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Coffee Break with Trail Youth

Coffee Break with Trail Youth

By Tonya Guinn

Want to know what goes on in the mysterious mind of a teenager? Curious about a teens world view, and thoughts about today’s issues? Join Coffee Break with Trail Youth where teens expose what life is like through their eyes.
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Coffee Break with Trail YouthApr 02, 2021

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Stepping Outside Your Own Comfort Zone

Stepping Outside Your Own Comfort Zone

Nick and Joseph talk about what percentage of the US and UK goes outside their comfort zone, what percentage of the entire world goes outside their comfort zone, what makes stepping outside your comfort zone so important, and when it just does not make sense to step outside your comfort zone. We also ask questions to help people know if they are taking steps outside their comfort zone. If you want more inspirational topics carried out by teens for teens make sure you hit the subscribe button.

Jun 24, 202321:01
Interview with Sorin

Interview with Sorin

Nick interviews Sorin, a former addict who is now an outreach coordinator with Adult & Teen Challenge in Seattle. He tells how he went from being an addict to becoming sober, what others can do to avoid becoming an addict, and tells us a little about his history with jobs and schooling (college, high school, i.e.). If you want more inspirational stories carried out by teens for teens make sure you hit the subscribe button.


Jun 17, 202330:51
Interview with Trinity

Interview with Trinity

In this episode, listen as Nick interviews Trinity as she tells her story from being diagnosed with cancer through her journey fighting cancer to becoming cancer free. Feel free to get grab a cup of coffee and listen to this very inspirational story offering hope. If you want more inspirational stories carried out by teens for teens make sure you hit the subscribe button.

Jun 06, 202344:30
Having Fun with Friends/Alone

Having Fun with Friends/Alone

Nick and Joseph talk about loneliness in America. They also talk about fun things to do when you are alone or with friends.


Jun 03, 202319:18
Interview with Jerry Blackburn

Interview with Jerry Blackburn

An interview with Jerry Blackburn about his career as a substance abuse professional. If you don't know who Jerry is then I will explain in a few sentences.

  • Jerry is the current program director for the Empower Youth Network 

  • Jerry was an adjunct faculty member in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Seattle University.

  • Jerry is a graduate of UW with a Master of Education and has been a certified Substance Use Disorder Professional since 1999.  

  • Jerry currently serves as a board member for The Garage- Issaquah Teen Café, Parent Wiser- the PTSA Council Education Committee, the Greater Issaquah Equity & Inclusion Group, as well as serving as a longtime steering committee member for the Counselor Camp- Adolescent/Young Adult Behavioral Health Conference. 

  • In 2005 he was honored by the Washington State Division of Alcohol and Substance Abuse with the Richard Rivera Passionate Youth Professional Award, the Issaquah Schools Foundation presented him with the Golden Apple Award in appreciation for his dedication to the health of young people in 2017, and in 2021 he received the Influence the Choice Vicki Hoffman Legacy Award for his work as an advocate for preventing substance use and promoting the mental, physical, and social wellness of our youth. 

  • Jerry lives in Issaquah with his wife Val, a long-time middle school teacher in the LWSD, and his son Isaak, a student at IHS. Jerry is an avid runner, loves to cook, and enjoys keeping their 100-plus-year-old house happy.



May 13, 202326:28
Communication and Confrontation

Communication and Confrontation

Joseph and Nick talk about communication and confrontation and specific areas that can help how good of a confronter you are and how good of a communicator you are. They will also cover how 65% of people said that criticism from others devastates them and other shocking developments of how this subject has gotten people stressed out and fed up with each other. Be ready for some babbling on this topic again and again. If you could subscribe to our podcast that would be greatly appreciated so please hit that like button! Woo-Hoo!!!

May 06, 202326:14
Interview with a Substance Abuse Counseler

Interview with a Substance Abuse Counseler

Today, Nick interviewed a substance abuse counselor named Jeannie Bowers from mount si high school and she shared her story as a substance abuse counselor. Nick asked a variety of questions ranging from the proudest moment of her career as a substance use disorder counselor, tough clients she has dealt with, and what she has done to help teens dealing with suicidal thoughts. If you have suicidal thoughts, please call this line to 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline we are in your thoughts and feel for you! If you listen to this podcast if you could please hit that like button as it really helps us know if you people like our podcast an want us to keep coming out with podcast episodes.
Apr 06, 202321:60
Food Guidance for Teens and Josephine interviews Tonya

Food Guidance for Teens and Josephine interviews Tonya

In this episode, Joseph and Nick talk about Food Guidance for teens which is the different issues they have to face when it comes to food insecurity, food safety, obesity, food disorders, etc. We talk about what can cause these issues, how to fix these issues, and how to prevent them in the first place. If you do need help with any of these issues please call a counselor and get help today. To end this episode there will be an exclusive 1 on 1 interview with Josephine interviewing Tonya. If you do listen to this podcast you should hit the subscribe button as it really benefits our podcast and will have you up to date on when an episode is published. The subscribe button helps us know if the community likes our podcasts and if we should keep making them as frequently as we are at the moment. If you want to help as a volunteer with Trail youth or just want to check out our coffee shop click on this link which will send you to our home page. Here is the link:

https://www.trailyouthcoffee.org/



Apr 01, 202327:01
Staying Safe

Staying Safe

Today Nick and Joseph talk about ways for teens to stay safe from troubles like natural disasters, mass shooting situations and general ways to fight and run away from people and animals including self-defense classes.
Mar 04, 202318:30
Tom Armour

