BrainTalks

S4 Ep.1 Sephora Kids and the Impact of Social Media On Pre-Teens

Sun, 18 Feb 2024 15:21:48 GMT

Welcome to Braintalk’s new season! This episode delves into the Sephora epidemic and social media trends impacting youth. We explore shortened attention spans and evolving kid-directed media.

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S3 Ep.8 stubbornness and the extent to open-mindedness

Wed, 12 Apr 2023 03:33:30 GMT

This week's episode definitely concerns most of the teen and parent community. A lot of the time we may hear our parents call us stubborn and we may go call our parents close-minded when it comes to explaining a decision in an environment they didn't grow up in. It's better to keep an open mind as to why people may feel the way they do, and make the decisions they make, tune in, and hear all of our opinions!

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S3 Ep.7 drug usage within adolescence

Wed, 05 Apr 2023 03:15:10 GMT

On this week's episode of BrainTalks, we discussed drug usage within our current community and how it's abused by teens our age, whether that was through peer pressure or through social media, or different shows, we went through it all.

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S3 Ep.6 do we fake it till we make it w/ first impressions?

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 02:14:58 GMT

On this week's episode, we broke down our first impression experiences as interns whether that was online in person, or a job interview, or simple friendships, tune in to a special message at the end from our director about her department's first impressions...tea was spilled.

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S3 Ep.5 unpopular opinions chit chat

Thu, 23 Mar 2023 04:41:11 GMT

Yet another google search discussion type of episode, but this one was definitely a roller coaster...are beach dates cliche first dates? are you team Selena or team Hailey? orange juice or apple juice? Tune in while we go through a bunch of current unpopular opinions that weirded us out.

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S3 Ep.4 our opinions on conspiracy theories

Tue, 14 Mar 2023 05:21:57 GMT

This week's episode was a little different than our typical podcast recordings. we searched up the most popular conspiracy theories trending nowadays and discussed our thoughts about them, lets's just say some were definitely interesting...

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S3 Ep.3 social media v. mental health

Wed, 08 Mar 2023 05:28:31 GMT

This week's episode was our very first part two of a previous episode centered on social media and its impact on teen mental health. this episode we focused on reality shows and mental health issues that were shown throughout and our personal experiences on social media with our posting habits.

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S3 Ep.2 communication isn't always verbal

Wed, 01 Mar 2023 06:09:58 GMT

In this episode, we discussed different ways we communicate how we feel when we're with other people. Just like that good ole saying "communication is key," communication isn't simply just saying how you feel verbally to someone, that's hard for so many people and we get that. tune in and listen to different ways we communicate and maybe you'll be able to relate.

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S3 Ep.1 gun violence needs to end.

Wed, 22 Feb 2023 03:08:58 GMT

This episode was definitely a lot different than our typical normal bubbly episodes...but its a topic that needs to be discussed and it needs to change. this episode talked about the recent mass school shootings this year and in the previous years and the effect that had on so many of us and students across the nation.

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S2 Ep.13 being emotionally "on-and-off"

Wed, 11 Jan 2023 03:04:59 GMT

In this episode of BrainTalks, I discussed personal experiences with being in an on-and-off mindset for so long after certain relationships/friendships. I spoke on my findings and gave advice on how to get out of this cycle if you felt like you've been in it long enough. tune in and see if you can relate!

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S2 Ep. 12 what being an older sibling actually feels like

Thu, 15 Dec 2022 01:45:10 GMT

In this episode, three older siblings shared what their experiences were growing up. We talked about our responsibilities and certain burdens a lot of older siblings feel like they have to carry, but looking at the reality of things as well.

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S2 Ep. 11 things that make us happy

Wed, 07 Dec 2022 02:48:26 GMT

We decided to switch it up on this episode of BrainTalks. We didn't really have a set topic we just talked about and listed a bunch of different things we do that make us happy. We explained how these activities keep our minds off of life and give us a break and gave examples of things we hope to pursue in the future.

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S2 Ep. 10 The Difficulty Behind Moving On

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 02:46:19 GMT

In this episode, we spoke about our experiences with failed friendships and relationships. In the last episode, we talked about emotional detachment, so we focused on the process of ending friendships. We mentioned how we made the process easier or at least tried to.

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S2 Ep.9 An Emotional Rollercoaster: Attachment & Detachment

Wed, 23 Nov 2022 02:19:18 GMT

In this episode, we decided to speak about our experiences once we emotionally attach to someone, then when we choose to emotionally detach as well. We went into how attachment can be a good thing but can also lead to horrible experiences and we shared some of ours. Tune in and listen to us talk about how we got through these rollercoasters and how we feel about them now.

