Hi, it's Kayla and Gael and we started a podcast company dedicated to producing original shows that help you feel less alone. It's called Astro Studios and the first show under it is called Friendgroup. Each season of Friendgroup highlights how 16 young people dealt with a common life issue. We wanted to personally show you the first episode of Friendgroup, "outgrowing the love you had for them | vinh, 19" please let us know what you think! If you like it, you can listen to season 1 one Friendgroup everywhere you get your podcasts. Follow us on Instagram @astrostudios.xyz or friendgroup.xyz Visit dosomething.org/teenagertherapy to participate in Camp Reboot and add some tools to your mental health toolkit! You’ll even be entered for the opportunity to earn a $2,000 scholarship and other exclusive items! You can also follow them on IG @dosomething Where to find us: Instagram @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez @_thomaspham

Do you stay in toxic relationships/friendships to avoid being alone? Are you scared of not being able to handle certain emotions without someone by your side? In this episode, we dive into the topic of learning to be alone, independence, and learning to trust yourself. We discuss the importance of being comfortable with your own company, having faith you'll pick yourself up, and realizing learning to be alone requires self-trust.

Do you often forget to eat or end up binge eating often? Our relationship with food is often developed early in our life but it is something that follows us for years to come. In this episode, we talk about our relationship with food, our body, and our unhealthy eating habits. We also talk with Dr. Michael G. Wetter on the technicalities of eating disorders and how to heal from one.    Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb     Socials: @teenagertherapy  Website: teenagertherapy.com   Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812   National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696 National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associated Disorders: 1-847-831-3438 National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-SAFE Crisis Text Line (U.S.A.): Text CONNECT to 741741 The National Sexual Assault Hotline (1.800.656.HOPE) 1-800-DONT-CUT (366-8288)

In this episode, we talk about the burden that Gen Z has when it comes to being activists for the issues important to them. We also touch on how big tobacco and big vape are poisoning the environment while pretending to save it, bringing on experts to tell us more about this.  Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com  teenagertherapypodcast.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812

We had the chance to talk to James Wright about coming out, dating a boy for the first time, and toxic masculinity. Enjoy! #SwipingSafely is our Pride month campaign dedicated to raising awareness around the exploitation of LGBTQ+ youth in online spaces and how we can facilitate safer experiences. Throughout June, we'll be doing 6 episodes surrounding this issue. We'll be joined by influencers, experts, activists, and teens around the world who will talk to us about their experiences as a queer person.  Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com  teenagertherapypodcast.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812

In the 2nd episode of #SwipingSafely, we talk to two teenagers about their experiences on apps like Grindr. They talk about what they experienced, what they regret, and what they would have done differently.  #SwipingSafely is our Pride month campaign dedicated to raising awareness around the exploitation of LGBTQ+ youth in online spaces and how we can facilitate safer experiences. Throughout June, we'll be doing 6 episodes surrounding this issue. We'll be joined by influencers, experts, activists, and teens around the world who will talk to us about their experiences as a queer person.  Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com  teenagertherapypodcast.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812

#SwipingSafely is our Pride month campaign dedicated to raising awareness around the exploitation of LGBTQ+ youth in online spaces and how we can facilitate safer experiences. Throughout June, we'll be doing 6 episodes surrounding this issue. We'll be joined by influencers, experts, activists, and teens around the world who will talk to us about their experiences as a queer person.  In the 1st episode of our #SwipingSafely campaign, we talk about the grooming problem in the LGBTQ+ community, why teens are resorting to hookup apps, the dangers involved, and alternatives to it. Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com  teenagertherapypodcast.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 #swipingsafely #dating #queer

We graduated High School! We talk about what it feels like to know such a huge part of your life is over, what we miss, what we regret, and what’s next! Whether you’re a freshman, sophomore, or junior, we know you’ll take something important out of this episode. Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com  teenagertherapypodcast.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812

What are the different ways we people please? Is it because we’re scared of confrontation? And why do some of us miss out on experiences because we’re scared we’ll regret trying it? We talk about this and also taking criticism, confidence, and knowing yourself.  Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com  teenagertherapypodcast.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812

