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Coping 101Coping 101: DanceSafe"Harm reduction is a really useful term, but it's a bit of a misnomer. Some people are moving toward the phrase Risk Reduction. Risk is always present, but if you play a good game you can eliminate your risks entirely." This special episode of Coping 101 is hosted by Madlon, c89.5's host of Color Theory, DJ, mental health advocate, and longtime raver. DanceSafe's Richard Hartnell joined Madlon to explore the current state of affairs in the nightlife and festival scene, when it comes to responsible partying, drug policy, and the various ways we can look out for ourselves and each othe...
2025-06-2453 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Day of Hope"Just talk about it, normally. Having more open conversations about mental health, bringing it up more, allows people to be more comfortable and open to talking about that topic. Since it can be really hard, the more regular that it is, the easier that it is to talk about." Teens have a lot to teach us, when we're ready to listen. Every year, Forefront in the Schools welcomes nearly 150 students and staff from schools across the Puget Sound region for the Day of Hope summit at University of Washington. Hailing from Kennedy Catholic High School, Muckleshoot Tribal S...
2025-04-1432 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Red Flag RelationshipsTeen Dating Violence isn't talked about enough, and yet it's all too common. Toxic relationships can happen to any of us at any age, and some cross the line into abuse, manipulation, and violence. Dylan and Estelle, students at The Bush School in Seattle, sat with Audrey Comber to dismantle stigmas around violence in teen relationships, and discuss ways to recognize warning signs before problems take hold. Audrey is a licensed social worker and Trauma Therapist at LightHeart Associates with a background in interpersonal violence and sexual assault, and as a survivor she shares her own journey f...
2025-04-0735 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Reckless Spirits w/ Vee Hua After a "voice of God" moment in 2012, Vee Hua set about making their first film—a process that has taken years. Vee Hua 華婷婷 (they/them) is a writer, filmmaker, and organizer. They're currently the Editor-in-Chief of REDEFINE, a Co-Chair of the Seattle Arts Commission, and until recently, the Interim Managing Editor of the South Seattle Emerald. Prior to that, they were the Executive Director of the interdisciplinary community hub, Northwest Film Forum, where they played a role in making the space more welcoming and accessible for diverse audiences. Their latest short film, Reckless Spirits (2022), is a metaphysical...
2025-01-0639 min
Coping 101Coping 101: The Mindful Body w/ Damithia NievesLoving kindness can be one of the most transformational practices for individuals, and for societies at large. As a practice, it sounds like this: May I be loved. May I be cared for. May I be healthy. May my heart know peace. And then for someone you love: May they be loved. May they be cared for. May they be healthy. May their heart know peace. Damithia Nieves lives a life informed by intentional practices. As Co-Director of Space Between, she helps facilitate human and school transformation through mindfulness practice. She is also a teacher, a mother o...
2024-12-2741 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Mobile Crisis CareWhat does a crisis look like? It's up to youth and their families to define that answer. One thing, however, is for sure: Crisis is never convenient. Crises don't pick the most opportune time and place to strike, and so for any help to be effective, it needs to be flexible - and in many cases, mobile. When your brain goes off the tracks, getting help is much more feasible if someone can come to you... someone like Compass Health Program Manager Rick Deluga. Rick Deluga manages the new Child, Youth, and Family Crisis Team in Snohomish C...
2024-12-2026 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Happy HardcoreThe term Hardcore means different things to different people. For Jimni Cricket, Hardcore means obnoxiously happy. For over a decade, Jimni Cricket has been an EDM DJ with a focus on the Happy Hardcore genre, releasing content online, streaming elaborate fan-fueled sets on Twitch, spinning at raves, and is more recently a weekly Radio host on c89.5 fm in Seattle. Recent High School grad J Cool joined Jimni to discuss how she represents herSELF with intention particularly in an industry dominated by men, the state of mental health in alternative or underground communities, how her eye-popping fashion choices can impact and...
2024-09-1946 min
Coping 101Coping 101: How to Build Well BeingMeeting people where they are, you learn more about what they really need. Stephanie Sarantos and Karina Gasperin have applied this philosophy for the past few years in building Well Being, a Youth and Family Resource Center based in Bothell, Washington. Stephanie comes to us from The Clearwater School, an alternative school with an exciting model. Karina is the CEO of Mujeres con Actitud Latina, providing resources and information for immigrants and latinas. Student host J Cool discusses what it means to take community creation and development into your own hands, and how lives outside of traditional structures can lead to h...
2024-09-1647 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Teenage Stability"Very often our youth have experienced some sort of very large schism, either in the family or in the family's stability. There are often expectations that kids cannot meet, or kids who are basically left behind by their families. The best thing a therapist can do is provide validation, and delight in a human's presence. Find something that they just love about that person. Being able to find that and really mirror that to somebody can be super-duper healing. I think we've been able to accomplish that." Tanya Keenan is a clinician and Behavioral Healthcare Specialist at...
2024-09-1026 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Identity of a CitizenIn the United States, until you become a citizen you're not guaranteed many of the equal and basic rights afforded to the majority of the population. And to become "undocumented" can be a nightmare, affecting and interfering with your physical health, mental health, family, occupation... virtually everything. Navigating these obstacles can seem impossible, unless you can find help. "In a nutshell, we are the 211 and the 911 for the West African Community... where if they need anything they come to us, and if we don't have it we make a concerted effort to go and find it." This kind of z...
