Podcast Episodes

"Bird Nerd"

Season 6 Episode 40

Finding your thing, your passion, your hobby — it's something so many teens and adults seek. Ellie, a teen based in New York City, was drawn to birds from a young age. Her interest has since blossome…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Comment Sections and Connections: Tech for Humans with Maith

Season 6 Episode 39

The internet is often seen as a chaotic and scary platform, but is it still possible to find genuine connections on it? In this episode, one of our contributers, Maith, shares how a humble attempt to…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

U.S. Schools and Gun Violence

Season 6 Episode 38

This week's episode, led by 15-year-old TTL contributor, Lydia, is about gun violence in U.S. schools and gun control. Teens based in the U.S. talk about their experiences with lock downs, lock down …

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Applying To College

Season 6 Episode 37

Summer break is wrapping up in the US and college application season is on the horizon for many high school seniors. This time can bring about immense pressure, stress, and self-doubt. It can also be…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Comics and Calligraphy: Introducing TTL's Online Workshops

Season 6 Episode 36

Join This Teenage Life participants for our first creative workshops in partnership with Culture Therapy! If you have ever wanted to learn how to make comics, write calligraphy, or meet and hang out …

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Birthday Weirdness

Season 6 Episode 35

Birthdays can be a special time to celebrate the love and joy that comes with being alive. They can also be kind of...weird. Between planning parties, finding the perfect gift, navigating social medi…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

How Art Helps Us

Season 6 Episode 34

In times of stress, sadness, or loneliness, many of us turn to art to find solace and belonging. Whether it's a visual art practice, a musical experience, or a new hobby, creative pursuits can connec…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Gaming and Social Connection: Minecraft and Roblox

Season 6 Episode 33

For several of us at TTL, games like Minecraft and Roblox offer expansive digital universes in which we can make our own worlds and find other people with shared interests.

In this episode, we hear f…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Navigating School Drama and Rumors

Season 6 Episode 32

For many young people, it can be hard to avoid the gossip, drama, and rumors that pass through the halls at school. While engaging in these behaviors can sometimes bring excitement, drama often leads…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Queerness and Community: Celebrating Self-Described "Misfit-ery"!

Season 6 Episode 31

It can be isolating and lonely to feel different from your peers, whether that's because of your identity, social and political beliefs, or simply the way you think about the world.   Fortunately, th…

Published on 1 year, 6 months ago