Episodios

  • AAPI Hate within the Bay Area - Behind the Mask
    Jun 23 2021

    Hey Panthers! Join the founders as they investigate AAPI hate within the Bay Area. They discuss the model minority myth, prejudice and hate within the community, and eachs’ relation to mental health. They also reveal May’s only featured leader, Christan de Luna. As a podcast, we hope to provide a judgment-free space that welcomes all experiences and emotions through this episode. We understand that, as this topic has been suggested by members of our community out of necessity, it may be difficult for many to listen to. Once again, please reach out if you have any stories relating to this or any future topic ideas, and be sure to monitor your emotions while listening. Remember, it is not our intention - nor are we in any way equipped - to diagnose anyone, so please take everything with a grain of salt. Talk to a trusted adult and seek professional help if you or someone else you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, or anything else. Finally, in this episode, we feature Asian Mental Health Collective, an organization that seeks to empower, connect with, and uplift AAPI individuals through access to mental health care. Feel free to check out our website and the Asian Mental Health Collective, for additional resources. Enjoy!

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    39 m
  • May’s Special Edition (1 of 2) - Behind the Mask
    May 12 2021

    Hey Panthers! In this episode, we reveal the new topic for May: AAPI Hate and our farewell to you. This is our last month before the end of the 2020-2021 school year and therefore will be sharing an introduction special edition (this one), one full-length discussing AAPI hate in the Bay Area, and a final recap and farewell special edition towards the end of the month. Make sure to stay tuned for our upcoming episodes that will shed light on our community’s experiences and share our thoughts on this year’s podcast journey. Also, feel free to submit any stories that you may have and any organizations that you would like us to promote as well as explore our first interview Bottom of the Box. As always, please follow us on Instagram. Enjoy!

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    6 m
  • The Support of the LGBTQIA+ community within the Bay Area - Behind the Mask
    May 11 2021

    Hey Panthers! Join the founders as they investigate youth’s role in the progression of LGBTQIA+ activism within the Bay Area. With their guest speaker Jenna Wiener, an LGBTQIA+ leader from Outlet, they discuss changes in representation, culture, and activism. They also reveal another influential leader for April, Harvey Milk. As a podcast, we hope to provide a judgment-free space that welcomes all experiences and emotions through this episode. Once again, please reach out if you have any stories relating to this or any future topic ideas, and be sure to monitor your emotions while listening. Remember, it is not our intention - nor are we in any way equipped - to diagnose anyone, so please take everything with a grain of salt. Within today’s episode, we cover expansive topics, so do not confine yourself to these examples in any way. Talk to a trusted adult and seek professional help if you or someone else you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, their identity, or anything else. Finally, in this episode, we feature The Harvey Milk Foundation, an organization striving for LGBTQIA+ equality, and the San Mateo Pride Center, the local organization and safe space from which we enlisted Jenna’s help. Feel free to check out our website, The Pride Center, and The Harvey Milk Foundation for additional resources. Enjoy!

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    24 m
  • The Importance of Inclusivity of LGBTQIA+ Youth in Schools - Behind the Mask
    Apr 28 2021

    Hey Panthers! Join the founders as they investigate the importance of inclusivity and visibility for LGBTQIA+ youth in schools. They discuss what inclusivity and visibility within the LGBTQIA+ community means, why it is important to celebrate Pride Month and display awareness to the LGBTQIA+ community, what supports are available at schools, and the long-term effects of inclusivity and diversity. They also reveal another influential leader for April, Bayard Rustin. As a podcast, we hope to provide a judgment-free space that welcomes all experiences and emotions through this episode. Once again, please reach out if you have any stories relating to this or any future topic ideas, and be sure to monitor your emotions while listening. Remember, it is not our intention - nor are we in any way equipped - to diagnose anyone, so please take everything with a grain of salt. Within today’s episode, we cover expansive topics so do not confine yourself to these examples in any way. Talk to a trusted adult and seek professional help if you or someone else you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, or anything else. Finally, in this episode, we feature Bayard Rustin Center for Social Justice, an organization that supports Black and gay individuals. Feel free to check out our website, BRSJ, for additional resources. Enjoy listening!

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    24 m
  • Transgender Rights and Its Relevance to Youth in America - Behind the Mask
    Apr 20 2021

    Hey Panthers! Join the founders as they investigate transgender rights and it’s relevance to youth in America. They discuss what it means to be transgender and cisgender, proposed transgender laws, the science behind being transgender, and the trans relevance to youth in America. They also reveal another influential leader for April, Marsha P. Johnson. As a podcast, we hope to provide a judgment-free space that welcomes all experiences and emotions through this episode. Once again, please reach out if you have any stories relating to this or any future topic ideas, and be sure to monitor your emotions while listening. Remember, it is not our intention - nor are we in any way equipped - to diagnose anyone, so please take everything with a grain of salt. Within today’s episode, we cover a few of the many identities, so please do not confine yourself in any way to only the mentioned identities. Know that you have the freedom to express and attain any identity you choose. Talk to a trusted adult and seek professional help if you or someone else you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, or anything else. Finally, in this episode, we feature Marsha P. Johnson Institute, an organization that supports Black transgender people. Feel free to check out our website, MJI, for additional resources. Enjoy!

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    24 m
  • April's Special Edition - Behind the Mask
    Apr 20 2021

    Hey Panthers! In this episode, we reveal the new topic for April: LGBTQIA+ Pride. Make sure to stay tuned for our upcoming episodes that will shed light on our community’s experiences and share inspirational global leaders. Also, feel free to submit any stories that you may have and any organizations that you would like us to promote. As always, please follow us on Instagram and stream episodes on our website. Subscribe and enjoy!

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    5 m
  • The Importance of Learning Consent - Behind the Mask
    Apr 4 2021

    Hey Panthers! Join the founders as they interview Chally Grundwag, a licensed marriage, and family therapist, trauma therapist, and certified sexual assault counselor. In this podcast, the founders hope to provide a judgment-free space that welcomes all experiences and emotions by handing the mic to members of the community through this episode. Once again, please reach out if you have any stories relating to this or any future topic ideas, and be sure to monitor your emotions while listening. Remember, it is not our intention - nor are we in any way equipped - to diagnose anyone, so please take everything with a grain of salt. Talk to a trusted adult, and seek professional help if you or someone else you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, or anything else. Finally, in this episode, we feature the PERIOD movement, a global non-profit organization fighting to end period poverty and stigma through service, education, and advocacy. Feel free to check out our website and PERIOD for additional resources. Enjoy, like, and subscribe!

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    32 m
  • The Psychology of Gender Inequality and its Effects - Behind the Mask
    Mar 26 2021

    Hey Panthers! Join the founders as they investigate financial inequality regarding the basis of gender. They discuss patriarchy, where the idea of sexism originated, how these sexist ideas have shaped youth’s perception of the world, and how this all may tie into mental health. They also reveal another influential leader for March, Yara Shahidi. Shahidi is a model, actor, and activist that founded We Vote Next, an organization that promotes early voting rights. They hope to provide a judgment-free space that welcomes all experiences and emotions through this episode. Once again, please reach out if you have any stories relating to this or any future topics ideas, and be sure to monitor your emotions while listening. Remember, it is not our intention - nor are we in any way equipped - to diagnose anyone, so please take everything with a grain of salt. Talk to a trusted adult, and seek professional help if you or someone else you know is struggling with depression, anxiety, or anything else. Finally, in this episode, we feature We Vote Next, an organization that promotes early voting rights. Feel free to check out our website, WVN, for additional resources. Enjoy!

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    21 m