Raincross Chronicles
The Johnny Martin Sotelo Youth Opportunity Center is a teen Center under the City of Riverside Parks, Recreation and Community Services Department that works with teens, ages 12-22. Outreach workers guide these teens to become the best humans they can be through connecting them to local resources that are willing to impact these youths lives. This podcast is was first created during COVID, but has continued to become an outlet and voice for many staff, volunteers, and youth to participate and share ideas, perspectives on issues, and resources for the teens living in Riverside California. This podcast is for the world to hear! We hope you all enjoy. For any questions please reach out to the Youth Opportunity Center yoc@riversideca.gov
Episodes
67 episodes
Girl power
Hear todays guests as they share insightful and powerful tips, experiences and tools on navigating through their lives as teens. Thank you to Ana our UCRiverside PHD Candidate, friend and youth advocate for joining the podcast and always suppor...
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27:29
Turn the TV Off!
Our host, Terence Stewart, Tnutty the Nutty Professor as he opens up with "Turn the TV Off" in this episode with our guest speakers. What activities would you do if you turned your T.V off? Stay tuned!
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42:17
Life hacks!
Join us this episode, as we introduce our guest and talk about life, hacks, every day activities for teens.
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33:00
Grow Academy
What is Grow Academy? Let's hear from the Raincross Chronicles crew, who are hosting, and explore the opportunities available for teens in Riverside.
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42:21
YOC Events and Teen Goals
Youth Opportunity Staff Ron, Sam, Brittney, and Isaiah bring in guest speakers to discuss the teen perspective.Programs are offered via in-person registration or online at Rivreg.org - Teens in Action- Riverside County Food...
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18:02
Mentorship
Ron Delcid, along with guest speaker David Stewart, delve into the transformative role mentors play in shaping success. David shares his personal journey, from dropping out of school to ultimately achieving his dream of becoming a teacher. Thei...
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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25:41
Sports psychology
Host Bruce Hooks and guest speaker Edith Martinez delve into the practical applications of sports psychology, highlighting its ability to enhance both mental performance and athletic skills. They also explore how these psychological tools can b...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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49:55
The art of effective communication
In this podcast, Natalie Contreras-Urita and Isaiah Carter offer valuable insights into fostering open communication, practicing active listening, and cultivating emotional awareness. They emphasize that both teens and parents can benefit from ...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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34:17
Overcoming change
Outreach worker Isaiah Carter brings Guest speaker Maria Rebecca Alvarado to share her experience as an immigrant learning to adapt from a third-world to a first-world country. Alvarado touches on the opportunities that are brought in the Unite...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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1:10:32
Managing work and school
Want to learn how to manage work and school? Though it can be tough, balancing life, work, and school, listen to these to speakers talk about their trials and tribulations they've encountered on their journey to finishing higher education. ...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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30:41
Youth and gangs
Teens go through a lot, a lot of change happens in teen years. Listen to an Advocate for youth that experience exposure to gangs, gang culture, and end up in the Juvenile Justice system.
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Season 8
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Episode 4
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13:38
Improving coping skills for teens
Are you a parent or teen that wants to learn about stress, and learning healthy coping strategies to deal with stress and anxiety?Take a listen to this episode to learn more!Music: John Carpenter Halloween Theme
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Season 8
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Episode 3
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26:37
DREAMS
Todays’ episode touches on a guest speaker whom has come a long way, a rising star that has talks about the ambitions and struggles of his Art career and life.
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Season 8
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Episode 2
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33:41
Being a student mother
Being a student is hard, imagine being a mother and a student? Hear some stories of amazing women whom have done and are student mothers!
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Season 7
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Episode 6
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9:47
Social emotional learning
What is social emotional Learnng?As a youth many situations occur that can affect mental health, but there are ways to care for yourself an others.
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Season 7
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Episode 5
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19:09
Music and mental health
Learn some facts about how music can alter and postively uplift your mental health. Today's podcast, Music and Mental Health is discussed in the lives of our Project BRIDGE Staff as they share some fun facts and their own personal stru...
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Season 7
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Episode 3
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20:56
Healing/meditation circles and ADHD in higher education
This weeks episode focuses on meditation, a way to cope with stress, and anxiety. What is ADHD? What are ways our guest has used to deal with ADHD… stay tuned…!!!!
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Season 7
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Episode 1
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29:51
Ethnic studies 2 conversation
Continued conversation about Ethnic Studies. Why is it important to have in education, what do we all gain from it?
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Season 6
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Episode 8
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29:35
Ethnic Studies
We will be discussing the importance of Ethnic Studies in the K-12 system and why the recent law passed in California for it to be included in the curriculum is crucial for an all-inclusive curriculum that is representative of all people. ...
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Season 6
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Episode 6
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1:02:07
Feed Dem Kids!
Learn about Feed Dem Kids. This episode learn about a local organization in the Riverside area doing great things to give back to the community.
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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45:11
Cruising, oldies, and good memories
Tune in today to hear about good times in Riverside, Riverside culture, and the art of giving.
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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31:31
10 things every teen should know about mental health
Welcome back! Our latest topic... 10 things every teen should know about mental health!What is it like to ask for help? What is living a healthy lifestyle? How can a teen help support others by not judging them?Stay tuned!!!
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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25:30