2024-07-1551 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Building Community Where You Live They say 'You can't be all things to all people', but what if there was a place that gave all the people all the things they needed? Student host Gavin recently connected with a few impressive teens who've found this place in their community, and they discuss how getting their needs met has helped them thrive. The Community Resource Center of Stanwood Camano provides resources for basic necessities for families and individuals in the island community about an hour north of Seattle. The kind of impact they're making on young people, and the community at large, ends up being anything but bas...
2024-06-2024 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Uplift Teens TodayTaanvi Arekapudi wants you to know that you're not alone, and there is hope and help out there. At only 15 years of age, Taanvi Arekapudi is an accomlished Teen Mental Health Advocate, Speaker & Bestselling Author. At age 13 she wrote the international best-seller, "Uplift Teens Today: Coping Strategies for Mental Health;" and a year later created the "Emotion Cards: Unveiling the Power of Emotions, One Card at a Time," Card Deck. She's already been seen on CBS, ABC, Fox, and KING5, and was the recipient of the C.P. and Dorothy Johnson Humanitarian Award and the Presidential Volunteer S...
2024-06-1124 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Holding Your Home"Everyone is our neighbor. Even if they are someone who we may not align ourselves with, who we may not agree with, they are still our neighbors. And we still believe that housing is a human right." Miriam Clithero is a former journalist with a background in psychology and trauma informed care, who currently serves as the Director of Prevention and Stability at Mary's Place. She sat down with a member of Nathan Hale High School's Podcast Club to explore the impact that stable housing can have on one's mental health, and the health of communities at larg...
2024-06-0645 min
Coping 101Coping 101: The Journey of Grief w/ Charlene Ray"Every one of us has a story about a number of things. And our grief is a huge story, because it's our story of love. We grieve because we love." Charlene Ray is a Grief Guide, Therapist, Writer and Educator who regularly consults with Forefront Suicide Prevention as a trainer and speaker. She runs her own practice on Whidbey Island, WA focusing on a variety of techniques and therapies around grief, loss, life transitions, and related areas. While it looks different for every one of us, the journey of grief is all of ours to eventually navigate and here we ex...
2024-05-0635 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Avoiding Burnout w/ Jennifer Moss"We want to be driven, but it's about recognizing when you've hit harmonious passion versus obsessive passion. And when it's harmonious, you're still doing things that make you feel joyful. You're still spending time with friends. You're still eating healthy, hanging out with your family. You're balanced. When it's obsessive, you stop doing all of those extra things... you've lost sight of what really matters." Burnout is something that can happen to anyone, of any age from any background. To help us understand this recently-acknowledged and increasingly widespread issue, we reached out to journalist, syndicated radio columnist, and...
2024-05-0649 min
Coping 101Coping 101: STAND up w/ Aidah Hawkins"I feel like this kind of work makes me a lot more passionate about health overall. And it helps me be an advocate for things that I care about... STAND gave me those skills to be an advocate." As a first generation American from a family of Zanzibar immigrants, Aidah Hawkins knows a lot about Community. Currently in college pursuing a degree in nursing, she's already quite accomplished at a young age. Aidah helped start the need-based collective Sister Circles, which brings together Zanzibar Youth to help one another navigate life's challenges through a shared experience. She's also...
2024-05-0417 min
Coping 101Coping 101: The ACCESS ProjectWhat does an active retirement look like to you? At 80 years young, Wally Webster II sees his retirement as merely an excuse to dive deeper into his community and take on social issues for the group who needs it most: youth. "We're finding that a number of youth are committing crimes with weapons, hate crimes, as well as self-harm, like suicide, because they're having some mental health challenges," said Wally, Founder of The ACCESS Project who has lived in the community of Lynnwood, WA for 46 years. "I see it, and I'm just concerned about it and decided to pool th...
2024-04-1238 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Project Girl"Historically and systemically women of color aren't represented," says Olympia Edwards, Founder and CEO of Project Girl mentoring program, which . "Here we're providing a space where their life story and their life journey doesn't have to be what society thinks of them. It doesn't have to be a struggle. They're entitled to a comfortable life; they're entitled to a fruitful life. We're trying to change that narrative and that's why it's important for Project Girl to be here." While working with teens in crises shelters, Olympia noticed a lot of the girls she helped, lacked coping skills a...
2024-04-1232 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Child & Family Therapy "Many of the beliefs we form as children [about the world and ourSELVEs] we carry on into our adulthood, and they manifest in different ways, and they can really influence where we're gonna end up... The earlier we can help our kids gain an emotional IQ, the better off we will ALL be." In this episode we're joined by Sondra Vasquez, the Program Manager for Compass Health's Child and Family Clinic in Smokey Point, Washington. With over more than a decade as a therapist and clinical social worker, Sondra's on a mission to deliver better behavioral healthcare...
2024-04-0328 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Invisible ImpactHave you ever stopped to consider all the ways you're connected with your neighbors and your community? Many of us are affected in ways we aren't even aware of because of the dynamic and complex nature of how our lives are interconnected with one another. Whether we realize it or not, when our neighbors receive care, when a family member starts therapy, when someone living on our streets has a safe place to go – our lives are improved, even if we aren't a direct recipient of care. In this episode we're joined by Tom Kozaczynski, Chief Advancement Officer for Compass He...
2024-03-0536 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Dancing with DeafnessHow do you identify? Identity can be informed by many factors, including cultural background, abilities, religion, gender, geography and more. Growing up with deafness in a strict religious family on the island of Samoa, Loki Tiatia experienced many layered challenges that have informed his identity and influence his work today as an ASL instructor and Deaf Advocate. As a husband to a deaf spouse and father to a deaf child, and as Highline School District's only ASL instructor, Loki shares some of the unique struggles facing the DHH community and practical ways those who are hearing can be more...
