Teenager Therapy

Do you feel mature or do you find yourself feeling like a kid still? In this episode, we explore why we unreasonably expect ourselves to act grown & mature, our craving to be youthful, and the process of letting ourselves be seen for who we are.

Do you feel like you might never be truly happy? Do you avoid joy knowing it's temporary? In this episode, we talk about what it takes to be happy, how to be okay with sadness, and how to accept the endless journey towards happiness. News! Kayla and Gael started a podcast company, it's called Astro Studios. Their first show just came out and it's called Friendgroup. You can listen to it everywhere! You can also follow us on socials @teenagertherapy and follow Astro Studios @astrostudios.xyz

Do you hate yourself? Do you feel pessimistic about life? Are you constantly wondering why you're so harsh on yourself even when you know you don't deserve it? In this episode, we talk about self-hatred and how to continue forward when everything feels pointless. News! Kayla and Gael started a podcast company, it's called Astro Studios. Their first show just came out and it's called Friendgroup. You can listen to it here. You can also follow us on socials @teenagertherapy and follow Astro Studios @astrostudios.xyz

Change is uncomfortable but if life is change, then how do you come to terms and learn to accept the growing pains? In this episode, we talk about our experience with constant change, reverting back to old habits, and learning to deal with growing pains. News! Kayla and Gael started a podcast company, it's called Astro Studios. Their first show just came out and it's called Friendgroup. You can listen to it here. You can also follow us on socials @teenagertherapy and follow Astro Studios @astrostudios.xyz

A banter between 3 friends who are slightly sleep deprived, disoriented, and hungry. News! Kayla and Gael started a podcast company, it's called Astro Studios. Their first show just came out and it's called Friendgroup. You can listen to it here. You can also follow us on socials @teenagertherapy and follow Astro Studios @astrostudios.xyz

do you ever feel like life is passing you by? being so focused on work or school that you forget stopping to rest is an option? in this episode, we talk about our longing to go back to simpler times, the growing pains of life, and how we wish we could rest. News! Kayla and Gael started a podcast company, it's called Astro Studios. Their first show just came out and it's called Friendgroup. You can listen to it here. You can also follow us on socials @teenagertherapy and follow Astro Studios @astrostudios.xyz

have you and your friends fantasized about living together? in this episode, we talk about our experience living together for the past month, bad habits we've noticed in each other, and how having a functional household requires a lot of sacrifice. hope you enjoy! keep up with us on socials @teenagertherapy

Content Warning: In this week’s episode, we will be discussing issues that may be disturbing or triggering to some. Some things we will be discussing will include but are not limited to mentions of Sexual Assault, Coercion, Mental Health Struggles, etc. If you or someone you know is struggling, please refer to this episode description for resources and support. While this episode will not include either party from the following case, we are discussing it with their consent. Over a year ago, one of our podcast hosts was accused of SA. We were asked to hold them accountable but struggled to figure out what that meant. This episode is us reflecting on our response to a very serious situation, an apology for our shortcomings, and an attempt to understand what holding someone accountable looks like. For more information about accountability and alternative justice, go to www.safebae.org/360-schools/accountability-training/ *********** Unfortunately, the audio file for this episode got corrupted so we are forced to use our backup. Please excuse the poor audio quality. You will also notice we re-recorded certain parts to better reflect our feelings on the situation. Thank you for your patience. Resources National Sexual Assault Hotline (USA): Call 1-800-656-HOPE (4673) or visit https://www.rainn.org/ RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): Offers support, information, and resources for survivors of sexual assault in the United States. Visit their website at https://www.rainn.org/ Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 (US) or 686868 (Canada) to connect with a trained crisis counselor. National Domestic Violence Hotline (USA): Call 1-800-799-SAFE (7233) or visit https://www.thehotline.org/ 1in6: Offers support and resources for male survivors of sexual abuse. Visit their website at https://1in6.org/ Women's Aid (UK): Provides information and support for women experiencing domestic violence and sexual assault. Visit their website at https://www.womensaid.org.uk/ VictimConnect: Offers a helpline and online chat services for all victims of crime in the United States. Visit their website at https://victimconnect.org/

Do you think you self-sabotage? Are you able to accept love? Does your past trauma make it hard for you to open up again? In this episode, we talk about the difference between self-sabotaging and protecting yourself, intentionality in dating, and having the courage to open up while Thomas begins his dating adventures in NYC. Enjoy! News! Kayla and Gael started a podcast company, it's called Astro Studios. Their first show just came out and it's called Friendgroup. You can listen to it here. You can also follow us on socials @teenagertherapy and follow Astro Studios @astrostudios.xyz

Do you think social media traps you into only making friends with people you have mutuals with? Does it make it harder to get out of your social bubble? In this episode, we talk about how we decide who to be friends with, if mutuals make us more or less likely to be friend with someone, and ways to try to get out of our social bubble. Enjoy! Also this is our first episode filmed in NY! Woooo! You will also notice a camera crew in the room, that's for a secret project we're a part of that we'll tell you about later! Follow us on socials everywhere @teenagertherapy

Do you feel lonely even though you have friends surrounding you? Do you feel as if you're always on the search for a deeper connection? In this episode, we talk about feeling misunderstood, alone, and how to stay connected to friends despite distance.

We're moving to NY! Sorta... In this episode, we talk about how consequential these next 2 months will be, how radically different our life will look, and the pressure to figure out who we are and what we're doing with our life.

do you feel frustrated with your body? do you feel like you're in this never-ending journey of body positivity? in this episode, we talk about our experience losing a significant amount of weight, feeling bad regardless, and what we've learned about food & exercise.

If you're like Gael, you might struggle to be on time. It seems like no matter how hard you try, you will certainly be late. In this episode, we talk about a recent situation that left Thomas and Kayla feeling frustrated, the disrespectful nature of being late, and the thought process behind why some of us struggle to be on time more than others. Enjoy!

You know those situations make you realize wow... that's a very full circle moment? In this episode, we talk about the numerous full circle moments we've had and reflect on the childhood version of us that would have gone wild if we told them what has happened. We also dive into giving life meaning and how to ensure you live a fullfilling life. Enjoy!