🛡️ Student Mental Health Series *coming soon
- 1. 1.01 – Understanding Bullying and Its Long-Term Effects 00:00:00
- 2. 1.02 – When You Feel Like Picking Up a Gun: Crisis Thought Intervention 00:00:00
- 3. 1.03 – Dealing with Anxiety Before Class or Tests 00:00:00
- 4. 1.04 – What Is Depression and Why It Lies to You 00:00:00
- 5. 1.05 – Emotional Numbness: When You Feel Nothing at All 00:00:00
- 6. 1.06 – How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Weak 00:00:00
- 7. 1.07 – Social Anxiety in Crowded Halls and Cafeterias 00:00:00
- 8. 1.08 – How Trauma Shows Up in School Settings 00:00:00
- 9. 1.09 – Understanding Your Emotional Triggers 00:00:00
- 10. 1.10 – Building a Vocabulary for Your Feelings 00:00:00
- 11. 1.11 – Feeling Like an Outsider in Every Room 00:00:00
- 12. 1.12 – When Sadness Lasts Too Long 00:00:00
- 13. 1.13 – What to Do When You Cry and Don’t Know Why 00:00:00
- 14. 1.14 – Being Angry Without Becoming Destructive 00:00:00
- 15. 1.15 – How to Feel Something Again 00:00:00
- 16. 1.16 – Coping with Emotional Overload 00:00:00
- 17. 1.17 – Creating Space Between Feeling and Reaction 00:00:00
- 18. 1.18 – How to Journal When You’re Not a Writer 00:00:00
- 19. 1.19 – Learning to Identify What You’re Avoiding 00:00:00
- 20. 1.20 – Emotional Burnout and Mental Fatigue 00:00:00
- 21. 1.21 – Talking to Someone Who Doesn’t Understand Mental Health 00:00:00
- 22. 1.22 – Emotional Triggers From Past Experiences 00:00:00
- 23. 1.23 – When You’re Numb in Public but Falling Apart Alone 00:00:00
- 24. 1.24 – Using Humor to Hide Pain 00:00:00
- 25. 1.25 – Feeling Guilty for Being Happy Sometimes 00:00:00
- 26. 1.26 – The Connection Between Mental Health and Physical Pain 00:00:00
- 27. 1.27 – Why Mental Health Is Not a Weakness 00:00:00
- 28. 1.28 – What Does Healing Look Like? 00:00:00
- 29. 1.29 – Naming Your Emotional Patterns 00:00:00
- 30. 1.30 – How to Handle Feeling Left Out 00:00:00
- 31. 1.31 – Learning to Accept Compliments 00:00:00
- 32. 1.32 – When You Don’t Trust Your Own Feelings 00:00:00
- 33. 1.33 – How to Self-Soothe Without Harm 00:00:00
- 34. 1.34 – Understanding Emotional Flashbacks 00:00:00
- 35. 1.35 – How to Be Honest About How You’re Doing 00:00:00
- 36. 1.36 – The Danger of Bottling Everything Up 00:00:00
- 37. 1.37 – Emotional Shutdowns: Why They Happen 00:00:00
- 38. 1.38 – How to Build Emotional Safety With Others 00:00:00
- 39. 1.39 – Explaining Mental Health to Your Friends 00:00:00
- 40. 1.40 – The Difference Between Sadness and Depression 00:00:00
- 41. 1.41 – Emotional Vocabulary Building Activities 00:00:00
- 42. 1.42 – How to Be a Friend to Yourself 00:00:00
- 43. 1.43 – When You Hate How You Feel 00:00:00
- 44. 1.44 – How to Track Your Emotions Daily 00:00:00
- 45. 1.45 – Coping When You Feel Disconnected 00:00:00
- 46. 1.46 – How to Regulate Your Mood at School 00:00:00
- 47. 1.47 – Learning to Let Go of Shame 00:00:00
- 48. 1.48 – Creating an Emotional Emergency Plan 00:00:00
- 49. 1.49 – Emotional Growth Through Self-Acceptance 00:00:00
- 50. 1.50 – Building Mental Strength Through Emotional Honesty 00:00:00
- 1. 2.01 – Cutting and Self-Harm: Why It Happens 00:00:00
- 2. 2.02 – What to Do When You Feel Suicidal 00:00:00
- 3. 2.03 – Safety Planning 101: Who Can I Call or Text? 00:00:00
- 4. 2.04 – Substance Use as a Coping Tool: The Real Cost 00:00:00
- 5. 2.05 – How to Interrupt a Panic Attack in Class 00:00:00
- 6. 2.06 – Recognizing Passive Suicidal Thoughts 00:00:00
- 7. 2.07 – Managing Violent Thoughts Before They Escalate 00:00:00
- 8. 2.08 – Understanding the Fight, Flight, Freeze, Fawn Responses 00:00:00
- 9. 2.09 – When You're Afraid of Yourself 00:00:00
- 10. 2.10 – How to Stay Safe at School When You Feel Unsafe Inside 00:00:00
- 11. 2.11 – Recognizing Triggers That Lead to Self-Harm 00:00:00
- 12. 2.12 – What It Feels Like to Hit Rock Bottom 00:00:00
- 13. 2.13 – Finding the Will to Keep Going 00:00:00
- 14. 2.14 – What to Expect During a Mental Health Crisis 00:00:00
- 15. 2.15 – Creating a “Do Not Harm” Personal Contract 00:00:00
- 16. 2.16 – Crisis Text Lines, Hotlines, and When to Use Them 00:00:00
- 17. 2.17 – How to Get Help Without Getting in Trouble 00:00:00
- 18. 2.18 – Coping With a Crisis When No One Knows 00:00:00
- 19. 2.19 – Crisis vs. Breakdown: Understanding the Signs 00:00:00
- 20. 2.20 – What to Do in the First 10 Minutes of a Meltdown 00:00:00
- 21. 2.21 – Reaching Out When You Want to Disappear 00:00:00
- 22. 2.22 – Emergency Coping Tools You Can Use Anywhere 00:00:00
- 23. 2.23 – The Link Between Shame and Harm 00:00:00
- 24. 2.24 – What Happens When You Go to the ER for a Crisis 00:00:00
- 25. 2.25 – When You Feel Like You’re Going to Snap 00:00:00
- 26. 2.26 – Calming Techniques That Work in the Bathroom at School 00:00:00
- 27. 2.27 – Isolating vs. Protecting Yourself: What’s the Difference? 00:00:00
- 28. 2.28 – What Not to Say to Someone in Crisis 00:00:00
- 29. 2.29 – How to Get Through the Next 5 Minutes 00:00:00
- 30. 2.30 – What Recovery Looks Like After a Crisis 00:00:00
- 31. 2.31 – How to Talk About Self-Harm Without Feeling Judged 00:00:00
- 32. 2.32 – The Science Behind a Meltdown 00:00:00
- 33. 2.33 – Understanding Crisis Urges and Mental Loops 00:00:00
- 34. 2.34 – How to Break a Harmful Routine 00:00:00
- 35. 2.35 – Preparing for a Crisis Before It Happens 00:00:00
- 36. 2.36 – Emotional Regulation During an Episode 00:00:00
- 37. 2.37 – What Happens if You Call 911 00:00:00
- 38. 2.38 – Recognizing When You’re Not Safe With Yourself 00:00:00
- 39. 2.39 – Supporting a Friend in Crisis Without Losing Yourself 00:00:00
- 40. 2.40 – How to Survive a Mental Health Hold (72-Hour Hold) 00:00:00
- 41. 2.41 – Setting Boundaries After a Crisis 00:00:00
- 42. 2.42 – Rebuilding Trust With Yourself 00:00:00
- 43. 2.43 – Replacing Harmful Habits With Safe Alternatives 00:00:00
- 44. 2.44 – Managing Guilt After a Crisis 00:00:00
- 45. 2.45 – Self-Care That Doesn’t Feel Like a Joke 00:00:00
- 46. 2.46 – Telling an Adult: When and How 00:00:00
- 47. 2.47 – Emergency Grounding Scripts 00:00:00
- 48. 2.48 – What to Do If You Can’t Talk About It 00:00:00
- 49. 2.49 – Teaching Others How to Help You in a Crisis 00:00:00
- 50. 2.50 – You Survived—Now Let’s Heal 00:00:00
- 1. 3.01 – Academic Overload: When School Feels Like Too Much 00:00:00
- 2. 3.02 – How to Study When You're Mentally Drained 00:00:00
- 3. 3.03 – Dealing with Perfectionism 00:00:00
- 4. 3.04 – When You’re Failing and Afraid to Tell Anyone 00:00:00
- 5. 3.05 – Test Anxiety and Memory Blackouts 00:00:00
- 6. 3.06 – Performance Pressure from Parents and Teachers 00:00:00
- 7. 3.07 – How to Handle Report Card Season Without Meltdowns 00:00:00
- 8. 3.08 – Managing Homework with ADHD 00:00:00
- 9. 3.09 – Being a Student and a Caregiver at Home 00:00:00
- 10. 3.10 – When You’re Always Behind and Can’t Catch Up 00:00:00
- 11. 3.11 – Time Management Skills They Never Taught You 00:00:00
- 12. 3.12 – Coping With the Fear of Repeating a Grade 00:00:00