2024-01-0839 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Treating GriefLoss comes in many forms, and no two people will process grief in the same way. Inevitably we will all face loss, including the death of a friend or loved one, and while healing may not be entirely possible for everyone we can learn to live differently and adapt. In this episode, Nathan Hale High School sophomore Emanuel sits down with Amy Pereira Clevenger, Compass Health's Director of Crisis Response and Stabilization. As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Amy has dealt with all kinds of crisis and loss - including her own - and here she shares actionable steps we can...
2023-12-1332 min
Coping 101Coping 101: YOU CAN Cope"I hear people say 'Well, it's natural.' or 'It's just weed.'... It stopped being 'just weed' a long time ago." Dr. Jason Kilmer joins High School junior Gavin to discuss marijuana prevention among young people, healthy coping tips to deal with stress, and the real science behind marijuana use. An Associate Professor in Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Washington, who consults with the Washington State Department of Health on youth-centered programs like their YOU CAN campaign, Dr. Kilmer is a nationally recognized expert in the field of drug prevention research and education. Presented by C89.5 in...
2023-10-3132 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Access is the AnswerIn 2019, about 1 in 5 people were suffering from some kind of mental health or substance use issue, and since then the pandemic has impacted ALL communities and the need for help has surged. Increasing access to care is now perhaps the most critical step in reversing America's mental health crisis. On a mission to break down barriers as the Chief Medical Officer of Compass Health, Katie Gilligan's unconventional art school background instilled in her a naturally curious and open minded approach to her ambitious work in the behavioral healthcare field. Taking cues from innovative approaches from around the world, Katie wo...
2023-10-1623 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Counsel for the PeopleOne of the primary factors contributing to today's mental health crisis - especially impacting traditionally marginalized communities - is limited access to care. People of all ages, communities and backgrounds need behavioral healthcare resources, and simply knowing where to find them is more than half the battle. On a mission to bring much needed counseling services to the people, Ryan O'Donnell is the Director of Skagit, Island, & San Juan County Outpatient Services for Compass Health. In this episode, Ryan shares what led her to working in the field, today's array of career options - some requiring no more than a hi...
2023-09-0141 min
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2023-08-301h 07
Coping 101Coping 101: Gaming the Mind"Being able to try certain things out - especially if you have a supportive and trusting gaming group - that can allow us to throw off the shackles of neurotypicality and we can feel like a literal hero in a world that often makes us feel lesser than." Raffael Boccamazzo, PsyD - aka Dr. B - is a celebrated speaker, practicing Psychologist, Autism and ADHD self-advocate, and Clinical Director of Take This - a nonprofit mental health organization providing comprehensive resources and support that is tailored for the diverse and unique needs of the gaming community. Whether you're a geek, gamer...
2023-08-0844 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Creativity Unlocked w/ Chris Lumry"Creativity doesn't add to our value or worth, but reveals that it's already there... Where can you create in YOUR life?" Chris Lumry is an entrepreneur, writer, and filmmaker who studied public affairs at Princeton and holds Master's degrees in business and public policy from Harvard. The founder of mission-driven company OneStepGrowth, his work centers on helping people increase joy and purpose through neuroscience-informed approaches to creativity. After years spent on international social impact projects and in Silicon Valley, an unexpected wellness journey and personal awakening sparked a new approach to life and unlocked his own creativity. Find inspiration for you...
2023-07-1454 min
Coping 101Coping 101: LGBTQ+ Youth Behavioral ServicesNo matter where they live, Queer Youth deserve safe spaces, supportive resources and affirming care to advance into adulthood with health, opportunity and equity. In this special Pride-month episode, we're joined by Shannon Webb from Compass Health as we focus on behavioral health services for LGBTQ+ Youth in rural and suburban communities, where access to these services has been traditionally limited if not entirely absent. Shannon shares her own story which led her from a home with an incarcerated parent to working in social work to advocate for and empower young people across the Puget Sound region. Presented by C...
2023-06-1436 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Mental Health First AidJust as CPR training prepares people without medical backgrounds to help someone who is having a heart attack, Mental Health First Aid trains people to help someone who is at risk of developing a mental health problem or who is going through a mental health crisis. In this episode we're joined by Jordann Doler, Mental Health First Aid Program Manager for Valley Cities Behavioral Health Care. Jordann shares her own mental health journey which led to her work in social services, and explains how Mental Health First Aid training can help save lives. In addition to offering free MHFA Training co...
2023-05-1124 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Personal PathsWith support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Personal Paths - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen as arts advocates Crystal Lee Dandrige and Leigh Legler share their experience of overcoming trauma and learning to cope with mental health diagnoses through their participation in Path With Art. Since 2008, Seattle-based Path with Art has been at the forefront of a growing international movement that utilizes the power of art as a means to bring dignity, awareness, and healing to the complexities of the issues surrounding homelessness, addiction, and recovery from trauma. Coping 101's Artist Me...
2023-04-1439 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Seeking Stability w/ Ryan Disch-Guzman"Affordable housing is just not there any more, which creates a crisis situation in our community." The trauma of homelessness affects children, adults and families in ways that seriously impact our communities and society at large, and solving this growing crisis boils down to stability. Much like a firefighter who charges toward danger instead of away from it, Ryan Disch-Guzman regularly runs into fires of trauma for a living. His years in social work led him to Mary's Place where today he helps find families permanent housing. In this episode Ryan shares insights about breaking intergenerational trauma, th...
