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MCPS SMOB Candidate Arvin Kim

Serotonin Speaks - March 27, 2022 10:00 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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: [email protected] - T...

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Prioritizing Mental Health

Serotonin Speaks - February 27, 2022 11:00 - 34 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
This 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 ...

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S2 Highlights

Serotonin Speaks - January 26, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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+...

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Guide to the Holidays

Serotonin Speaks - December 29, 2021 11:00 - 21 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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! Serot...

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Heather: ADHD

Serotonin Speaks - November 24, 2021 23:00 - 7 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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 t...

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The Impact of ADHD

Serotonin Speaks - November 17, 2021 11:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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, sub...

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Charlotte Interviews Adrian!

Serotonin Speaks - October 27, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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...

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Kids' Corner

Serotonin Speaks - October 20, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
This 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 mer...

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Introducing Kayden

Serotonin Speaks - September 29, 2021 10:00 - 17 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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, subs...

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The LGBTQ+ Lens

Serotonin Speaks - September 15, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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) - genderfluid Serotonin Speaks is a ...

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Season 2 Trailer

Serotonin Speaks - September 01, 2021 10:00 - 44 seconds ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
It's a new school year, and a new Serotonin Speaks!

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Back To School

Serotonin Speaks - August 18, 2021 11:00 - 19 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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 S...

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Spotlight on Kids

Serotonin Speaks - August 04, 2021 04:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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 Learning Serotonin Speaks is a production of Serotonin Says Mental Health. You can find more cont...

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PAWSitivity: Pets and Mental Health

Serotonin Speaks - July 21, 2021 11:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
PAWSitivity: 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, subscrib...

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Summer Serotonin

Serotonin Speaks - July 07, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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 newslet...

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The Return to In-Person Learning - Carolyn Greenspon

Serotonin Speaks - June 16, 2021 11:00 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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 ...

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The Return to In-Person Learning - Norah

Serotonin Speaks - June 09, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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...

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The Return to In-Person Learning - Riley

Serotonin Speaks - June 02, 2021 11:00 - 9 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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...

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RE-AIR - The Quarantine Mindset

Serotonin Speaks - May 26, 2021 11:00 - 20 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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 discuss...

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The Return to In-Person Learning - Kyle

Serotonin Speaks - May 19, 2021 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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...

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The Return to In-Person Learning - Jennifer MacDonald

Serotonin Speaks - May 12, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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...

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The Return to In-Person Learning - Vihaan

Serotonin Speaks - May 05, 2021 11:00 - 14 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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...

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

Serotonin Speaks - April 28, 2021 11:00 - 4 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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 scho...

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SMOB Election Day Special

Serotonin Speaks - April 21, 2021 11:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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, Sna...

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Mental Health: Digitized

Serotonin Speaks - April 07, 2021 11:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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, parent S...

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Exercise and Endorphins

Serotonin Speaks - March 24, 2021 11:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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 -...

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MCPS SMOB Finalists - Mental Health Policy Discussion

Serotonin Speaks - March 10, 2021 11:00 - 42 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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...

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Help Others, Help Yourself, Help the World

Serotonin Speaks - February 24, 2021 12:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
This 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 ...

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SMOB Week - Host Reflections

Serotonin Speaks - February 12, 2021 12:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
Host 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 Ka...

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SMOB Week - Hana O'Looney

Serotonin Speaks - February 11, 2021 12:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 12 ratings
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 Hana O’Looney, Jun...

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