- 13. 3.13 – What to Do When You’re Falling Asleep in Class 00:00:00
- 14. 3.14 – When Teachers Trigger Your Anxiety 00:00:00
- 15. 3.15 – Learning to Prioritize Assignments 00:00:00
- 16. 3.16 – When You're Expected to Be the “Smart Kid” 00:00:00
- 17. 3.17 – Avoiding Burnout From Overachievement 00:00:00
- 18. 3.18 – Coping With Group Projects That Stress You Out 00:00:00
- 19. 3.19 – Managing Multiple Deadlines Without a Breakdown 00:00:00
- 20. 3.20 – How to Recover From a Bad Grade 00:00:00
- 21. 3.21 – Why Studying at the Last Minute Doesn’t Work 00:00:00
- 22. 3.22 – Getting Help When You Don’t Want to Look Weak 00:00:00
- 23. 3.23 – Dealing With Unfair Grading or Biased Teachers 00:00:00
- 24. 3.24 – Mental Health Days Without Falling Behind 00:00:00
- 25. 3.25 – When You're Scared of Letting People Down 00:00:00
- 26. 3.26 – Coping With School During a Mental Health Episode 00:00:00
- 27. 3.27 – What to Do When You Miss Too Many Days 00:00:00
- 28. 3.28 – Balancing School and a Job 00:00:00
- 29. 3.29 – When You Can’t Focus in Class and Don’t Know Why 00:00:00
- 30. 3.30 – Managing Your Time With a Planner or App 00:00:00
- 31. 3.31 – How to Speak Up About Your Learning Needs 00:00:00
- 32. 3.32 – Learning Accommodations: What They Are and How to Get Them 00:00:00
- 33. 3.33 – How to Prepare for Finals Without Panic 00:00:00
- 34. 3.34 – Self-Soothing Techniques Before Presenting 00:00:00
- 35. 3.35 – Studying With Music, Silence, or Something Else? 00:00:00
- 36. 3.36 – What to Do When You Hate a Subject 00:00:00
- 37. 3.37 – Academic Success Without Losing Your Mental Health 00:00:00
- 38. 3.38 – Recovering After Dropping a Class 00:00:00
- 39. 3.39 – When You Need a Tutor but Feel Embarrassed 00:00:00
- 40. 3.40 – Creating a Calming Study Space 00:00:00
- 41. 3.41 – When You’re the Only One Struggling 00:00:00
- 42. 3.42 – Supporting a Friend Who’s Failing 00:00:00
- 43. 3.43 – How to Set Academic Goals That Don’t Stress You Out 00:00:00
- 44. 3.44 – Study Breaks That Actually Help 00:00:00
- 45. 3.45 – Preparing for School After a Crisis 00:00:00
- 46. 3.46 – Handling Morning Anxiety Before School 00:00:00
- 47. 3.47 – Balancing School With Therapy Appointments 00:00:00
- 48. 3.48 – Feeling Lost in a Big School System 00:00:00
- 49. 3.49 – Learning to Accept “Good Enough” 00:00:00
- 50. 3.50 – Rebuilding Your Academic Confidence 00:00:00
- 1. 4.01 – Mean Girls, Cliques, and Social Exclusion 00:00:00
- 2. 4.02 – Toxic Friendships and How to Let Go 00:00:00
- 3. 4.03 – How to Recognize Healthy vs. Unhealthy Relationships 00:00:00
- 4. 4.04 – What to Do When You’re Being Cyberbullied 00:00:00
- 5. 4.05 – LGBTQ+ and Feeling Safe in School 00:00:00
- 6. 4.06 – Racial Trauma and Microaggressions in School 00:00:00
- 7. 4.07 – Dating Violence and Emotional Abuse 00:00:00
- 8. 4.08 – Sexting Pressure and Digital Boundaries 00:00:00
- 9. 4.09 – Grieving the Loss of a Friend or Classmate 00:00:00
- 10. 4.10 – How to Be a Supportive Friend Without Taking on Their Pain 00:00:00
- 11. 4.11 – When Friends Turn Into Bullies 00:00:00
- 12. 4.12 – How to Handle Being Ignored 00:00:00
- 13. 4.13 – Being the New Kid With No Social Circle 00:00:00
- 14. 4.14 – What Happens When a Friendship Ends 00:00:00
- 15. 4.15 – Standing Up for Yourself Without Escalating Conflict 00:00:00
- 16. 4.16 – Friend Envy and Social Comparison 00:00:00
- 17. 4.17 – When You Feel Invisible in Your Own Group 00:00:00
- 18. 4.18 – Managing Rumors and Reputation Attacks 00:00:00
- 19. 4.19 – When You’re Afraid to Walk Through the Hallways 00:00:00
- 20. 4.20 – Friendships That Only Exist Online 00:00:00
- 21. 4.21 – Understanding Verbal vs. Emotional Abuse 00:00:00
- 22. 4.22 – How to Say No Without Feeling Guilty 00:00:00
- 23. 4.23 – Dealing With “Frenemies” 00:00:00
- 24. 4.24 – Being Bullied by a Former Friend 00:00:00
- 25. 4.25 – What If You’re the One Being Mean? 00:00:00
- 26. 4.26 – Coping With Jealousy in Friendships 00:00:00
- 27. 4.27 – When Your Identity Is the Reason You’re Targeted 00:00:00
- 28. 4.28 – Social Rejection and the Need to Belong 00:00:00
- 29. 4.29 – How to Apologize and Rebuild a Relationship 00:00:00
- 30. 4.30 – Handling Group Chats That Exclude or Attack 00:00:00
- 31. 4.31 – Being the Only One Who Doesn’t Fit In 00:00:00
- 32. 4.32 – How to Talk About Your Identity Safely 00:00:00
- 33. 4.33 – When People Keep Labeling You 00:00:00
- 34. 4.34 – Standing Up for Others Without Being a Target 00:00:00
- 35. 4.35 – When Your Friendships Are All One-Sided 00:00:00
- 36. 4.36 – Coping With a Crush That Goes Wrong 00:00:00
- 37. 4.37 – Supporting a Friend Who’s in a Toxic Relationship 00:00:00
- 38. 4.38 – Being Misunderstood for How You Dress or Talk 00:00:00
- 39. 4.39 – Social Media Drama and Public Embarrassment 00:00:00
- 40. 4.40 – Feeling Pressured to Join a Group You Don’t Trust 00:00:00
- 41. 4.41 – Learning How to Make New Friends 00:00:00
- 42. 4.42 – When You’ve Been Canceled or Called Out 00:00:00
- 43. 4.43 – Navigating Identity as a BIPOC Student 00:00:00
- 44. 4.44 – What It Means to Be an Ally 00:00:00
- 45. 4.45 – When You’re the Only Queer Kid in the Room 00:00:00
- 46. 4.46 – How to Handle a Friend Who Constantly Vents 00:00:00
- 47. 4.47 – Defining Your Own Labels, Not Letting Others Choose 00:00:00
- 48. 4.48 – Choosing Peace Over Popularity 00:00:00
- 49. 4.49 – When You Feel Like You Don’t Belong Anywhere 00:00:00
- 50. 4.50 – Healing From Social Rejection 00:00:00
- 1. 5.01 – How to Build Self-Esteem When You’ve Been Broken Down 00:00:00
- 2. 5.02 – Staying Motivated When You Don’t See the Point 00:00:00
- 3. 5.03 – Turning Your Pain into Purpose 00:00:00
- 4. 5.04 – Journaling and Mindfulness for Busy Students 00:00:00
- 5. 5.05 – How to Build a Daily Coping Routine 00:00:00
- 6. 5.06 – Vision Boards, Dreams, and Self-Belief 00:00:00
- 7. 5.07 – When You Want to Start Over 00:00:00
- 8. 5.08 – Making Friends with Your Inner Voice 00:00:00
- 9. 5.09 – What to Do the Day After a Breakdown 00:00:00
- 10. 5.10 – Finding Meaning in Your Struggles 00:00:00
- 11. 5.11 – How to Build Habits That Actually Stick 00:00:00
- 12. 5.12 – Creating a Morning Routine for Mental Success 00:00:00
- 13. 5.13 – How to Make Personal Goals You Can Reach 00:00:00
- 14. 5.14 – Finding Motivation When You're in a Rut 00:00:00
- 15. 5.15 – How to Bounce Back From Rejection 00:00:00
- 16. 5.16 – Developing Grit and Mental Toughness 00:00:00
- 17. 5.17 – Building Self-Worth From the Inside Out 00:00:00
- 18. 5.18 – Discovering What You’re Good At 00:00:00
- 19. 5.19 – Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset 00:00:00
- 20. 5.20 – How to Stay Hopeful in a Negative Environment 00:00:00
- 21. 5.21 – Learning to Celebrate Small Wins 00:00:00
- 22. 5.22 – Creating an “I Did It” Wall or Journal 00:00:00
- 23. 5.23 – Becoming the Person You Needed as a Kid 00:00:00
- 24. 5.24 – How to Manage Your Energy, Not Just Time 00:00:00
- 25. 5.25 – Personal Growth Through Helping Others 00:00:00
