Teen Life Podcast
We research teen culture so you can focus on connection.
Build a better relationship with the teens in your life by gaining insider knowledge into what teens are experiencing in school, on social media, and with their friends. We talk about the latest trends, new apps, teen terms, and better ways to connect.
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Ep. 22: Talking About Mental Health & YikYak
It’s every adult’s responsibility to look out for teen’s mental health and to be a safe place when they need it. Episode 22 offers advice on how to be present and how to respond when a teen comes to you.
Ep. 21: School Communication & Acronyms
Catch this week’s episode for tips on how to improve school communication and the meaning of top acronyms teens are using.
Ep. 20: Teen Fits & Constructive Thoughts
Get the latest on teen fashion trends like shackets and sneakers. Listen to the end to hear from author Maeve Ronan on how to create constructive thoughts.
Ep. 19: Start of School Anxiety & Simone Biles
Get practical ways to support school staff & students as they head back to school. Then join us for the importance of Simone Biles’ refusal to put performance over mental health.
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
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
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.
Ep. 15: Gaming & Food That Slaps
Chris and Karlie talk pros and cons of internet gaming, as well as current game trends you should know about.
Ep. 14: Independence & “Likes”
Chris & Karlie get real on the reasons behind the most common difficulties between adults & teens. They also explore “likes” and teens’ mental health .
Ep. 13: Teen Driving & YouTube
Chris and Karlie dive into driving and Gen Z. They also take a closer look at the darker side of YouTube and how it’s probably affecting you and your teen.