North Springs High School teens come together to share their views and experiences with school dress codes. Do people get treated differently according to gender and body type? Listen to hear what they have to say.

North Springs High School Students Ask "Why Does School Lunch Taste Like Hand Sanitizer?"

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 6:03


A group of North Springs High School students get together to share some thoughts (and laughs) on the current quality of school lunches in America.

Douglass High School Teens Speak on Avoiding Unplanned Pregnancy and Sexually Transmitted Infections

Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 5:28


Earlier this school year VOX ATL visited teens at Douglass High School to hear their thoughts on what they learned as participants in Fulton County's SKYE Program. The SKYE program educates teens on overall health and well-being by giving them information on how to avoid unplanned pregnancy, sexually transmitted infections and HIV.

"Married To My Insecurities" - Reagan Hudson

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 2:03


"Married To My Insecurities" - Reagan Hudson by VOX ATL

"Its Just Waves" - Willow Robinson

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 3:44


"Its Just Waves" - Willow Robinson by VOX ATL

"To Be A Girl Is To Be A Flower" - Jada Kelley

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 2:18


"To Be A Girl Is To Be A Flower" - Jada Kelley by VOX ATL

"Moon"- Lexi Markham

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2024 0:36


"Moon"- Lexi Markham by VOX ATL

Gen Z and Manufactured Identity: Gatekeeping, Overconsumption and Aesthetics

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2024 15:35


Is the way you dress an accurate description of yourself? What aesthetic markers do you use to express your interests or personality? In this podcast, teens Savannah Blakey, Angelle Cave, Lily Herring, and Madyson Meyer discuss how the growing societal focus on digital identities is facilitated by social media, aesthetics, and online communities.

Free Your Feels Podcast: Avoiding Student Burnout

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2024 8:21


Teens and the Mayor of Savannah, GA, Van Johnson, discuss student burnout, dealing with stress and anxiety, and how to cope with them while being in school.

HIV Mythbusting

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2024 7:31


For National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day, teens gathered at VOX ATL to learn more about what HIV is — and what it isn't. Debunking myths and sharing accurate information helps us stay informed for better health! This content is supported by Counter Narrative Project.

VOX ATL Drug FOMO

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 17:08


VOX ATL Journalism Fellows Zaria, Max, Lela and Kayla discuss drugs at school and the fear of missing out. Teens discuss the complex inter-workings of navigating high school in an age where temptation assaults you at every turn.

VOX ATL Music Madness Ep. 1

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 21:35


The Music Madness podcast talks about music recommendations, fanbases, and album reviews. With your host Amani, Producer Raymond, and Panelist Kaylin and Jaden, listeners are guaranteed a great time while listening to Music Madness!

Teen Free Your Feels in Augusta, GA, 2023

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 7:13


Teen-led podcast episode about mental health.

FIrst Gen: First Generation Americans Share How Migrating Has Impacted Their Mental Health

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2023 22:11


The topic of migration and immigration have been running across headlines and sparking interest in the media more and more within the past few years. However not too many people realize that they interact with migrants, immigrants, refugees and families literally everyday. In this podcast series, Bailey speaks to immigrants, migrants and later generations about how moving to the united states has impacted their mental health.

VOX Screening Room: The Little Mermaid

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 25:20


In this episode of the VOX Screening room, Jennie, Tomi and Mikayla discuss what they liked (and disliked) about the recent live-action version of Disney's "The Little Mermaid."

Class In Session: Drugs, Guns, Fire? Atlanta Teens Speak On the Dangers In Their Schools [PODCAST]

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2023 13:10


On this episode of "Class In Session," the host, AJ, producer Sage, and guest Eugene, explain the dangers in school and how they are unsafe from a student's point of view. During the podcast we talk about personal experiences of dangers in school, including topics from fighting, to school shootings, to students bringing in weapons and drugs, and setting property on fire. We also go over safety measures schools have put in place in order to prevent these dangers and the flaws they have.

How Do You Cope With Stress From Parents and Teachers?

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 12:20


VOX ATL's Mikayla and Tia were joined by teens at the Silence the Shame Cope Clinic to have a conversation around what stresses teens out and how the deal with it. Listen to hear how music helps and to hear some of their personal song recommendations.

Can High School Counselors Get Any Better? North Springs High School Students Share Their Thoughts

Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2023 11:06


A group of students at North Springs High School have a candid discussion about the quality of high school counselors and offer some thoughts on how they can be improved. North Springs Administration respects the views and opinions of its student journalists

Does Smoking Weed Impact Teenagers' Mental Health?

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 5:34


Even though it's illegal, we know many teens use weed. In fact, according to the National Institute of Health, in 2021 "marijuana use …reached the highest levels ever recorded since these trends were first monitored in 1988.” In this podcast, we have teens from North Springs High School in Sandy Springs talking about whether weed impacts teens' mental health. You will hear different sources and perspectives. Listen in to hear what they have to say.

Teens Talk TV Episode 11: 'The Promised Neverland' Review

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2023 11:46


In this episode, Zariah reviews seasons one and two of the anime "The Promised Neverland." Yes, there are spoilers.

VOX ATL at Silence the Shame's Teen Mental Health Cope Clinic

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2023 6:27


VOX ATL teen staffer Katharine spoke with groups of teens at Silence the Shame's Teen Mental Health Cope Clinic. Listen as teens from all over the metro Atlanta area share their thoughts on how to best live with mental health challenges as well as what helps them keep their vibes high.

