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This Teenage Life

This Teenage Life

  • 21 minutes 49 seconds
    Navigating College Applications

    For folks applying to college in the United States, applications are almost due! This time can feel incredibly stressful and overwhelming, but having conversations with peers going through the same thing can help. In today's episode, the teens discuss various aspects of college applications - financial aid, social comparison, finding support, and advice that helped them. 

    16 December 2024, 5:53 pm
  • 18 minutes 38 seconds
    "Boy" Culture and Friendship

    Cultivating friendships and authentic connection can serve as an antidote to loneliness and mental health challenges. How can we harness these skills in a society that prioritizes independence and rising to the top? In this episode, sponsored by Learning Enterprise at Arizona State University, we talk with young men about masculinity, vulnerability, and close relationships. We also interview Dr. Niobe Way, a developmental psychologist and author, about her research into "boy culture," friendship, and building connection. 

    To learn more about ASU and This Teenage Life's partnership, go to https://info.learning.asu.edu/this-teenage-life

    To learn more about Dr. Way's research and read her work, visit https://www.niobe-way.com

    10 December 2024, 6:12 pm
  • 17 minutes 54 seconds
    Exploring Masculinity and Mental Health
    Mental health stigma remains a major issue in combating loneliness and the mental health crisis, and research shows that men are significantly less likely to seek help. In this episode, sponsored by Learning Enterprise at Arizona State University, we talk with young men about mental health and masculinity. We also interview Dr. Ben Harris, a clinical psychologist, about his experiences working with adolescent boys and how he fosters connection through group therapy. We hope this episode works to normalize vulnerability and checking in with those close to you, in spite of societal norms and pressures. 

    To learn more about ASU and This Teenage Life's partnership, go to https://info.learning.asu.edu/this-teenage-life

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    The Suicide Lifeline: call 988 (available 24/7, and available in Spanish, Russian, Tagalong, French, and Mandarin)

    Befrienders: confidential support for those in emotional crisis or distress 

     

    29 November 2024, 3:00 pm
  • 23 minutes 19 seconds
    Cooking, Baking, & Beyond

    Cooking, baking, and consuming delicious meals can be incredibly fulfilling acitvities, especially when they are shared with loved ones. To celebrate Thanksgiving next week in the United States, this episode is all about food. Our teen participants discuss their relationships to cooking or baking, kitchen disasters, holiday traditions, and meals that bring comfort. We are also joined by Sarah Clapp, a producer from Milk Street Radio, who discusses what its like having a career in the culinary arts. 

    To listen and learn more about Milk Street Radio, you can visit their website: https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=milkstreet+radio&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8

    22 November 2024, 7:58 pm
  • 20 minutes 2 seconds
    Grappling With Failure

    Everyone experiences failure at some point in their life, but it can be difficult to talk about. Failure can make a person feel uncomfortable, or angry, or full of self-doubt. In this episode, This Teenage Life participants discuss what they think failure is, share stories of times they have "failed," and explore how they cultivate resilience in their lives. 

    11 November 2024, 2:28 pm
  • 25 minutes 50 seconds
    Engaging In Purposeful Projects
    In this episode, we chat with folks who have recently engaged in The National Contribution Project, a nationwide initiative where young people affiliated with partner organizations get funded to pursue projects that matter to them. We learn about the projects people chose, how they felt along the way, and why contribution matters.   Thank you to the Purpose Commons, a project incubated by Hopelab, for sponsoring this episode. The Purpose Commons is a dynamic learning network where collaborators across the youth development ecosystem work together on projects that put the science of purpose to work for young people. Their vision is to create a world in which every young person has the opportunity to cultivate their sense of purpose, and change their worlds for the better.
    29 October 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 9 minutes 12 seconds
    TTL Talks: Jacquie

    In this new series, we chat with individual TTL participants about their life as a teenager in this exact moment. This episode features Jacquie, a teen in Zimbabwe, as she discusses new advocacy opportunities, difficult situations at school, public speaking and more. 

    24 October 2024, 6:59 pm
  • 19 minutes 38 seconds
    Interfaith Club
    With unfolding conflicts throughout the world and increasing polarization throughout the U.S., questions of how to engage in dialogue and connect across differences, become increasingly important.    In this episode, you hear from two teens, Easha and Daniel, who have forged a deep friendship and co-created an interfaith club at their school, which centers dialogue, storytelling, and empathy.   Thank you to Easha and Daniel for you're work, and to Facing History and Ourselves for your support.
    16 October 2024, 11:34 am
  • 34 minutes 33 seconds
    Grind Culture: Productivity Pressures, Social Media, and Burnout
    On this World Mental Health Day, a groundbreaking study has been published about how social media intersects with various pressures teens feel (e.g. the pressure to have a game plan, to achieve, to be good friends, to look certain ways, etc.). In this episode, we hear from teens themselves about their experiences of these pressures, and then we hear from researchers from the Center for Digital Thriving, Common Sense Media, and Indiana University about teen feelings of pressure and burnout on a national scale.

    To learn more about this research, check out the report and the Center for Digital Thriving’s website.

    10 October 2024, 10:00 am
  • 29 minutes 31 seconds
    Cultivating A Sense of Purpose

    In this episode, the teens describe moments when they feel purposeful and their understandings of the idea of purpose. We speak with Dr. Tony Burrow, a professor who studies purpose and researches the health benefits of purpose. Through his research, Dr. Burrow helps us reframe and examine the many benefits of cultivating senses of purpose. You can learn more about Dr. Burrows work here.

    Thank you to the Purpose Commons, a project of Hopelab, for sponsoring this episode. The Purpose Commons is a dynamic learning network where collaborators across the youth development ecosystem work together on projects that put the science of purpose to work for young people.

     

    7 October 2024, 9:00 pm
  • 20 minutes 7 seconds
    Thoughts On Creative Careers

    In a world with so much pressure to excel academically, make family proud, and maintain financial stabiliity, it can feel difficult to pursue creative passions. These passions often get pushed aside as school and career planning takes over. But what if creativity is part of your job? 

    In this episode, the teens share their thoughts on favorite creative practices, how that's changed as they've gotten older, and whether or not they plan to pursue their creative passions in the future. We also chat with Peter Ha, a graphic designer in Canada, about what its like to pursue a creative career. He shares his journey of getting into the design field, thoughts on external pressures, and advice for young creatives. 

    For more information on Peter, visit his personal website and Equal Parts Studio. 

    27 September 2024, 8:03 pm
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