Birthdays make us sad, but why? Is it because it’s such a wholesome thing? Are we crying happy tears? Maybe we’re angry people pretend to care once a year. In this episode, we talk about our complex feelings behind birthdays.  Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com  teenagertherapypodcast.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812

Why straight men are so boring, romanticizing friends to lovers, and watching our listeners grow with us.  We talk about all these subjects and more in the latest Listen When You Feel Alone installment! Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com  teenagertherapypodcast.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812

We dive into what getting cheated on is like, the aftermath, and how to recover and heal from it. We also discuss how it could make you feel like you’re not good enough and lead to a road of insecurity and depression. Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapypodcast.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812

We Talked To Instagram CEO, Adam Mosseri, about what it’s like being the CEO of the social media giant, why likes were removed, the decision to add a shopping tab, and mental health struggles. We also dived into who Adam was when he was younger and how his experiences then are fundamental to his job now.    Socials: @teenagertherapy   Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapypodcast.com  Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812

We share the colleges we applied to, the ones we got into, and the different approaches we took in high school. We also talked about getting rejected from your dream college and if any of it will really matter.  Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com  teenagertherapypodcast.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812

Do you feel like you can fix someone? Maybe helping others is what brings a sense of purpose into your life. We talked about having a savior complex, getting taken advantage of, and how being selfless isn’t always a good thing.    Socials: @teenagertherapy    Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapypodcast.com   Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812

We talked about the dreaded middle school alt phase, outdated aesthetics, who we were as kids, and how we've changed and grown these past couple of years. What phases did you go through? Socials: @teenagertherapy    Website: teenagertherapy.com  teenagertherapypodcast.com   Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812

DISCLAIMER: We made multiple statements that were uneducated and simply wrong. Please take this episode with a grain of salt and feel free to voice your thoughts to us through Instagram or Twitter @teenagertherapy. A longer statement is available on the Youtube upload of this episode.  What is the difference between culture appropriation and appreciation? How much does context matter? What is the best way to appreciate a culture? Enjoy this episode where we discuss the fine line between appropriation and appreciation! Socials: @teenagertherapy    Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapypodcast.com   Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812

Have you ever felt the pain of losing something that had sentimental value to you? We definitely have so we know the pain all too well. We talk about losing things, psychology, and a few other random things. Hope you enjoy!   Socials: @teenagertherapy    Website: teenagertherapy.com  teenagertherapypodcast.com   Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812

An introduction to Teenager Therapy, why we started, and what we hope to achieve. 

For this episode, we partnered with truth to talk about vaping: why we do it, what it’s like to quit and how anxiety plays in. We talk with Victoria Annunziato @kingvictober who recently quit live on social media with help from #ThisIsQuitting, the first of its kind text-to-quit vaping service, and we got some cool advice from Davi at @breathwrk on how breathing exercises can make things easier for quitters. Socials: @teenagertherapy everywhere Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapypodcast.com

Have you ever been in that weird position where one of your friends says something bad about another friend and you're unsure who you should defend? We have. We talk about how to handle those types of situations, who you should believe, and the danger of believing rumors. teenagertherapypodcast.com teenagertherapy.com @teenagertherapy on all socials 

TW// Mention of suicide   What is therapy like? Why do we feel like our mental health needs are a burden? What do we do when our parents invalidate our mental health? Why do people feel attacked when someone questions them? We meant to talk about therapy but ended talking about all these things. Enjoy! Socials: @teenagertherapy everywhere teenagertherapypodcast.com teenagertherapy.com

In our fourth installment of Listen When You Feel Alone we talk about a certain someone’s obsession with thighs, having fat fingers, coughing into your hands, and more! This episode is perfect if you need company, background noise, or the knowledge of what makes a good thigh. Socials: @teenagertherapy    teenagertherapy.com  teenagertherapypodcast.com

Are you spending Valentine's day alone?  We decided to have a Valentine's day Q&A this year since we haven't done one in a while and you all seemed to like the idea of it. We answered your questions about dating, virginity, crushes, and everything in between. Enjoy!   Socials: @teenagertherapy   teenagertherapypodcast.com  teenagertherapy.com

It was raining outside so we decided to have a conversation about anything that came to mind. The conversation turned to astrology why Geminis are superior, and twin flames. Enjoy! socials: @teenagertherapy teenagertherapypodcast.com teenagertherapy.com

We talk about our financial situation growing up and how it affected us then and how it affects us now. Some of us were poor, some a little better off, but talking about it made us realize how similar our experiences were. Whether you can relate to our financial situation or not, you'll finish this episode feeling a deep sense of gratitude and thankfulness for your life. Enjoy! teenagertherapypodcast.com teenagertherapy.com @teenager therapy everywhere! 

