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Talks Too MuchAidanI'm excited to share our conversation with Aidan! We talk about various topics like his upcoming transition into high school, good first impressions he wants to make, but really talk about his love for creating music. Aidan helps us see what music does for him, and how he wants to give that to others. Enjoy our latest episode, and thank you for your continuous support!2025-05-1244 minTalks Too MuchJulie-Ann, Kate, & Cassidee (Middletown Prevention Council)We're back! In this episode, we sit down, and talk to members of Middletown Prevention Council. MPC focuses on educating our community on youth prevention, substance abuse, and mental health. We get an update of Julie-Ann's senior year, the survey conducted by MPC along with a breakdown of the data, and Julie-Ann's take on Yondr pouches at MHS!2025-03-3159 minTalks Too MuchJulie-AnnToday we sit down with Julie-Ann, and dive into various topics of her experience of being a young person in Middletown! Where does she want to go, and do after high school? Are there things Middletown as a community can do to improve? Tune in, and find out!2025-01-0755 minTalks Too MuchJanaiWelcome to another episode of the Talks Too Much podcast! In today's episode, we meet Janai! Janai is a Junior at MHS who shares with us how it's been balancing school, and work while being 7 months pregnant. We discuss the moment she found out she was pregnant, the importance of being vulnerable with adults, and how a positive mindset has helped her navigate her pregnancy!2024-11-1550 minTalks Too MuchLaylah & NeveahAnddd we're back!! Season 2 of the Talks Too Much Podcast has started, and we're starting off with a GREAT conversation with Laylah and Neveah. Not only is this the first episode of season 2, but our FIRST episode with Middle School students!! Listen as we dive in on the topic of social media, and the impact it has on our young people from our young people!2024-10-0738 minTalks Too MuchMia, Erika, Ms. White (GIFTS)Words cannot do this episode justice! All I can say is tune into this episode for an unbelievable episode!2024-10-071h 02Talks Too MuchJay'la & AlanahWelcome back to another episode! Today we meet Jay'la, and Alanah! These two MHS juniors shed a light into what it's like navigating life as a teen while dealing with school threats, the impact of COVID on their school career, and the story of their friendship (and much more). Enjoy!2024-10-0757 minTalks Too MuchAubreeWe continue our conversation on social media with our new guest Aubree. Aubree's relationship with social media is minimal; only Instagram, and watching videos on Youtube. We dive in, and analyze how her limited exposure to social media impacts her compared to her peers, and some wise takeaways on what to remember when engaging with social media!2024-10-0735 minTalks Too MuchJanice & Kaylinh pt 2!They're back! Janice & Kaylinh return to give us eager listeners an update on senior year. What's the postgrad plans? What advice would the girls give to adults, and the upcoming seniors at MHS? Tune in to hear these questions, and plenty more!2024-04-0146 minTalks Too MuchJuelzCan't believe we're already on episode 8! Meet Juelz: a Middletown resident, but our first guest from Vinal Tech! We dive into important conversations such as why you can never truly escape your mom, the impact/influence of social media on young people, and what type of support young people need from adults. Thank you for all of your support!2024-03-1856 minTalks Too MuchRomeoAnddd we're back! Sorry for the hiatus, but we return with an excellent conversation with Romeo! First time on the show (and hopefully not the last) we talk about what Middletown does well regarding inclusivity, the importance of calling people out, and why young people need positive role models in their lives! Enjoy listening to this conversation, and be on the look out for more episodes to come!2024-02-1242 minTalks Too MuchKe'RonMeet our Ke'Ron; a Middletown resident originally from Las Vegas. Ke'Ron opens up about the major differences between Middletown, and Las Vegas, and how the transition to a new home has been relatively smooth. We talk about one local Middletown legend, and share stories from our time with this particular teacher. Listen to Ke'Ron talk about the importance of having a good group of friends, the importance of keeping active, and how quickly our local YMCA goes from recreation facility to teen nightclub in the matter of hours!2023-12-0448 minTalks Too MuchGabe, Sydney, Ava, & JulianaMeet Gabe, Sydney, Ava, and Julianna; a tight-knit group of seniors from Middletown High. Initially, this was going to be broken up into 2 podcasts - one episode about friendships, and one about relationships - but thought it would be smoother if we all came to the table together to engage in this conversation. Enjoy this extended episode as we cover topics like what makes a good friend, how do young people navigate heartbreak, and how everything happens for a reason.2023-12-041h 19Talks Too MuchJanice & KaylinhWelcome to episode 2! What comes to mind when you think of senior year of high school? For Janice & Kaylinh, it's STRESSED. Both guests talk about the difficulties of navigating college essays, school work, and being a teenager! Sit back, and enjoy our conversation on what it's like to be a high school senior at Middletown High.2023-11-0644 minTalks Too MuchLangstonIn episode 3, I sit down with Langston, and learn more about his experience growing up in Middletown. We discuss the impacts of moving from different towns, and the importance of having a solid group of friends around you. What does Middletown have to offer young people? Does it have enough for young people? Along with answering these questions, Langston reminds us of the importance of young people having a supportive adult in their life.2023-11-0645 minTalks Too MuchTaya & IeshaMeet Taya and Iesha; maybe my most requested guests to hop on Talks Too Much. Both girls are making their way through their final year of high school, and aspiring to attend the same HBCU next year. We discuss what Middletown has to offer young people, or the lack thereof, and giving us a rundown of their senior year. How do adults at MHS support their students mental health? How can food be utilized as a way to improve the overall spirit at the school? Listen, and find out in this great episode!2023-11-0643 minTalks Too MuchKarly & NethraWelcome to the first episode of Talks Too Much!! We are so excited to bring you this conversation with Karly and Nethra! Both guests graduate from Middletown High in 2023. One could describe their high school experience as unconventional; even though that wouldn't be a strong enough word to actually describe it. You see, Karly and Nethra were freshmen when the COVID-19 pandemic began, blinked their eyes, and they were seniors. Both of them bring us through the most untraditional high school experience and navigating school, and life during a world wide pandemic.2023-11-011h 19