
YouthSpeaks
By Sonya and Piya

YouthSpeaks Oct 25, 2022

NeuroSquared Mini Series: Dr. Roundfield on Autism, Dementia, and Community Psychology
As Sonya embarks on a new journey with Professor Anguera from UCSF, they interview various licensed professionals who work closely with Neurodiverse individuals, and also work towards providing a voice to people affected by Neurodiversity. Join Sonya and Dr. Anguera as they listen to Dr. Roundfield's passions for health technology in the Silicon Valley, implementing interventions, and working closely with life-long mental health conditions, such as Austism and Dementia.

NeuroSquared Mini Series: Dr. Mueller on Brain Tumors
As Sonya embarks on a new journey with Professor Anguera from UCSF, they interview various licensed professionals who work closely with Neurodiverse individuals, and also work towards providing a voice to people affected by Neurodiversity. As Dr. Mueller speaks of developing new therapies for patients with brain tumors, conducting pre-clinical work to better understand the condition, and the affective components of working with the population, tune in for a fun and informative episode with Sonya and Dr. Anguera!

NeuroSquared Mini Series: Jen and Ryan on Growth Mindset & Later Diagnoses (Autism & ADHD)
As Sonya embarks on a new journey with Professor Anguera from UCSF, they interview various licensed professionals who work closely with Neurodiverse individuals, and also work towards providing a voice to people affected by Neurodiversity. Join them as they discuss misdiagnoses, late diagnoses, and more with Jen & Ryan!

NeuroSquared Mini Series: Dr LLoyd on Adapted Physical Exercise (ASD, Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy)
As Sonya embarks on a new journey with Professor Anguera from UCSF, they interview various licensed professionals who work closely with Neurodiverse individuals, and also work towards providing a voice to people affected by Neurodiversity. Join Sonya and Dr. Anguera as they speak to Dr. Lloyd about the research (and practice) of teaching fundamental movement skills to children with Autism, Down Syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. Tune in as she speaks about the well-being concerns of children with adapted physical exercise, her own well-being, and potential research focuses!

NeuroSquared Mini Series: Bonisha Maitra on ADHD
As Sonya embarks on a new journey with Professor Anguera from UCSF, they interview various licensed professionals who work closely with Neurodiverse individuals, and also work towards providing a voice to people affected by Neurodiversity. In this episode, listen as Bonisha Maitra opens up about her ADHD and its effects on her everyday life--joining us to get a step closer to de-stigmatizing diagnoses!

South Asian Activism & Change-Making: Alisha Gupta
Alisha Gupta speaks to us today about her experience with South Asian change and activism & its effect on her mental health. Tune in to begin making a difference!

Colorism in the South Asian Modeling Community: Tulsi Thakor
In this episode, Tulsi speaks of Colorism's impact on her modeling career, passions, and hobbies. The episode ends with a quick mention of Bridgerton and its fantastic representation!

Immigration Struggles: Sanhita Nittala
Tune in as Sanhita Nittala speaks of her journey into America, the logistics of the immigration process, and the adventure of obtaining a green card from a South Asian perspective!

Sexual Assault Awareness: Tiana Day
Trigger warning: sexual assault. In today's episode, 19 year old activist, Tiana Day, shares her story with sexual assault and its relationship with her race. She engages with Sonya and Piya in an emotional hour-long special. If needed, please step away and take care of your mental health. Do what's best for you!

Gender Diversity in Black Communities: Adaobi Nwatu
Join Sonya and Piya today as they host Adaobi Nwatu to speak on gender diversity world-wide. The episode behind with Adaobi introducing their story with gender, a couple of obstacles they battled through their life, and wraps up with some advice for people learning more about their identity!

Season 2: Introduction + Get to Know the Hosts!
Welcome back everyone! In this episode, our newest co-host is introduced--Piya Devidasani! Sonya and Piya quickly delve into the season's expectations, including their goals and passions for the rest of the year. They continue to speak of their own mental health struggles, offering vulnerability as a means to connect through this difficult time. Tune in to hear them rant about their struggles with the world today, especially as an Indian girl through a pandemic, and enjoy the first episode :)

Season Finale! A Conversation About Depression: Bonisha Maitra and Amina Levic

Entrepreneurship: Naomi Porter and Aditya Jain

Indian vs American Education: The Parent Episode
Sonya and Leela compare Indian and American education systems, bringing in their Immigrant parents to contrast the two vastly different types of learning. Meet the Surapaneni's and the Kiyawat's!

Eating Disorders: Anneke Angstadt & Selin Ozunaldim

Self Love: Piya Devidasani
Tune in as Sonya and Leela listen to Piya Devidasani share her four step plan to self-love!

Toxic Masculinity: Rohan Tirumala
Tune in as Sonya and Leela explore fragile masculinity and debunk some stereotypes and stigmas about men in society today. Rohan Tirumala, founder of Stress-Free Teens, joins them in the last ten minutes - sharing his experiences and stories.

College Applications: Wendy Snyder and Vishesh Gupta

South Asian Struggles
Sonya and Leela come together to share their Indian stories, and speak about stigmas in South Asian Culture.

Social Movements: Samuel and Sanjev
Tune in to hear Sonya & Leela's conversations with Samuel Getachew and Sanjev deSilva! In this episode, they cover social movements in the world from two different lenses - media and education. Although slightly longer, Samuel and Sanjev bring in their own vivid ideas, while informing, educating, and spreading love.

Mental Health in The Media: Sallyann Keizer
Tune in for a quick conversation with Sonya & Leela about Mental Health in children's media, and get to know Emmy and BAFTA award-winning presenter, journalist, and alternative media visionary: Sallyann Keizer.