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Melanie DeJoode (55) talks to her son Felix DeJoode (19) about how they both experienced Felix's coming out as transgender.

S: Uh. What made you first start smoking, and what kind of people also got you into it? B: Well. I um, I was honestly interested to see what it was like and a bunch of my friends that I...

Mardi Pennington (74) interviews her goddaughter Ava Ocker (18) about her high school years and preparing to enter college.

Spouses, Michael Kelly (73) and Peggy Kelly (75), talk about Michael's military service in the Military Police, his upbringing, and their time in Grafenwöhr, Germany.

Awkward

Eliza Peterson (21) talks with her sister Julia (20) about her experiences in school, from kindergarten to senior year. Julia shares about impactful teachers, her school-related anxiety, and her best memories.

My name is Nalani Stones. The person that was interviewed was was Shanita Stones my mother. I am 15 while my mother is 44. The topics discussed had a lot to do with the past and her experiences as such....

“Growing up in life was never easy. But it’s important to stay strong and keep pushing.” -Erick Rangel

Clint Anderson (42) shares a conversation with his sister, Sarah Anderson (45), about his experiences with mental health and schizoaffective disorder.

Billie talks about her depression. She has dealt with anorexia, substance abuse, anxiety, suicidal thoughts and attempts, and her recovery process.

Mother and daughter Carol Braker (59) and Sophie Barker (25) discuss Sophie’s chronic illness, disabilities, and the lessons Sophie has learned.

Shaina Lawrence (31) talks with her cousin Molly Lawler (27) on how the COVID-19 Pandemic has impacted her, and about life in general.

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Interview talking about the impact of social media in school, and the differences between Oklahoma City and Edmond schools.

For my first interview I spoke with my mom primarily about how she is keeping herself busy during the quarantine. She also talked extensively about the impact of God in times like these.

Mike Starck discussed how he came to be a mail carrier, his love for the communities he served, and the many changes in the nature of the job over the decades.

We talked about her childhood and struggles with anxiety.

In this podcast, I discuss the correlation between test performance and anxiety in adolescents. I interviewed my friend, Sarah, about her experience of navigating academics and test-taking with anxiety throughout her time in high school and college.

This interview talks about depression in the point of view of a teen.

A personal interview between brother and sister and the mental and emotional challenges that 2020 has posed: cancelled med school graduation, cancelled wedding, starting residency amidst a pandemic, and a whole abundance of emotions throughout.

Working with the National Crisis Text Line

Sisters Michelle [No Name Given] (56) and Gabi [No Name Given] (52) reflect on their upbringing as military children, their own careers in the military, their family relationships, and how those experiences influence who they are today.

Current environment crisis can create a lot of pressure and stress to people. We need learn how to cope with that situation.

Marine Corps Veteran Jerry Brunner shares stories why he joined the Marines and his service experience.

Maureen Brown (39) interviews her friend Bonnie Downs (39) about enlisting in the Army Military Police in 2002, serving in Germany, and her time serving in Baghdad, Iraq.