Brain Garden | An AZYEP Podcast
by Adele Craft
Planting Seeds to Grow Mental WellnessOur communities are currently being challenged by a variety of issues that are creating struggles for our youth related to mental health. Brain Garden is a monthly collaboration between Cainegels Connection Inc. and the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program (AZYEP), hosted by Jenell Hilderbrand and Adele Craft. Tune in to hear inspiring conversations about Mental Wellness with our local students. The conversations will dig deep into topics like anxiety, depression, addiction, self harm, and self care. Learn about solutions and actions we can all take to make a positive impact in our communities. Listen in on the radio or stream live with KDNK on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 4PM.
Episodes
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Brain Garden | The Final Episode
The Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program's former Program Manager Adele Craft talks with Brain Garden Host Jenell Hilderbrand about the meaningful messages they will take away from the show in this finale of Brain Garden.
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Brain Garden with Blake
On this month's episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with Blake Lockard about coming out and local resources for LGBTQ youth.
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Brain Garden with Christy
On this month's episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with Glenwood Springs High School graduate Christy De La Cruz about addiction to technology and social media, and preparing for college.
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Brain Garden with Esmeralda
On this month's episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with Esmeralda Alverde Duarte about the COVID-19 pandemic, anxiety, depression, and academics.
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Brain Garden with Ben
On this month's episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with Ben Haim about dyslexia, as well as support at school and home.
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Brain Garden with Jimmy
On this month's episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with Jimmy Elsen about meditation, kayaking, and his mother's Alzheimer's disease diagnosis.
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Brain Garden with Yazmin
On this month's episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with Basalt High School senior Yazmin Ramos about anxiety, stress, mindfulness, going to therapy, and the power of family relationships.
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Brain Garden with Erich
On this month's episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with Erich Albrecht about drug induced psychosis, support systems, friendships, and the power of music.
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Brain Garden with Mattea
On this month's episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with Mattea, a student at Glenwood Springs High School, about overcoming sports related injuries, mental health, and future aspirations.
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Brain Garden with Elizabeth
On this month's episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with Elizabeth, a college student from Peru, about her experiences living in the Roaring Fork Valley.
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Brain Garden with Allie
On this month's episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand speaks with Allie Reyes of the Advocate Safehouse Project. They discuss domestic abuse, teen dating violence, and navigating relationships.
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Brain Garden with Hunter
On this month’s episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand and guest Hunter Brown talk about their shared experience of loss, grief, support systems, meditation, and hope.
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Brain Garden with David
On this episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with college senior, David Zalinsky about his mental health journey. They focus on anxiety and depression during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as staying true to yourself and finding support networks.
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Brain Garden with Ava
On this episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with incoming college freshman, Ava. They discuss addiction, alcoholism, mental health, and aspirations for the future.
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Brain Garden with Crosby
On this episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with Rhodes College freshman, Crosby. They discuss addiction, alcoholism, and aspirations for the future.
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Brain Garden with Mercury
On this episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with high school senior, Mercury. They discuss anxiety, addiction, self harm, and aspirations for the future.
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Brain Garden with Sequoyah Recio
On this episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with Glenwood High School senior, Sequoyah Recio, about anxiety and her personal mental health journey.
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Brain Garden with Yarrow Ator
On this episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with Glenwood High School senior, Yarrow Ator, about her mental health journey, her future, and advice for kids that may be struggling with their mental health.
About this show
Planting Seeds to Grow Mental WellnessOur communities are currently being challenged by a variety of issues that are creating struggles for our youth related to mental health. Brain Garden is a monthly collaboration between Cainegels Connection Inc. and the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program (AZYEP), hosted by Jenell Hilderbrand and Adele Craft. Tune in to hear inspiring conversations about Mental Wellness with our local students. The conversations will dig deep into topics like anxiety, depression, addiction, self harm, and self care. Learn about solutions and actions we can all take to make a positive impact in our communities. Listen in on the radio or stream live with KDNK on the fourth Wednesday of the month at 4PM.
Hosted by
Adele Craft