Outreach’s ”Teens Tap In” podcast is a peer-to-peer resource to help teens navigate through the typical challenges of being a teenager. Hosted by members of our Youth Advocacy Committee, the topics addressed and the professionals interviewed share insights that are beneficial to not only youth, but their parents, mental health providers and the community at large.
OCC member Lily Simons and Clinical Program Director Maggie Zangara sit down with Outreach's Executive Director, Barb Saunders, to learn more about Barb's experience and expertise as a leader, along with great insight on leadership for high school students, parents, and adults alike. 🌟 This is a special episode with meaningful takeaways for anyone who listens. We hope you enjoy, and please reach out, we'd love to hear from our listeners! 💛
Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara
27 Aug 2026
Big Feelings, Bigger Support: A Conversation on Helping Kids Thrive
In this episode 🎙️, Lily Simons, an OCC member, sits down with Maggie Zangara, along with elementary school counselors Amy Miller, Kristin Rose, and Leslie Smirniw for a heartfelt conversation about helping kids navigate big emotions 💛. Together, they explore why listening to and validating children's feelings matters so much, and how modeling healthy coping as adults shapes the way kids learn to handle life's ups and downs. Packed with practical, real-world tips for supporting kids' emotional wellbeing, and for helping the adults in their lives show up as their best selves too 🌟, this is a must-listen episode for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about raising emotionally resilient kids 👂✨.
Please note: we're aware the sound quality is low in some parts of the episode, and we're sorry about that! 🎧 Please turn your volume up to hear it best. Thank you!
Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara
16 Jul 2026
Beyond Bad PMS: Understanding PMDD with Victoria Schoeffel
As part of Nancy Ho's passion project on PMDD awareness, Nancy and Lily Simons have the pleasure of chatting with Victoria Schoeffel, founder of Belle Health📱. Ever been told your mood swings are "just bad PMS"? This episode breaks down PMDD with Victoria, whose own diagnosis inspired her to build an app that combines cycle tracking with CBT tools 🧠. We cover the science, the gender data gap in medical research, and how to advocate for yourself if you suspect PMDD, plus a fun myth-busting round you won't want to miss 🎙️
Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara
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