Inspired Insights: Empowering Voices Across Generations

Going deep! Get a glimpse of Soren's love for philosophy as Chris and Soren explore growing into and defining a sense of self. Soren shares the pressure and angst of figuring out who they are, who they want to be, and how to get there. Join us on this thought-provoking journey into self-discovery and personal growth as we embrace change, navigate identity, and celebrate authenticity across all our personal Eras.

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In this episode, we delve into the complexities of managing feedback, criticism, and hate in the digital age. Chris and Soren distinguish constructive feedback from unproductive negativity, share personal stories about their experiences, and offer practical advice for maintaining mental well-being while staying open to genuine critique. Tune in to learn how to navigate the fine line between useful commentary and harmful noise, and ...

In today's groundbreaking episode, listeners will hear Soren's very personal and powerful experiences as they share their own mental health journey and the challenges of finding effective and affirming mental health treatment for queer youth. Our country's mental health crisis system is broken, and we must do better. Today's episode contains conversation about self-injury, substance use, and suicide. Viewers are encouraged to seek ...

In Episode 6, Chris and Soren work to break down the stigma that exists in our world around mental health and wellness. Join Soren and Chris as they explore how each of their generations approach conversations about mental health and wellness. We'll discuss the role that bias can play in how we approach mental health and the importance of reflecting on this bias every day. We must recognize that we're all a work in progress! Let's ...

Do we influence the media or does the media influence us? This is just one of the many questions that Chris and Soren try and tackle in today's episode. What is the importance of queer representation in the media and how has the presence, and the absence, of queer identities in the media, shaped both Chris and Soren's development? Why is representation so important for members of marginalized groups and how does seeing positive dep...

In this final part of a 3-week conversation, Chris and Soren fully lean into both vulnerability and authenticity as they continue to share their personal stories with listeners. In today's episode, Chris and Soren wrap up their discussion of travel, education, privilege, and the role their queer identities have played in how they experience the world and how the world experiences them. Episode 4 allows listeners to get to know Chri...

Episode 3 continues the conversation begun last week with a deeper exploration of empathy. Through discussions of both travel and aging, Chris and Soren share with listeners what these topics mean to them through the lens of their LGBTQ+ identities. In today's discussion, Chris and Soren also discuss the role privilege plays in their lived experiences as well as how their queer identities impact the way they navigate the world, for...

Welcome to the first of a 3-part discussion. In Episode 2, Chris and Soren celebrate their studio upgrades as they begin to dig into the public school experience from the perspectives of youth and adults alike. In today's episode, Soren talks about the pressures students feel while Chris offers some of his experiences of when he was younger as well as his perspectives as a former school social worker and elected School Committee me...

Chris and Soren kick off the inaugural season of the Inspired Insights podcast by sharing stories from their unique and individual personal journeys navigating the world around them. Listeners will get to know more about who Chris and Soren are as they discuss a variety of topics, including the challenges of being in a world that often misunderstands or stigmatizes mental health issues, especially within the queer community.

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