Teens Tap In

In this episode 🎙️, Lily Simons, an OCC member, sits down with Maggie Zangara, along with elementary school counselors Amy Miller, Kristin Rose, and Leslie Smirniw for a heartfelt conversation about helping kids navigate big emotions 💛. Together, they explore why listening to and validating children's feelings matters so much, and how modeling healthy coping as adults shapes the way kids learn to handle life's ups and downs. Packed with practical, real-world tips for supporting kids' emotional wellbeing, and for helping the adults in their lives show up as their best selves too 🌟, this is a must-listen episode for parents, educators, and anyone who cares about raising emotionally resilient kids 👂✨.

Please note: we're aware the sound quality is low in some parts of the episode, and we're sorry about that! 🎧 Please turn your volume up to hear it best. Thank you! 

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

As part of Nancy Ho's passion project on PMDD awareness, Nancy and Lily Simons have the pleasure of chatting with Victoria Schoeffel, founder of Belle Health📱. Ever been told your mood swings are "just bad PMS"? This episode breaks down PMDD with Victoria, whose own diagnosis inspired her to build an app that combines cycle tracking with CBT tools 🧠. We cover the science, the gender data gap in medical research, and how to advocate for yourself if you suspect PMDD, plus a fun myth-busting round you won't want to miss 🎙️

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Join co-hosts Sarah and Faith for an honest, unfiltered conversations about life's unexpected twists and how to actually get through them 🎙️ No filters, no perfect answers, just two people keeping it real about navigating setbacks, starting over, and figuring out what comes next ✨ If you have ever felt like you were the only one struggling through a tough chapter, this is your reminder that you are not 🤍 Come for the laughs, stay for the realness 🎧

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

✨ New Episode Alert! ✨

Teens Tap In co-host, Sara, and Outreach’s Clinical Program Director, Maggie Zangara, are joined this month by the incredible Tim Curry - this year’s keynote speaker at the Outreach Connections Gala 💚

From the power of meaningful connection 💬 to building resilience through life’s toughest moments 💪, this conversation dives deep into what it takes to lead, grow and thrive. Tim, founder & CEO of Curry & Co. Solutions and Ret. U.S. Air Force Colonel 🇺🇸, brings wisdom you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Search "Teens Tap In" on your preferred podcast platform to tune in now and get inspired!

Note: You may hear some background noise as parts of this episode were recorded in public locations.

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Self-care looks different for everyone, but somewhere between daily 10-step skincare routines 🧴, cutting people off without a second thought 🚫, and the rise of the “healing out loud” era 💬, things got complicated.

In this month’s episode of Teens Tap In, co-hosts Faith and Sara get real about what self-care actually means 💭, when boundaries start to look like avoidance 🚧, and how to truly take care of yourself in a world that’s turned healing into a highlight reel ✨.

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

 

Now that we’re well into February, the New Year’s #resolutions you set at the beginning of the year might not be top of mind anymore ... but that's okay! It’s the perfect time to rethink what real growth looks like. 

This month’s episode of Teens Tap In sparks an honest conversation about the stigmas and misconceptions surrounding resolutions. 🎙️💬 Listen now at the link in bio or on your preferred podcast platform to explore how to build healthy, sustainable habits without getting stuck in short-term, appearance-based goals. 💛

No more #newyearnewme. 🚫 The goal isn’t to become someone new - it’s about supporting yourself as you grow into who you already are. 💫

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Join podcast hosts Sara and Faith and Maggie, Outreach's Clinical Program Director, for a heartfelt discussion about the mixed emotions that often surface during the holidays. 🎙️💙 They delve into the various forms of grief and loss that can weigh heavily on us during this time of year.

 

Listen in for reassurance that it's okay not to embrace the holiday cheer—whatever you're feeling is completely valid. ✨ We hope this conversation encourages you to be compassionate with yourself and offers helpful strategies for managing the season. 💛

 

Know that Outreach is available to support you through the holidays and into the coming year! 🤗🎄

 

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Hosts Lily, Faith, and Sara explore the truth about making college friends 💭—what works, what's uncomfortable 😬, and what nobody seems to mention. They also dive into the stress of applying to college 📚✨, swapping stories and sharing tips to help you feel less overwhelmed by the whole process.

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

Season 5 of Teens Tap In is HERE! 🎉
Meet your new co-hosts, Lily & Faith, as they kick off the season with the rest of the members of the 2025-26 Outreach College Crew.

They're diving deep into:
🧠 Mental health journeys
❤️‍🔥 Passion for advocacy
🌎 Big dreams for change on campus & beyond

This inspiring crew is driven and ready to make an impact. Don’t miss their powerful convo — hit play now! 🎧👇

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara

You don't want to miss this week's episode of Teens Tap In! For Kate and Grace's final episode as your co-hosts, they sit down with Casey Bowles, a school counselor at Mt. Lebanon High School, to discuss the transition from high school to college and how to navigate senior year challenges, particularly college applications. Students will learn tips to separate their self-worth from the outcomes of this often challenging process, strategies to manage comparison against their peers, and one crucial piece of advice Casey wishes more seniors would follow. They also discuss how college is not the right path for everyone, as well as ways parents and guardians can support teens without adding to their pressure.

A huge thank you to Kate and Grace for being such amazing co-hosts of Teens Tap In over the past year! Stay tuned for the upcoming fifth season of Teens Tap In with the 2025-26 Outreach College Crew. This is a passionate group of young professionals with great ideas to impact Outreach and the larger community of families we serve.

Directed and produced by: Maggie Zangara