Thomas and Gael have a discussion about cutting each other out of their lives and why it was a necessary step in healing. They discuss the boundaries they set with each other and how they hurt at first but were the right choice in the end. Remember to set your boundaries! This is episode 3 in our #LightenTheLoad series with @jansport! teenagertherapypodcast.com teenagertherapy.com @teenagertherapy everywhere!

We talk about the issues with self-deprecating humor, why it's toxic, and give an alternative to it. We also discuss how to love yourself and the habits needed in order to achieve self-love. Enjoy!  If you want to see how we prepared for this episode go to teenagertherapypodcast.com and click the BTS button!

We talked about growing up and enjoying our youth to the fullest. We mentioned our fear of wasting our youth, watching our parents grow old, and things we regret not doing sooner. This is episode 1 of our 4-episode series presented by JanSport's #lightentheload initiative, aimed at helping young people tackle the mental health crisis. Visit them at jansport.com and @jansport. Enjoy!

Enjoy the last episode of the year as we talk about Christmas presents, Kayla almost dying, and our goals for the new year! :)

Special episode featuring only Thomas, Kayla, and Gael! We talk about the holiday spirit, our love languages, and how weird it is to eat with family instead of alone in your room. Enjoy!

Back it again with an episode with one purpose and one purpose only: to keep you company. Enjoy us rambling about random stuff and even tell you how to get $2,000 for free! Go to vingproject.org Trust us on this one. 

We talked to two college admission experts and asked about their best advice for getting into college. Doesn't matter if you're an underclassman, junior, or senior, this episode will help you a lot if you're thinking about applying to college.  This is the last episode in our Back-To-School-Blues series with @betr. Visit them at livebetr.com!

We answered all of your questions such as how to deal with having no motivation, being unable to focus, and applying to college!   This is episode 2 in our back to school blues series presented by Betr!  @betr everywhere or livebetr.com   @teenagertherapy on all socials teenagertherapypodcast.com

Religion? Siblings? Seasonal depression? Anything goes in this episode. Enjoy!   New drop: teenagertherapy.com @teenagertherapy on all socials  teenagertherapypodcast.com

In this episode we bring on Jen, a specialist from the Trevor Project, to talk about all things pronouns, being non-binary, and LGBTQ issues during a pandemic. Enjoy! "Jennifer Dihenia (they/them pronouns) is a Crisis Services Shift Supervisor at The Trevor Project, who identifies as nonbinary. They have been a part of the organization for 5 years — first as a volunteer on the Lifeline, and then transitioning into a role on staff supporting counselors in the chat and text program as they talk to LGBTQ youth in crisis across the country. As a part of the Crisis Services team, Jennifer also supports the organization in training new counselors as they build skills to support the young people who reach out for support. Additionally, Jennifer is in a doctorate program for clinical psychology and hopes to be able to build upon their experience at The Trevor Project in supporting LGBTQ youth."

We talked about why cheating is necessary for HS, our struggles with virtual learning, and the stress of college applications. This is episode 1 in our Back-To-School-Blues series, presented by Betr! Check out Betr at livebetr.com and @betr everywhere!

BIDEN WONNNNNNNNNNNNNN!!! Anyways, we talk about the election and everything going on. This was recorded 2 days before we found out who won so keep that in mind.  *We wrongly referred to prop 18 as prop 17*

We talked about the feeling you get when you suddenly run out of social battery. Also how it's much easier to overshare with strangers than your friends. 

You guys told us you really enjoy the casual episodes so here is us rambling about absolutely nothing of value throughout the entire podcast. Anyways, go stream Grand Army on Netflix!!