- 26. 5.26 – What to Do When You Feel Left Behind 00:00:00
- 27. 5.27 – Finding a Mentor Who Gets You 00:00:00
- 28. 5.28 – Practicing Positive Self-Talk 00:00:00
- 29. 5.29 – How to Grow Without Competing With Others 00:00:00
- 30. 5.30 – Turning Mistakes Into Lessons 00:00:00
- 31. 5.31 – Rewriting Your Story 00:00:00
- 32. 5.32 – Building Your Own Values System 00:00:00
- 33. 5.33 – Learning to Sit With Discomfort 00:00:00
- 34. 5.34 – Finding Your “Why” in Life 00:00:00
- 35. 5.35 – Motivation That Doesn’t Depend on Praise 00:00:00
- 36. 5.36 – Building Self-Discipline One Step at a Time 00:00:00
- 37. 5.37 – How to Reflect Without Overthinking 00:00:00
- 38. 5.38 – Personal Growth Through Adversity 00:00:00
- 39. 5.39 – Building a Future You Want to Live In 00:00:00
- 40. 5.40 – How to Recognize Your Own Growth 00:00:00
- 41. 5.41 – Investing in Yourself When No One Else Will 00:00:00
- 42. 5.42 – The Importance of Curiosity and Exploration 00:00:00
- 43. 5.43 – Finding a Hobby That Calms You 00:00:00
- 44. 5.44 – Learning Something New Just for You 00:00:00
- 45. 5.45 – How to Stay Focused on Your Path 00:00:00
- 46. 5.46 – Building Identity Beyond Trauma 00:00:00
- 47. 5.47 – When You're Ready to Lead Others 00:00:00
- 48. 5.48 – How to Start Over Without Shame 00:00:00
- 49. 5.49 – Building a “Growth Toolkit” That Works for You 00:00:00
- 50. 5.50 – The Power of Becoming Who You Needed 00:00:00
- 1. 6.01 – When Home Feels Unsafe: Coping with Chaos 00:00:00
- 2. 6.02 – Arguing with Parents Without Losing Control 00:00:00
- 3. 6.03 – When You’re the Adult in the House 00:00:00
- 4. 6.04 – Coping with Divorce or Separation 00:00:00
- 5. 6.05 – Sibling Rivalry That Feels Like War 00:00:00
- 6. 6.06 – My Parents Don’t Understand My Mental Health 00:00:00
- 7. 6.07 – How to Talk to a Guardian Who Doesn’t Believe in Therapy 00:00:00
- 8. 6.08 – When You’re Afraid to Go Home 00:00:00
- 9. 6.09 – Physical Abuse vs. Discipline: Knowing the Line 00:00:00
- 10. 6.10 – Creating Emotional Space When You Can’t Leave 00:00:00
- 11. 6.11 – When You’re Not Allowed to Show Emotion at Home 00:00:00
- 12. 6.12 – How to Survive Living With Toxic Parents 00:00:00
- 13. 6.13 – Parents Who Threaten to Kick You Out 00:00:00
- 14. 6.14 – When Adults Blame You for Everything 00:00:00
- 15. 6.15 – Managing PTSD From Your Own Family 00:00:00
- 16. 6.16 – Living With Alcohol or Drug Use in the Home 00:00:00
- 17. 6.17 – What to Do When You Witness Domestic Violence 00:00:00
- 18. 6.18 – When Your Parents Fight and It Scares You 00:00:00
- 19. 6.19 – Coping With Emotional Neglect 00:00:00
- 20. 6.20 – Trying to Heal in a Home That’s Still Harmful 00:00:00
- 21. 6.21 – What to Do When You’re Caught in the Middle 00:00:00
- 22. 6.22 – Living With a Parent Who Has Mental Health Struggles 00:00:00
- 23. 6.23 – When You’re Punished for Asking for Help 00:00:00
- 24. 6.24 – Creating a Safety Plan in a Volatile Household 00:00:00
- 25. 6.25 – How to Talk to a Teacher About Home Issues 00:00:00
- 26. 6.26 – What If You Don’t Want to Go Back Home? 00:00:00
- 27. 6.27 – When You're the One Who Keeps the Peace 00:00:00
- 28. 6.28 – Coping With Guilt for Wanting to Leave 00:00:00
- 29. 6.29 – When You’re the Family Secret-Keeper 00:00:00
- 30. 6.30 – Helping Siblings When You’re Struggling Too 00:00:00
- 31. 6.31 – How to Emotionally Detach for Survival 00:00:00
- 32. 6.32 – Navigating Foster Care or Kinship Placement 00:00:00
- 33. 6.33 – When You're Raised by Grandparents or Relatives 00:00:00
- 34. 6.34 – Boundaries With Family That Constantly Cross Lines 00:00:00
- 35. 6.35 – Understanding Generational Trauma 00:00:00
- 36. 6.36 – Being Labeled “The Problem Child” 00:00:00
- 37. 6.37 – Learning to Set Limits With Parents 00:00:00
- 38. 6.38 – When You Love Them But Still Feel Hurt 00:00:00
- 39. 6.39 – Balancing Loyalty and Self-Preservation 00:00:00
- 40. 6.40 – Family Expectations vs. Your Truth 00:00:00
- 41. 6.41 – How to Plan a Safe Exit When You’re 18 00:00:00
- 42. 6.42 – When You’re Afraid of Being Disowned 00:00:00
- 43. 6.43 – Getting Support Without Betraying Your Family 00:00:00
- 44. 6.44 – What to Do When You Feel Like a Burden 00:00:00
- 45. 6.45 – Living With Parental Favoritism 00:00:00
- 46. 6.46 – Helping Yourself When Everyone Else Depends on You 00:00:00
- 47. 6.47 – Managing Family Holidays When You Feel Triggered 00:00:00
- 48. 6.48 – Finding Other Adults You Can Trust 00:00:00
- 49. 6.49 – Coping With a Parent’s Arrest, Illness, or Absence 00:00:00
- 50. 6.50 – Healing While Still Living in the Same House 00:00:00
- 1. 7.01 – Who Am I? Identity in a World of Labels 00:00:00
- 2. 7.02 – Navigating Life as a Mixed-Race or Multicultural Student 00:00:00
- 3. 7.03 – Understanding Gender Identity and Expression 00:00:00
- 4. 7.04 – Living Authentically While Staying Safe 00:00:00
- 5. 7.05 – When You Don’t Know What You Believe In Anymore 00:00:00
- 6. 7.06 – Religion, Spirituality, and Mental Health 00:00:00
- 7. 7.07 – Identity Trauma: When Labels Hurt More Than Help 00:00:00
- 8. 7.08 – How to Own Your Story Without Shame 00:00:00
- 9. 7.09 – Standing Up Without Becoming the Target 00:00:00
- 10. 7.10 – Making Space for Your Own Voice 00:00:00
- 11. 7.11 – What If You Don’t Fit Into a Category? 00:00:00
- 12. 7.12 – How to Explore Identity Without Judgment 00:00:00
- 13. 7.13 – Why You Don’t Have to Have All the Answers Right Now 00:00:00
- 14. 7.14 – The Power of Saying “I Don’t Know Yet” 00:00:00
- 15. 7.15 – Discovering the Parts of You That Were Suppressed 00:00:00
- 16. 7.16 – How Culture Affects How You See Yourself 00:00:00
- 17. 7.17 – When Your Family Doesn’t Accept Who You Are 00:00:00
- 18. 7.18 – Exploring Your Identity Privately and Safely 00:00:00
- 19. 7.19 – Journaling to Discover Who You Are 00:00:00
- 20. 7.20 – What Labels Feel Helpful—And Which Don’t 00:00:00
- 21. 7.21 – When You’ve Been Told You’re “Too Much” 00:00:00
- 22. 7.22 – Creating Your Own Definition of Success 00:00:00
- 23. 7.23 – Knowing You Are More Than What You’ve Been Through 00:00:00
- 24. 7.24 – Embracing Uniqueness in a Copy-Paste World 00:00:00
- 25. 7.25 – Breaking Out of Who Others Expect You to Be 00:00:00
- 26. 7.26 – Feeling Lost Between Two Worlds 00:00:00
- 27. 7.27 – Identity Crisis During Major Transitions 00:00:00
- 28. 7.28 – When You’ve Changed and No One Notices 00:00:00
- 29. 7.29 – Creating an Identity Beyond Trauma 00:00:00
- 30. 7.30 – How to Rebuild After Shedding a Label 00:00:00
- 31. 7.31 – The Difference Between Identity and Behavior 00:00:00
- 32. 7.32 – When Labels Are Put on You Without Consent 00:00:00
- 33. 7.33 – Reclaiming Your Power After Being Stereotyped 00:00:00
- 34. 7.34 – Creating Affirmations That Match Who You Are 00:00:00
- 35. 7.35 – How to Express Yourself Without Fear 00:00:00
- 36. 7.36 – Owning Your Story While Still Healing It 00:00:00
- 37. 7.37 – Coping With Being Misgendered or Misnamed 00:00:00
- 38. 7.38 – When You're Labeled by a Diagnosis 00:00:00
