The Making It Through Podcast

A Discussion on Understanding Emotions

Host Nicole Summers discusses understanding emotions and emotional regulation with licensed psychologist, Dr. Rochelle Robinson.  Dr. Robinson specializes in supporting transitional-aged youth, young adults, and first-generation students as they navigate life’s pivotal moments. Stay connected to the Making It Through Program:       Instagram: Making It Through Mentally [https://www.instagram.com/makingitthroughmentally/] Facebook: MIT Mentally [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090700285878] YouTube: Making It Through Program  [https://www.youtube.com/@MakingitThroughProgram] Website:  MakingItThrough.org [https://makingitthrough.org]

Navigating the Race Space to Unlock the Best You

Host Nikki Summers and guest Dr. Riana Anderson discuss how race, mental health, and healing intersect — and why these conversations are so important for young people and families. Connect with Dr. Riana Anderson. -  Email: riana.e.anderson@columbia.edu [riana.e.anderson@columbia.edu]  | Website: www.rianaelyse.com [about:blank] | Twitter: @rianaelyse [https://twitter.com/rianaelyse]   Stay connected to the Making It Through Program:       Instagram: Making It Through Mentally [https://www.instagram.com/makingitthroughmentally/] Facebook: MIT Mentally [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090700285878] YouTube: Making It Through Program  [https://www.youtube.com/@MakingitThroughProgram] Website:  MakingItThrough.org [https://makingitthrough.org]

A Discussion on Mental Health and Coping in Today's Society

Host Nicole Summers and guest Akaansha Kundra discuss issues around mental health in today's society.  Kundra is a a Mental Health Ambassador for the Making It Through Program and is a Masters of Social Work student at Hunter College. Trigger Warning: This content includes discussions on mental health, which may be distressing or triggering for some readers. Please take care while engaging with this material, and prioritize your well-being. If you need support, consider reaching out to trusted individuals or professional resources. This program is brought to you by the Tau Omega Charitable Trust Fund, Incorporated and the West Harlem Development Corporation. Stay connected to the Making It Through Program:       Instagram: Making It Through Mentally [https://www.instagram.com/makingitthroughmentally/] Facebook: MIT Mentally [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090700285878] YouTube: Making It Through Program  [https://www.youtube.com/@MakingitThroughProgram] Website:  MakingItThrough.org [https://makingitthrough.org]

A Discussion on Bullying

Host Nicole Summers and guest Gurkiran Kaur take a deep dive into the critical issues surrounding bullying.  Kaur is a a Mental Health Ambassador for the Making It Through Program and 2025 graduate of Stony Brook University, majoring in Psychology. Trigger Warning: This content includes discussions of bullying, which may be distressing or triggering for some readers. Please take care while engaging with this material, and prioritize your well-being. If you need support, consider reaching out to trusted individuals or professional resources. This program is brought to you by the Tau Omega Charitable Trust Fund, Incorporated and the West Harlem Development Corporation. Stay connected to the Making It Through Program:       Instagram: Making It Through Mentally [https://www.instagram.com/makingitthroughmentally/] Facebook: MIT Mentally [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090700285878] YouTube: Making It Through Program  [https://www.youtube.com/@MakingitThroughProgram] Website:  MakingItThrough.org [https://makingitthrough.org]

A Discussion on Sexual Assault

Host Nicole Summers and guest Dr. Nikki Grant take a deep dive into the critical issues surrounding sexual assault. Trigger Warning: This content includes discussions of sexual abuse, which may be distressing or triggering for some readers. Please take care while engaging with this material, and prioritize your well-being. If you need support, consider reaching out to trusted individuals or professional resources. This program is brought to you by the Tau Omega Charitable Trust Fund, Incorporated and the West Harlem Development Corporation. Stay connected to the Making It Through Program:       Instagram: Making It Through Mentally [https://www.instagram.com/makingitthroughmentally/] Facebook: MIT Mentally [https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090700285878] YouTube: Making It Through Program  [https://www.youtube.com/@MakingitThroughProgram] Website:  MakingItThrough.org [https://makingitthrough.org]