SHINEcast

About SHINEcast

Welcome to SHINEcast, the podcast illuminating the experiences of Napa Valley's high school youth! SHINEcast is a podcast by teens, for teens focused on mental health. In each episode, our student hosts take the reins, exploring the twists and turns of adolescence with candor and humor. In addition to youth guests, every installment concludes with a seasoned professional, an expert lending their wisdom to the day's theme. Join us as the youth of Napa Valley redefine the narrative, one episode at a time.

Publisher

SHINEcast

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

23 Jan 2024

Latest episode

5 Jun 2026

Latest episodes

23 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   5 Jun 2026

   Episode 6: Understanding Addiction and Recovery

   In this episode of SHINEcast, students sit down with Aldea staff to discuss common questions, myths, and misconceptions about substance use and addiction. Through an honest and informative conversation, they explore the realities those face, share helpful resources, and provide insight on how to support healthy choices and open communication.

2. 

   8 May 2026

   Episode 5: UpValley Family Centers Takeover!

   This SHINEcast episode is an UpValley Family Centers takeover, where Student Wellness Specialist Yessi leads a thoughtful conversation with students from Calistoga Jr/Sr High and St. Helena High School. Together, they dive into the value of wellness centers in schools, unpack the complexities of being first-generation, and talk about the importance of support systems.

3. 

   16 Apr 2026

   Episode 4: Dr. Yanira Hernandez on Student Wellness

   Moving away for college is more than just packing bags; it’s a major life shift. In this episode of SHINEcast, we sit down with Dr. Yanira Hernandez, the keynote speaker from the Napa Valley Wellness Conference, to discuss the emotional and mental hurdles of the high-school-to-college transition.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

4.3 / 5

6 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

5 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 24 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

27

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

51