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: Arvin_Kim@mcpsmd.org - Text: @arvin4smob to 81010 Serotonin Speaks is a product…

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 merch at serotoninsays.com! Follow us on social media! I…

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+ Lens hosted by Madeline Gold & Heather Feuerstein Sero…

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! Serotonin Speaks is a production of Serotonin Says Mental Hea…

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 to our monthly newsletter, and support Mental Health Amer…

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, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and support Mental Hea…

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 by buying our merch at serotoninsays.com! ~ Follow us o…

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 merch at serotoninsays.com! ~ Follow us on social media @se…

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, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and support Mental Heal…

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 production of Serotonin Says Mental Health. You can find…

It's a new school year, and a new Serotonin Speaks!By Serotonin Says Mental Health

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 Speaks is a production of Serotonin Says Mental Health. Yo…

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 content, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and support Me…

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, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and support Mental Health Am…

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 newsletter, and support Mental Health America by buying our me…

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 instruction and the transition into a hybrid model! Tod…

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 documenting one MCPS student or staff member’s journey…

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 documenting one MCPS student or staff member’s journey…

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 discussing how lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic are impa…

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 documenting one MCPS student or staff member’s journey…

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 documenting one MCPS student or staff member’s journey…

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 documenting one MCPS student or staff member’s journey…

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 school year, we will be publishing one brand new episode doc…

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, Snapchat — Email: hana_o’looney@mcpsmd.org — SMOB Week: Day …

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 Serotonin Speaks is a production of Serotonin Says Mental…

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 - Amy Levner, VP of Communications and Marketing at KABO…

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, Tiktok, Twitter, Snapchat — Email: hana_o’looney@mcps…

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 of Gen Z: We Are The Future — Newsletter — Shop — Instagr…

Host Reflections for SMOB Week Guests: 1. Blen Yohannes, Junior @ Einstein — Website: Coming Soon — Social Media: @blen4smob on Instagram — Email: Blen_Yohannes@mcpsmd.org 2. Neha Kohli, Junior @ BCC — Website: www.nehaforsmob.com — Social Media: @nehaforsmob on Instagram and Tiktok 3. Henry Kaye, Junior @ RM — Website: www.henrysmob.com — Social M…

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, Junior @ RM — Website: www.hana4smob.com — Social Media: @…

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 Henry Kaye, Junior @ RM — Website: www.henrysmob.com — Social Media: @hen…

Note: today's guest, Neha Kohli, has a slight speech impediment that causes her to stutter over some words. 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 t…

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 Blen Yohannes, Junior @ Einstein — Website: Coming Soon — Social Media: @…

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. Guests: 1. Blen Yohannes, Junior @ Einstein — Website: Coming Soon — Social Media: @ble…

This episode, we discussed the stress caused by school and methods used by teens in our area to reduce or manage their stress. Guests: — Diya (she/her) — 8th grade at RFMS — Joy (she/her) — freshman at RMHS — Audrey (she/her) — sophomore at WCHS — Jax (they/them) — freshman at WHS — Lindsey (she/they) — sophomore at WHS — Sydney (she/her) — freshma…

Content Warning: This episode discusses some instances of violence and hate symbols This episode, in honor of Joe Biden's inauguration that will take place later today, we are discussing how the 2020 campaign, election, and immediate aftermath impacted the mental health of people on both sides of the political aisle. Guests: -Barbara Kaufman -Conno…

Music and Mental Health in Harmony This episode, we explored how both playing and listening to music can have an impact, positive or negative, on mental health. Guests: Aidan, 14 Ellie, 14 Berkeley, 14 Matthew, 15 Serotonin Speaks is a production of Serotonin Says Mental Health. You can find more content, subscribe to our monthly newsletter, and su…

This episode is the second part of our collection of voices and holiday memories from listeners around the country. Thank you to Greg, Jennifer, James, Bill, Bess, Noah and Inez, and Frankie for sending in memories for this episode, and to everyone who shared their memories in the first part. *Correction: "siblings Frankie and Inez" should say "sib…

This episode is the first part of our collection of voices and holiday memories from listeners around the country. Thank you to ZG, Opal, Jahan, Tilda, Isaac, Ava, Leann, Sam, Bill, Tina, and Pooyan for their awesome stories that you heard on this episode. Thanks also to everyone who has already sent in their stories for next episode. There is stil…

This episode, we are sharing stories from teenage artists who use art as a form of stress-relief and self expression. Guests: -Abigail, 13, Photography -- @abigailchesmanphotos on IG -Ruby, 13, Drums -- @tigercubsband on IG -Anjana, 14, Journaling and Calligraphy -- @calligraphizedd on IG -Pavani, 14, Kuchipudi (Classical Indian Dance) and Piano -H…

This unique holiday season, we would like to create a bonus podcast (or two) with holiday memories from our listeners! You can ask friends and family to send in stories as well, even if they aren't regular listeners! Please make a voice recording and email it to serotoninsays@gmail.com as an .mp3, .m4a, or .wav file. Depending on how many stories w…

This episode, we are discussing how lockdowns due to the COVID-19 pandemic are impacting people of all ages in our community and beyond. Guests: -Ava (5th grade) and Isaac (3rd grade) from Salisbury, Maryland -Lyla (8th grade), Lindsey (10th grade), and Evan (10th grade) from Montgomery County, Maryland -Wendy Siegal (75) and Ellen Meisner (78) fro…

Introducing Serotonin Speaks from Serotonin Says Mental Health!By Maya, Madeline, Julia