In honor of World Mental Health Day, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex sat down with us for a conversation about prioritizing mental health, removing the stigma around the issue, and how we can all contribute to a healthier world: physically, mentally, emotionally, holistically. "The Duke and Duchess learned about teenager therapy from a New York Time profile on the hosts and show a few months ago. They listened to a few episodes and were so impressed with the show and the grace and honesty of the young hosts. They knew immediately that they wanted to support their important work." We cannot emphasize enough how honored we are to be able to bring you this important conversation. We hope you enjoy it and find something you can apply to your life. Take care of yourself, you deserve to be loved.  This episode is presented by Headspace.  Go to headspace.com/code and use code PRTEENTHERAPY for a free month!

We talk about our experiences with losing a loved one,  saying goodbye to family, and appreciating the moment you're in. 

We had the chance to talk to Shalom about blowing up on tiktok, being a singer, and her experience with crocs! haha enjoy :)

Need to clear your head or stop thinking about a certain scenario? Then this is the episode for you hehe listen when you need some company and or need to get out of your head. :)

Ondreaz talked to us about his experience in high school, his mentality, and his thoughts on internet toxicity. Hope you enjoy it!

This is the best episode we've ever recorded. It's a raw, honest, and uncomfortable conversation about the realities of our friendship. It is a situation that will feel familiar to all of you, as we all go through it but we rarely know what to make of it. We hope you can take something valuable out of it.

This episode got more emotional than we planned. This is a really special one, I hope you enjoy it!

We talked to Danielle Cohn about her entire life basically. Enjoy episode 99.5 of TT. 100th episode on Tuesday!!

So someone dropped a very big announcement during this episode... shocking, to say the least. Anyways, we talk about the fear of hurting others, cheating, and lying in a relationship. 

We talked to Ellie Zeiler about her sudden virality on Tik Tok, looking like Charli D'Amelio, and what she plans on doing outside of Tik Tok. Ellie is the absolute sweetest so I hope you enjoy this interview with her! You can also watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/hKOhaYcYbv0

Basically we go on a rant about influencers who sell basic overpriced merch to their fans and never put any real thought into the design. Also, we talk about social distancing! Hope you enjoy it!

We talked to Andrea about doing Youtube since she was 13, only posting for money, depression, therapy, and a lot more. Hope you enjoy it! You can also watch the interview on the Teenager Therapy Youtube channel. 

We recorded a video version as well so go to our youtube if you want to see us! There's also extra Isaac footage in the video since he couldn't join us in this podcast. Enjoy! 

Is Acne beautiful? Is it harmful to preach Acne is beautiful? How do you deal with the insecurities that come with having acne? We discuss all these things and also talk about Gael's experience with Accutane. Enjoy!

Per Bernal is a world-class fitness photographer having shot for A-list celebrities such as The Rock, John Cena, 50 Cent, and more. We talked about his experience as a foster kid and how he dealt with not having a parental figure, having a work ethic, and how to find your discipline. 

In this episode, we play realtalkthegame.com a game that gets more intimate with each level. Hope you enjoy! Check them out at https://livebetr.com/

Mark talks about him getting rejected from something he really wanted to get into and how he wishes someone was there to hype him up after it. We also listened to voice messages! 

We talk about how acting like you're the main character can be hurtful to those around you and also discuss when you should prioritize your own happiness vs someone else's.  

A gay love story that felt like a teen coming of age movie. Sadly, it also came with confusing feelings and sadness.

We basically talked about whatever came to mind including 13 Reasons Why, Social Distancing, and other random topics.  Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk about everything that has occurred in the past week including performative activism, all lives matter, all cops are bad, staying silent, and looting. All proceeds from this episode will be donated to a Black Lives Matter Fund. blacklivesmatters.carrd.co

Loren Gray is a singer/influencer with over 43 million followers on Tik Tok. We talked to her about body image, mental health, bullying, and her experience in the spotlight. Enjoy!

Maggie Lindemann is a singer/songwriter with over 4 million followers on Instagram. We talked to her about her experiences with mental illness, sexuality, body image, and so much more. Enjoy!

