Alex Spielmann: Finding Your Community (Part 2)

To Be Honest Podcast

CW: Suicidal ideation, gun violence and addressing anti-Asian hate
On this episode of the To Be Honest Podcast, we continue our conversation with Alex Spielmann (they/he) who is an 18 year old queer and trans Asian American from the Bay Area. Alex uses spoken word to express their frustration with the systems of oppression that affect them and many other people. They are studying Sociology at De Anza College, and are hoping to become a teacher in order to make a difference in the lives of other young people who have experienced similar trauma to themself.

Alex has struggled with their mental health for the majority of their lifetime and knows firsthand the difficulties that can come with seeking help and support. In Part 2 of our conversation, we discuss self-care strategies, their experience with drag, how COVID has impacted their mental health and celebrating our differences.
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To Be Honest is a behavioral health stigma reduction program for youth, transitional aged youth and their families in Santa Clara County, created by Momentum for Health and sponsored by District 4 Inventory Funds (Santa Clara County), Republic Urban Properties and Kaiser Permanente's Northern California Community Benefit Program.
Editors: Avery Cruz & Peyton Dillehay
Music: Julia Steele
Recorded: May 7, 2021