“Doors were closed so other doors could be open.”

Growing up isn't always easy and making the jump from a dependent teenager to an independent adult can be nerve-wracking. Taylor, the host of the podcast Talking All Day with Tae, addresses all the fears she had taking that jump. As a young woman in her 20s, she offers her advice on all the challenges she faced and shares her story.

Time Stamps:

(3:43) - What Taylor wants to do with her life and her passion for working with kids.

(9:55) - From a teenager to adult… What does it mean to be an adult?

(15:13) - The transition from homeschool to college.

(18:09) - The importance of making good friends without losing yourself.

(25:40) - How Taylor mismanaged her money and what she would do differently.

(30:24) - The importance of self-love and the role God plays.

(40:15) - How God has impacted Taylor’s life.

(48:00) - The Talking All Day with Tae podcast & the inspiration behind it.

Links:

Apple Podcasts

Spotify

Insta: @Talkingalldaywithtae

Tik Tok: TaebyTae2

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“The suicide rate for men is 4 times higher than that of women.”

“Between the ages of 10 and 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death.”

& “Men are more likely to use lethal force.” are just a few of the statistics Tanish and Maddie break down in this episode.

Tanish is a 17 year old Indian-American who enjoys cooking, swimming, and staying indoors to escape the AZ heat. After seeing himself and his friends struggle with mental health, he started the podcast Stopping Suicide Step by Step. Tanish has taken a strong interest in the wellbeing of our brain and what can be done to improve our lives.

In this episode Tanish and Maddie dive into what has made mental health so stigmatized and the importance of discussing that stigma. Some reasons why men have a higher suicide rate than women. How suicide is especially stigmatized in the Indian culture. As well as, working with parents who are skeptical of mental health.

Important Notice: This is not advice shared by a licensed psychiatrist or therapist. It is simply two teens discussing mental health. If you are struggling with suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, etc. seek the help of someone qualified.

Time Stamps:

(2:0) - What impacts our mental health? And Tanish’s podcast, Stopping Suicide Step by Step.

(11:03) - How was mental health handled back in the day vs now?

(15:45) - The importance of destigmatizing mental health and how to.

(28:50) - How suicide affects men vs women & how suicide stigmas differ in different cultures.

(39:36) - Tanish’s experience with anxiety and overcoming skeptical parents.

(46:37) - Final thoughts.

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9 schools and 4 states later, Kenzie has learned a lot about how to make good friends and the importance of reaching out…

Time Stamps:

(2:00) - Kenzie's love for theatre and how it's pushed her out of her comfort zone.

(14:33) - How moving constantly builds great sibling relations.

(23:48) - How to make good friends and keep them.

(34:43) - The positives and negatives of change.

(39:30) - The LDS church and its impact on Kenzie’s life, and the struggle at church with friends.

(42:47) - Mental health struggles and the importance of keeping close to God.

(48:10) - How there are options aside from therapy and finding healthy coping mechanisms (also dogs).

(54:51) - Forgiveness is hard.

(1:04:02) - Final thoughts

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“She knew nothing of the world of magic. Not even that she is an enchantress.”

That is the intro to Aaralynn Karman's, a 15 year old indie author, debut book. As the oldest of 6, Aaralynn is dedicated to showing her younger siblings the importance of pushing through failure and never giving up. Despite the many difficulties she faced in publishing her book, including her grandfather's passing, her Google Drive crashing, and the struggle of finding a publisher, Aaralynn never let it stop her from pursuing her heart's desire. Meeting Twilight is a story of teenage friendship, adventure, and hidden truths, as well as a book born out of the passion of one dedicated girl.

Where to find Aaralynn:

Instagram

Website

Amazon

Linktree

Time Stamps:

(2:08) - The creation of Meeting Twilight & Aaralynn’s journey as an author.

(18:48) - Her love for illustration.

(22:23) - Overcoming the loss of her grandfather and her Google Drive crashing.

(25:31) - The importance of being a good role model for your younger siblings.

(31:39) - How religion, her parents, and homeschooling shaped her journey.

(34:35) - What Aaralynn has learned from her previous business, Hops and Hams.

“I decided I wanted to stop giving up on myself.”

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In this episode, Lucy and Maddie dive into Lucy’s unique religious upbringing and her discovery of spirituality. Lucy is 14 and the host of The Rae of Light Podcast. She’s been through public schools, private schools, and is now homeschooled. Her journey has taught her how to navigate bullying and the real impact of sensory processing.

The Rae of Light Podcast:

Instagram (@raeoflight_pod)

Spotify

Time Stamps:

(3:33) - Lucy’s love for yoga and how it’s changed her relationship with her body.

(16:56) - The basics of Christianity and how it relates to spirituality.

(36:09) - What is trauma? How does it impact us?

(42:03) - The switch between public school, private school, and home school.

(52:26) - Bullying and the impacts it can have on your self-image.

(58:27) - How releasing energy heals.

(1:02:51) - Transitioning to homeschool and building your community.

(1:13:01) - Sensory Processing and its impact on friendship.

(1:21:28) - Lucy's podcast, Rae of Light

(1:30:11) - Final Thoughts

Notes:

Baader Meinhof Phenomenon - cognitive bias refers to the tendency to notice something more often after noticing it for the first time

Sensory Processing Sensitivity (SPS) - a biologically-based trait; research on brain scans shows that SPSs have greater activation in brain regions that are associated with perception and empathy, as well as stronger responses to pleasant and unpleasant stimuli

Skinny Dipping Podcast - Apple Podcasts / Spotify

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“That’s you, you know, you still have to love that about yourself even if other people don’t like it.”

Find JayJay's clothing brand Fotioner at https://fotioner.myshopify.com

Time Stamps:

(3:49) - JayJay has a clothing brand?!

(12:56) - Christianity’s impact and the fear of God

(15:54) - New York vs. Arizona

(19:47) - The fear of rejection

(24:15) - How your family shapes you 

(33:39) - The desire to fit in and the mask that comes with it

(39:49) - What it means to be a ‘narcissist’ 

(42:15) - Learning to love and accept yourself

(43:50) - How to balance the ego 

(47:13) - The power of knowledge 

(52:57) - JayJay’s final thoughts

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Life is all about balance and prioritizing what really matters to you. In today's episode, Julia Diaz and Madelyn Seal dive into the 'work life' balance of HS between sports, studying, and even running your own business.

Make sure to check Julia out at...

@abitarecollective

@its.juliad

abitarecollective.com

Key Takeaways:

-Prioritize what you love

-Say yes to experiences

-Just, live your life

Time Stamps:

2:40 - The bond created by doing hard things together (Running, Skiing, etc)

7:23 - Balancing business & school & sports (and social media)

13:40 - Pros and Cons of social media

19:40 - The business journey: How Julia got started and what she was selling

27:10 - The weight of followers on your real life

28:50 - Moving on from one of her more successful businesses 

32:10 - The journey to rebrand

37:45 - Failures and successes of businesses

40:08 - Where Abitare Collective is growing

42:47 - What does a successful business look like?

45:05 - The effect of her business on the HS experience

48:00 - The HS Experience and its influences  

51:23 - Knowing your limits

56:40 - Saying yes to opportunities 

59:37 - Final Thoughts

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