The Otterpod
de WTIP
Navigating Emotional Struggles: A Youth Guide to Healthy Relationships
À propos de ce podcast
Welcome to season 3 of the OtterPod, the podcast where kids discuss real-world problems and what we can do to solve them. This season is full of lessons on how to navigate issues that kids and adults alike can relate to. With a rotating group of hosts from the 7th/8th-grade class at GES, we have discussions about phobias, technology use and abuse, vaping, the power of phsycial health, and more. This podcast was created in collaboration with WTIP and Great Expectations Charter School in Grand Marais, Minnesota.
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- Navigating Emotional Struggles: A Youth Guide to Healthy Relationships · 11 min · Saison 3 Épisode 6Can understanding self-harm and healthy relationships transform your emotional well-being? Join Lydia, Maxwell, and Katie in this helpful episode of the OtterPod as they tackle…
- Living with Phobias: Finding Peace in Shared Experiences & Helpful Ways to Cope · 13 min · Saison 3 Épisode 5Phobias are more than just fears—they can be life-altering experiences that shape our daily interactions and personal growth. Ever wondered how common fears like social anxiety…
- Sleep, Screens, and Self-Care: Strategies for Building Healthy Habits · 9 min · Saison 3 Épisode 4Learn tips to balancing gaming and health as we explore its impact on sleep and productivity with our insightful guests, Kiera, Kianm, and Gabe. Discover how excessive screen…
- From Cool to Dangerous: The Changing Perception of Vaping and Substance Abuse Among Youth · 18 min · Saison 3 Épisode 3Is the enticing allure of vaping is just a cleverly disguised invitation to long-term harm? Join the Otters for a revealing discussion with this week's hosts Natalia, Cora…
- Healthy Tech Habits: Balancing Screen Use in a Rapidly Advancing World · 15 min · Saison 3 Épisode 2How much tech is too much tech? Join Oscar, Keaton, JT and Castor, as they unpack the intricate reality of tech addiction, especially its grip on the younger generation. They've…
- Athletic Adventures: Embracing Movement and Wacky Competitions · 15 min · Saison 3 Épisode 1This week on the OtterPod, Esme, Thea, and Reuben take you on an exploration of the incredible benefits that sports and physical activities offer for both the body and mind. They…
- What Brings Us Joy?: Conversations with GES Students and Staff · 8 min · Saison 2 Épisode 8Join the OtterPod hosts for a heartwarming episode titled What Brings Us Joy?: Conversations with GES Students and Staff." This season covered a lot of hard-to-discuss topics…
- Resisting the Trend: Understanding and Overcoming Peer Pressure · 7 min · Saison 2 Épisode 7In this episode of OtterPod, titled "Resisting the Trend: Understanding and Overcoming Peer Pressure," hosts Eli, Redding, Liam, and Eloise delve into the complexities of peer…
- Boost Your Online Safety: Practical Tips and Tools · 8 min · Saison 2 Épisode 6Join this week's hosts Liam and Ennis as they dive into essential strategies for navigating the web securely. In "Boost Your Online Safety: Practical Tips and Tools," they…
- Breaking Down Gender Double Standards: From the Pink Tax to Social Media Impact · 16 min · Saison 2 Épisode 5In this episode of the OtterPod podcast, hosts Iris and Hiver tackle the pervasive issue of gender double standards, exploring everything from the notorious "pink tax" to the…
- Reimagining Masculinity: Confronting Toxic Stereotypes for a Better Tomorrow · 7 min · Saison 2 Épisode 4This week's OtterPod episode, "Reimagining Masculinity: Confronting Toxic Stereotypes for a Better Tomorrow," we dive deep into the pervasive issue of toxic masculinity and its…
- Rising Above Climate Anxiety: Teen Insights and Actions · 11 min · Saison 2 Épisode 3Join Eli, Redding, and Rafe as they delve into the pressing issue of climate change on this week's OtterPod episode, "Rising Above Climate Anxiety: Teen Insights and Actions."…
- Empowering Teens: Overcoming Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphia · 13 min · Saison 2 Épisode 2In this powerful episode of the OtterPod, titled "Empowering Teens: Overcoming Eating Disorders and Body Dysmorphia" hosts Hiver, Rafe, and Elizabeth delve deep into the critical…
- Teen Anxiety and Depression in Uncertain Times · 23 min · Saison 2 Épisode 1Join us for a compelling episode of the OttePod podcast titled "Teen Anxiety and Depression in Uncertain Times." Hosts Eloise, Iris, Michele, Basil, and Haley share personal…
- Confronting the Mental Health Stigma: A Path to Compassion and Understanding · 13 min · Saison 1 Épisode 4In this thought-provoking episode of the Otterpod, we tackle the important topic of mental health stigma. Listen in as we discuss misconceptions, Munchausen's syndrome, and the…
- Youth Perspectives on Immigration and Building Inclusive Spaces · 8 min · Saison 1 Épisode 7Join us on The Otterpod as we, four middle school students from Great Expectations School, explore the complex world of immigration and asylum in the United States. Throughout…
- Empathy and Understanding in Addressing Poverty: A Youthful Insight · 22 min · Saison 1 Épisode 6Discover the harsh realities of poverty and its impact on individuals as we, a group of middle school students, analyze the mental health effects, summer hunger, and the…
- Delving into International Disputes and Technology's Impact · 8 min · Saison 1 Épisode 3Welcome to another episode of The Otterpod, where we discuss pressing global issues from the perspective of today's youth. This time, we explore the topic of international…
- From Silence to Solidarity: Empowering Conversations on Domestic Violence · 19 min · Saison 1 Épisode 8In this powerful discussion, we tackle the complex issue of domestic violence and explore its different forms, including verbal, physical, emotional, psychological, and sexual…
- Uncovering the Hidden Crisis: Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in the US · 11 min · Saison 1 Épisode 5In this powerful episode of OtterPod, we discuss the heartbreaking issue of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the US. As Native Americans make up only 2% of the…







