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!
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Episodes
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
In part two of this two part series with global resiliency advocate and author Duncan Kirkwood, our teen hosts Everet and Cole discuss with Duncan several keys to keeping a positive state of mind when in the midst of adversity.
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
Thursday Jun 10, 2021
"To create change it takes a level of mental agility and a strong ability to 'bounce back' in the face of adversity" - Duncan Kirkwood. In the first part of this two part series with global resiliency advocate and author Duncan Kirkwood, our teen hosts Everet and Cole discuss with Duncan how teens can develop a mental toughness to bounce back in the face of adversity.
Thursday May 27, 2021
Thursday May 27, 2021
To label someone who is depressed as "lazy," someone who is constantly anxious as "cowardly" or someone who is bi-polar as "crazy" are examples of the stigmas surrounding mental health. These characterizations are misinformed and invalid. In this podcast, Ethan and co-host Skyler visit with suicide survivor and mental health advocate Kengo James about the stigmas of mental health.
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Wednesday May 05, 2021
Many kids in today's society feel alone. They bottle their feelings inside because they feel they have no one to talk to, or they are too afraid to talk to anyone. In this episode, Ethan and Skyler talk with the six-sibling pop-rock band SM6 about their new single, "Talk to Me," a song which encourages listeners that they are never alone and always have someone to talk to.
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Wednesday Apr 28, 2021
Autism effects people in different ways from mild social issues to being completely non-verbal and very low-functioning. In this episode Ethan and co-host Skyler talk with Summer, a mom with kids on the spectrum, and 13-year old musical prodigy Jacob Velazquez and his dad Willie, about the spectrum and the stigma surrounding the label of autism.
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Wednesday Mar 24, 2021
Life isn't easy, especially for teenagers. Whether physical, mental, emotional, spiritual or social, no one is immune to the challenges life brings. In this episode, hosts Ethan and Everet talk with comedian Ryan Niemiller. Although born with a disability in both his arms, the "Cripple Threat of Comedy" has risen above life's given challenges as he finished third overall in Season 14 of America's Got Talent and continues to make people laugh in his comedy shows across the country.
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
The pre-teen and teenage years can be a critical and challenging time for the building and strengthening of relationships. In this episode, Ethan and Everet welcome Jason Hewlett, hall of fame speaker and author of the book "The Promise to the One," to discuss the importance of Identifying, Clarifying, and Magnifying your gifts in order to build strong relationships.
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
In this episode, Ethan and Everet talk with YouTuber and Entertainer Stuart Edge who shares his story of how he went from cleaning Porta-Potties to becoming a successful YouTuber, dealing with haters, and reaching out to people for help when dealing with life's setbacks.
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
Wednesday Dec 30, 2020
2020 has been a difficult year for teens. The impact from the global pandemic, racial injustices, natural disasters and a presidential election have no doubt affected the future for teens. In this episode, Ethan talks with teens from across the nation on what they have experienced and learned from this challenging year.
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Social and racial injustices have been a huge issue this year with riots and protest as a result of the actions of individuals against George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and others. Join two high schoolers as they share with Ethan and guest co-host Josh the racism they face and see in their high schools.