- 39. 7.39 – Navigating Dual Identities (Cultural, Social, Gender, etc.) 00:00:00
- 40. 7.40 – Building an Internal Identity That Can’t Be Taken Away 00:00:00
- 41. 7.41 – Honoring All Parts of Your Identity 00:00:00
- 42. 7.42 – When You No Longer Relate to Who You Were 00:00:00
- 43. 7.43 – Being Proud Without Needing Approval 00:00:00
- 44. 7.44 – Finding Community That Affirms You 00:00:00
- 45. 7.45 – Using Art, Style, and Music to Express Identity 00:00:00
- 46. 7.46 – Learning to Say “This Is Me” 00:00:00
- 47. 7.47 – What If You Feel Like You Don’t Belong Anywhere? 00:00:00
- 48. 7.48 – How to Accept Yourself Without Explanation 00:00:00
- 49. 7.49 – You Are Not a Category—You Are a Human 00:00:00
- 50. 7.50 – Becoming the Most Honest Version of You 00:00:00
- 1. 8.01 – When Someone You Love Dies 00:00:00
- 2. 8.02 – Grieving a Pet, A Teacher, or a Role Model 00:00:00
- 3. 8.03 – Moving to a New School or New City 00:00:00
- 4. 8.04 – Losing a Friend Group Overnight 00:00:00
- 5. 8.05 – When a Teacher or Mentor Leaves 00:00:00
- 6. 8.06 – Surviving the Holidays with an Empty Chair 00:00:00
- 7. 8.07 – Graduation Anxiety and Leaving the Past Behind 00:00:00
- 8. 8.08 – When a Friend Dies by Suicide 00:00:00
- 9. 8.09 – Coping with Someone Else’s Overdose 00:00:00
- 10. 8.10 – Rebuilding After a Natural Disaster or Fire 00:00:00
- 11. 8.11 – When Your Favorite Person Stops Talking to You 00:00:00
- 12. 8.12 – Missing Someone Who Was Never Really There 00:00:00
- 13. 8.13 – When a Parent Leaves Without Explanation 00:00:00
- 14. 8.14 – The Grief of Abandonment 00:00:00
- 15. 8.15 – Grieving a Life You Thought You’d Have 00:00:00
- 16. 8.16 – How to Talk About Loss When No One Else Will 00:00:00
- 17. 8.17 – When the Funeral Doesn’t Help 00:00:00
- 18. 8.18 – Dreams Where They're Still Alive 00:00:00
- 19. 8.19 – When You’re Not Sure If You’re Allowed to Grieve 00:00:00
- 20. 8.20 – Cultural and Family Rules About Grieving 00:00:00
- 21. 8.21 – Secondary Loss: Losing the People Who Were There for You 00:00:00
- 22. 8.22 – Grieving While Still in Survival Mode 00:00:00
- 23. 8.23 – Why Grief Doesn’t Follow a Timeline 00:00:00
- 24. 8.24 – When You Pretend You’re Fine So Others Don’t Worry 00:00:00
- 25. 8.25 – Guilt After a Sudden Loss 00:00:00
- 26. 8.26 – When Someone You Love Is Incarcerated 00:00:00
- 27. 8.27 – Losing a Sibling or Cousin 00:00:00
- 28. 8.28 – When Divorce Feels Like a Death 00:00:00
- 29. 8.29 – Processing Grief in a Journal 00:00:00
- 30. 8.30 – When You’re Not Ready to Say Goodbye 00:00:00
- 31. 8.31 – Creating a Ritual for Someone You Miss 00:00:00
- 32. 8.32 – The Grief of Growing Apart From Someone 00:00:00
- 33. 8.33 – Being the “Strong One” After a Death 00:00:00
- 34. 8.34 – Coping With the Anniversary of a Loss 00:00:00
- 35. 8.35 – Feeling Angry at the Person You Lost 00:00:00
- 36. 8.36 – What to Say to Someone Who Is Grieving 00:00:00
- 37. 8.37 – When Grief Feels Like Depression 00:00:00
- 38. 8.38 – Flashbacks of the Day They Left 00:00:00
- 39. 8.39 – What If You’re Relieved Someone Is Gone? 00:00:00
- 40. 8.40 – Writing a Goodbye Letter You’ll Never Send 00:00:00
- 41. 8.41 – When Everything Changed Overnight 00:00:00
- 42. 8.42 – How to Hold Grief and Joy at the Same Time 00:00:00
- 43. 8.43 – Supporting a Friend Who Is Grieving 00:00:00
- 44. 8.44 – Grieving Your Childhood While Still in It 00:00:00
- 45. 8.45 – When You Lose a Safe Place 00:00:00
- 46. 8.46 – Returning to Normal After a Crisis 00:00:00
- 47. 8.47 – Why “Getting Over It” Doesn’t Work 00:00:00
- 48. 8.48 – Starting Over When You Didn’t Want To 00:00:00
- 49. 8.49 – Letting Go Without Forgetting 00:00:00
- 50. 8.50 – Moving Forward With the Love They Left Behind 00:00:00
- 1. 9.01 – Hearing Gunshots and Sirens: Community Trauma 00:00:00
- 2. 9.02 – Lockdowns, School Shootings, and Fear of Violence 00:00:00
- 3. 9.03 – When Your Neighborhood Feels Like a Warzone 00:00:00
- 4. 9.04 – Understanding PTSD from Non-Military Trauma 00:00:00
- 5. 9.05 – What Happens in Your Brain During a Crisis 00:00:00
- 6. 9.06 – When You See Something Traumatizing on Social Media 00:00:00
- 7. 9.07 – How to Stay Mentally Safe During a Fight at School 00:00:00
- 8. 9.08 – Escaping Gangs, Street Violence, or Peer Pressure 00:00:00
- 9. 9.09 – Dealing with Sexual Harassment at School 00:00:00
- 10. 9.10 – You Survived. Now What? 00:00:00
- 11. 9.11 – Hypervigilance: Always Waiting for Something Bad 00:00:00
- 12. 9.12 – When You’re Startled by Loud Sounds or Sudden Movements 00:00:00
- 13. 9.13 – How to Build a Safety Plan for Yourself 00:00:00
- 14. 9.14 – When You Don’t Feel Safe Walking Home 00:00:00
- 15. 9.15 – What to Do If You're Being Followed or Watched 00:00:00
- 16. 9.16 – When You’re Afraid to Tell Someone What Happened 00:00:00
- 17. 9.17 – Dealing With Threats on Social Media 00:00:00
- 18. 9.18 – When Adults Dismiss Your Safety Concerns 00:00:00
- 19. 9.19 – What to Do When a Fight Breaks Out Nearby 00:00:00
- 20. 9.20 – Learning to Trust People Again 00:00:00
- 21. 9.21 – When Violence Is Normalized in Your Environment 00:00:00
- 22. 9.22 – When Your Body Won’t Relax, Even When You're Safe 00:00:00
- 23. 9.23 – Coping With Nightmares or Flashbacks 00:00:00
- 24. 9.24 – What If the Danger Is in Your Own Home? 00:00:00
- 25. 9.25 – When You Have to Stay Alert All the Time 00:00:00
- 26. 9.26 – Teaching Yourself to Feel Safe Again 00:00:00
- 27. 9.27 – When No One Else Around You Feels Safe Either 00:00:00
- 28. 9.28 – The Mental Health Impact of Being Jumped or Attacked 00:00:00
- 29. 9.29 – Navigating Unsafe Hallways or Bathrooms at School 00:00:00
- 30. 9.30 – What If You See Someone Else Get Hurt? 00:00:00
- 31. 9.31 – When Violence Is Brushed Off as “Drama” 00:00:00
- 32. 9.32 – Carrying the Weight of What You've Seen 00:00:00
- 33. 9.33 – Vicarious Trauma: Hurt by What Happens to Others 00:00:00
- 34. 9.34 – What If You’re Forced to Stay Silent? 00:00:00
- 35. 9.35 – When the Legal System Doesn’t Feel Safe Either 00:00:00
- 36. 9.36 – Finding Adults Who Will Protect You 00:00:00
- 37. 9.37 – Safety Signals: Teaching Your Body You're Okay 00:00:00
- 38. 9.38 – When You Feel Unsafe in Relationships 00:00:00
- 39. 9.39 – The Role of Hyper-Independence After Violence 00:00:00
- 40. 9.40 – What It Means to Be Trauma-Alert, Not Trauma-Paralyzed 00:00:00
- 41. 9.41 – Learning How to Relax Without Guilt 00:00:00
- 42. 9.42 – How to Advocate for Safety Without Sounding “Paranoid” 00:00:00
- 43. 9.43 – The Mental Exhaustion of Always Being On Guard 00:00:00
- 44. 9.44 – Coping With Fear That Comes Out of Nowhere 00:00:00
- 45. 9.45 – When You Flinch or Freeze Without Knowing Why 00:00:00
- 46. 9.46 – Emotional Safety in Violent School Environments 00:00:00
- 47. 9.47 – How to Create a Personal Safe Zone (Even If It’s Mental) 00:00:00
- 48. 9.48 – Telling a Teacher or Counselor About a Violent Situation 00:00:00
- 49. 9.49 – When You're Afraid Someone Might Hurt You Again 00:00:00
