Episode 3: Breaking Barriers with Puertas Abiertas

Episode 5: UpValley Family Centers Takeover!

This SHINEcast episode is an UpValley Family Centers takeover, where Student Wellness Specialist Yessi leads a thoughtful conversation with students from Calistoga Jr/Sr High and St. Helena High School. Together, they dive into the value of wellness centers in schools, unpack the complexities of being first-generation, and talk about the importance of support systems.

Episode 4: Dr. Yanira Hernandez on Student Wellness

Moving away for college is more than just packing bags; it’s a major life shift. In this episode of SHINEcast, we sit down with Dr. Yanira Hernandez, the keynote speaker from the Napa Valley Wellness Conference, to discuss the emotional and mental hurdles of the high-school-to-college transition.

Episode 3: Breaking Barriers with Puertas Abiertas

Episode 3 of Shinecast features a powerful conversation with Puertas Abiertas! In this episode, students and adult guests share their personal journeys as first-generation college students, opening up about navigating the college application process, embracing their cultural identities, and overcoming challenges along the way.

Episode 2: Relationships and Setting Boundaries

Join the students as they discuss what it means to be in a healthy relationship and how to recognize when a partner, friend, or family member is disrupting your peace. With guidance from Youth Specialist Yarely Chavez, explore how to set firm boundaries and why it’s important to listen to your gut feeling.

Episode 1: Navigating the Holidays

Welcome back to a brand new season of SHINEcast! Our new cast of students sits down to have a conversation on navigating mental health during the holidays. The students are joined by Mentis therapist, Karina Aguilar Sanchez, who shares insights on what can cause holiday stress, ways to decompress, and advice on how to protect your peace.