Why we all having such vivid dreams lately? Are they signs or are we just lonely???

Why is it that we still feel unsatisfied with life even though nothing is really going wrong? Even though we know we need help do we actually want it?  And what is it like when you feel uncared for by your family?

Please stay home so this can be over soon because these online podcasts are not hitting the same

Should you feel guilty that you're not being productive during this time? And what's it like when you feel out of touch with your emotions?

So now that it's been a month since we left school we realize the people we talked to only because we had classes with them. Is this what life after HS is like? (The wrong term is used halfway through the episode, the correct term is "cut" not "slit") 

As you can see, the staying at home is getting to us

So we're doing our best to remain at home and practice social distancing but it be getting kinda hard doe ngl We're going back to ep1 quality with this one. Hopefully, it keeps you company!! Enjoy :)

What a weird and chaotic week. Hopefully, this episode gives you some comfort and informs you of everything that is going on right now. Wash your hands, don't go out, and do things you enjoy at home. Stay safe, things will be okay.

We wanted to do a casual episode and it somehow turned from us talking about our favorite Netflix shows to feeling out of touch with our emotions lmaoo Anyways, hope you enjoy it!

Teenager Therapy on Tape is our version of a video podcast, a lot of you have been asking for it and we finally did it! We decided to upload it as a podcast on Spotify because we wanted to take a weekend off so we can have some time to hang out together, thank you for being so supportive! Also here is the link to the Youtube video if you want to watch the video version: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SvrP4AVvPgQ&t=504s

In this episode, we talk about the way we portray ourselves on the internet and if it's truly authentic to who we really are. We also ask ourselves how we will deal with the hate that comes with getting a bigger following. Oh and then we talk about stolen tweets and those fake fullying stories that always go viral. Enjoy!

We talk about our personal experiences in dealing with heartbreak, it gets a little emotional. We also figured out that Mark is a huge overthinker. Anyways, hope it helps!

We had the pleasure of having activist Deja Foxx on the podcast. Deja only 19 years old yet has an enormous list of accomplishments including Teen Vogue 21 under 21, helped more than 4,000 teens in her hometown through the El Rio Reproductive Health Access Project she helped to found in 2017, become MAC Costmetics’ youngest ever ambassador, joined Nike at the Women's World Cup as a Dream Leader, Founded @GenZGirlGang a community of young womxn and femmes redefining sisterhood in the era of social media, and most recently took leave from Columbia to work full time as Influencer and Surrogate Strategist and youngest staffer on the Kamala Harris campaign. She is incredible.

This episode can be taken the wrong way very easily, but we felt it was important to talk about since people rarely discuss this. If you've struggled with ego/jealousy and everything that comes with that, this episode will really help you. Hope you get something out of it! :)

Taylor Lorenz is a technology reporter at The New York Times covering internet culture such as social media, online trends, and influencers. We got a chance to talk to her and ask about her journey becoming a journalist, what it's like, and got an inside scoop on what it's like working with influencers. Enjoy! Instagram: @taylorlorenz  Twitter: @taylorlorenz

If you're in the talking stage with someone or thinking about being fwb, this might help you out.  Also, I am literally so sorry for talking so much this episode - Gael

So as it turns out, Gael started to use Snapchat again, what could be the reason?? Hmmm. Oh and we also talk about making our own TikTok group, the TT house hehe

It's a new year which means new year's resolutions, and for many people, this means getting in shape. In this episode, we decided to talk about how to begin going to the gym, how to find the motivation to go, and the issues we face with body shape. Enjoy!

Here is the last Teenager Therapy episode of the decade! We basically make a time capsule for our 2029 selves and then talk about what we hope to achieve in 2020. Oh and Gael dyed his hair and Mark shaved his hair so we talk about how that has been affecting us, pretty interesting honestly. Anyways, enjoy!

It was finals week for us and we decided it would be a good time to share some tips on how we study for exams. We also talk about our procrastination habits and the best way to memorize things. Enjoy!

Choosing what to wear can be really stressful and in this episode, we talk about how we deal with it. We also dive into how body insecurities force us to wear certain things all the time - like hoodies in 90-degree weather :(

For the last two months or so we had all been feeling distant from each other, we barely felt like friends. There was this tension that was building up and it almost caused our friendship to end. Here's what happened.