- 50. 9.50 – You Are Worth Protecting—Even If No One Ever Did 00:00:00
- 1. 10.01 – Why You Matter Even When You Feel Invisible 00:00:00
- 2. 10.02 – What Is Resilience and Can You Really Build It? 00:00:00
- 3. 10.03 – Turning Rock Bottom into a Turning Point 00:00:00
- 4. 10.04 – The Power of Setting One Small Goal 00:00:00
- 5. 10.05 – How to Dream Again After Trauma 00:00:00
- 6. 10.06 – Learning to Trust Yourself Again 00:00:00
- 7. 10.07 – Finding Purpose Through Helping Others 00:00:00
- 8. 10.08 – How to Celebrate Wins Without Guilt 00:00:00
- 9. 10.09 – Creating a Personal Mission Statement 00:00:00
- 10. 10.10 – What Recovery Feels Like (And What It Doesn’t) 00:00:00
- 11. 10.11 – How to Visualize the Life You Want 00:00:00
- 12. 10.12 – When You're Scared to Hope Again 00:00:00
- 13. 10.13 – What to Do When You Feel Like Giving Up 00:00:00
- 14. 10.14 – Understanding Recovery as a Lifelong Process 00:00:00
- 15. 10.15 – What Healing Looks Like Over Time 00:00:00
- 16. 10.16 – How to Set Life Goals Without Pressure 00:00:00
- 17. 10.17 – Building a “Why I Keep Going” List 00:00:00
- 18. 10.18 – How to Create Meaning Out of Struggle 00:00:00
- 19. 10.19 – You Are More Than What Happened to You 00:00:00
- 20. 10.20 – Practicing Gratitude Without Denying Pain 00:00:00
- 21. 10.21 – Telling Yourself a New Story 00:00:00
- 22. 10.22 – How to Stay Committed to Your Growth 00:00:00
- 23. 10.23 – Finding Your Strength in Reflection 00:00:00
- 24. 10.24 – Learning to Believe Good Things Can Happen 00:00:00
- 25. 10.25 – When You Don’t Know What You’re Meant to Do 00:00:00
- 26. 10.26 – Staying Grounded During Big Life Changes 00:00:00
- 27. 10.27 – What If You Never Fully Heal? 00:00:00
- 28. 10.28 – Healing Doesn’t Mean Forgetting 00:00:00
- 29. 10.29 – Building a Life That Doesn’t Need to Be Escaped 00:00:00
- 30. 10.30 – Coping With the Fear of Future Setbacks 00:00:00
- 31. 10.31 – How to Recognize When You’ve Made Progress 00:00:00
- 32. 10.32 – Celebrating Growth That No One Else Can See 00:00:00
- 33. 10.33 – Shifting From Survival to Creation 00:00:00
- 34. 10.34 – Leaving a Legacy Through Your Story 00:00:00
- 35. 10.35 – The Role of Faith and Belief in Recovery 00:00:00
- 36. 10.36 – How to Use Pain as Fuel 00:00:00
- 37. 10.37 – What to Do When Others Don’t Believe in Your Change 00:00:00
- 38. 10.38 – When It Feels Like No One Notices You’ve Grown 00:00:00
- 39. 10.39 – Practicing Hope in Small, Quiet Ways 00:00:00
- 40. 10.40 – Letting Go of the Need for a Perfect Ending 00:00:00
- 41. 10.41 – Choosing Progress Over Perfection 00:00:00
- 42. 10.42 – Rebuilding Life After Losing Everything 00:00:00
- 43. 10.43 – Accepting Yourself Where You Are 00:00:00
- 44. 10.44 – Investing in the Future You 00:00:00
- 45. 10.45 – Building a Long-Term Self-Care Strategy 00:00:00
- 46. 10.46 – You Deserve to Rest—Not Just Fight 00:00:00
- 47. 10.47 – How to Become Someone You’re Proud Of 00:00:00
- 48. 10.48 – What It Means to Be in Long-Term Recovery 00:00:00
- 49. 10.49 – Sharing Your Healing With Others 00:00:00
- 50. 10.50 – Waking Up to a Life You Want to Live 00:00:00
- 1. 11.01 – Comparing Yourself Online and Feeling Worthless 00:00:00
- 2. 11.02 – Social Media Addiction and Self-Control 00:00:00
- 3. 11.03 – Why Likes and Comments Trigger Anxiety 00:00:00
- 4. 11.04 – Scrolling to Escape: When Your Feed Replaces Friends 00:00:00
- 5. 11.05 – Taking a Social Media Break Without FOMO 00:00:00
- 6. 11.06 – Sextortion, Privacy, and Safety Online 00:00:00
- 7. 11.07 – Gaming as Escape: Is It Helping or Hurting? 00:00:00
- 8. 11.08 – Body Dysmorphia and the Filter Effect 00:00:00
- 9. 11.09 – Creating a Healthier Digital Environment 00:00:00
- 10. 11.10 – Cyberdrama and Online Friend Conflicts 00:00:00
- 11. 11.11 – When You’re Addicted to Checking Notifications 00:00:00
- 12. 11.12 – Feeling Left Out of Group Chats 00:00:00
- 13. 11.13 – The Mental Cost of Going Viral (or Trying To) 00:00:00
- 14. 11.14 – Understanding Digital Dissociation 00:00:00
- 15. 11.15 – Posting for Validation vs. Self-Expression 00:00:00
- 16. 11.16 – When You Compare Your Real Life to Someone’s Highlight Reel 00:00:00
- 17. 11.17 – How to Handle Being Unfollowed or Blocked 00:00:00
- 18. 11.18 – Managing Online Bullying and Trolling 00:00:00
- 19. 11.19 – Creating Boundaries With Your Phone 00:00:00
- 20. 11.20 – How to Unplug Without Losing Touch 00:00:00
- 21. 11.21 – TikTok Therapy: Helpful or Harmful? 00:00:00
- 22. 11.22 – Setting Screen Time Limits Without Rebellion 00:00:00
- 23. 11.23 – How Your Brain Reacts to Constant Notifications 00:00:00
- 24. 11.24 – When DMs Become Dangerous 00:00:00
- 25. 11.25 – When You Overshare and Regret It 00:00:00
- 26. 11.26 – Dealing With Online Pressure to Look or Act a Certain Way 00:00:00
- 27. 11.27 – The Rise of Finstas, Fake Profiles, and False Selves 00:00:00
- 28. 11.28 – When You’ve Been Doxxed or Publicly Shamed 00:00:00
- 29. 11.29 – Using Tech to Support Your Mental Health 00:00:00
- 30. 11.30 – When You Fall Into a YouTube or Reels Spiral 00:00:00
- 31. 11.31 – Feeling Invisible Online vs. Being Seen Too Much 00:00:00
- 32. 11.32 – Creating an Online Persona That Matches the Real You 00:00:00
- 33. 11.33 – Getting “Canceled” and Managing Digital Reputation 00:00:00
- 34. 11.34 – The Trap of Chasing Followers 00:00:00
- 35. 11.35 – Feeling Addicted to Streaming or Constant Noise 00:00:00
- 36. 11.36 – Are You Really Multitasking or Just Distracted? 00:00:00
- 37. 11.37 – How Algorithms Affect Your Mental Health 00:00:00
- 38. 11.38 – Being Present in the Moment: Offline Mindfulness 00:00:00
- 39. 11.39 – The Fear of Missing Out Online (FOMO) 00:00:00
- 40. 11.40 – How to Handle Screens Before Bed 00:00:00
- 41. 11.41 – When Digital Life Feels More Real Than Real Life 00:00:00
- 42. 11.42 – Privacy Settings, Safety, and Boundaries 00:00:00
- 43. 11.43 – Unplug Days: How to Create a Tech Reset 00:00:00
- 44. 11.44 – How to Say No to Peer Pressure Online 00:00:00
- 45. 11.45 – What to Do When You Regret a Post 00:00:00
- 46. 11.46 – Curating Your Feed for Mental Wellness 00:00:00
- 47. 11.47 – Online Communities That Can Heal or Harm 00:00:00
- 48. 11.48 – What Happens When You Disconnect for a Week 00:00:00
- 49. 11.49 – How to Reconnect With Yourself Without a Screen 00:00:00
- 50. 11.50 – Owning Your Digital Life and Mental Space 00:00:00
- 1. 12.01 – Being a Leader When You Feel Broken 00:00:00
- 2. 12.02 – Starting a Club, Movement, or Project from Pain 00:00:00
- 3. 12.03 – Staying Motivated When No One Believes in You 00:00:00
- 4. 12.04 – How to Take Accountability Without Shame 00:00:00
- 5. 12.05 – Confidence vs. Arrogance: Finding Balance 00:00:00
- 6. 12.06 – Making a Comeback After a Major Failure 00:00:00
- 7. 12.07 – Handling Public Speaking and Presentations 00:00:00
- 8. 12.08 – Emotional Intelligence for Young Leaders 00:00:00
- 9. 12.09 – How to Be an Ally, Advocate, or Activist Safely 00:00:00
- 10. 12.10 – Creating a Legacy While Still in School 00:00:00
