I HEAR YOU: AUDIO STORIES ABOUT MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS
A PODCAST BY OAKLAND TEENS
From the desks of Chapter 510 comes SOUNDSPACE, a podcast created by teens of Oakland, CA. From past and present stories of historic Swan’s Market, to Tales of Surviving Highschool, from perspectives on the Future, to the state of Mental Health & Wellness you’ll hear stories directly from Oakland teens about issues that matter to them.
When mental health and wellness are buzzwords, what are actual tools to navigate an overwhelming world? This youth-produced podcast features original audio stories by teen storytellers exploring mental health and wellness through personal reflection, interviews, and voices from their communities.
Chapter 510 connects youth to the power of their stories. We provide a safe space for youth to bravely write, centering Black, brown and queer voices.
A special thanks to Hopelab for their support of SOUNDSPACE, which is also working to ground our students' work in their research and resources around equity-centered solutions that improve the health and well-being of Black, Brown, and Queer young people.
This year’s podcast is supported by OFCY (Oakland Fund for Children and Youth), Hopelab, Miranda Lux Foundation, Port of Oakland, and Kaiser Permanente.
Episode List
Episode 1: Where Do I Belong? by Kimberly Seka
Episode 2: Petrol, Hobbies and Mental Health by Toussaint Valverde
Episode 3: Easy as a Walk in the Park by Isabella Esperanza Estrada
Episode 4: Easy to Digest by Aminah-Re Ampomah
Episode 5: The Significance of Sleep by Simon Milner
Episode 6: The Price of Mental Health by Lavender Dodge
Episode 7: How to Stay Positive by Leonora Aucatinco Reliz
Episode 8: The Internet Inqueery by Ri’Chard Jones