Okay so this is the episode you want to listen to while you're snuggled up in a blanket drinking hot chocolate. The lights have to be a warm yellow - this is vital! We tried something different this episode and added some background music and fireplace sound effects, I think it sounds really cozy. Hope you enjoy it!

Since it's Thanksgiving soon we decided to talk about being grateful and showing appreciation for your friends. We realize some of us kinda suck at it. Anyways, we also talked about becoming an acapella group and thrifting.

This episode we have our first guests: Jake Trevino and Jacob Pace! Jacob Pace is the CEO of Flighthouse, a content curation profile on TikTok with more than 20 million followers, and the VP of Business Development at Create Music Group. Jake Trevino is the former Brand Specialist of Create Music Group and currently the Brand Director for Flighthouse. In this episode, we dive into what it means to be vulnerable, how to find the confidence to do things you're scared to do, and the experiences we've had with anxiety and depression, and if you've ever wondered what Kayla gets at Taco Bell this is the episode for you!

Put this episode on when you're doing your self-care routine. Or when you're showering. Or when you're walking. Or maybe when you need to distract yourself. Hope you enjoy it! 

This podcast is something that we really enjoy doing but can also cause a lot of stress at times. This is how we really feel about all the work that this podcast comes with. Also, we rambled about games and live streaming at the end.

We have some much-awaited period talk. Huge respect for every single woman that has to deal with this. How do you manage it?!?! Truly the superior sex

Speaking of Depop, we just opened our Depop store! Just in time too because Halloween is coming up. If you want to see the clothes we're selling follow us on Depop https://depop.app.link/teenagertherapy In this episode, we talk about what we think of money, if money is necessary in order to be happy, and we share some ways that we make money as teenagers. If you want to send us a voice message go to anchor.fm/teenagertherapy Hope you enjoy!

The good thing about casual episodes is you can listen to them anytime you want some company. You can be on a walk, at school, eating, anything honestly. We talk about a ton of stuff, the topic switches every few minutes. Also, our new slang is calling people bread, we're counting on you to spread it around.

Are you in a friendship that you wish you could get out of? Do your friends call you stupid so often that you can no longer tell if they're joking? That's what we talk about in this episode. Enjoy! Thank you @bluefevr for helping us with the topic! <3

This is one of our most important episodes to date. Gun violence is something that we are really passionate about, especially because of how much it affects us. When Sandy Hook Promise reached out to us asking if we'd like to work with them, we said yes right away. We urge you to listen to the entirety of this episode, please listen to what we are saying, immerse yourself into the conversation.

How was our life changed after a year of podcasting? Do we have more friends? Is it worth it? Are we burnt out? All these questions answered in the first Q&A in a while. Oh and also what we think of friends with benefits. Enjoy!

Why do teachers think it's a good idea to make petty comments that slowly bring a students confidence down? What is the point of having extreme rules that make no sense?

Trigger Warning: Mentions of suicide/self-harm In this episode, we talked about the experiences and struggles we have had with mental health. It turned into us sharing the way our life has been affecting our mental health so I hope that's okay. We also talked about the impact that overwhelming a friend with your mental health struggles can have on them.

Do you feel like everything you do is to make your parents happy? We talk about the way we deal with pressure from our parents and the expectations they have for us. We also mention the way our parents are only together because of us and not out of love. The end of this episode gets very emotional so be prepared! Enjoy.

In this episode, we discuss if acne makes you less beautiful and share our skincare routines as well as give some product recommendations.

Are you going to college because you feel pressured to do so? Is weekend homework helpful? Why do so many students choose to overwork themselves? These are some of the questions we answered in this episode! It got a little emotional so be prepared. Hope you enjoy!

Isaac wasn't here so we decided to do a lighthearted episode where we just talked about dreams, school dances, and ASB stress.

In light of recent events, we decided to talk about how we feel about mass shootings and gun control. The reality that this can happen to anyone is terrifying. We also talk about how this affects this school year with the added worry.

