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Brain Garden | An AZYEP Podcast

Planting Seeds to Grow Mental Wellness

Our 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.

Latest Episodes
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • On this episode of Brain Garden, host Jenell Hilderbrand talks with Rhodes College freshman, Crosby. They discuss addiction, alcoholism, and aspirations for the future.
  • 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.