CHHS Health Ed Podcast

In our final episode of season 3, Jenny & Willa share their thoughts on social media, how young is too young to be on social media and the effects social media is having on body image.

In this episode, Andora shares why comprehensive sex Ed is so important for high school students.

In this episode, Gabe & Harry discuss their thoughts on men & body image and how we often don’t include men in the body image discussion.

In this episode, Alec, Joe & Asher discuss the importance of multicultural wellness and some ways you can practice it in your own life.

In this episode, Wyatt brings one of his favorite teachers and club advisors on to discuss LGBTQ issues. We also give a special shout out to our school’s Pride Club & all it does to create an inclusive environment for all.

In this episode, Josh & Robby share their thoughts on "Mental Health Days" & stigma surrounding mental health. 

In this episode, Tuula & Ava share various tips to help manage our stress. They focus a lot on the benefits of sleep and the importance of social connections. Special shout out at the end of the episode to our school therapy dog, Maple, who has been a wonderful addition to the supports for students & staff at CHHS.

In this episode, upperclassmen Caroline & Jasmine, talk about the stressors of junior & senior year. This episode is great for upperclassmen in the thick of it and for underclassmen looking ahead to their junior & senior year.

In this episode, Jocelyn, Danielle & Katie share their thoughts on the influence social media has on body image.

In our first episode of the third season, Ms. Tracy interviews 5 of her current health students about a topic they love - Adolescent Nutrition.

We are so excited for season 3 and thank all our listeners for their continued support.

In this episode, Christian & Angel share their thoughts on gun violence & the mental health of teens. Listen in as they share what they feel would make them and their peers feel safer while at school.

In this episode, Dan & Malcolm continue the conversation on stress and teens. Listen in as they talk about figuring out how to love learning in the midst of high expectations and lots of commitments.  Ted Talk: https://www.ted.com/talks/caroline_centeno_caroline_centeno_the_effects_of_stress_on_student_performance

In our fifth episode, Abby & Charlotte share why it is more inclusive to think of gender & sexuality as a galaxy instead of a spectrum. Correction: For some reason KTrace made up a new word in the episode and not only uses it once but twice. Fictitional is not a word - she means fictional.  Gender & Sexuality Galaxies  https://www.actioncanadashr.org/sites/default/files/2019-03/Action_Canada_for_Sexual_Health_and_Rights_BeyondtheBasics_Galaxy-web.pdf

In this episode, Allison & Ms. Tracy discuss why it is important to ask for consent when wanting to discuss sensitive topics with family & friends. Trigger Warning: We will briefly discuss why it is important to ask for consent when discussing topics like suicide and body image. Please feel free to skip the episode if those are sensitive topics for you.  Article Discussed: https://www.self.com/story/body-talk-consent

We are so excited to be back for season 2. In this episode Cassidy, Samantha, Pia & Maggie discuss grades, body image, social media, and expectations to do well and how they all impact teen mental health. Articles referenced in the episode: https://www.webmd.com/balance/stress-management/stress-management https://www.conqueryourexam.com/how-to-survive-high-school/

Coming soon! Season 2 episode 1 will drop the week of June 6th.

I’m our sixth, and final episode of Season 1, sophomores Zoe Brown, Carter Schmidt & Jack Ter Boss share why the fitness industry needs to become more inclusive of all shapes and sizes.  Warning: The topic of eating disorders does come up throughout this episode. Feel free to skip this episode if that is triggering for you.  Resources:  https://www.ted.com/talks/stephanie_shames_why_the_fitness_industry_needs_to_become_more_body_positive https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/

In our fourth episode, KTrace hears from high school senior, Elizabeth Brown who shares her insights on the Gay & Trans-Panic Defense and why it’s so problematic. Articles:  https://williamsinstitute.law.ucla.edu/publications/model-leg-gay-trans-panic/ https://www.americanbar.org/groups/crsj/publications/member-features/gay-trans-panic-defense/

In our third episode, KTrace discusses COVID and it’s impact on mental health with CHHS sophomore, Jack Robinson. Jack found two articles that are linked below. Disclaimer: KTrace says "um" a lot in this episode. She is working on it.  Articles: https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/the-implications-of-covid-19-for-mental-health-and-substance-use/ https://www.cdc.gov/mentalhealth/stress-coping/cope-with-stress/index.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fdaily-life-coping%2Fmanaging-stress-anxiety.html

In our second episode, KTrace interviews high school junior, Dash McDonnell. Dash shared with KTrace a Ted Talk, “I am not a monster: Schizophrenia,” by Cecilia McGough. Dash shares his thoughts on how we can begin to reduce mental health stigma.

In this first episode, Ms. Tracy, a.k.a. KTrace, interviews high school student, Francesca Sarcone. Francesca brings her insights on social media and mental health after viewing the TedTalk, Is Social Media Hurting Your Mental Health? by Bailey Parnell.