Tom Armour

In this episode, we sit down with Tom Armour, a big-time helper with Trail Youth and the leader of the Sno-Valley Young Person AA Meetings at Trail Youth. He talks about his adolescent hood and how he was an alcohol addict and working through how to get through his dark childhood. He told us about what he has done for others going through similar issues. Also, the timeline of his life and the biggest takeaways from his drug and alcohol addiction.
Feb 14, 202315:28
Lena Baunsguard

Lena Baunsguard

Today Nick sits down with Lena Baunsguard who is a military retiree and documents her fight through constant struggle including sexist and hateful comments/harassment through her military journey. She also describes what she is doing today and how she is helping non-profits all over the world including Trail Youth. If you are in a crisis situation when it comes to domestic violence please call 800-787-3224.
Feb 14, 202321:16
New Season Preview/Previous Season Recap

New Season Preview/Previous Season Recap

Joseph and Nick preview the new season and recap the good, bad, and ugly parts of last season, talk with the creator of this podcast Tonya Guinn, and finally mentioned that if you want to catch up on past seasons feel free to go on Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts to see all past 100 episodes. If you want to join the podcast as a guest feel free to click this link below and it will take you straight to a Google form where you can sign up. Thanks for beginning our adventure by listening and have fun tagging along with our podcast. Here is the Google form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSenBMGZgH8UacFqMy-0VERZMLj58q-jY0-5YIxWYq_V7GlLzA/viewform?vc=0&c=0&w=1&flr=0
Feb 01, 202315:09
Bullying/Cyberbullying and Gossip

Bullying/Cyberbullying and Gossip

Joseph and Nick today are talking about cyberbullying/bullying and gossiping with teens. Today we will share our views as we dissect statistics found on this topic. We will also advise people struggling with bullying and please get help! Need immediate help and our in immediate danger; please text this bullying crisis text line to 741741.

 

Feb 01, 202322:33
Self-Care & Mental Health

Self-Care & Mental Health

In this episode, Joseph and Nick talk about self-care and mental health. They talk about self-care examples, tips for taking care of your mental health, talking to experts, the importance of giving yourself breaks, communicating your feelings, the benefits of self-care and how it impacts your mental health, and the consequences of suppressing how you feel. We also listed key statistics relating to this deep topic. We go through self-care goals that should be at the top of all people's lists. We deeply discuss certain mental health breaks and the daily equality of happiness and productivity. Also, beware of big arguments and bad sounds LOL!

Feb 01, 202319:35
Puberty

Puberty

In this episode, Joseph And Liann talk about the role of Parents & Teens in growing up and how Puberty affects your body 

Apr 23, 202211:20
"Losing a friend" in our Mental Health Series

"Losing a friend" in our Mental Health Series

Join us as Derek and Joseph discuss their experience of "Loosing a friend", and give their perspective on friendship.

Apr 10, 202213:31
Losing friends

Losing friends

Audrey and Derrek discuss losing friends, Toxic realtionships, and fixing mistakes

Apr 09, 202213:31
New Podcast Alert! "Making Mistakes"

New Podcast Alert! "Making Mistakes"

Listen to Liann and Joseph speak to "Making Mistakes" from a teens point of view. 

Apr 03, 202209:47
Making Mistakes

Making Mistakes

Liann and Joseph talk about making mistakes, fixing them, and environments where you can feel safe making them. 

Apr 02, 202209:47
"Bullying" Episode 5 in our Mental Health Series

"Bullying" Episode 5 in our Mental Health Series

Listen as Joseph and Audrey discuss the danger and impact of bullying from a teens point of view.

Mar 19, 202210:47
Bullying and Cyberbulling

Bullying and Cyberbulling

In this episode Joseph and Audrey discuss important topics related to Bullying and Cybersecurity. 

Mar 19, 202210:37
Bullying: Episode 5 in our Mental Health Series

Bullying: Episode 5 in our Mental Health Series

Listen to Joseph and Audrey as they discuss the impact and danger of bullying and cyber bullying from a teens point of view. 

Mar 19, 202210:47
Mental Health: Episode 4 in our Mental Health Series

Mental Health: Episode 4 in our Mental Health Series

Mental Health:

Listen as Audrey and Liann cover mental health issues and how you can help yourself and others around you in tough times. Listen as they discuss the stigma around mental health, and how you can productively spend your mental health days.

Mar 12, 202210:00
Mental health

Mental health

Audrey and Liann Discuss mental health, talking about stigmas and how to navigate through day-to-day Life 

Mar 08, 202210:00
Body Image Part 3 of our Mental Health Series

Body Image Part 3 of our Mental Health Series

Listen to Liann and Nevaeh as they discuss "Body Image".