2023-04-0431 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Grassroots Wellness w/ Black Coffee NWWhen barriers exist that limit access to vital community resources, we can wait for the system to fix itself - or we can be the solution. Black Coffee NW in Shoreline, WA is actively breaking down as many barriers as cups of coffee are sold in their gathering space just a few miles north of Seattle. The Black-owned, family-owned organization provides local youth with job training, free mental health services, and all sorts of community resources. In this episode our student hosts are joined by Diana Muuru and Haben Haileslassie - two of Black Coffee NW's Youth Program Directors...
2023-03-1537 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Moving Intentionally w/ ARC DanceWith support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Moving Intentionally w/ ARC Dance - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. ARC Dance founder Marie Chong brings along a couple of her students to discuss the ways that dance can unite people together in community while offering a safe space to foster individual wellness and balance. Longtime ARC pupils Siena Cawrse and Amira Levine share how devotion to ballet has developed an intentionality in movement, benefitting all aspects of their life experience. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to...
2023-02-2440 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Art + Tech as TherapyArt makes people happier. It can not only lift moods, but it's been proven to carry loads of positive health benefits. Internationally recognized artist Catherine Mayer knows the powerful role arts can play in wellness, which has led her to found the L.A.U.G.H app and workshop series. An acronym for Let Art Unleash Great Happiness, the app applies sensory tools and visual arts to help users with relaxation, mindfulness and building self-esteem. Her workshops have been held in schools, nursing homes and the Fred Hutch Cancer Center - using art immersion for measurably positive health e...
2023-02-0622 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Choral Community w/ Paul CaldwellWith support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Choral Community w/ Paul Caldwell - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Caldwell is in his seventh season as the Artistic Director for both the Seattle Men's and Seattle Women's Choruses, whose mission is to transform society through innovative programs that build inclusive community, inspire justice and illuminate the experiences of LGBTQ people and their allies. He actively mentors young queer folx with choral performance as a pathway to self expression and empowering identity. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultura...
2023-01-2449 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Socially Just Family TherapyFamilies are complicated, whatever they may look like. On a mission to help families heal and understand one another is Dr. Anthony Pennant - Marriage and Family Therapist, Faculty member at Antioch University and Director of A Place for Us online therapy group. In addition to specializing in Structural Family Therapy with emphasis on LGBTQ+ youth and their families, Anthony practices Socially Just Therapy - a way to understand and normalize the spectrum of social identities and how they impact a person's life. In this episode our students uncover all sorts of practical tips for improving family dynamics especially...
2023-01-1242 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Exploring the Divine w/ A.O. HamerC89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Exploring the Divine w/ A.O. Hamer - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Transitioning in recent years from working as a full-time Nurse to a full-time Artist, Aramis Hamer's work is centered around spirituality and the divine feminine. She joins our students to discuss the empowering and therapeutic benefits of journaling, self-care insights on affirmations and exercise, why rejection can be a good thing, and how individual vulnerability leads to deep healing across communities. With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County...
2022-12-1531 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Depression & Co-occurring DisordersNo matter our age or background, some of us are just naturally more tense, reactive or prone to unhealthy coping tactics when feeling overwhelmed and it's all about managing the curve balls that come our way. It's important to take care of ourselves as well as help those in our lives who are impacted by mental health challenges, and here our student hosts learn ways to effectively navigate these conversations with friends or loved ones in need. In addition to a basic education around Depression and related mental health issues, Seattle Children's Dr. Elizabeth McCauley explores practical coping str...
2022-12-0240 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Blooming through Art w/ Cristina MartinezC89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Blooming through Art w/ Cristina Martinez - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. The Tacoma-born, Seattle-based artist - and soon-to-be mother of three - uses her work to amplify voices of women and celebrate the often untold stories of black and brown people. In this episode Cristina discusses parenting, the power of art and therapy in handling emotions like loneliness or grief, and digs into her recurring theme of blooming to express the journey we all take toward our most authentic selves. With support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, Coping 101's Artist Mental...
2022-11-1133 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Positive Family Connections"A good family is like potting soil, letting a group of people flourish together." Dr. Larry Wissow, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychology at Seattle Children's, joins our student host as we take a closer look at Positive Family Connections in this episode of Coping 101. Listen and learn as they explore the evolving definition of Family and the gender roles within, intergenerational trauma across different communities, how addiction can impact individuals and their families, and the vital importance of easy, frequent conversation. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series led by students in Nathan H...
2022-10-3137 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Balance in the Hustle w/ DJ BlastWith support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Balance in the Hustle w/ DJ Blast - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Based in Seattle, the Nigeria-born, Texas-raised creative known as DJ Blast is a full-time Program Manager with Microsoft and accomplished DJ having shared stages with major acts like Burna Boy, Dua Lipa, Nas and Pitbull. Here he shares hard-earned insights on mental wellness like tips for managing performance anxiety, why everyone should at least try therapy, and how to deal with passion-driven burnout. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from...
2022-10-2135 min
Coping 101Coping 101: BullyingBullying is upsetting and potentially harmful for all involved, and can cause serious, long-lasting problems for those who are bullied and those who do the bullying. While October is National Bullying Prevention Month, each of us can be powerful anti-bullying role models all year. When families, schools and communities work together, we can create a culture where bullying is no longer an option. In this episode of Coping 101 our students get schooled by special guest Dr. William P. French, MD - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with Seattle Children's Odessa Brown Children's Clinic. Listen and learn as he shares insights on how to dis...
2022-09-3032 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Suicide Prevention in the WorkplaceSeptember is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, and in this special episode of Coping 101 we're joined by Brandon Bazemore - dedicated father and CEO of Audian, a cloud solutions provider based in Kirkland Washington. Here he shares his experience as a survivor of suicide, how he and his team have coped with the loss of a colleague, and practical ways to increase suicide prevention in the workplace. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with support from Crisis Connections, Carter Subaru, Hansmire Build...
