Self Dialogue
by KMIH 88.9 The Bridge
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Episode 27: Reflecting Back on High School
Episode 27: Reflecting Back on High School
About this podcast
Self Dialogue is a show by Penelope Thomas, a high school podcaster from the radio station, 889 The Bridge. This show is about self improvement and focuses on topics such as social media, study habits, and the overall teenage high school experience. Every week, you'll learn something new!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 27 episodes
- Episode 27: Reflecting Back on High School · 20 min · Episode 27In this week's episode, Penelope interviews Yoshi Manhas, a senior at Mercer Island High School, to reflect on his last couple of years at MIHS. He talks about extracurricular…
- Episode 26: February Check-In · 13 min · Episode 26In Episode 26, Penelope starts the very first Monthly Check-In! As a second-semester senior, it's important to look back at how things have been going so far. She also gives some…
- Episode 25: Talking New Years Resolutions and Ins/Outs of 2025 · 12 min · Episode 252025 calls for Self Dialogue Episode 25! Today, Penelope talks about the Ins and Outs of this year and some of her New Year resolutions. She also incorporates responses and…
- Episode 24: What You Can Control · 12 min · Episode 24In this week's episode, Penelope talks about control...a major stressor!! She talks about ways you can make sure you are staying present and in the moment while you go about your…
- Episode 23: My Tips for College Applications · 14 min · Episode 23Penelope is in the midst/end of her college applications! She shares her top 4 tips for how to feel prepared for submitting college applications. Whether you're a senior, junior…
- Episode 22: Don't Be Fooled · 12 min · Episode 22Don't be fooled by what you see on news sites! It's Election Day and Penelope has a special segment for today, where she dives-in to how we can stay aware of what is true and not…
- Episode 21: Breaking The Ice...How To Make New Friends · 13 min · Episode 21Penelope discusses how to make friends in college using her own personal experience from a university's summer program she attended this past summer. She gives concrete examples…
- Episode 20: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before High School · 22 min · Episode 20SELF DIALOGUE IS BACK! To kick off Penelope's senior year, she talks about 10 things she wishes she had known before going to high school. It's another "big sister" moment!
- Episode 19: Harvard University's Top 5 Study Tips · 10 min · Episode 19For episode 19, Penelope goes through what Harvard claims to be the top 5 best tips for studying effectively. Finals week is coming up and so is summer!!
- Episode 18: Advice Avenue #2 · 16 min · Episode 18Time for another Advice Avenue! You sent in questions and I did my best to give you advice and answer them! :)
- Episode 17: Interviewing Mina Riolo · 8 min · Episode 17In this episode, Penelope interviews Mina Riolo, a senior who is graduating in just a couple of days. They discuss her post-grad plans at the University of Washington and…
- Episode 16: "This Is Water" · 15 min · Episode 16In episode 16, Penelope is excited to talk about something she is very passionate about. "This Is Water" by David Foster Wallace is something she listened to in her psychology…
- Episode 15: Time Management · 15 min · Episode 15In this episode, Penelope discusses some helpful methods to improve your time management. As the end of the year approaches, it's super important to keep up with organizational…
- Episode 14: Advice Avenue #1 · 16 min · Episode 14This is the very first episode of "Advice Avenue"! A new segment on Self Dialogue where anyone can send in questions, topics, or anything they want advice on through the Self…
- Episode 13: Balance · 12 min · Episode 13In this episode, Penelope discusses the importance of having balance in your life. Don't feel guilty about taking breaks!! It's beneficial to let your mind rest for a bit :)
- Episode 12: The Gun Issue in the US · 21 min · Episode 12In today's episode, Penelope interviewed speaker and activist, Regina Griego. She shares a very personal story and talks a bit about how gun violence is affecting the US and how…
- Episode 11: Success Isn't Linear · 8 min · Episode 11What is success? How can you achieve success? And what does it mean to be successful? This episode talks about how easy it can be to compare ourselves to other people's…
- Episode 10: Interviewing Mercer Island School District's Superintendent · 9 min · Episode 10Penelope interviews the Superintendent of the Mercer Island School District, Dr. Fred Rundle! He talks about his journey to getting this position and discusses some ways he's…
- Episode 9: The Biggest Struggle Teenagers Face · 15 min · Episode 9Why do you compare yourself to others? In this episode, Penelope explores a topic that all teens struggle with...self love. It's hard to stop comparing your life with other…
- Episode 8: Should popular trends really be popular? · 22 min · Episode 8In episode 8, Penelope discusses some of the most popular trends of our generation. From the "clean girl" aesthetic to girls' beauty standards of 2024, she gives her honest…
