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Ep. 18: Suicide & The Olympics

Ep. 18: Suicide & The Olympics

Teen suicide is on the rise, but do you know the warning signs? Get life-saving tips for helping. Also, we give the rundown on this year’s teen Olympians.

Ep. 17: BFFs & Explicit Music

Ep. 17: BFFs & Explicit Music

Don’t miss the conversation on BFFs and why BFFs and other friendships might be a survival skill for adolescence. This episode also explores the effect of explicit lyrics and how you can help.

Ep. 16: Role Models & Drug Slang

Ep. 16: Role Models & Drug Slang

What makes a positive or negative role model? Chris and Karlie discuss what influences teens most and they tackle drug slang for the most common drugs.