Podcast Episodes

Grappling With Acne

Season 4 Episode 27

Learning to live with pimples isn't easy, especially when society, friends, and family members give us advice how to have clear skin. The reality is, breakouts are natural and mostly out of our contr…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Throwback Episode!

Season 4 Episode 26

The world is feeling pretty heavy right now so on this episode we bring you some levity: our never-before-published, first two episodes: the first is on superstitions and the other is on what we miss…

Published on 3 years, 5 months ago

Coming Out Story

Season 4 Episode 25

This episode is about how a trans young man and his mom navigated his coming out and transition. Together, they demonstrate the power of love and communication between a parent and a child. We are gr…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Hidden Disability

Season 4 Episode 24

Our outsides and our insides aren't always aligned. Sometimes we look happy and feel sad. Sometimes we look fine but are struggling with our health. In this episode, we hear from two young people wit…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

How the Pandemic Has Changed Us

Season 4 Episode 23

The COVID-19 pandemic has been and continues to be a tragedy with millions of lives lost. It also bas had a big social and emotional impact on us, especially for teens transitioning from middle schoo…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Self at Home vs. School

Season 4 Episode 22

Many of us are very different at home vs. school or when we're with people or by ourselves. In this shorter episode, we hear many perspectives on the differences between our home selves and our schoo…

Published on 3 years, 6 months ago

Friend Problems

Season 4 Episode 21

Friendships during middle and high school are tough. As we change, often our friendships do too. It's easy to think that we are the only ones who feel alone, when the truth is, everyone is trying to …

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Real Learning vs. School Learning

Season 4 Episode 20

In classes at school, students are often expected to learn the same thing at the same time. An emphasis on information transmission and uniformity can lead to disengagement. What would it look like i…

Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

Grappling With Loss — Finding Meaning & Resilience

Season 4 Episode 19

In this episode, Stella shares her experiences processing the loss of her Dad. She explores societal expectations of closure and how they diverge from her own understandings of loss and ambiguity.

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Published on 3 years, 7 months ago

We Are Not Alone: Connecting with Animals & Ourselves

Season 4 Episode 18

Life can feel especially lonely if you think humans are the only creatures on this planet. Getting close to animals and the natural world can help us connect with ourselves and each other. It can hel…

Published on 3 years, 8 months ago