The Kids Are Alright (Part One)

In this special episode, Lily interviews a panel of six of her closest friends and peers to discuss what mental health looks like in their generation. They dive into the unique pressures they face within their age group, intergenerational trauma, social media, anxiety, depression, and diverse personal stories and experiences. An episode full of radical vulnerability and profound self-reflection, this conversation is illuminating for listeners of all ages.

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Originally aired SEPTEMBER 7, 2020

Raina Morris is a comedy writer from Portland, Oregon.
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Kateel Barnett is an all-around artist from Seattle signed to Atlantic Records. Kateel has a project out now called Mind Over Matters.

Billy Keogh is an actor, model, and also works in cloud security. He is a Seattle native with a passion for people and mental health.

Tyson Andrews is a University of Washington graduate, a full-time nerd and a part-time model.

Rae Hirschfeld-Smith is a photographer, multimedia artist, and third year student at Occidental College in Los Angeles. She enjoys being outdoors, cooking group meals, and most reality tv. Interested in the intersection between art, media, and urban space, she is creating her own major of Interdisciplinary Cultural Studies. Rae is passionate about utilizing creative means to push for a more equitable, just world.

Mikaela Lipsky is a sophomore studying Science Management and Neuroscience. She is passionate about, and involved in the movements for, racial justice and women’s reproductive rights. At her college, Mikaela is a sprinter for the track team, a Black Student Association member, and an enthusiastic addition to any weekend surf trip.