2022-09-1715 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Honoring Ancestry w/ Monyee ChauWith support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Honoring Ancestry w/ Monyee Chau - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Through intersectional lenses of being Queer and Taiwanese/Chinese, the prolific Seattle artist and maker discusses honoring ancestry and identity through their work, the vital benefits of therapy, and how they're helping to grow a thriving community in Seattle's CID neighborhood. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matter our age or...
2022-09-1532 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Suicide Prevention part 2If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of suicide, call 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline or visit the links in the description below. Suicide is the 2nd leading cause of death for people ages 10-24, with rates recently exacerbated by affects of the Pandemic. It's been proven that asking someone if they're thinking about suicide does not give them the idea nor increase risk of suicidal ideation, and to the contrary can be the difference between their life and death. Everyone can help prevent suicide, and in this episode of Coping 101 our students get schooled by special guest Dr...
2022-09-0113 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Art as Recovery w/ Shända De AndaWith support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: Art as Recovery w/ Shända De Anda - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. In this episode, we're joined by Air Force Veteran, Artist and devoted Mother, Shända de Anda. She openly discusses her diagnosis with PTSD after a 24-year career in the military and how therapy reintroduced her to a long-lost art practice - including writing, drawing and singing - which has illuminated her path to recovery, healthier relationships and mental wellness. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cul...
2022-08-1244 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Social AnxietySocial Anxiety is a completely normal experience and more than ever is increasingly common among all ages, genders, and ethnic backgrounds. Listen in as Nathan Hale High School students share their own questions and concerns with Dr. Kendra Read, Director of Seattle Children's Mood & Anxiety Program. Learn what Anxiety looks and feels like, its relationship with Depression and addictive behaviors, and simple coping tips for self care when triggers arise. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with support from Crisis...
2022-07-2834 min
Coping 101Coping 101: FOLK MUSIC w/ Ben HunterWith support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: FOLK MUSIC w/ Ben Hunter - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen and learn as Seattle-based roots musician & community organizer Ben Hunter discusses how Folk Arts bring all peoples together, why travel is vital in forming one's identity and how communities can take better care of the artists and musicians who sustain their culture. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destigmatize mental health from a teen's perspective. No matte...
2022-07-1431 min
Coping 101Coping 101: BIPOC Mental Health July is BIPOC Mental Health Month, and in this episode of Coping 101 our students explore mental health in BIPOC communities with Andrea Ramos-Castillo - an elementary school-based therapist from Seattle Children's Odessa Brown Children's Clinic. Here we unpack the stigma around seeking help, access to culturally competent care and breaking cycles to heal generational trauma from things like racism and oppression. Presented by C89.5 in partnership with Seattle Children's, Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible with support from Crisis Connections, Carter Subaru, Hansmire Builders and Audian. No matter our age or back...
2022-06-3025 min
Coping 101Coping 101: WRITING w/ Ezra ConklinWith support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: WRITING w/ Ezra Conklin - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen and learn as Seattle-based writer and poet Ezra Conklin discusses writing as a Self Care practice, and how it can foster expression, affirm identity and galvanize community. With experience as a member of Youth Speaks and coordinating Youth Arts programs for Gay City, Ezra shares insights on slam poetry, the healing power of journaling, herbalism, and using writing to build community health and wellness. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King Co...
2022-06-0924 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Recovery ProgramsDoing the work to help ourselves makes it possible for us to be able to help others. In this episode of C89.5's student-hosted Coping 101 podcast, we're joined by Kelsey Motley, an alum of Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center's Recovery Program who's on her way to becoming a Clinical Mental Health Counselor. Listen and learn as she shares her story with insights on seeking help, mindfulness, the life-saving benefits of service animals, and some of the tools she uses daily to maintain mental wellness. Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible by Seattle Child...
2022-05-2635 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Gender Identity & Coming OutTaking the step to come out to family and friends can be a very stressful time and support from loved ones makes a world of difference. As we celebrate Pride Month, C89.5's latest Coping 101 podcast explores Gender Identity and Coming Out, with insights from Drs. Amy Curtis and Matt Goldenberg of Seattle Children's Gender Clinic. Listen and learn as students in Nathan Hale High School's Radio program address how to use the right pronouns, where to go for LGBTQIA-centric resources, understanding and affirming your own sexuality and how to best support someone in your life who is coming out. Co...
2022-05-2521 min
Coping 101Coping 101: FILMMAKING w/ Raven Two FeathersWith support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: FILMMAKING w/ Raven Two Feathers - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen and learn as Seattle-based filmmaker Raven Two Feathers discusses the power of Film and its impact on mental wellness, identity and community. The Two Spirit, Trans, Indigenous, Emmy Award-winning creator shares their experience including finding film in high school, gender-affirming transition and various creative projects that shine critical light on issues facing today's Native communities. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individu...
2022-05-1229 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Coping & TherapyMay is Mental Health Awareness Month, a perfect occasion to check in with ourselves and reassess how we're doing. In the latest Coping 101 podcast, students in C89.5's Radio program explore basic approaches to Coping and Therapy, with the help of Seattle Children's Dr. Cathy Swanson. Listen and learn simple techniques to improve your daily self care, and discover an array of local and online resources along with tips to affordably access the right treatment providers on your path to mental wellness. Coping 101 is an ongoing series that destigmatizes mental health from a teen's perspective, made possible by Seattle Children's and...