- 11. 12.11 – Learning From Rejection Without Losing Drive 00:00:00
- 12. 12.12 – When Motivation Disappears Without Warning 00:00:00
- 13. 12.13 – Building Confidence in Quiet Ways 00:00:00
- 14. 12.14 – How to Lead Without Needing to Control 00:00:00
- 15. 12.15 – Knowing When to Lead and When to Listen 00:00:00
- 16. 12.16 – Creating Daily Routines That Build Momentum 00:00:00
- 17. 12.17 – How to Be a Role Model Without Being Perfect 00:00:00
- 18. 12.18 – Self-Motivation in the Middle of Chaos 00:00:00
- 19. 12.19 – Leading by Example at Home or in Class 00:00:00
- 20. 12.20 – What to Do When You Doubt Yourself 00:00:00
- 21. 12.21 – Discovering Your Natural Strengths 00:00:00
- 22. 12.22 – The Power of Small, Consistent Actions 00:00:00
- 23. 12.23 – Finding Leadership Opportunities in Everyday Life 00:00:00
- 24. 12.24 – Leading Without a Title or a Platform 00:00:00
- 25. 12.25 – How to Recover From Embarrassment Publicly 00:00:00
- 26. 12.26 – The Pressure of Being “The Responsible One” 00:00:00
- 27. 12.27 – Owning Your Decisions and Their Outcomes 00:00:00
- 28. 12.28 – Building Resilience Through Routine 00:00:00
- 29. 12.29 – How to Stay Focused When Everyone Else Quits 00:00:00
- 30. 12.30 – Choosing Growth Over Popularity 00:00:00
- 31. 12.31 – Helping Others Without Losing Yourself 00:00:00
- 32. 12.32 – What to Do When Your Team Won’t Listen 00:00:00
- 33. 12.33 – When You're a Leader in a Toxic Environment 00:00:00
- 34. 12.34 – Balancing Self-Improvement With Self-Compassion 00:00:00
- 35. 12.35 – Building Grit for the Long Haul 00:00:00
- 36. 12.36 – Creating an Empowering Morning Routine 00:00:00
- 37. 12.37 – Recognizing When You Need to Step Back 00:00:00
- 38. 12.38 – When Leading Feels Lonely 00:00:00
- 39. 12.39 – Cultivating Vision and Purpose 00:00:00
- 40. 12.40 – Helping Others Discover Their Strengths 00:00:00
- 41. 12.41 – Coping With Criticism While Staying True to Yourself 00:00:00
- 42. 12.42 – Building Motivation After Burnout 00:00:00
- 43. 12.43 – Setting Boundaries as a Young Leader 00:00:00
- 44. 12.44 – Advocating for Change Without Burnout 00:00:00
- 45. 12.45 – Leading With Compassion, Not Ego 00:00:00
- 46. 12.46 – What to Do When People Look Up to You 00:00:00
- 47. 12.47 – Creating a Long-Term Vision Board 00:00:00
- 48. 12.48 – Reframing Leadership as Service 00:00:00
- 49. 12.49 – The Role of Integrity in Leadership 00:00:00
- 50. 12.50 – Becoming the Leader You Needed 00:00:00
- 1. 13.01 – What Is a Healthy High School Relationship? 00:00:00
- 2. 13.02 – Love Bombing, Jealousy, and Red Flags 00:00:00
- 3. 13.03 – Breakups That Break You: Coping Tools 00:00:00
- 4. 13.04 – Being in Love and Still Feeling Lonely 00:00:00
- 5. 13.05 – Pressure to Have Sex When You're Not Ready 00:00:00
- 6. 13.06 – Consent: What It Is and What It Isn’t 00:00:00
- 7. 13.07 – Long-Distance and Online Relationships 00:00:00
- 8. 13.08 – Being Ghosted and Rebuilding Your Confidence 00:00:00
- 9. 13.09 – The Difference Between Love and Attachment 00:00:00
- 10. 13.10 – You Deserve More Than Just Attention 00:00:00
- 11. 13.11 – When You Fall Too Fast and Feel Too Deep 00:00:00
- 12. 13.12 – What Real Respect Feels Like in a Relationship 00:00:00
- 13. 13.13 – Dating While Navigating Mental Health Challenges 00:00:00
- 14. 13.14 – When They Love You But Still Hurt You 00:00:00
- 15. 13.15 – How to Talk About Boundaries Without Losing Them 00:00:00
- 16. 13.16 – “I Can Fix Them” – The Trauma Bond Myth 00:00:00
- 17. 13.17 – When You’re Afraid to Lose Someone 00:00:00
- 18. 13.18 – Being in Love With Someone Who's Emotionally Unavailable 00:00:00
- 19. 13.19 – Understanding Infatuation vs. Genuine Connection 00:00:00
- 20. 13.20 – When You Can’t Stop Thinking About Them 00:00:00
- 21. 13.21 – How to Handle Jealousy Without Exploding 00:00:00
- 22. 13.22 – Red Flags That Are Easy to Miss 00:00:00
- 23. 13.23 – When They Start Controlling Your Friends or Time 00:00:00
- 24. 13.24 – What to Do When You’re Cheated On 00:00:00
- 25. 13.25 – Can You Really Be “Just Friends” After a Breakup? 00:00:00
- 26. 13.26 – How to Say No to Someone You Like 00:00:00
- 27. 13.27 – What Healthy Flirting Looks Like 00:00:00
- 28. 13.28 – When You Feel Like You're Always Giving 00:00:00
- 29. 13.29 – How to Leave a Relationship That Feels Addictive 00:00:00
- 30. 13.30 – When You're in Love With Someone Who Isn't Good For You 00:00:00
- 31. 13.31 – Navigating Sexual Identity in Relationships 00:00:00
- 32. 13.32 – Dating While Still Figuring Yourself Out 00:00:00
- 33. 13.33 – How to Talk to a Partner About Mental Health 00:00:00
- 34. 13.34 – Healthy Conflict vs. Toxic Fighting 00:00:00
- 35. 13.35 – Apologizing and Forgiving in Relationships 00:00:00
- 36. 13.36 – When You Realize You're Losing Yourself 00:00:00
- 37. 13.37 – What It Means to Feel Safe With Someone 00:00:00
- 38. 13.38 – The Pain of Unrequited Love 00:00:00
- 39. 13.39 – Getting Closure Without a Final Conversation 00:00:00
- 40. 13.40 – How to Know When You're Ready to Date 00:00:00
- 41. 13.41 – The Fear of Falling Again After Heartbreak 00:00:00
- 42. 13.42 – Loving Without Needing to Be Saved 00:00:00
- 43. 13.43 – Dealing With Sexual Pressure in LGBTQ+ Dating 00:00:00
- 44. 13.44 – Dating When You've Experienced Abuse 00:00:00
- 45. 13.45 – The Role of Boundaries in Romantic Growth 00:00:00
- 46. 13.46 – How to Love Someone While Loving Yourself 00:00:00
- 47. 13.47 – Understanding Love Languages 00:00:00
- 48. 13.48 – When a Partner Uses Mental Health Against You 00:00:00
- 49. 13.49 – How to Be Single and Still Feel Whole 00:00:00
- 50. 13.50 – Building a Relationship Based on Mutual Growth 00:00:00
- 1. 14.01 – When You're 17 and Already Burned Out 00:00:00
- 2. 14.02 – Balancing School, Work, and Family Life 00:00:00
- 3. 14.03 – The Stress of Applying for College or Jobs 00:00:00
- 4. 14.04 – Preparing for Life After High School 00:00:00
- 5. 14.05 – What If I Don’t Want to Go to College? 00:00:00
- 6. 14.06 – Getting a Job When You Have No Experience 00:00:00
- 7. 14.07 – How to Budget When You’re Broke 00:00:00
- 8. 14.08 – Understanding Rent, Bills, and Adulting 00:00:00
- 9. 14.09 – Helping Your Family Pay Bills as a Teen 00:00:00
- 10. 14.10 – Finding Stability When Life Is Unpredictable 00:00:00
- 11. 14.11 – When You Have to Parent Your Younger Siblings 00:00:00
- 12. 14.12 – Handling Adult Expectations With a Teen Brain 00:00:00
- 13. 14.13 – Navigating Public Assistance as a Student 00:00:00
- 14. 14.14 – How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Like a Burden 00:00:00
- 15. 14.15 – What to Do When You Can’t Afford What You Need 00:00:00
- 16. 14.16 – Preparing for Interviews and Resumes 00:00:00
- 17. 14.17 – Knowing Your Rights at Work as a Teen 00:00:00
- 18. 14.18 – When You’re the Main Translator in Your Household 00:00:00
- 19. 14.19 – Surviving Without a Support System 00:00:00
- 20. 14.20 – Making Long-Term Plans With Limited Resources 00:00:00
