ABOUT THIS PODCAST 🔗
Mental Notes is a podcast about mental health representation in young adult novels. In it, host Symmone Gauer has conversations with authors about their real life experiences with mental health and how it informed the characters in their books, having often learned new insights about themselves in the process.
Hosts:
Update frequency:
every 5 days
Average audio length:
54 minutes
Guest interviews
Video podcast
English
United States
7 episodes
since Nov. 12, 2025
episodic
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Join author Heidi Dischler as she discusses her book "All the Little Things," which follows a young girl dealing with anxiety and grief after her mother’s passing. In this episode, we’ll discuss the importance of personal choice in the healing process, healthy coping skills, and setting h…
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Join author Lisa as she discusses her book “Home Home,” which follows a teen from Trinidad who is sent to live with her aunt in Canada. This episode explores anxiety and suicidal ideation, cultural nuances surrounding beauty standards and mental illness, and the true meaning of home and family.
Thi…
Join author Erin as she discusses her book “The Words We Keep,” a story that somewhat mirrors her own mental health journey. In this episode, we’ll discuss anxiety and perfectionism as portrayed through main character Lily, glass child syndrome and feeling the need to shoulder one’s family, and lea…
Join author Natalia Sylvester as she discusses her book “Breathe and Count Back from Ten,” which follows a girl with hip dysplasia who has always dreamt of being a mermaid performer. In this episode, we’ll discuss the parallels between mental and physical health, healing from trauma, learning to ad…
Join author Adib as he discusses his book "Darius the Great is Not Okay," which explores family and friendship dynamics, depression, evolving identities, and the role culture plays in everything.
Join author John Corey Whaley as he shares the inspiration behind his book "Highly Logical Behavior," which explores agoraphobia and the complexities of mental illness. In this episode, we’ll discuss the importance of community and friendships in supporting mental health while also touchi…
Join author S. Jae-Jones as she discusses her fantasy book "Shadowsong," sequel to "Wintersong," and its surrounding themes of bipolar disorder, love, and self-acceptance. In this episode, we’ll also discuss the significance of sibling relationships, the impact of mental health …
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