Podcast Episodes

Creating Authentic Friendships

Season 8 Episode 6

It can be challenging to navigate between being yourself and trying to fit in. It can feel vulnerable to express enthusiasm yet nonchalence can get in the way of making true friendships.

How do we cr…

Published on 5 hours ago

Turning Interests into Community, Work, and Purpose

Season 8 Episode 5

Josie Kim is a teenager, a hockey player, and great sports photographer. In high school, she learned to use a camera to engage with her love of sports in new ways that allow her to connect with peopl…

Published on 3 weeks ago

Feeling Stupid

Season 8 Episode 4

"Why can't I get this?! I feel so dumb! Am I behind? Why is everyone else understanding this when I'm not?"

These are common questions all of us at This Teenage Life have felt at some point, especial…

Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago

Negative Thoughts

Season 8 Episode 3

In this episode of This Teenage Life, the teens open up about their experiences with negative thoughts, anxiety, and stress spirals. Through conversations about their inner struggles, they share copi…

Published on 2 months, 2 weeks ago

Teen Authors and Publishing

Season 8 Episode 2

In this episode of This Teenage Life, we hear from teens who have published their stories with Novelly, a platform amplifying teen voices. We hear about what it means to be a writer, and the powerful…

Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Movement and Mental Health

Season 8 Episode 1

Welcome to the first episode of Season 8 of This Teenage Life!

The teens discuss their relationships with exercise: Where are the lines between healthy and unhealthy habits? How can an accountability…

Published on 3 months, 4 weeks ago

Best Friendships: Ups, Downs, and More

Season 7 Episode 34

Many of us spend a lot of time worrying, thinking about, and navigating expectations about our friendships. Wondering "How close are we really? Do we call ourselves "best friends" yet?" Do we need to…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Grappling with Life's Nonlinearity

Season 7 Episode 33

One of the biggest pressures of getting older is the idea of having to "figure things out" by yourself. How do we navigate the pressure to "know what we're doing" while also being flexible and open t…

Published on 5 months, 2 weeks ago

Coding the Future

Season 7 Episode 32

Looking for a free, youth-run summer opportunity? Check out Coding the Future, a free, virtual, personalized program run by teens that helps other young people learn how to code. You can also email t…

Published on 6 months, 3 weeks ago

Throwback Episode — Periods 2.0

Season 7 Episode 31

Throwback episode on a popular topic...periods!

In this episodes, teens share stories and reflections on getting their periods for the first time, navigating the logistics and their feelings about pe…

Published on 6 months, 4 weeks ago