2022-05-0123 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Teen Link pt. 2In this episode of Coping 101 - a youth-led series destigmatizing mental health presented by C89.5 fm and Seattle Children's - Nathan Hale High School student Amelie Couret hosts a peer-to-peer conversation with Kayanne McNeill, a Youth Crisis Specialist at Teen Link. Kayanne shares her story as a volunteer phone worker helping fellow teens across Washington state as they navigate the various challenges of adolescent life. Teen Link is a program of Crisis Connections, with volunteers trained to help their peers with things like bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, gender identity, relationships, stress and depression. If you or a t...
2022-04-2714 min
Selector Records SeattleSherman C 30Hz mix for C89.5 FM1 hour vinyl mix for C89.5 radio show "30Hz", a Drum and Bass/Dubstep focused radio show.
2022-04-191h 00
Coping 101Coping 101: DANCE w/ David RueWith support from 4Culture and Seattle Children's, C89.5 fm presents Coping 101: DANCE w/ David Rue - part of a student-hosted series capturing Artist Mental Health Stories. Listen and learn as Seattle-based dance artist David Rue discusses Dance and its relationship with mental wellness, and the skillset it's helped him develop outside of the studio. The Liberia-born arts advocate shares how his background and gender identity authentically inform his creative work centered around equity, excellence and joy. Coping 101's Artist Mental Health Stories amplify voices from King County's cultural sector to empower individual artists, uplift the creative community and destig...
2022-04-0921 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Autism - Voices Across The SpectrumDifferent doesn't mean bad, and there isn't one "normal way" of being. Neurodiversity means recognizing and celebrating the strengths of different brains - and how they work. Autism is one of those ways that brains connect and interact with the world a little differently, and represents a constellation of varied skills, abilities and challenges. With support from Teen Link, Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center and Carter Subaru, C89.5 fm joins Seattle Children's Hospital to present this youth-led conversation about Autism. Listen and learn as Nathan Hale High School students in C89.5's radio class explore The A...
2022-03-3130 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Self Harm ReductionSome people who experience intense feelings from depression or anxiety try to release painful emotions by engaging in self-harm - like cutting, scratching or bruising themselves. Relying on self harm to manage life's problems may feel good in the short term but can have many negative long term consequences. We can help those we love by better understanding this increasingly common issue, and showing we care by listening without shaming or blaming. With support from Teen Link and Carter Subaru, C89.5 fm joins Seattle Children's Hospital to present this episode's student-led conversation around Self Harm Reduction. Listen and learn as...
2022-02-2823 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Body Image & Eating Disorder Recovery No body is exactly the same shape and size as the next. Being healthy is being able to eat and move in ways that bring you joy and purpose, with the energy to accomplish all you want. Recovering from an eating disorder is possible, and it starts with recognizing the signs and knowing where to turn for help. C89.5 fm joins with Seattle Children's Hospital to present this episode's student-led conversation around Body Image & Eating Disorder Recovery. Listen and learn as youth from Nathan Hale High School share their own questions and concerns with this month's special gue...
2022-01-3024 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Addiction, Substance Use & Recovery Addiction is a very common and very treatable challenge that faces an increasing number of Americans - especially among our youth. C89.5 fm joined with Seattle Children's Hospital in presenting this episode's student-led conversation around Addiction, Substance Use and Recovery. Listen and learn as Nathan Hale High School students share their own questions and concerns with this month's special guest Dr. Ray Hsiao - an active Educator, Psychiatrist and Director of the Adolescent Substance Abuse Program at Seattle Children's. Coping 101 is an ongoing series aimed at de-stigmatizing mental health with a new topic covered each month. We're A...
2022-01-0425 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Youth in Recovery + Alternative Peer GroupsBeing a teenager is hard, and being a teenager battling an addiction can almost seem impossible. Fortunately recovery is always possible, and there are lots of crucial resources to help youth in their journey - including Alternative Peer Groups (APG's). Coping 101 is an ongoing mental health series presented by C89.5 fm and Seattle Children's, and in this episode Nathan Hale High School student Amelie Couret leads a peer-to-peer conversation about Addiction & Recovery with Bade, a recent graduate from Bridges APG - Seattle's only Alternative Peer Group program. Bade shares their story of addiction & substance abuse throughout their teens and...
2021-12-2916 minCoping 101Coping 101: Teen LinkIn this episode of Coping 101 - an ongoing mental health series presented by C89.5 fm and Seattle Children's - Nathan Hale High School student Amelie Couret leads a peer-to-peer conversation with Clarissa Perez from Teen Link. Clarissa shares her story as one of Teen Link's volunteers with previous experience using their services throughout her adolescence. Teen Link is a program of Crisis Connections that serves youth in Washington State. If you or a teen you know is in crisis, you're not alone. There is someone that's willing to listen to you without judgment at 1-866-TEEN-LINK or online at t...
2021-12-0413 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Anxiety Anxiety is a normal feeling that can often help us stay safe. When unchecked however, feelings of fear and worry can get in the way, much like a smoke alarm when there's no fire. C89.5 fm joined with Seattle Children's Hospital in presenting this episode's student-led conversation around Anxiety. Listen in as Nathan Hale High School students share their own questions and concerns with this month's special guest Dr. Larry Wissow, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Seattle Children's. Coping 101 is an ongoing series aimed at de-stigmatizing mental health with a new topic...
