Teen-y

"The effects of COVID on this generation (teenagers) have been so hard." Zoe's right. Yet, we don't talk about it. The world hasn't acknowledged us, hasn't allowed space for our stories, and so today we set the stage for 3 teens to tell their stories, unapologetically. The moments of joy, alongside our struggles. In this first episode of our two-part series, we explore the journey of the pandemic world, through the eyes of Mia Dabney, Zoe McDaniel, and Syd Walter. Every s...

03-30

33:57

"You get sucked into a frame that forces you to battle yourself and thinks that you're the problem when in reality, the problem is lodged in our culture." These words are from today's podcast guest Dr.Lindo Bacon, as we discuss, unravel, and dive into a conversation on Radical Belonging. Dr.Bacon is a writer and speaker whose words have changed mindsets and communities. They are a coauthor of the paradigm-shifting Body Respect: What Conventional Health Books Get Wrong, Leave Out, or...

02-22

01:01:46

"We hide the things that need the most light and project and put out the things that are the least true." When picking a quote from this episode it very difficult because every word our guest, adrienee maree brown, spoke I hung onto because of the grace and intention of each word. adrienne maree brown, is a Doula, healer, writer, pleasure activist, facilitator, and Octavia Bulter scholar. She uses all of her many talents to bring healing and speak truth into organizing spaces, and fo...

12-15

54:19

"The way I think about this theoretical table is that the people at the table should be the people closest to the solutions. And the people closest to the solutions are closest to the issues." Wise words from Nara Kim, who is this episode's podcast guest. Nara is a senior and an activist, fighting for social justice in all plains of activism. Today we talked about how we can keep our social movements moving forward, and what using your voice in activism can look like. To keep up with Na...

11-23

38:59

"If democracy is working, it is a dialogue where the priority speaker is the people" This quote is from todays guest Kirsten Harris Talley. Kirsten is a PTA mom and a policy maker running for State Representative of the 37th legislative district in WA. In todays episode I catch up with Kirsten as she talks about campaigning, policy, and why right now is pivotal political moment. To keep up with Kirsten and her campaign check out @electkht on all platforms. To keep up with Teen-y check us out...

10-13

01:06:56

"Theres a good reason to keep young people politically silent. Look at any movement, young people are leading it." This statement has never felt truer than now, this quote is taken from our guest today Noah Kassis. Noah is a rising high school senior working on the campaign Vote16. Vote16USA is a national campaign, that aims to support efforts to lower the voting age on the local level. Lead by youth, Vote16 is a powerful voice taking on the movement by storm. In todays interview, Noah...

09-16

49:58

"We will lose our capacity to experience joy if we don't practice." This quote is from today's interview with Reagan Jackson on her book "Summoning Unicorns". Reagan is a writer, a speaker, an artist, and is director of the well-loved non-profit Y-WE (Young Women Empowered). In this interview, I crack open the magic in her metaphors and gain meaningful insight on finding my Unicorn and my joy. Reagan is still looking for her Unicorn, but I believe there is magic in this episode that inspire...

08-13

43:12

"It [body positvity] turned from an equal rights movement to a self-love hashtag." This quote is taken from Raffela Mancuso, my guest for this episode of Teen-y. Raffela is a mental health advocate, a diet culture disruptor, and an overall badass, opening up conversations about who the body-positive space is for. In this episode, we discussed the post that made her go viral, and we get down to the root of where body positivity started, and why it started. Raffela is a university student ...

07-12

41:45

"If you don't have a sense of self, you are always trying to emulate others, and it never really works." This wise saying comes from today's Teen-y guest, my middle school mentor, and teacher, Señora Charito. Today we sat down and I was schooled on some very important life lessons and I was reminded that it is okay to take a break. On this episode, you will hear mindful lessons to help ground you, a little bit about my middle school past, and stories about recognizing the silence around ...

06-13

47:19

In today's episode of Teen-y I am joined with Bethany Meyers. Bethany is the creator of the popular be.come project, featured in goop and many other well-known magazines. In this episode, we talk about what being body neutral is, ways we can take care of ourselves during this time, how the be.come project has revolutionized fitness, and many other intriguing topics. Talking with Bethany was a treat, and they always leave me feeling like I am ready to change the world. We sure cover a lot in t...

04-30

43:04

In this episode of Teen-y, I got to talk to Lindsey Schwartz creator of the Powerhouse Women event, Powerhouse Women podcast, and book Powerhouse Woman: How to get out of Your own Way, Fulfill Your Unique Purpose, and Live a Powerful Life. Lindsey's story is one wild ride. From selling carpet to becoming an athlete and LuLu Lemon ambassador, Lindsey's story is one from a modern fairytale, only she isn't walking down a red carpet, she is selling one. Lindsey's fun bubbly attitude comes through...

04-13

37:39

In this episode of Teen-y I had the chance to sit down with Kelly Taxter owner and founder of Trust Your Gut inc. Trust Your Gut is all about helping children and teens take ownership of who they are and live there truth, and be their truest self. Today we talk about using meditation and movement to become the best you, you can possibly be. If you want to hear more from Kelly be sure to check out her website https://kellytaxter.com/ or take a peek at her Instagram @trustyourgutinc.Be sure to ...

03-31

35:32

On today's episode of Teen-y , we talk body positivity with the queen of body positivity herself, Connie Sobczak! Connie is the creator of The Body Positive, a non-profit helping people develop a balanced and loving relationship with their bodies that is guided by love, forgiveness, and humor. In this episode, we zoom into what it means to be body positive and how you can develop a loving relationship with your body. If you want to learn more about Connie and The Body Positive, check out her ...

03-01

37:12

From the host of Teen-y, Syd Walter brings a brand new show titled: Find X. Find X is a podcast about areas of fracture in the United States and the show follows Syd's journeys trying to uncover and work through reckoning with the future, fracture, and her place in it all. This is a preview of the series which is live on all platforms. Search "Find X" to listen to the whole series on any podcast platform, or visit the Find X website: www.findxproject.com --- Music from Tasty Morsels Fundin...

09-12

04:46

On January 14th 2022, a walkout was held to call attention to how students felt about in person schooling in the Seattle Public School district.. With a recorder in hand, Syd Walter tells the story of what it means to emerge from haze feeling seen, heard, and respected. Music for this episode is from: J. Cole Beach House Stars of the Lid and Harold Budd For more information on Teen-y visit: www.teenypod.com or our Instagram @teeny_pod Producing, editing, writing, and hosting is...