LeadPeace (LeadPod) Podcast

The LGBT experience: Peace Among Youth

Fri, 22 Jul 2022 12:00:21 GMT

In this episode, Ayat and Lina bring back the podcast after its season hiatus with an episode all about reflecting on Pride month (June) and the LGBT experience pertaining to peace among youth.

International Interviews #2- American Stereotypes

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 13:01:22 GMT

Hello and welcome back to another episode of International Interviews!

In this episode, (American) Lina Bondesson talks with (Macedonian) Aleksandra Hristovska about the stereotypes and preconceived notions that exist in Macedonia about Americans, where they came from, and the effects they cause.

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International Interviews (Episode 1)

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 14:07:23 GMT

Hello and welcome back to LeadPod! This week I (Lina Bondesson) ended my break from the podcast while I started the transition into my exchange year here in Macedonia. I am back with a series filmed here, in person, in Macedonia! This episode marks the first of many "International Interviews" to come!

This week we are talking about communication methods in Macedonia vs. America with Anastasia Azzura Baharudin!

Cultural Appreciation

Fri, 17 Sep 2021 12:00:18 GMT

In honor of LeadPeace's culture festival starting today (sign up in @leadpeaceorg on Instagram's bio), we discuss the various aspects of culture, especially cultural appropriation vs. appreciation.

Participants: Shanthi, Ayat, Mariam

Media Representation

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 12:00:21 GMT

In this week's episode we discuss the issues of media representation, specifically in regards to social media and current events.

Fast Fashion's Impacts on Society

Sat, 11 Sep 2021 17:25:59 GMT

In this week's episode, we break down the implications of fast fashion and the intersectionality of the issue as it relates to classism.

Participants: Shanthi (Moderator), Ayat, Mariam, Sarah, Christina, and Anshra

Back-to-School Season (Casual Group Therapy)

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 12:00:21 GMT

We are back with a casual group episode about the (mostly dangers) of school. With August slowly coming to an end, it is clear that teachers, students, and parents are feeling the growing stress of assignments, tests, quizzes, etc.

This week, we deep-dive into each of our own experience's with the first week of school and our expectations for this school year (in a group therapy format).

Participants: Shanthi (Moderator), Ayat, Mariam, Sarah, Nadine

Are "Teen Flicks" actually beneficial for high school students?

Fri, 27 Aug 2021 12:00:20 GMT

Welcome back to another episode! Today Lina (moderator), Ayat, Anshra, and Mariam critique shows marketed towards the average teen.

Should we be thinking before we watch?

Summer Expectations

Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:00:18 GMT

This week, Lina (moderator), Mariam, Christina, and Anshra unpack the unrealistic standards we, as teens, hold ourselves to throughout the summer.

Why do we HAVE to make the most of the summer??

Does social media play a role in the way we think about summer?

Has COVID changed summer for us?

We answer all these questions and more in this week's ep!

To me, passion is...

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 12:00:19 GMT

This week Lina (moderator), Mariam, and Ayat unpack their views on passion.

Just in time for school to begin again, bringing up the topic of passions and life goals is extremely important to discuss so that we can all be aware of WHO we are making decisions for... Is it ourselves? Our parents? Many times we don't notice when parental pressure sneaks into the equation of what we pursue in life.

TikTok's Duplicity

Fri, 23 Jul 2021 12:00:21 GMT

An aptly timed episode, we discuss TikTok's downsides, and the effects it has on marginalized communities, mental health, and the younger generation.

Participants: Lina (Moderator), Shanthi, Deema

Race and Religious Equity

Sat, 17 Jul 2021 13:00:18 GMT

To kick off our return to weekly episodes, we discuss the wide topic of race and religious equity and what it looks like in education, sports, personal relationships, and media.

Our first ever podcast guest speakers highlighted the various perspectives on this ever-growing issue through an exclusive lens.

In today's episode: Lina (moderator), Shanthi, Ayat, Deema

Guests: Mariam, Amina, Michele, Jasmyn

Academic Competition

Sat, 10 Jul 2021 14:31:24 GMT

In this week's episode we discuss the struggles of academic competition throughout elementary school, middle school, and high school.

Although college season has come to a close, freshman, sophomores, and juniors are feeling increasing academic pressure to outperform their expectations.

Body Image and Eating Disorders

Sat, 19 Jun 2021 13:00:17 GMT

Welcome to the LeadPeace podcast!

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains mentions, details, and numbers relating to eating disorders and weight.

On our first episode, we deep-dive into eating disorders and their physical and emotional impacts with personal anecdotes, advice, and acknowledgement of the stigma of eating disorders.