YouthSpeaks was born out of a frenzied text sent late into the hours of the night. Sonya was thrilled about the possibility of diving into the world of mental health. Leela readily agreed, co-hosting season 1, but when she moved away to college, Sonya immediately FaceTimed her middle school best friend. Piya agreed to carry the legacy, and the rest was history. YouthSpeaks brings in acclaimed guest speakers to discuss mental well-being, specifically in people of color, from a South-Asian perspective. Tune in with Sonya and Piya for advice, comfort, and a (virtual) shoulder to cry on!
The Negative Effects of Adam Sandler’s Movies: A Conversation about Social Currency
In many of Adam Sandler’s movies, his partner is deemed much more attractive than him, which is a central theme through many of his films. However, this is a damaging concept because it places increased emphasis on looks and physical beauty to many young people watching these films. This episode navigates topics of social currency, body image representation, objectification, the patriarchy, and more. Tune in!
25 Oct 2022
NeuroSquared Mini Series: Dr. Roundfield on Autism, Dementia, and Community Psychology
As Sonya embarks on a new journey with Professor Anguera from UCSF, they interview various licensed professionals who work closely with Neurodiverse individuals, and also work towards providing a voice to people affected by Neurodiversity. Join Sonya and Dr. Anguera as they listen to Dr. Roundfield's passions for health technology in the Silicon Valley, implementing interventions, and working closely with life-long mental health conditions, such as Austism and Dementia.
25 Oct 2022
NeuroSquared Mini Series: Dr. Mueller on Brain Tumors
As Sonya embarks on a new journey with Professor Anguera from UCSF, they interview various licensed professionals who work closely with Neurodiverse individuals, and also work towards providing a voice to people affected by Neurodiversity. As Dr. Mueller speaks of developing new therapies for patients with brain tumors, conducting pre-clinical work to better understand the condition, and the affective components of working with the population, tune in for a fun and informative episode with Sonya and Dr. Anguera!
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