Embers Valo

Earlier this month our Embers podcast hosts, Levi and Lyla, led a workshop at the New England Youth Identity Summit showing other teens the power of podcasting. The usual hosts took a backseat in this month's edition and allowed the workshop’s participants to engage in a meaningful conversation which was recorded and compiled into the most recent episode. Give it a listen to get a glimpse into the power of youth podcasting and teens’ capacity to guide and be a part of meaningful conversations.

This month, the Valo teens sat down for a conversation with Bowdoin student, writer, and New England Youth Identity Summit keynote speaker, Weatherspoon. Together they discussed the role of art and expression in emotional wellbeing. Tune in to hear from this inspiring author!

This month, the Valo teens sat down for a conversation with marathon runner and Olympic gold medalist, Joan Benoit Samuelson, along with Maine Girls’ Cross Country Runner of the Year, Ruth White. Together they discussed the role that movement, community, and sports can play in our emotional wellbeing.

Tune in to listen to this inspiring episode!

In the latest episode of our podcast, Embers, the Valo teens sat down with author and environmental activist, Rick Bass, for a conversation on the role that young people play in climate activism. Together they explored climate anxiety, the importance of empowering youth, and the energy that comes from focusing on what stirs your heart. You won't want to miss this episode!

The core of our program's work is creating meaningful connection through conversations. Any time we have a chance to partner with a nonprofit and talk, all the better. In this month’s episode of our podcast, Embers, we sat down with our friends at Maine Boys to Men. Together, we had an important conversation about male vulnerability and explored the impact it has on emotional wellbeing and the way it influences society.

This month, the Valo teens sat down for a conversation with three folks from NAMI Maine who are a part of the NAMI Teen & YA Help Line. Together they discussed the importance of peer support and ways that young people and adults can help those youth who are struggling with their mental health.

Whether you are a teen looking for support, or an adult hoping to learn more about resources to benefit the young people in your life, you won't want to miss this episode.

Details on the NAMI Teen Text Support Line:

NAMI Maine’s Teen Text Support Line is a free, confidential resource for youth from 13-23 years of age. Staffed by trained support specialists 18-24 years old.

Text at (207) 515-8398 from 2pm – 10pm EST

Please Note: The Teen Text Support Line is not a crisis line. In addition, the Teen Text Support Line cannot support users with international phone numbers.