S4K Talks - Stand4kind
S4K Talks is dedicated to fostering conversations around mental health, featuring inspiring stories from communities, employees, businesses, students, and motivators. Join us as we delve into the depths of personal experiences, challenges, and triumphs, aiming to create a supportive space for open dialogue. Whether it’s overcoming obstacles, finding strength in vulnerability, or discovering motivational insights, our podcast aims to connect people through shared experiences and empower listeners on their own journeys. Tune in for meaningful discussions that encourage understanding, empathy, and inspiration. Check it out every Week!
Episodes
Oct 6, 2021
Oct 6, 2021
26 min
Enduring the pressures of life's many situations can shape us into diamonds. In this episode, Ethan and Grace talk with actor/musician/social media star Isaak Presley about the pressures he has faced in the entertainment industry and how to overcome pressures, as well as learning from the mistakes he has made as a result of those pressures.
Sep 22, 2021
Sep 22, 2021
15 min
"Every time that you call out, you're a little less alone." You will be found. The Tony Award winning Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, along with it's powerful soundtrack has touched many people. Now, the Broadway musical comes to the silver screen. In this episode, teen hosts Ethan and Skyler, sit down with Nik Dodani, who plays Jared Kalwani in the film, and discuss his role in the film, the effects of social media and talking about suicide openly.
Sep 15, 2021
Sep 15, 2021
17 min
In part two of this two part series with social media influencer, international speaker, and best-selling author Rich Bluni, hosts Ethan and Everet talk with Rich about letting go of the things they are holding onto that are not healthy and finding the positive in a negative world.
Sep 8, 2021
Sep 8, 2021
25 min
The handshake was believed to have originated as a gesture of peace or symbolizing sincerity when making an oath or promise. So, what are you offering peace to, or a promise with? What are you holding onto? In this episode, teen hosts Ethan and Everet talk with social media influencer, international speaker, and best-selling author Rich Bluni about the things teens may be holding onto that may be weighing them down, or holding them back.
Sep 1, 2021
Sep 1, 2021
21 min
"You think by now, we would've learned...compassion," is a line from country/pop artist and actor Jet Jurgensmeyer's new song, "Compassion." In this episode, Cole and Tate discuss with Jet the inspiration behind his new song, "Compassion" and how the need for compassion in todays world is greater than ever.
Aug 11, 2021
Aug 11, 2021
23 min
It's okay not to be okay. Seeking help is a sign of strength. In this inaugural episode of the Teens4Wellness podcast, our teen hosts Everet and Grace, talk with actor/singer Adrian Escalona about the bullying and negativity he experienced and the healing he received after seeking help through treatment.
Jul 28, 2021
Jul 28, 2021
19 min
In part two of this two part series with actor Reid Miller, our teen hosts Ethan and Everet continue to discuss with Reid his remarkable portrayal of Jadin Bell in the film "Joe Bell," and the importance of having empathy and forgiveness to those undergoing redemptive changes in their lives
Jul 21, 2021
Jul 21, 2021
22 min
Fifteen year old Jadin Bell was intensely bullied for being gay and tragically took his own life, passing away on February 3, 2013. His father Joe Bell planned to walk across the country in honor of his son and to raise awareness against bullying. On July 23, 2021, the dramatization of this story is unfolded in the new film, "Joe Bell." In this episode, Ethan and Everet sit down with the incredibly talented actor Reid Miller to discuss his remarkable portrayal of Jadin Bell in the film and the effects of bullying in his life.
Jul 14, 2021
Jul 14, 2021
14 min
In part two of this two part series with life coach and author Drew Young, our teen hosts Ethan and Cole discuss with Drew the influential benefits and experience of striving for goal, even if the goal is not met. Drew also shares his advice to teens who are being bullied and feeling lonely and depressed.
Jul 1, 2021
Jul 1, 2021
20 min
"There is purpose behind our pain, and there is hope in our struggle. It's up to us, are we going to GO through life or GROW through life? Some of us strive so much for perfection that we don't GROW through life and that makes us miserable." - Drew Young. In the first part of this two part series with life coach and author Drew Young, our teen hosts Ethan and Cole discuss with Drew how teens can work to be their best selves without the expectations of perfection.