Do you feel scared to walk alone at night? Have you ever felt scared/weak simply because of your gender? These are the very real issues that women face on a daily basis. This episode is a look at what that's like for a teenager.

Gael has an arrogant ego, Mark, can't be taken seriously, Thomas is close-minded, Kayla is.... too nice? We asked each other questions so hopefully, it helps you get to know us better!

Should we encourage people to be at a healthy weight? Are diets worth it? We talked about a lot of body-related topics in this episode and at the end, we did a Q&A which we have not done in a really long time. Enjoy!

Isaac is back after going to Japan for 10 days. He went on an exchange program and in this episode, he tells us all about it. Thomas also went on a summer trip to a lake for a week!

What kind of drugs would we try? 8th graders doing coke. Is it fine to drink if you drink responsibly? We talk about all of this and more in this episode! Instagram: @teenager_therapy

What do you consider flirting? Should you take it fast or slow? How do you know when to give up? These are some of the questions we answer in this episode. Enjoy! Instagram: @teenager_therapy

In honor of Pride month, we decided to dedicate an episode to LGBTQ+ issues. These are very sensitive topics so if we said something that is not entirely accurate please feel free to dm us and we will make sure to correct it in the next episode. And as always let us know what you thought of the episode and any input you might have.

Does Instagram make us insecure? In this episode, we discuss how we feel about the social media standards that are causing so many teens to feel sad and inferior because of them.

In this version of coffee shop talk, we talked about zodiac signs, Gael's bday, and a few other things. Enjoy!

Rumors have the power to be so damaging. Kayla and Mark's friendship almost ended from them. We wanted to talk about our mistakes in believing them and the lessons we learned.

In this episode, we talk about which year we prefer more, give advice, and talk about going into junior year. Also, Isaac isn't here so yet another episode with all 5 of us.

We talk about a fan recognizing Thomas, the James Charles situation, Youtube, and our summer plans. Enjoy!

In this episode, we talk about what we think of Emma Chamberlain's new podcast, James Charles, Coachella, the Johnny Depp scandal as well as the new hip slang.

Mark isn't here so we wanted something simple to talk about. An important episode though so I hope you enjoy! teenagertherapy.carrd.co

This episode gets very heated so be warned. We talk about what we value in friendships but it slowly evolves to confronting each other about the problems we have with one another.

Basically, we just talk about college and the fear that comes with it. Also about how scared we are of failing at life.

Honestly, this is just us talking about the shows and movies that we think you need to watch. So if you are in need of something to watch then this is the episode for you.

In this episode, Gael, Isaac, Thomas, Mark, and Kayla talk about their relationships and what they look for in someone

In this episode, we discuss the problems with social media and the way influencers affect our lives

In this episode Gael, Isaac, Thomas, Mark, and Kayla take the 16 personalities test and discuss how accurate it is.

In this episode Gael, Isaac, Thomas, Mark, and Kayla, dive into the struggles of friendship. They discuss toxic friends, how to show you care, being considerate, and the problem with trust issues.

In this episode, Gael, Isaac, Thomas, Mark, and Kayla, talk about their lowest points in life, Gael's fat days, and Kayla's friendship struggles.

In this episode Gael, Isaac, Thomas, Mark and Kayla, discuss the different aspects of sexuality and the problem with straight boys.

Gael, Isaac, Thomas, Mark, and Kayla talk about the struggles of our family life and the pressure of being an only child.

In this episode, we finally took a deeper dive into anxiety and the struggles that come with it. We also talked about Gael's sociopathic symptoms.

In this episode, we decided to have a more casual conversation about high school in general as well as Gael attacking ASB for no reason. Who hurt him?

In this episode, Gael, Isaac, Thomas, Mark, and Kayla procrastinate doing homework by doing a Q&A!

Gael, Isaac, Thomas, Mark, and Kayla talk about depression, school counselors, as well as Gael's and Thomas's past.

Gael, Isaac, Thomas, Mark, and Kayla talk about their problems with each other, expectations, confidence, and why they created this podcast.

This is Teenager Therapy. Thank you for listening to us! Fun fact: We decided to record the first episode again since the first has terrible sound quality.