41 episodes

On Our Minds is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning, student-led and student-produced podcast about the biggest mental health challenges young people face. In each episode, two teen reporters guide you through stories by high schoolers from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs about the teenage experience that connects, educates and inspires listeners of all ages.

On Our Minds with Ashley and Tyler Student Reporting Labs

    • Health & Fitness
    • 4.9 • 39 Ratings

On Our Minds is an Edward R. Murrow award-winning, student-led and student-produced podcast about the biggest mental health challenges young people face. In each episode, two teen reporters guide you through stories by high schoolers from PBS NewsHour Student Reporting Labs about the teenage experience that connects, educates and inspires listeners of all ages.

    Goodbye to Season Three

    Goodbye to Season Three

    Ashley and Tyler are joined by student producers and SRL staff for a fun goodbye recording and celebration--reflections and news about what's coming next season.

    This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske, Associate Producer Jaylah Moore-Ross, and StoryMaker Community Manager Emily Hope Dobkin, and edited by Jaylah Moore-Ross.

    Follow us:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs 

    • 12 min
    Season 3: How nature helps you get outside of yourself

    Season 3: How nature helps you get outside of yourself

    In this episode, Ashley, Tyler, and student reporters discuss their personal experiences with being in nature and its benefits.

    Segments in this episode were produced by Raha and Caroline from Rockville, Maryland, Kim and Mariana from Brentwood, New York, and Siddharth Sudan from Stevenson Ranch, California.

    This episode was produced by Editorial Director Marie Cusick and edited by Associate Producer Jaylah Moore Ross, with help from Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.

    Follow us:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

    • 21 min
    Season 3: What you didn’t know about adoption or the foster care system

    Season 3: What you didn’t know about adoption or the foster care system

    In this episode, Ashley, Tyler, and student reporters explore how family situations like foster care and interracial adoption can affect young people's well-being and sense of identity.

    Segments in this episode were produced by Juan from Cincinnati, Ohio; Ashley from Columbus, Ohio; and Nat from St. Charles, MO.

    This episode was produced by Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske and edited by Mercedes Ezeji.

    Follow us:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs 

    • 21 min
    Season 3: Tips for time management

    Season 3: Tips for time management

    In this episode, Tyler and Ashley hear from students and psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour about how teens can manage their time and improve their mental health.

    Segments in this episode were produced by Maria and Sanzeda from Cass Technical High School in Detroit, Michigan; Claire and Michaela from Richard Montgomery High School in Rockville, Maryland; and Vaishnavi Kumbala from Haynes Academy for Advanced Studies in Metairie, Louisiana.

    This episode was produced and edited by Youth Media Producer, Becky Wandel with help from Lead Podcast Producer, Briget Ganske.

    Follow us:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs

    • 16 min
    Season 3: Live from SXSW EDU Podcast Stage!

    Season 3: Live from SXSW EDU Podcast Stage!

    Ashley and Tyler record in person and in front of a live audience at the SXSW EDU podcast stage! They share stories about needing help, asking for help, and what good help looks like. Audience members share their powerful teenage experiences.

    This episode was produced and edited by Student Reporting Labs Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.

    Follow us:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs 

    • 16 min
    Season 3: Hank Green and U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo remind you to “be yourself”

    Season 3: Hank Green and U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo remind you to “be yourself”

    At SXSW EDU, Tyler interviewed science content creator Hank Green, and student reporter Ingrid Smith interviewed former U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo. Both Green and Harjo talked about how to "be yourself."

    This episode was produced and edited by Student Reporting Labs Lead Podcast Producer Briget Ganske.

    Follow us:

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/StudentReportingLabs/

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/reportinglabs

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/studentreportinglabs/

    TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@reportinglabs 

    • 14 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
39 Ratings

39 Ratings

Ro Baba ,

Powerful powerful powerful

We need to hear these voices!

wunderchica ,

We need to hear these voices!

It is so important to hear young people reflect on their own experience, in their own words...especially when it comes to mental health and well-being. This is ear-opening content for adults and teens alike - but definitely an amazing podcast to share with young folks in your life. Kudos to all involved in this project!

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