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Wish You Knew

Wish You Knew

Written by: The Friendship Circle of Wisconsin
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Join us every other week as we sit down with teens to have the important conversation about their journey with mental health. Wish you knew is a relatable podcast that will bring insight to what you, or someone in your life, may be experiencing, so listen in to their stories to hear what they wish you knew about their journey. The podcast is reviewed by the UMatter oversight comittee: Leora Massey, MD. Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Eileen Abrams, Psy.D, licensed psychologist, and Debbie Minsky-Kelly LCSW. Produced by The Friendship Circle WisconsinThe Friendship Circle of Wisconsin Hygiene & Healthy Living Psychology Psychology & Mental Health
Episodes
  • Episode 36 with Chloe | True Friends

    Episode 36 with Chloe | True Friends
    May 28 2026

    In this episode, I, Mendi, had the opportunity to sit down with Chloe as she discusses her journey with friendship and self worth. She discusses the troublesome friendships she experienced in middle school, as well as the depression and suicidal thoughts she battled with at that time. She ventures from then to high school, and talks about how Hope Squad, a group at her school devoted to mental health, helped her through anxiety and self worth. Please enjoy Chloe’s moving story.
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    31 mins
  • Episode 35 with Maadhav | Letting it Out

    Episode 35 with Maadhav | Letting it Out
    Apr 30 2026

    In this episode, Maadhav shares his experience with anxiety that began in middle school and the pressure he felt to live up to expectations. He opens up about constantly questioning himself, feeling misunderstood, and struggling to balance his own emotions with the image of success he thought he had to meet. Maadhav reflects on how that pressure began to affect both his mental and physical health, and how, over time, he found ways to cope and reconnect with himself. His story highlights the importance of expressing emotions, finding healthy outlets, and opening up, even when it feels difficult.
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    34 mins
  • Episode 34 with Reiley | Your mental illness, does not define you

    Episode 34 with Reiley | Your mental illness, does not define you
    Mar 5 2026

    This episode mentions suicide and OCD if you need extra support, please make sure to take care of yourself or call 988 for a crisis hotline.
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    27 mins
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