- 21. 14.21 – How to Manage Stress From Paying for School 00:00:00
- 22. 14.22 – Figuring Out FAFSA, Scholarships, and Loans 00:00:00
- 23. 14.23 – Understanding Credit, Debt, and Saving Early 00:00:00
- 24. 14.24 – When You Live in Two Worlds: School and Survival 00:00:00
- 25. 14.25 – How to Manage Adult Fears at a Young Age 00:00:00
- 26. 14.26 – What to Do When You’re Told to “Just Grow Up” 00:00:00
- 27. 14.27 – Learning to Speak Up for Yourself in Adult Spaces 00:00:00
- 28. 14.28 – When Teachers or Bosses Don’t Take You Seriously 00:00:00
- 29. 14.29 – Applying for Housing While Still a Teen 00:00:00
- 30. 14.30 – How to Cope When Your Friends Don’t Understand 00:00:00
- 31. 14.31 – When You’re Forced to Mature Too Fast 00:00:00
- 32. 14.32 – Taking a Break Without Falling Behind 00:00:00
- 33. 14.33 – How to Say No to Toxic Adult Pressures 00:00:00
- 34. 14.34 – Navigating Grocery Shopping, Cooking, and Bills 00:00:00
- 35. 14.35 – Planning for Transportation When You Have No Car 00:00:00
- 36. 14.36 – How to Read a Lease, Bill, or Contract 00:00:00
- 37. 14.37 – Getting Medical Care Without a Parent 00:00:00
- 38. 14.38 – When You're in Charge of Important Family Documents 00:00:00
- 39. 14.39 – Coping With Court Dates, Legal Issues, or Custody Fights 00:00:00
- 40. 14.40 – What to Do If You’re Suddenly on Your Own 00:00:00
- 41. 14.41 – Managing Time Between Adulting and Being a Kid 00:00:00
- 42. 14.42 – What You Need to Know Before You Move Out 00:00:00
- 43. 14.43 – Starting a Side Hustle or Small Business 00:00:00
- 44. 14.44 – Building a Future When You're Living Day to Day 00:00:00
- 45. 14.45 – Understanding Mental Load and Adult Anxiety 00:00:00
- 46. 14.46 – How to Set Realistic Goals in a Tough Situation 00:00:00
- 47. 14.47 – Coping With Holidays When You're the Planner 00:00:00
- 48. 14.48 – Writing a Plan for the Next 6 Months of Life 00:00:00
- 49. 14.49 – Preparing for Emergencies With Limited Support 00:00:00
- 50. 14.50 – Growing Up Fast—And Still Making Room to Heal 00:00:00
- 1. 15.01 – Why It’s Okay to Question Your Faith 00:00:00
- 2. 15.02 – Forgiving Without Forgetting 00:00:00
- 3. 15.03 – Relearning How to Trust People 00:00:00
- 4. 15.04 – When Religion Hurts More Than It Helps 00:00:00
- 5. 15.05 – Healing From Church or Cultural Betrayal 00:00:00
- 6. 15.06 – Spiritual Growth After Trauma 00:00:00
- 7. 15.07 – Making Peace with What You Can’t Change 00:00:00
- 8. 15.08 – Holding Grudges and How They Poison You 00:00:00
- 9. 15.09 – Creating Your Own Peace Practice 00:00:00
- 10. 15.10 – Giving Yourself the Forgiveness You Deserve 00:00:00
- 11. 15.11 – When Faith Is Used to Silence You 00:00:00
- 12. 15.12 – What If You’ve Lost Faith in Everything? 00:00:00
- 13. 15.13 – Praying When You’re Angry or Lost 00:00:00
- 14. 15.14 – Forgiveness Doesn’t Mean Reconciliation 00:00:00
- 15. 15.15 – How to Rebuild Trust After Being Lied To 00:00:00
- 16. 15.16 – Spiritual Abuse: What It Is and Why It Matters 00:00:00
- 17. 15.17 – Navigating Different Beliefs at Home and School 00:00:00
- 18. 15.18 – Creating Personal Meaning Without Religion 00:00:00
- 19. 15.19 – Trusting People When You've Been Abandoned 00:00:00
- 20. 15.20 – Coping With Being Judged by a Faith Community 00:00:00
- 21. 15.21 – Understanding Faith vs. Blind Obedience 00:00:00
- 22. 15.22 – Forgiving Yourself for Past Choices 00:00:00
- 23. 15.23 – Making Space for Multiple Beliefs Within You 00:00:00
- 24. 15.24 – Rebuilding Spiritual Identity After Deconstruction 00:00:00
- 25. 15.25 – What It Means to Forgive for Yourself 00:00:00
- 26. 15.26 – Learning to Trust Slowly, Not All at Once 00:00:00
- 27. 15.27 – Why It's Hard to Forgive People Who Hurt You 00:00:00
- 28. 15.28 – Feeling Safe in a Spiritual Space Again 00:00:00
- 29. 15.29 – Choosing Peace Even When Others Don’t 00:00:00
- 30. 15.30 – Reconciling Faith With Mental Illness 00:00:00
- 31. 15.31 – Apologizing as a Form of Healing 00:00:00
- 32. 15.32 – How to Respond When Someone Breaks Your Trust 00:00:00
- 33. 15.33 – The Role of Spirituality in Recovery 00:00:00
- 34. 15.34 – Navigating Forgiveness When There's No Closure 00:00:00
- 35. 15.35 – When You Feel Betrayed by Someone You Respected 00:00:00
- 36. 15.36 – Being Spiritual Without Being Religious 00:00:00
- 37. 15.37 – How to Begin Trusting Yourself Again 00:00:00
- 38. 15.38 – When You Feel Like You’ve Failed Your Faith 00:00:00
- 39. 15.39 – Practices for Releasing Bitterness 00:00:00
- 40. 15.40 – What to Do When You’re Mad at God 00:00:00
- 41. 15.41 – Creating a Sacred Space of Your Own 00:00:00
- 42. 15.42 – Trusting in the Possibility of Healing 00:00:00
- 43. 15.43 – How to Move On Without Getting Revenge 00:00:00
- 44. 15.44 – Choosing Peace Over Proving Your Pain 00:00:00
- 45. 15.45 – Learning from Betrayal Without Becoming Bitter 00:00:00
- 46. 15.46 – When You’re Afraid to Trust Anyone Again 00:00:00
- 47. 15.47 – Building Spiritual Community That Feels Safe 00:00:00
- 48. 15.48 – Reclaiming Faith After a Crisis 00:00:00
- 49. 15.49 – Letting Go of the “Perfect Forgiveness” Myth 00:00:00
- 50. 15.50 – Living With an Open Heart Again 00:00:00
- 1. 16.01 – What Is Emotional Regulation? 00:00:00
- 2. 16.02 – How to Calm Down Without Hurting Anything 00:00:00
- 3. 16.03 – Identifying Emotions Before They Explode 00:00:00
- 4. 16.04 – Building a Personal Coping Toolbox 00:00:00
- 5. 16.05 – Using Music to Regulate Mood 00:00:00
- 6. 16.06 – Breathing, Tapping, and Grounding Exercises 00:00:00
- 7. 16.07 – How to Tell If You’re Flooded (And What to Do) 00:00:00
- 8. 16.08 – Healthy Anger vs. Destructive Rage 00:00:00
- 9. 16.09 – Sleep, Food, and Mental Reset Cycles 00:00:00
- 10. 16.10 – Daily Check-In Systems That Actually Work 00:00:00
- 11. 16.11 – When Emotions Build Up Over Days or Weeks 00:00:00
- 12. 16.12 – How to Journal for Emotional Release 00:00:00
- 13. 16.13 – Using Cold Water or Movement to Interrupt Panic 00:00:00
- 14. 16.14 – How to Self-Soothe After a Meltdown 00:00:00
- 15. 16.15 – Managing Emotional “Crash” After Excitement 00:00:00
- 16. 16.16 – What to Do With Feelings You Can’t Name 00:00:00
- 17. 16.17 – Creating a Safe Space for Big Emotions 00:00:00
- 18. 16.18 – When You Feel Too Much All at Once 00:00:00
- 19. 16.19 – Teaching Your Body That You’re Safe 00:00:00
- 20. 16.20 – Recognizing Emotions in Your Body 00:00:00
- 21. 16.21 – Learning to Sit With Discomfort 00:00:00
- 22. 16.22 – Crying Without Shame or Fear 00:00:00
- 23. 16.23 – The 90-Second Rule for Emotional Surges 00:00:00
- 24. 16.24 – Grounding Through Texture, Sound, or Scents 00:00:00
- 25. 16.25 – Calming Down Without Needing to Escape 00:00:00
- 26. 16.26 – Understanding Mood Swings and Triggers 00:00:00
- 27. 16.27 – Building Your Emotional Vocabulary 00:00:00
- 28. 16.28 – Coping Skills for When You're in Class 00:00:00
- 29. 16.29 – The Power of Pausing Before You React 00:00:00
- 30. 16.30 – Expressing Emotions Without Explaining Everything 00:00:00
- 31. 16.31 – Healthy Ways to Vent 00:00:00
