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The Mighty Writers Podcast with Maureen Boland is a show from Mighty Writers, a Philly nonprofit that promotes literacy as a tool for social change. Through decades of experience as a writing teacher, host Maureen Boland knows the power of storytelling and mindful listening; how an honest story, especially one that looks unflinchingly at a sometimes brutal world, has the power to lessen the isolation, despair and polarization so many of us feel. Like the Mighty Writers centers themselves, this podcast is a place to find creativity, compassion and community through devotion to writing and ...

Heavyweight: Youth Mental Health From the Inside Out is a podcast led by Black & Latino youth. Join this dynamic group of young hosts as they share personal stories and insights from community members while offering a safe and relatable space for listeners to explore the complexities of youth mental health. Dive deep into the experiences and perspectives of high school students when people blow their ish, realizing life ain't always easy. We be mad. We be sad. We be happy.