Serotonin Speaks
43 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 12 ratingsSerotonin 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.
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MCPS SMOB Candidate Arvin Kim
March 27, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBThis 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: [email protected] - Text: @arvin4smob to 81010 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...
Prioritizing Mental Health
February 27, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBThis month, we’re looking at the importance of prioritizing mental health! Guests: - Davis - Hyun - Jordan - Sophie 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 Spotify Playlist
S2 Highlights
January 26, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.3 MBThis 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 Serotonin Speaks is a production of Serotonin Says Mental Health. You can find more content, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and support Mental...
Guide to the Holidays
December 29, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes - 14.5 MBDespite 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!...
Heather: ADHD
November 24, 2021 23:00 - 7 minutes - 4.96 MBContinuing 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: @serotoninsays Spotify Playlist
The Impact of ADHD
November 17, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.8 MBThis 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: @serotoninsays Spotify Playlist
Charlotte Interviews Adrian!
October 27, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.71 MBEight 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
October 20, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBThis month, we’re looking at the mental health of kids! Guests: - Charlotte & Sienna - Hazel & Mom - Charlotte M 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 ~
Introducing Kayden
September 29, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBContinuing 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! @serotoninsays Spotify Playlist
The LGBTQ+ Lens
September 15, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 35.8 MBThis 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 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 so...
Season 2 Trailer
September 01, 2021 10:00 - 44 seconds - 558 KBIt's a new school year, and a new Serotonin Speaks!
Back To School
August 18, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes - 13.1 MBThe 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! Foll...
Spotlight on Kids
August 04, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.8 MBToday, 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 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 FB: /serotonin.says Spotify Playlist
PAWSitivity: Pets and Mental Health
July 21, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBPAWSitivity: 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 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 FB: /serotonin.says Listen to our Spotify pla...
Summer Serotonin
July 07, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 9.84 MBInspired 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: @serotoninsays FB: /serotonin.says Spotify Playlist
The Return to In-Person Learning - Carolyn Greenspon
June 16, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MBSerotonin 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, Montgomer...
The Return to In-Person Learning - Norah
June 09, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBSerotonin 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...
The Return to In-Person Learning - Riley
June 02, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes - 6.74 MBSerotonin 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 Mar...
RE-AIR - The Quarantine Mindset
May 26, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes - 14.4 MBDue 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),...
The Return to In-Person Learning - Kyle
May 19, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes - 16.5 MBSerotonin 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 Contex...
The Return to In-Person Learning - Jennifer MacDonald
May 12, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 31.8 MBSerotonin 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 Sc...
The Return to In-Person Learning - Vihaan
May 05, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes - 10.1 MBSerotonin 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 Co...
Serotonin Speaks Presents: The Return to In-Person Learning Series
April 28, 2021 11:00 - 4 minutes - 2.8 MBSerotonin 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 202...
SMOB Election Day Special
April 21, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBThe 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’[email protected] — SMOB Week: Day 4 Henry Kaye — Website: www.henrysmob.com — Social Media: @henry_smob on Instagram and Twitter — Email: [email protected] — SMOB Week: D...
Mental Health: Digitized
April 07, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes - 15.8 MBThis 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 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....
Exercise and Endorphins
March 24, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBThis 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 suppor...
MCPS SMOB Finalists - Mental Health Policy Discussion
March 10, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes - 29 MBThe 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’[email protected] Henry's Campaign — Website: www.henrysmob.com — Social Media: @henry_smob on Instagram and Twitter — Email: [email protected] Serot...
Help Others, Help Yourself, Help the World
February 24, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBThis 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
SMOB Week - Host Reflections
February 12, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes - 10.5 MBHost Reflections for SMOB Week Guests: 1. Blen Yohannes, Junior @ Einstein — Website: Coming Soon — Social Media: @blen4smob on Instagram — Email: [email protected] 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: [email protected] 4. Hana O’Looney, Junior @ RM — Website: www.hana4smob.com — Social M...
SMOB Week - Hana O'Looney
February 11, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.57 MBThis 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’[email protected] — Text: @hana4smob to 81010 If you’re a new listener joinin...
SMOB Week - Henry Kaye
February 10, 2021 12:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBThis 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: [email protected] If you’re a new listener joining us for SMOB week, please remember to subscrib...
SMOB Week - Neha Kohli
February 09, 2021 12:00 - 10 minutes - 7.47 MBNote: 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 ...
SMOB Week - Blen Yohannes
February 08, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.55 MBThis 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: [email protected] If you’re a new listener joining us for SMOB week, please remember to subscribe on Appl...
Serotonin Speaks Presents: SMOB Week
February 05, 2021 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.66 MBThis 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: [email protected] 2. Neha Kohli, Junior @ BCC — Website: www.nehaforsmob.com — Social Media: @nehaforsmob on ...
School Stress
February 03, 2021 12:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThis 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 Serotonin Speaks is a production of Serotonin Says Mental Health. You can find more content, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and s...
Election Reflections
January 20, 2021 11:00 - 28 minutes - 19.6 MBContent 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 Serotonin Speaks is a production of Serotonin Says Mental Health. You can find more content, subscribe to our monthl...
Music and Mental Health in Harmony
January 13, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes - 8.51 MBMusic 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 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 FB: /serotonin.says
Free Serotonin - Holiday Memories Part 2
December 30, 2020 12:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBThis 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, ...
Free Serotonin - Holiday Memories Part 1
December 23, 2020 12:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBThis 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@g...
Artistic Expression
December 16, 2020 12:00 - 20 minutes - 14.2 MBThis 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 o...
Send us your favorite holiday memories!
December 09, 2020 12:00 - 2 minutes - 1.73 MBThis 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 [email protected] 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
December 02, 2020 12:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MBThis 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 mont...
Introducing Serotonin Speaks
November 18, 2020 12:00 - 1 minute - 849 KBIntroducing Serotonin Speaks from Serotonin Says Mental Health!