The final episode of the year #6! Sam and Laura invited Mount Sinai's BSEP Instructor and favorite Science Research teacher: Dr. Hossein Aleyasin! We were able to talk to Hossein about how to understand the psychology and neuropsychiatry of stress and coping mechanisms amidst widespread struggles of communication, self-reliance, and honesty in multiple settings ( school and professional ). We also talked about the prevalence of AI and how that impacts the need for human connection and accessibility/necessity of therapy! So basically, we talked about a little bit of "everything"! We want to thank Hossein for taking time out of his week to film a podcast episode with us! This episode is our longest, so sit back, grab a snack and enjoy!

Welcome back to another episode of the TMB Podcast! We’ve talked about growing up, assessing our mental health journeys, giving advice, burnout, stress, anxiety and more. But, change is one of the biggest things that make us human. In this episode, Samuel and Laura were joined by our good friend and senior, Tann Waraloardgoson, and talked about childhood, the art of letting go, outgrowing situations, friendships, circumstances, and more! Whether it’s letting go of expectations that weigh you down, or the bittersweet nostalgia of moving on from college, we’re unpacking why change feels so scary and how to embrace it. We’re also tackling regret—those "what ifs" that keep you up at night—and how to heal, forgive yourself, and move forward without feeling like you’re losing a piece of who you are. It’s normal to wonder about the future, but also dwell on what you could have done differently. What’s important is that you are here NOW! Sometimes, you have to lose to gain! It’s hard to make adjustments especially when you’ve built a routine around what’s normal to you. If you've ever struggled with moving on, trust us, you’re not alone. We want to thank you guys for tuning in to TMB’s “Healing Hearts” Week. Stay tuned for more next month! We hope this episode makes you feel seen. Happy Valentine's Day TMB Family! Follow us at:

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From our first episode where we talked about burnout, how do we navigate our lives when the key is finding some kind of passion? What defines a passion? Everyone is used to hearing the phrase "passion project", especially in their high school journeys. However, this mentality can lead to obsession and we need to find ways to discover healthy passions where we enjoy the journey, not just the destination. Starting anything takes time, so let's try to enjoy the process :) Join Samuel and Laura as we talk with the co-leaders of the BSGE ( Baccalaureate School for Global Education ) SOS Club Chapter! We had so much filming this one for you guys! And as always, in any situation, don't stress #justsos

How do you know when you have reached a checkpoint in your mental health journey. Everyone has their own checkpoints, and everyone's process is different. As teenagers and young adults, it's incredibly hard to have trust in your progress. However, its vital that we listen to our bodies. In this episode, we talked about what it truly means to take care of your mental health, relapses, boundaries, energy, prioritization and more! Join Samuel, Laura, Sooyoung and Macaelah ( our board members ) as we talk and give advice on starting your own unique mental health healing process. Take that first step, its the hardest one! And the journey after that? Let's find out :) Watch/Listen for more!

As board members, we are extremely honored to be making this podcast for you guys. We can't wait for you guys to listen to this one :) its a special one. Enjoy!!

Yours Truly,

The Mental Breakdown

We know that change is inevitable. Growth is inevitable. And no matter how much we are ready, life continues. As we grow up, we still are not fully ready for what's next. Join us with our guests, Rachel Michael and Amatoullahi Diallo, as we talk about the struggles of growing up, sacrifices, responsibility, being from immigrant families, and much more!

Cover art on all platforms by Michelle Yeoh! Check our Instagram for more art for this episode :D

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-TMB team ( Samuel, Laura, Sooyoung )

Our first episode! Burnout can affect anyone, and one of the most courageous steps you can take is asking for help. Whether you are listening as a student or not, you do not need to prove anything to anyone. Working while simultaneously sacrificing your health is not worth risking, regardless of how important school or work can be to us. It's difficult, to say the least! We don’t always give ourselves more credit for it, but any effort is still effort :) Thank you for all your support and we hope you enjoy! Let's burn the burnout!

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