In this episode, Chichi and Melanie are joined by special guest Yadira Yanez to discuss how hobbies have positively influenced both their lives and their mental health, as well as introduced them to supportive communities through a shared interest. Yadira gives insight into the wide the world of internet stan culture while sharing advice on how listeners can discover what makes them happy too ..read more

As more college application deadlines approach, join Jacqueline, Chichi, and Melanie as they discuss the effects of college applications on self esteem and mental health. Their special guest, Chardelene Reyes, shares her own personal experience applying to colleges and and being a first year college student at UT Austin. The four of them also go in depth on feelings about the last year of being in high school and preparing for college ..read more

In this episode, Chardelene, Erykah, and Kaylah Philipps talk about identity and mental health in the LGBTQ+ community with special guests Osayi and Elias. They discuss the stigma in the community, the cultural factors involved in encouraging homophobic views, and their own personal experiences in embracing their own identity. Resources if you need support: thetrevorproject.org & the Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-7386 nami.org & the National Alliance of Mental Illness HelpLine 1-800-950-NAMI (6264 ..read more

During this episode, join Alejandra, Chardelene, Alaine, Karabella, and special guest Juliana Vasquez, as they discuss the continuing process of learning to love yourself. Later in the episode, the group plays "We're Not Really Strangers," and reflects on their past experiences and how those experiences have shaped the way they view themselves today.  ..read more

Are your goals truly your own or are they what other people expect you to achieve? This week, Alaine, Erykah, Chardelene, and Karabella talk about how expectations can be motivating, but also harmful. Join them as they share some personal stories on how their expectations for themselves and other people coincide with expectations other people have for them ..read more

On this week’s episode, Chardelene, Erykah, Alejandra, and Karabella explore the issue of mental health stigma. Joined by guest student, Robert Gravis, they acknowledge the daily manifestations of stigma, the difficulty of vulnerability, and the different factors that determine how people relay their emotions now, ultimately shaping their subconscious ..read more

In this episode, Alaine, Karabella, Chardelene, Erykah, and Alejandra look back at the fall semester of their senior year and reflect on the experiences 2020 provided. They discuss future plans and methods in which they can improve the Mental Health Alliance, along with other things they look forward to in 2021. Listen along as they reminisce about what has already happened and anticipate what is to come ..read more

In this episode, Karabella, Chardelene, Erykah, and Alejandra discuss the importance of reaching out to those you love not only to support them, but also to support yourself. They tackle the different methods in which you can let your friends know you care, and how something as simple as listening can be incredibly powerful. Join them as they tackle how vulnerability is difficult, but there is an invaluable strength in being able to accept it ..read more

On this week’s episode, Chardelene, Erykah, Alejandra, and Alaine dig deep into the idea of gratitude. Joined by guest student, Kaylah Phillips, they acknowledge unspoken gratitudes, the difficulty of maintaining a positive mindset, and the importance of looking at life in the context of lemons—taking the sourest lemons and turning it into something that resembles lemonade ..read more

To close off their October “Fear of” series, join Erykah, Chardelene, Karabella, and Alaine talk about uncertainty and judgement during these difficult times. Joined by current UT Austin student and Cy-Springs alumni, Katelyn Nguyen, they discuss the striking differences in atmosphere, the impacts of these changes in their mental health, and why it is important to romanticize a life where YOU are the main character ..read more