Self Dialogue is a show by Penelope Thomas, a high school podcaster from the radio station, 889 The Bridge. This show is about self improvement and focuses on topics such as social media, study habits, and the overall teenage high school experience. Every week, you'll learn something new!
Latest episodes
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20 min
Episode 27: Reflecting Back on High School
In this week's episode, Penelope interviews Yoshi Manhas, a senior at Mercer Island High School, to reflect on his last couple of years at MIHS. He talks about extracurricular acti…
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13 min
Episode 26: February Check-In
In Episode 26, Penelope starts the very first Monthly Check-In! As a second-semester senior, it's important to look back at how things have been going so far. She also gives some t…
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12 min
Episode 25: Talking New Years Resolutions and Ins/Outs of 2025
2025 calls for Self Dialogue Episode 25! Today, Penelope talks about the Ins and Outs of this year and some of her New Year resolutions. She also incorporates responses and opinion…
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12 min
Episode 24: What You Can Control
In this week's episode, Penelope talks about control...a major stressor!! She talks about ways you can make sure you are staying present and in the moment while you go about your e…
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14 min
Episode 23: My Tips for College Applications
Penelope is in the midst/end of her college applications! She shares her top 4 tips for how to feel prepared for submitting college applications. Whether you're a senior, junior, u…
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12 min
Episode 22: Don't Be Fooled
Don't be fooled by what you see on news sites! It's Election Day and Penelope has a special segment for today, where she dives-in to how we can stay aware of what is true and not t…
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13 min
Episode 21: Breaking The Ice...How To Make New Friends
Penelope discusses how to make friends in college using her own personal experience from a university's summer program she attended this past summer. She gives concrete examples of…
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22 min
Episode 20: 10 Things I Wish I Knew Before High School
SELF DIALOGUE IS BACK! To kick off Penelope's senior year, she talks about 10 things she wishes she had known before going to high school. It's another "big sister" moment!
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8 min
Episode 20: Kicking Off The New School Year!
Andddd SHE'S BACK! Going into senior year, Penelope discusses what she did this pas summer and gives some tips on what she wishes she knew as an underclassman.
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10 min
Episode 19: Harvard University's Top 5 Study Tips
For episode 19, Penelope goes through what Harvard claims to be the top 5 best tips for studying effectively. Finals week is coming up and so is summer!!
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16 min
Episode 18: Advice Avenue #2
Time for another Advice Avenue! You sent in questions and I did my best to give you advice and answer them! :)
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8 min
Episode 17: Interviewing Mina Riolo
In this episode, Penelope interviews Mina Riolo, a senior who is graduating in just a couple of days. They discuss her post-grad plans at the University of Washington and reminisce…
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15 min
Episode 16: "This Is Water"
In episode 16, Penelope is excited to talk about something she is very passionate about. "This Is Water" by David Foster Wallace is something she listened to in her psychology clas…
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15 min
Episode 15: Time Management
In this episode, Penelope discusses some helpful methods to improve your time management. As the end of the year approaches, it's super important to keep up with organizational ski…
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16 min
Episode 14: Advice Avenue #1
This is the very first episode of "Advice Avenue"! A new segment on Self Dialogue where anyone can send in questions, topics, or anything they want advice on through the Self Dialo…
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12 min
Episode 13: Balance
In this episode, Penelope discusses the importance of having balance in your life. Don't feel guilty about taking breaks!! It's beneficial to let your mind rest for a bit :)
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21 min
Episode 12: The Gun Issue in the US
In today's episode, Penelope interviewed speaker and activist, Regina Griego. She shares a very personal story and talks a bit about how gun violence is affecting the US and how it…
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8 min
Episode 11: Success Isn't Linear
What is success? How can you achieve success? And what does it mean to be successful? This episode talks about how easy it can be to compare ourselves to other people's accomplishm…
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9 min
Episode 10: Interviewing Mercer Island School District's Superintendent
Penelope interviews the Superintendent of the Mercer Island School District, Dr. Fred Rundle! He talks about his journey to getting this position and discusses some ways he's been…
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15 min
Episode 9: The Biggest Struggle Teenagers Face
Why do you compare yourself to others? In this episode, Penelope explores a topic that all teens struggle with...self love. It's hard to stop comparing your life with other people'…