Our Podcast: Mind Over Chatter

Throughout our group's experience with this campaign and our research, we have decided to start a podcast focusing on mental health. The reason we refer to this as our passion project is that it does not directly correlate to HOSA's "mental health promotion". When we began this journey, we did not have the passion we have for mental health as we do today, and a huge reason for that is the things that we have learned. This podcast highlights our experiences with mental health and brings in licensed professionals to give insight. We hope this shows to you our dedication to spreading awareness and that we genuinely care about mental health. There are many instances where our hosts open up about personal experiences to make sure people know that they are not alone and we are there with them. This podcast is our pride, and we hope you enjoy it!

Episode 1: Introducing the Hosts/Personal Experiences

In this episode, the boys introduce themselves. Abe talks about juggling a hard course schedule and sports such as varsity soccer and track. Amin talks about the routine he made for himself to keep schoolwork under his control. Michael talks about the struggles of social anxiety and battling loneliness at a sleepaway college camp in New York. This first episode sets up the future of the podcast for the deeper subjects we will explore.

Episode 2: Interviewing Star Goalkeeper Finn Hounsell

In this episode, the boys interview their close friend Finn Hounsell. He is a nationally ranked, first-team all-state, state final runner-up, dream team contender soccer goalkeeper. The hosts ask him questions about balancing athletics at an extremely competitive level while going to a private high school that emphasizes education. Finn talks about his past struggles with mental health due to soccer, and how he has overcome these hurdles. This episode is extremely insightful and relatable to highschoolers.

Episode 3: Advice From a Mental Health Professional ft. Julie Smith

In this episode, Michael and Abe interview the executive director of the SAM Foundation, Julie Smith. She shares her personal story and how she came to realize the importance of mental health. Her professional insight on our Risk and Protective factors teaches us about the importance of prioritizing mental health. Julie shares tips that apply to all students and people in general struggling with mental health.

Episode 4: Neuroscientist Jared Horvath speaks on how mental health correlates with your brain

In this episode, Michael and Abe interview renowned neuroscientist Jared Horvath. Dr. Horvath is also a published author, and educator, performing lectures at high schools and colleges around the world, including Harvard University and Medical School. He also has authored two books, Stop Talking Start Influencing and 10 Things Schools Get Wrong. Dr. Horvath speaks on the effects and causes of mental health throughout this episode. The hosts share personal experiences and Dr. Horvath backs them up with science and facts.

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