Mind in Pieces
72 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 113 ratingsReal teens, real talk. People love to speculate about teenagers and what goes on inside their minds. As young adults, we all face our own demons even if it may not appear that way from the outside. In this podcast, I sit down with some of my peers to discuss their personal struggles with mental health, academic pressure, trauma, family issues, substance abuse, self-doubt, and more. Artwork by Sam Gundotra.
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Episodes
Time Bomb
August 12, 2019 02:00 - 1 hour - 41.6 MBWhen someone is struggling, it can be easier to avoid talking about what they are dealing with than addressing it head-on. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows what it's like to feel like you're making other people uncomfortable when talking about your problems. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.
Perfect Storm
August 05, 2019 00:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBIt's never easy to watch someone you care about struggle. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows how seeing the pain of those around you can contribute to your own pain. We discuss mental health, friendship, and finding ways to cope with conflict.
Exploration
July 29, 2019 03:00 - 57 minutes - 39.8 MBExploring yourself and where you fit into the world is a huge part of growing up. This week, I sit down with a friend to get honest about her journey of exploration regarding her mind, body, and sexual discovery.
Uncertain
July 22, 2019 00:00 - 49 minutes - 34.4 MBAs young people, the uncertainty we face at this point in our lives can be particularly daunting. This week, I sit down with a friend to discuss his path to self-discovery and how he has learned to be present in every moment.
Powerless
July 15, 2019 00:00 - 47 minutes - 32.8 MBWe don't always have absolute power over our own lives, especially when we are young. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows how hard it can be to have your life decisions be completely out of your hands, even if it's for your own good. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.
Move Forward
July 08, 2019 00:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBThis week, I sit down with someone who has faced countless challenges since he was just a toddler. He has used many different strategies to cope (some healthier than others), but at the end of the day, he always finds a way to move forward. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.
Terrified
July 01, 2019 00:00 - 50 minutes - 34.7 MBForming relationships with others isn't always easy, but what if you genuinely believed that you were just too different to make connections? This week's guest has experienced that exact feeling and knows how miserable that place can be.
Adapting
June 24, 2019 10:00 - 1 hour - 41.5 MBWe all know how scary it can be to have to adapt to a new environment. This week, I sit down with a friend who has faced this challenge multiple times, and he knows just how valuable it can be to have a community around to support you.
Honoring Nancy
June 17, 2019 00:00 - 2 minutes - 1.28 MBIf you could take the time to listen to this short episode, it would mean the world to me. The link to donate is https://www.gofundme.com/honoring-nancy-offer.
Numb
June 10, 2019 00:00 - 48 minutes - 22.2 MBPain can often become so unbearable that we feel the need to do whatever it takes to make it stop. This week, I talk to a friend about dealing with emotional pain and the ways in which she has tried to numb it. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.
Trapped
June 03, 2019 00:00 - 29 minutes - 13.8 MBWhen your relationships with those around you start to fall apart, you can feel trapped with no escape. This week, I sit down with a friend who knows what it's like to face conflict in his friendships, family dynamic, and sense of self.
Overwhelming
May 27, 2019 00:00 - 58 minutes - 27.1 MBSometimes little things can build up to the point that they become entirely overwhelming. This week, I sit down with a friend who experiences many triggers in her daily life that leave her mentally and emotionally exhausted.
Troublemaker
May 20, 2019 00:00 - 56 minutes - 25.9 MBNot all of us are little angels as children, so what happens when you grow up and have to deal with your past behavior? This week, I sit down with a friend to discuss his experiences with bullying, friendships, insecurity, and more.
Drowning
May 13, 2019 01:00 - 55 minutes - 25.7 MBHow can you exert control when everything in your life seems to be out of your hands? This week, I sit down with a friend of mine who knows what it's like to search for something that you have absolute power over. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.
Two-Faced
May 06, 2019 16:00 - 1 hour - 36.8 MBWe all have a private and a public persona -- but does the fact that we have two sides automatically mean one of them is inauthentic? This week, I sit down with a friend who recognizes that joy and depression can coexist. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering for some listeners. Please use discretion.
Alone
April 28, 2019 22:00 - 49 minutes - 22.7 MBSuccess doesn't always lead to happiness. This week, I sit down with a friend who has achieved many things but is still struggling to find joy in her life. We discuss emotional support, friendship, confidence, beauty standards, and more.
Love Triangle
April 22, 2019 00:00 - 55 minutes - 25.8 MBDealing with mental health issues can be crippling. This week, I catch up with a friend to hear about the battle he fights daily with his own thoughts. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.
Full Circle
April 15, 2019 00:00 - 43 minutes - 20.1 MBWe don't get to choose our families but we do get to decide the kind of relationships we want to have them. This week, I chat with an old friend who knows that sentiment all too well.
Good Intentions
April 08, 2019 00:00 - 57 minutes - 26.6 MBCan your moral compass really be fully formed by the time you're 18? This week, I sit down with a friend whose convictions guide and define him in ways not everyone seems to understand.
Gray Area
April 01, 2019 00:00 - 1 hour - 31 MBThis week, I have a very heartfelt conversation with someone about who she is and the things she has experienced. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.
Struggle-worthy
March 24, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 29.9 MBThis week I sit down with a longtime friend (and occasional scholastic rival) to discuss ethnic identity, family dynamics, academic image, and more.
White Picket Fence
March 16, 2019 07:00 - 1 hour - 28.2 MBFor this first episode, I get deep with a 17-year-old friend of mine who's been through a lot. We discuss sensitive topics that may be triggering to some listeners. Please use discretion.