2021-11-0929 min
Coping 101Coping 101: LGBTQ+ Mental HealthC89.5 fm joined with Seattle Children's Hospital in presenting this student-led conversation on LGBTQ+ Mental Health. Listen in as Nathan Hale High School students share their own questions and concerns with this month's special guest Dr. Felice Orlich - Clinical Associate Professor and Director of Community Outreach with Seattle Children's. Coping 101 is an ongoing series aimed at de-stigmatizing mental health with a new topic covered each month. We're ALL feeling the past year, and there are ways to cope. Explore the evolving resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
2021-11-0420 min
Coping 101Coping 101: Suicide PreventionSeptember is Suicide Awareness month and here our students in C89.5's radio program at Seattle's Nathan Hale High School talk candidly with Michael Ovalle, a post-doctorate at Seattle Children's. Coping 101 is an ongoing series aimed at de-stigmatizing mental health with a new topic covered each month. We're ALL feeling the past year, and there are ways to cope. Explore the evolving resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
2021-11-0431 min
Coping 101Coping 101: DepressionOctober Is National Depression and Mental Health Screening Month and here our students in C89.5's radio program at Seattle's Nathan Hale High School have a candid conversation with Dr. Larry Wissow, Director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine at Seattle Children's. Coping 101 is an ongoing series aimed at de-stigmatizing mental health with a new topic covered each month. We're ALL feeling the past year, and there are ways to cope. Explore the evolving resources hosted at c895.org/coping101
2021-11-0327 min
Alyx Anderc89.5 Pride Weekend MixI was so honored to be part of c89.5's Pride Weekend! Listen to all of the Pride performances and programing at https://www.c895.org/2020/06/celebrate-pride-with-c895
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00:00 - 1:34 - Alyx Ander + Dallerium feat. Kallena Zanders. - Spotlight (Perfect Havoc)
1:34 - 3:09 - Alyx Ander + Dallerium feat. Kallena Zanders - Spotlight VIP Mix (Perfect Havoc)
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2020-07-0159 min
Mr.CMr.C on The Vortex C89.5 FM SeattleHere's a one hour radio show I did this last weekend on The Vortex C89.5 FM Seattle, WA.
I hope you enjoy it. :)
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ENDSIGHT! / AYSHOTS FIRED mix by ENDSIGHT! (Nov19 2016 C89.5KNHC Seattle the Vortex)Shots fired was recorded Nov 19 2016 for broadcast on the Vortex w Adrian Woods on C89.5 KNHC
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2016-12-0159 min
The dj pedro PodcastDj Pedro C89.5 fm 2014 Mixgiving Mix Part 2This is PART 2 of a mix I did for Seattle's Dance Radio Station C89.5fm for their Thanksgiving Mixshow Weekend. Turn it up! Enjoy.
2014-12-1129 minThe dj pedro PodcastDj Pedro C89.5 fm 2014 Mixgiving Mix Part 1This is a mix I did for Seattle's Dance Radio Station C89.5fm on their Mixgiving Weekend. Turn it up and enjoy!
2014-12-0527 min
The dj pedro PodcastDj Pedro's C89.5 fm 2014 July 4th BBQ Mix Part 2This is Part 2 of a mix I did on Seattle's Dance Music Station C89.5fm for their July 4th Holiday Mixshow Weekend. Enjoy!
Genre: Radio/Dance
2014-08-2929 min
The dj pedro PodcastDj Pedro's C89.5 fm 2014 July 4th BBQ Mix Part 1This is a mix I did on C89.5 fm, Seattle's Dance Music Station, for their 2014 July 4th Holiday Mixshow Weekend. Turn. It. Up!
Genre: Radio/Dance
*Calvin Harris - Summer - HLM Remix
*Iggy Azalea ft Charli XCX - Fancy - Scene Kings Remix
*Steve Aoki Cris Lake Tujamo ft Kid Ink - Delirious Boneless- Phase Edit
*Faul & Wad Ad vs Pnua - Changes - Stefan Dabruck Remix
*Coldplay ft Avicii - Sky Full of Stars - Sesta Remix
*Showtek/MJ/Major Lazor - Pon Di Floor vs Booyah - Dj Deville Bootleg
*Zedd ft Hayley Williams - Stay the...
2014-07-1827 minThe dj pedro PodcastDj Pedro C89.5fm Mixmas Mix 2013 Part 1This is Part 1 of a mix I did for Seattle's Dance Radio Station C89.5fm for their Mixmas Mixshow.
Genre: Radio / Dance
2013-12-2728 minThe dj pedro PodcastDj Pedro C89.5fm Mixmas Mix 2013 Part 2This is part 2 of a mix I did for Seattle's Dance Radio Station c89.5fm for their Mixmas Mixshow.
Genre: Radio/Dance/Mix
2013-12-2731 minThe dj pedro PodcastDj Pedro C89.5fm Labor Day Mix Part 1This is Part 1 of the 2013 Labor Day Mix that aired on Seattle's Dance Radio station C89.5fm. Turn. It. Up!
Genre: Radio/Dance
2013-09-2627 minThe dj pedro PodcastDj Pedro C89.5fm Labor Day Mix 2013 Part 2This is part 2 of a mix I did on C89.5fm's Labor Day Mix Weekend. Turn.It.Up!
Genre: Radio/Dance
2013-09-0528 min
The dj pedro PodcastDj Pedro C89.5fm 2013 Memorial Mix Weekend Part 1This is part 1 of a mix I did on Seattle's C89.5fm Memorial Mix Weekend!
Turn it UP! Enjoy!
Genre: Radio/Dance
2013-06-0826 min
The dj pedro PodcastDj Pedro's C89.5 fm 2012 Mixmas Mix Part 1This is part 1 of the a mix I did for Seattle's C89.5fm Dance radio station that aired on Christmas Day. Enjoy!
