-Ism Youth Files podcast

This special five-part documentary series of half-hour podcast episodes features interviews with 20 youth artists and writers who submitted work and were chosen to be a part of The -Ism Youth Files project, which details the effects of the pandemic on youth mental health. The project is led by Executive Producer Dmae Lo Roberts, and is a collaboration with MediaRites.

For more information about the project, the published book or ebook or to download a free youth mental health toolkit, visit MediaRites.org.

These podcasts are appropriate for ages 14 and up.

‘Speaking Our Truths’: IYF docu-series concludes

In the fifth and final edition of the –Ism Youth Files podcasts, host Mila Kashiwabara and other young artists conclude a two-year journey by talking about the meanings of mental health.

Surviving Trauma: IYF series, Part 4

October 6, 2023Dmae Lo Roberts

In the newest edition of the –Ism Youth Files podcasts, host Danica Leung and other young artists talk about the challenges of overcoming traumatic circumstances in their lives.

Added Challenges: Speaking Our Truths: IYF series, Part 3

September 29, 2023Dmae Lo Roberts

In the newest edition of the –Ism Youth Files podcasts, host Jenell Theobald talks with young artists about the challenges of disability during and after the pandemic.

World On Fire – Speaking Our Truths: IYF series, Part 2

September 21, 2023Dmae Lo Roberts

The series of five podcasts by young artists and writers continues as Cara Chen hosts "World On Fire."

Speaking Our Truths: The –Ism Youth Files podcast, Part 1

September 15, 2023Dmae Lo Roberts

A special, five-episode series from Stage & Studio of interviews by and with 20 young artists and writers begins with the podcast "And That Happened."