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S2 Ep.8 The Scoop On Self Control

Tue, 15 Nov 2022 23:38:17 GMT

In this week’s episode of Braintalks, we break down, define, and explore self-control- what areas of life it’s applicable to, how we can improve our self-control, and whether or not self-control is always necessary and to what extent.

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S2 Ep.7 Lets Spill Some Tea About Gossip

Wed, 09 Nov 2022 02:13:53 GMT

Welcome back to another week, in this episode we focused on gossip and how it's not always seen from a negative aspect. Gossip has created our social norms but also ruined a lot of friendships. This may or may not be from personal experience. We talked about what we should do in cases we're surrounded by an environment of gossip and how we can get out of those situations. Tune in and listen to us bounce back and forth.

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S2 Ep.6 We're All Masters of Overthinking

Wed, 02 Nov 2022 21:38:23 GMT

In this episode of BrainTalks, we talked about our different experiences with overthinking and what we do to help counteract the moments we find our minds eating themselves away. Nobody ever talks about how draining overthinking may be and how hard it is to just shut your brain off, but we decided to speak the truth let me tell you that! Tune in and see if you can relate because trust me, you're not alone. Listen Now!

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S2 Ep.5 Purpose. Lets Talk About it

Wed, 26 Oct 2022 01:29:15 GMT

In this episode of Braintalks we discuss purpose and finding your place in the world. We talk about the importance of direction in a young person’s life, and what to do if perhaps you’re lacking it. We also discuss how to find things that you enjoy doing, and careers that you’re passionate about.

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S2 Ep.4 Taking a Mental Health Break

Wed, 19 Oct 2022 01:48:56 GMT

In this episode, we discuss mental health days. We talk about societal stigmas surrounding mental health days, how our families view us when we take a break, and what we can do to incorporate some much needed rest into our lives. Listen Now!

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S2 Ep.3 Learn To Enjoy Your Own Company

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 01:24:07 GMT

Welcome back to another episode! This week we spoke about coming to terms with being alone. We discussed how a lot of people don't talk about this and how our mindsets on friend group sizes changed throughout our lives. Do we like bigger friend groups, smaller ones, or none at all? Tune in to us talk about how we realized we didn't need rely on anyones company except our own. Listen Now!

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S2 Ep.2 Immigration and Mental Health

Wed, 05 Oct 2022 20:29:30 GMT

Today we discussed the effect of being raised in an immigrant household on our perception of mental health. We talked about some of the challenges plaguing this generation in the modern era, and discussed how and why were different from our parents while still appreciating them. Listen Now!

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S2 Ep.1 Not So Guilty Pleasures

Tue, 27 Sep 2022 16:44:23 GMT

In this weeks episode of BrainTalks, we discuss guilty pleasures and whether or not we should engage in them. We evaluate different kinds of guilty pleasures and which are harmful and not, and we discuss their effects on our mental well being. Listen Now!

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S1 Ep. 16 Stepping Out of Our Comfort Zones

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 00:27:56 GMT

In this episode of BrainTalks, we talked about our comfort zones. Ranging from experiences, to what we did to figure out what was best for us in certain uncomfortable situations. Sometimes it's okay to stay within your own bubble but sometimes it might be better to step out since not everyone will listen to the boundaries you may set. Check it our to hear our interns discuss their personal comfort zones and what they set as their limit. Listen Now!

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S1 Ep. 15 Muslims' Take on Mental Health

Wed, 14 Sep 2022 01:05:52 GMT

Welcome back to another interesting week! This week's episode took a little bit of a different turn on the podcast. Listen to us talk about how Muslim mental health is never spoken about but needs to be. We talk about our personal experiences and what we did to cope when we felt like we weren't accepted and were alone. But all in all, you're never alone. Listen Now!

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S1 Ep. 14 Let's Cancel "Cancel Culture" Please

Wed, 07 Sep 2022 01:31:27 GMT

This week's episode we are joined by Aspire Mental Health and we talked about how cancel culture negatively affects our lives. Through the spectacle of social media, we are so quick to talk about people and "cancel" them for things that may be wrong. Ranging from topics such as Andrew Tate to how text messages are interpreted, we dived deep into our topic this week as we end Summer Session 2 at Brainwave. Listen now!

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S1 Ep. 13 We're Designed to Fail ... and That's Okay

Tue, 30 Aug 2022 18:39:34 GMT

This week's episode was centered on how its okay to not live up to a set expectation or standard. Listen in on our "perfectionist" interns as they discuss their personal experiences with failure and how they coped. Additionally they went on to question whether its better to set a lower standard rather than a higher one. Should we really prepare for the worst but expect the best...what do you think?

