BrainTalks

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...

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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on...

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! Lis...

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! Hosted on...

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...

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 sessi...

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...

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! Hosted...

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss our after exam thoughts, impressions from AP exams and advice from upperclassmen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.