On Our Minds

Latest Episodes:

What you didn’t know about adoption or the foster care system May 17, 2023

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In this episode, Ashley, Tyler, and student reporters explore how family situations like foster care and interracial adoption can affect young people's well-being and sense of identity.

Segments in this episode were produced by Juan from Cincinnati, Ohio; Ashley from Columbus, Ohio; and Nat from St. Charles, MO.

This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske and edited by Mercedes Ezeji.

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Tips for time management May 10, 2023

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In this episode, Tyler and Ashley hear from students and psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour about how teens can manage their time and improve their mental health.

Segments in this episode were produced by Maria and Sanzeda from Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan; Claire and Michaela from Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland; and Vaishnavi Kumbala from Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie, Louisiana.

This episode was produced and edited by Youth Media Producer, Becky Wandel with help from Lead Podcast Producer, Briget Ganske.

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Live from SXSW EDU Podcast Stage! May 03, 2023

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Ashley and Tyler record in person and in front of a live audience at the SXSW EDU podcast stage! They share stories about needing help, asking for help, and what good help looks like. Audience members share their powerful teenage experiences.

This episode was produced and edited by Student Reporting Labs Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.

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Hank Green and U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo remind you to “be yourself” Apr 26, 2023

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At SXSW EDU, Tyler interviewed science content creator Hank Green, and student reporter Ingrid Smith interviewed former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. Both Green and Harjo talked about how to "be yourself."

This episode was produced and edited by Student Reporting Labs Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.

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What the LGBTQIA+ alphabet spells for teen relationships Apr 12, 2023

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While Florida first passed a law limiting LGBTQ+ student rights at school in March 2022, as many as 19 other states have considered a version of the "Don't Say Gay" bill. Hear how an LGBTQ+ teen in Florida navigates the environment at school, what TV shows get right—or not—about teen LGBTQ+ relationships, and learn how some teens are not interested in romantic relationships at all.

Stories in this episode were produced by Megan from Centerville, Ohio, and Ava from San Antonio, Texas.

This episode was produced by youth media producer Chris Schwalm and production assistant Mercedes Ezeji with help from lead podcast producer Briget Ganske.

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How not to lose yourself in a relationship Mar 29, 2023

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The American Pediatric Association emphasizes that behaviors and knowledge learned from teen relationships impact mental health and set a foundation for building healthy relationships in adulthood. Hear how teens break the cycle of an unhealthy relationship, find their own identity, cope with break-ups, and handle friends or partners who trauma-dump through digital communications.

Stories in this episode were produced by Zoey, MacKenzie, Imari and Chosen from Eastside Technical School in Lexington, Kentucky; Landon, Chloe, and Rosalee from Clinton Senior High School in New York; and Natalie, Nadia, Kaitlyn, and Kyann from Sedro-Woolley High School in Sedro-Woolley Washington.

This episode was produced by youth media producer Chris Schwalm and production assistant Mercedes Ezeji with help from lead podcast producer Briget Ganske.

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How to identify the signs of an unhealthy relationship with experts from One Love Foundation Mar 15, 2023

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Katie Hood and Collin McClelland from One Love Foundation teach Ashley and Tyler how to recognize unhealthy behaviors in a relationship. Katie and Collin also give tips on how to help a friend or loved one who might be in a harmful relationship.

This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske and Production Assistant Jaylah Moore-Ross. Editing by Youth Media Producer Mohammad Pasha.

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How poetry lets you be so many things at once, with Chen Chen Mar 01, 2023

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On Our Minds host Ashley interviews one of her all-time favorite poets, Chen Chen. They talk about poetry, identity and sexuality and then Chen Chen reads us one of his favorite poems, called "Study Abroad, Hefei, China."

This episode was produced and edited by Rawan Elbaba, with help from Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.

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How teens find their voice through creativity and performance Feb 15, 2023

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The creative arts can be the universal language for teens who find it hard to communicate how they are feeling because of language barriers, cultural differences, social injustices, or anxiety. Hear how poetry, dance, film, and theater have provided an outlet for teens to process difficulties and help manage their mental health.

Stories in this episode were produced by Katarina from Lake Travis High School in Austin, Texas; Carly from Upper Arlington High School in Columbus, Ohio; and Elliot and Breanna from Legacy of Educational Excellence High School in San Antonio, Texas.

This episode was produced and edited by Youth Media Producer Chris Schwalm with help from Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.

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On Our Minds Official Trailer Feb 10, 2023

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On Our Minds is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning, student-led and student-produced podcast about the biggest mental health challenges young people face. In each episode, two teen reporters guide you through stories by high schoolers from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs about the teenage experience that connects, educates and inspires listeners of all ages.

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