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S1 Ep. 12 Does Money Really Buy Happiness?

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 02:04:06 GMT

This week we talked about everything ranging from tiny homes to light up shoes. Can money really give us anything we want? Minimalistic lifestyles could be fulfilling for many people but is this the goal to happiness? Listen now! https://shows.acast.com/brain-talks

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S1 Ep. 11 Does the Media Really Talk About Mental Health?

Tue, 16 Aug 2022 05:56:21 GMT

This week on BrainTalks, we delve into the topic media’s portrayal of mental health… among Emma Chamberlain and BTS. Tune into this weeks episode to find out more about how today’s movies, tv shows, music, and social media portray mental health issues, and gain insight on our interns’ view on the topic. Join us on the ups and downs, twists and turns of this weeks discussion! Listen now!

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S1 Ep. 10 Tackling Body-Type Stigma, One Beauty Standard At A Time

Mon, 08 Aug 2022 23:53:32 GMT

This week our team dives into body image and why the affects of the media and the people around us are so harmful. Why are women always looked down upon for having muscles? Comments have large impacts on our mental health, and when the people closest to you say negative things it can really hurt. The media has such a strong grasp on people's emotions so we should be careful what we say online! Listen now!!

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S1 Ep.9 How Gender Roles Affect Mental Health

Wed, 03 Aug 2022 00:58:07 GMT

Both men and women are constantly being pushed into boxes because of their gender. This week, we spoke about how as women, we are often told to cook, clean, or to know our place. The times have changed so why are many people still being treated like this? From movie stars being overly sexualized to men and women in career fields, this week's podcast was definitely a journey! Listen now!

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S1 Ep.8 How School Affects Our Mental Health

Tue, 26 Jul 2022 19:26:08 GMT

Say hello to our Session 2 Summer Interns! As the summer is progressing, we are creating more podcast episodes and this week we discussed school and the impact it has on our mental health. AP classes and the added stress of success as well as competition between classmates can be harmful to students. This week we also dove into how the STEM programs are heavily encouraged but there is rarely space for the arts and humanities. Listen now!

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S1 Ep.7 Relationships, Romance, and Red Flags

Mon, 18 Jul 2022 04:30:25 GMT

In this episode of BrainTalks, we talk about relationships and dating! First, we hit on the way social media glamorizes relationships and creates false expectations about them before moving into the more ignored (but normal) aspects of love and relationships: anxiety and fear. We also spend some time on teen dating culture and the dreaded talking stage.

We promise that this isn't just a hate session on relationships, there are lots of great and fulfilling parts too! Listen now!

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S1 Ep. 6 Fears and Anxieties: The Scary Stuff w/ASPIREMentalHealth

Mon, 11 Jul 2022 07:25:09 GMT

Welcome to BrainTalks! In this special podcast collaboration with ASPIREMentalHealth, we discuss our fears and anxieties and their effects on our everyday mental health. Everything from spiders and the dark to the bigger stuff like social situations and being judged by the people around us. Don't fear! Our Brainwave Interns and our buddies from ASPIRE give tips, tricks, and inspiring stories that could help you face your fears and cope with your anxieties. Listen now!!

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S1 Ep. 5 The Queer Side of Mental Health

Thu, 23 Jun 2022 01:08:48 GMT

Happy Pride Month! On Brainwave's 5th Episode, we cover being queer and its overlaps with mental health. We discuss the queer experience from middle school to high school, some shared (and contrasting) experiences, and we also touch on the necessity of an accepting community for teens our age to come out. Our founder also recommends barking at homophobic people (5-star advice)! Listen now!

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S1 Ep. 4 Looking Back on Covid and Virtual Living

Wed, 15 Jun 2022 00:48:56 GMT

In this episode, we discuss the beginning and end of quarantine, online learning, and other elements of the pandemic. Hear us talk about what our social life looked like then, how the shift back to in-person school felt, and some of our obsessions while we were cooped up. Is society healing? Listen to BrainTalks now!

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S1 Ep 3. End of Year Thoughts

Sun, 05 Jun 2022 22:12:16 GMT

We discuss our after exam thoughts, impressions from AP exams and advice from upperclassmen.

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S1 Ep 2 - Exam Impressions

Sun, 24 Apr 2022 14:47:21 GMT

Today we discussed our current study habits and thoughts on school and upcoming AP's. We will return after testing and let you know what habits and study plans worked for us!

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S1 Social Media

Mon, 28 Mar 2022 15:45:19 GMT

On this podcast by Brainwave Teen Psychology, teens discuss their experiences and observations of social medias effects on their mental health and the world around them. Listen to hear our opinions on Instagram, anxiety, Taylor Swift, and the debate of doors vs wheels!

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