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Ep. 54: Mental Health Awareness & Booktok
There are many misconceptions about mental health problems and their treatment. Join Chris and Karlie as they talk about common myths versus the reality.
Ep. 51: Marijuana & TikTok Stories
Do you know the warning signs that your teen is using drugs? in episode 51, Chris and Karlie discuss marijuana laws, use and paraphernalia.
Ep. 50: Teen Life’s Top Five
We’re celebrating our 50th podcast episode with an overview of topics that continue to be relevant, like trauma triggers, pronouns, and helping teens manage stress.
Ep. 49: Deep Dive on Pornography
The Teen Life team takes a closer look at how pornography affects teenage boys and girls and what kinds of conversations you might need to be having.
Ep. 46: The Importance of Hope & War
Chris and Karlie share practical ideas for encouraging and teaching teens to be hopeful, as well as how to talk with teens about the war.