Genre: Radio/Dance
2012-12-2726 minThe dj pedro PodcastDj Pedro's C89.5 fm 2012 Mixmas Mix Part 2This is part 2 of the a mix I did for Seattle's C89.5fm Dance radio station that aired on Christmas Day. Enjoy!
Genre: Radio/Dance
2012-12-2729 minThe dj pedro PodcastDj Pedro's 2012 C89.5 fm Mixgiving Mix Part 2This is the second mix I did for C89.5fm's 2012 Mixgiving Weekend! ENJOY!
Genre: Radio/Dance
2012-12-0527 minThe dj pedro PodcastDj Pedro's 2012 C89.5 fm Mixgiving Mix Part 1This is a mix that I did for C89.5fm's Mixgiving Weekend! Part 1. ENJOY!
Genre: Radio/Dance
2012-12-0427 minThe dj pedro PodcastC89.5 FM Morning Blend Mix 08-17-2012The Morning Blend is a mix that I do for C89.5 FM which airs every Friday morning at 8:20am. These mixes are a little less intense compared to what you would hear in my other mixes or in the club. They're designed to get you going in the morning, without getting too crazy that early in the day. Enjoy!
2012-08-2125 minThe dj pedro PodcastC89.5 FM Morning Blend Mix 08-03-2012The Morning Blend is a mix that I do for C89.5 FM which airs every Friday morning at 8:20am. These mixes are a little less intense compared to what you would hear in my other mixes or in the club. They're designed to get you going in the morning, without getting too crazy that early in the day. Enjoy!
2012-08-1323 minThe dj pedro PodcastC89.5 FM Morning Blend Mix 07-27-2012The Morning Blend is a mix that I do for C89.5 FM which airs every Friday morning at 8:20am. These mixes are a little less intense compared to what you would hear in my other mixes or in the club. They're designed to get you going in the morning, without getting too crazy that early in the day. Enjoy!
2012-07-2724 minThe dj pedro PodcastC89.5 FM Morning Blend Mix 07-20-2012The Morning Blend is a mix that I do for C89.5 FM which airs every Friday morning at 8:20am. These mixes are a little less intense compared to what you would hear in my other mixes or in the club. They're designed to get you going in the morning, without getting too crazy that early in the day. Enjoy!
2012-07-2023 minThe dj pedro PodcastC89.5 FM Morning Blend Mix 07-13-2012The Morning Blend is a mix that I do for C89.5 FM which airs every Friday morning at 8:20am. These mixes are a little less intense compared to what you would hear in my other mixes or in the club. They're designed to get you going in the morning, without getting too crazy that early in the day. Enjoy!
2012-07-1327 minThe dj pedro PodcastC89.5 FM Morning Blend Mix 07-06-2012The Morning Blend is a mix that I do for C89.5 FM which airs every Friday morning at 8:20am. These mixes are a little less intense compared to what you would hear in my other mixes or in the club. They're designed to get you going in the morning, without getting too crazy that early in the day. Enjoy!
2012-07-0626 minThe dj pedro PodcastC89.5 FM Morning Blend Mix 06-29-2012The Morning Blend is a mix that I do for C89.5 FM which airs every Friday morning at 8:20am. These mixes are a little less intense compared to what you would hear in my other mixes or in the club. They're designed to get you going in the morning, without being too fierce. Enjoy!
2012-07-0427 minThe dj pedro PodcastC89.5 FM Morning Blend Mix 06-22-2012The Morning Blend is a mix that I do for C89.5 FM which airs every Friday morning at 8:20am. These mixes are a little less intense compared to what you would hear in my other mixes or in the club. They're designed to get you going in the morning, without being too fierce. Enjoy!
2012-06-2722 minThe dj pedro PodcastC89.5 FM Morning Blend Mix 06-15-2012The Morning Blend is a mix that I do for C89.5 FM which airs every Friday morning at 8:20am. These mixes are a little less intense compared to what you would hear in my other mixes or in the club. They're designed to get you going in the morning, without being too fierce. Enjoy!
2012-06-2229 minThe dj pedro PodcastC89.5 FM Morning Blend Mix 06-08-2012The Morning Blend is a mix that I do for C89.5 FM which airs every Friday morning at 8:20am. These mixes are a little less intense compared to what you would hear in my other mixes or in the club. They're designed to get you going in the morning, without being too fierce. Enjoy!
2012-06-1426 minThe dj pedro PodcastC89.5 FM Morning Blend Mix 06-01-2012The Morning Blend is a mix that I do for C89.5 FM which airs every Friday morning at 8:20am. These mixes are a little less intense compared to what you would hear in my other mixes or in the club. They're designed to get you going in the morning, without being too fierce. Enjoy!
2012-06-1323 minThe dj pedro PodcastDj Pedro 2012 C89.5 FM Memorial Weekend MixThis is a radio mix that I did on C89.5 FM Seattle's Dance Music Station, on Memorial Weekend. Enjoy!
Genre: Radio/Dance
2012-05-3058 min
The dj pedro PodcastC89.5 FM Presidents Mix Weekend Mix 2012This is a mix I did for C89.5 fm President's Mix Weekend.
Genre; Top 40 Dance, House, Radio.
2012-02-2457 minThe dj pedro PodcastC89.5 FM Mixmas Mix 2011This is a mix I did on C89.5 FM for their Mixmas Weekend! Some of your favorite dance tracks including new music and some classic tracks. ENJOY!
2011-12-2757 minThe dj pedro PodcastC89.5FM Labor Day Weekend Mix #1This is one of the mixes I did on Seattle's dance music radio station C89.5FM for their Labor Day Mix Weekend.
Genre; Dance/Radio
2011-09-1257 min
2011-09-0959 min