Teens Talk TV: "Demon Slayer" Character Rankings

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 15:50


In this episode, Zariah ranks the main characters of the anime 'Demon Slayer'. To follow along, check out the tier list maker at this link: https://tiermaker.com/create/demon-slayer-characters-anime-only-346194

Teens Talk TV Episode 9: 'Death Note' Review

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2023 16:24


In this episode, Zariah discusses the highs and the lows of the anime 'Death Note.'

Harmless Debates: The 2023 Grammy Awards

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2023 22:10


Welcome to Harmless Debates, a podcast here at VOXATL where teens come together to discuss pop culture topics all the way from new TV shows to new indie and pop artists. Come along with us as we uncover new aspects of today's pop culture. Be sure to tune in every now and then for a new episode. You can now listen to Harmless Debates on VOXATL.org, Spotify, Apple Music, and Soundcloud. In this episode, VOXers Nick, Colette, Ciara, Jennie, Tomi, and Belle discuss and reflect on this year's Grammy Awards.

"What Was The Reason" EP. 8: The MLK Monument Controversy

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2023 11:32


In this episode of "What Was the Reason" Paige breaks down the controversy behind the Martin Luther King and Coretta Scott King monument in Boston.

What Was The Reason EP. 7.: How California Is Making Changes

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2023 17:13


In this episode Paige breaks down the new laws California has been passing and talks to a California teen to get his perspective.

What Was The Reason EP. 6: The Overturning of Roe v. Wade

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 9:22


In the latest episode of "What Was The Reason" Paige offers a breakdown of what led up to the overturning of Roe v. Wade.

Teens Talk TV EP. 9: 'House of The Dragon' Finale

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2022 21:57


In this episode of Teens Talk TV, Zariah and returning guests Alexis and Amirah discuss the finale of HBO's 'House of The Dragon'.

How Marvel's 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever' Honors Chadwick Boseman (SPOILERS)

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2022 9:47


***SPOILER ALERT***In this VOXCast, VOX ATL reporter Paige shares her thoughts about how Marvel honored the late Chadwick Boseman in "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever."

Harmless Debates EP. 9: Taylor Swift's 'Midnights'

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2022 16:31


Welcome to Harmless Debates, a podcast here at VOXATL where teens come together to discuss pop culture topics all the way from new TV shows to new indie and pop artists. Come along with us as we uncover new aspects of today's pop culture. Be sure to tune in every week for a new episode. You can now listen to Harmless Debates on VOXATL.org, Spotify, Apple Music, and Soundcloud. In this episode, VOXers Nick, Jennie, and Belle discuss and reflect on Taylor Swift's newest album release, Midnights, and what they'd like to see next from the pop star.

VOX Screening Room: 'Wakanda Forever'

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2022 15:39


Welcome to VOX Screening Room, a podcast here at VOXATL where teens come together to discuss all of the newest releases. In this episode VOXers Jennie, Mikayla, and Alex share their thoughts on and discuss Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

VOX Investigates: Should The Legal Voting Age Be Changed?

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 16:02


At our recent VOX Investigates: 2022 Elections teen dialogue VOX ATL reporter and host Paige talked with Atlanta-area teens about the current legal voting age. Topics discussed included if it should be changed so that more young people can participate and if it was changed, would they? Listen to hear some interesting perspectives.

Teens Talk TV EP. 8: 'House of The Dragon' Review Pt. 2

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2022 27:04


In this episode of Teens Talk TV, Zariah and returning guest host Amirah discuss episodes 7-9 of HBO's "House of The Dragon."

Free Your Feels Teen Summit

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2022 12:50


At the Free Your Feels Teen Summit held on Sep. 24, 2022, VOXers Chiron and Paige asked teen participants how they notice when their mental health isn't in the best state and what they do to revert from being at a low point. Listen to see what they had to say.

Teens Talk TV EP 7: 'Doctor Who' Retrospective

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 14:21


In this episode of Teens Talk TV, Zariah revisits seasons 1-4 of the 'Doctor Who' revival.

Teens Talk TV EP 6: 'House of The Dragon' Review

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2022 17:51


In this episode of Teens Talk TV, Zariah is joined by VOX teen editor Alexis to discuss the first six episodes of HBO's 'House of The Dragon.'

Harmless Debates: Drake, Beyoncé, and the House Music Takeover

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2022 22:53


Welcome to Harmless Debates, a podcast here at VOXATL where teens come together to discuss pop culture topics all the way from new TV shows to new indie and pop artists. Come along with us as we uncover new aspects of today's pop culture. Be sure to tune in every week for a new episode. You can now listen to Harmless Debates on VOXATL.org, Spotify, Apple Music, and Soundcloud. In this episode, VOXers Nick, Jennie, Daisy, Jackye, and Alexis discuss and reflect on the best and worst of Drake and Beyonce's 2022 House Music releases, and what it means for the music industry.

Teens Talk TV: The Overrated/Underrated Episode

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2022 12:01


In this episode of Teens Talk TV your host Zariah offers her most controversial takes yet on some of the most popular shows out. As she says, "don't fight me." But, do feel free to leave your opinions in the comments.

"What Was The Reason" EP. 5: Are We Headed Into A Recession?

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 11:00


In this episode of "What Was the Reason" host Paige talks about why everything around us is getting expensive...and why her parents insist she budget her allowance.

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