Mar 05, 202214:55
Mental health

Mental health

In this episode, Liann and nevah Discuss important ways to deal with mental health topics, such as depression, wondering where your life is going, and how to seek help while ignoring stigmas 

Mar 05, 202210:15
Taking advantage of your high school years

Taking advantage of your high school years

Listen as Joseph and Audrey discuss taking advantage of your high school years and how you can best access resources you need to live your best life, clubs, and other important parts of being a kid

Mar 01, 202220:42
Taking advantage of your High school years

Taking advantage of your High school years

Listen as Joseph and Audrey discuss taking advantage of your high school years and how you can best access resources you need to live your best life, clubs, and other important parts of being a kid

Feb 26, 202220:52
Taking advantage of your High school Years

Taking advantage of your High school Years

Joseph and Audrey Talk about how best to take advantage of your high school years. 

Feb 26, 202220:52
Peer Pressure-Episode 1 of our Mental Health Series

Peer Pressure-Episode 1 of our Mental Health Series

Kicking off the new season, Liann and Nevaeh discuss peer pressure in a school setting and how it can positively or negatively affect your life. Listen as they give light on why you should be aware of your interactions with others.

Feb 16, 202213:13
Season Finale

Season Finale

Join Liann and Jaclyn as they end this year's season of podcasts.

Jun 02, 202115:15
The Cecil Hotel

The Cecil Hotel

Is the Cecil Hotel really haunted? What may have caused all of these deaths and the weird things that have been happening at this hotel? Join Derek and Jaclyn as they discuss the possibilities of the Cecil Hotel being haunted.

Apr 02, 202115:09
The Mandela Effect

The Mandela Effect

Is the Mandela Effect and these honest lies caused by alternate universes or time travelers? Join Brennon and Jaclyn as they discuss what may be causing the Mandela Effect.

Mar 26, 202122:37
Is Bigfoot Real?

Is Bigfoot Real?

Is Bigfoot real or is it just some people dressed up in costumes? Join Brennon and Jaclyn as they discuss the possibilities of Bigfoot.

Mar 19, 202119:10
What is in the Center of the Earth?

What is in the Center of the Earth?

Is the center of the Earth Hollow? Join Derek and Liann as they discuss what might be in the center of the Earth.

Mar 11, 202112:49
Phantom Time Theories

Phantom Time Theories

Are we really living in the 1700s? Has our history been fabricated? Join Jaclyn and Brennon as they discuss the possibilities of a false history.

Mar 04, 202115:43
Self-Driving Cars

Self-Driving Cars

Could self driving cars become the future? Join Brennon and Derek as they discuss the pros and cons of self-driving cars.

Feb 12, 202115:46
Project MKUltra

Project MKUltra

Can people be brainwashed or mind controlled? Join Jaclyn and Liann as they dive into the possibilities and conspiracies around mind control.

Feb 05, 202117:14
Moon Landing Theories

Moon Landing Theories

Join Brennon and Derek as they seek to uncover the truth about the moon landing and whether or not it was staged.

Jan 29, 202113:30
Zoom Effects

Zoom Effects

How does zoom affect our society today? Is Zoom good or bad for us? Join Jaclyn and Brennon as they discuss how Zoom class affects their day-to-day lives, and how it could affect yours too.

Jan 22, 202123:23
Flat Earth Theory

Flat Earth Theory

Derek and Jaclyn seek to uncover the truth about The Flat Earth Theory. Is Earth flat or round?

Jan 15, 202115:11
Global Warming Theories

Global Warming Theories

Is global warming real or not? If so, what does it do to the Earth? Join Jaclyn and Liann as they talk about global warming and what it may do to the Earth.

Jan 08, 202120:08
Lydia's Goodbye

Lydia's Goodbye

Jaclyn and Lydia record their last podcast together as Lydia says goodbye to her childhood home.

Dec 18, 202029:26
Facebook Censoring

Facebook Censoring

Lydia and Liann talk about Facebook and their use of censoring. Is it to much or is it not enough?
Dec 11, 202013:30
911 Conspiracy

911 Conspiracy

Was there some internal interference in the 9/11 terrorist attacks, or was the damage all caused by four planes? Join Brennon and Derek as they explore the conspiracy theories surrounding that fateful day, and decide for yourself what may be true.

Dec 04, 202015:35
Afterlife

Afterlife

Jaclyn and Lydia discuss the numerous possibilities of the afterlife. What happens when we die?
Nov 27, 202014:54
Is This The End Of The World?

Is This The End Of The World?

Lydia and Jackie dive deep into the concept of the end of the world from the Bible’s perspective.
Nov 20, 202034:11
Planet X

Planet X

Is Planet X real or is it just a random light out in the sky? Could Planet X come colliding into our Earth? Join Brennon and Lydia as they explore these possibilities, and then you decide what the answer is.

Oct 23, 202015:56
Illuminati

Illuminati

Jackie and Lydia talk about the Illuminati and whether or not its real.
Oct 16, 202019:47
Parallel Universe

Parallel Universe

Lydia and Jackie talk about the possibility of a parallel universe.
Oct 09, 202017:56