- 32. 16.32 – Using Movement to Regulate Frustration 00:00:00
- 33. 16.33 – Replacing Destructive Coping With Safe Routines 00:00:00
- 34. 16.34 – What to Do When Numbness Is Your Default 00:00:00
- 35. 16.35 – When You Bottle Everything Up 00:00:00
- 36. 16.36 – Using Humor to Cope Without Avoiding 00:00:00
- 37. 16.37 – How to Recover After Losing Control 00:00:00
- 38. 16.38 – When You Can’t Think Clearly Because of Emotion 00:00:00
- 39. 16.39 – How to Teach Others How to Support You 00:00:00
- 40. 16.40 – Coping With Embarrassment After an Outburst 00:00:00
- 41. 16.41 – Creating an “In the Moment” Coping Plan 00:00:00
- 42. 16.42 – When You Feel Out of Control in Public 00:00:00
- 43. 16.43 – Redirecting Energy Instead of Exploding 00:00:00
- 44. 16.44 – Emotions Are Messengers, Not Enemies 00:00:00
- 45. 16.45 – Using Mindfulness Apps and Tools That Work 00:00:00
- 46. 16.46 – How to Practice Emotional First Aid 00:00:00
- 47. 16.47 – Naming Emotions With Color or Art 00:00:00
- 48. 16.48 – When Feelings Come Out as Sarcasm or Silence 00:00:00
- 49. 16.49 – Getting Back on Track After a Rough Emotional Day 00:00:00
- 50. 16.50 – Creating a Coping Playlist, Box, or Routine That Works for You 00:00:00
- 1. 17.01 – When You Dread Going to School Every Day 00:00:00
- 2. 17.02 – How to Make a Safety Plan at School 00:00:00
- 3. 17.03 – Talking to the School Counselor When You're Scared 00:00:00
- 4. 17.04 – Creating a Calm Corner or Safe Person List 00:00:00
- 5. 17.05 – Coping with Fights, Threats, or Suspensions 00:00:00
- 6. 17.06 – When You Feel Targeted by a Teacher 00:00:00
- 7. 17.07 – How to Report a Bullying Incident Without Backlash 00:00:00
- 8. 17.08 – Managing School Discipline Without Losing Self-Respect 00:00:00
- 9. 17.09 – How to Navigate a Re-Entry After a Mental Health Crisis 00:00:00
- 10. 17.10 – Building a Mental Health Advocate Team at School 00:00:00
- 11. 17.11 – Knowing Where to Go When You Need a Break 00:00:00
- 12. 17.12 – Asking for Help Without Getting in Trouble 00:00:00
- 13. 17.13 – When You’re Too Anxious to Walk Into Class 00:00:00
- 14. 17.14 – Using the Nurse’s Office as a Calm Zone 00:00:00
- 15. 17.15 – Identifying Allies on Campus 00:00:00
- 16. 17.16 – What to Pack in a Personal Coping Kit 00:00:00
- 17. 17.17 – When School Is Your Only Safe Place 00:00:00
- 18. 17.18 – Requesting Accommodations Without Shame 00:00:00
- 19. 17.19 – When Safety Drills Feel Like Real Trauma 00:00:00
- 20. 17.20 – How to Talk to Teachers About Mental Health 00:00:00
- 21. 17.21 – When Classrooms Trigger You 00:00:00
- 22. 17.22 – What to Do When You’re Too Overstimulated to Focus 00:00:00
- 23. 17.23 – Choosing a Safe Seat in Class 00:00:00
- 24. 17.24 – How to Create Your Own Calm Routine Between Periods 00:00:00
- 25. 17.25 – Using Passes and Hallway Time Wisely 00:00:00
- 26. 17.26 – How to Ask for a Mental Health Day 00:00:00
- 27. 17.27 – Talking to Admin Without Fear 00:00:00
- 28. 17.28 – Writing a Note When You Can’t Speak 00:00:00
- 29. 17.29 – Getting to and From School Safely 00:00:00
- 30. 17.30 – What If Your School Doesn’t Have Mental Health Support? 00:00:00
- 31. 17.31 – When You’re Being Bullied by a Group 00:00:00
- 32. 17.32 – How to Handle Peer Pressure on Campus 00:00:00
- 33. 17.33 – Working With a School Social Worker 00:00:00
- 34. 17.34 – What If the School Counselor Doesn’t Help? 00:00:00
- 35. 17.35 – How to Create a School Survival Plan 00:00:00
- 36. 17.36 – Managing Transitions Between Classes Without Anxiety 00:00:00
- 37. 17.37 – When You’re Overwhelmed by Noise or Crowds 00:00:00
- 38. 17.38 – How to Tell a Friend You’re Not Okay 00:00:00
- 39. 17.39 – What to Do if a Classmate Scares You 00:00:00
- 40. 17.40 – Writing a Safety Letter for Staff or Admin 00:00:00
- 41. 17.41 – When You Need a Place to Cry or Breathe 00:00:00
- 42. 17.42 – When Substitute Teachers Disrupt Your Routine 00:00:00
- 43. 17.43 – How to Self-Regulate When You Can’t Leave Class 00:00:00
- 44. 17.44 – How to Handle Lunch Alone 00:00:00
- 45. 17.45 – Getting Support Without Parents Knowing 00:00:00
- 46. 17.46 – Creating a Re-Entry Plan After Extended Absence 00:00:00
- 47. 17.47 – Talking to Your IEP or 504 Team About Emotions 00:00:00
- 48. 17.48 – Keeping Yourself Safe From Gossip or Retaliation 00:00:00
- 49. 17.49 – School Isn’t Just About Grades—It’s About Survival 00:00:00
- 50. 17.50 – Your Voice Matters—Creating Change at Your School 00:00:00
- 1. 18.01 – Why You Want to Belong (And Why It Hurts) 00:00:00
- 2. 18.02 – Fitting In vs. Standing Out 00:00:00
- 3. 18.03 – Finding Your People Without Losing Yourself 00:00:00
- 4. 18.04 – When You’re Left Out of the Group Chat 00:00:00
- 5. 18.05 – Social Rules No One Teaches You 00:00:00
- 6. 18.06 – The Fear of Being Labeled “Weird” or “Too Much” 00:00:00
- 7. 18.07 – Understanding Cliques and Power Dynamics 00:00:00
- 8. 18.08 – Peer Pressure in Subtle Forms 00:00:00
- 9. 18.09 – How to Lead Without Controlling 00:00:00
- 10. 18.10 – Making Peace with Being Different 00:00:00
- 11. 18.11 – When You're the Only One Who Looks Like You 00:00:00
- 12. 18.12 – Being the Quiet One in Loud Spaces 00:00:00
- 13. 18.13 – Navigating Popularity Without Losing Yourself 00:00:00
- 14. 18.14 – When You Keep Getting Left Out 00:00:00
- 15. 18.15 – Understanding Social Anxiety in Group Settings 00:00:00
- 16. 18.16 – Making Friends When You’re New 00:00:00
- 17. 18.17 – Being the “Different One” in Your Community 00:00:00
- 18. 18.18 – Building Confidence in Small Interactions 00:00:00
- 19. 18.19 – What to Do When No One Gets Your Humor 00:00:00
- 20. 18.20 – Feeling Invisible in Your Own Friend Group 00:00:00
- 21. 18.21 – Understanding Neurodivergent Social Experiences 00:00:00
- 22. 18.22 – How to Handle Being Laughed At 00:00:00
- 23. 18.23 – Choosing People Who See You Clearly 00:00:00
- 24. 18.24 – Letting Go of Groups That Drain You 00:00:00
- 25. 18.25 – How to Start Over Socially 00:00:00
- 26. 18.26 – What to Do When You Feel Too Loud or Too Quiet 00:00:00
- 27. 18.27 – Building Belonging One Conversation at a Time 00:00:00
- 28. 18.28 – The Difference Between Belonging and Pleasing 00:00:00
- 29. 18.29 – You Don’t Have to Fit Into Every Space 00:00:00
- 30. 18.30 – How to Find Your Role in a Group 00:00:00
- 31. 18.31 – The Pressure to Conform in Friend Circles 00:00:00
- 32. 18.32 – Being Excluded Without Explanation 00:00:00
- 33. 18.33 – When the Group You Want Doesn’t Want You 00:00:00
- 34. 18.34 – What Makes a Group Emotionally Safe? 00:00:00
- 35. 18.35 – How to Build Your Own Community 00:00:00
- 36. 18.36 – Speaking Up for Yourself in Social Circles 00:00:00
- 37. 18.37 – Dealing With Passive-Aggressive Behavior 00:00:00
- 38. 18.38 – When You’re Friends With Everyone but Close to No One 00:00:00
- 39. 18.39 – Creating Group Norms That Feel Fair 00:00:00
- 40. 18.40 – When You Outgrow a Social Group 00:00:00
- 41. 18.41 – Understanding Loyalty vs. Attachment 00:00:00
- 42. 18.42 – Being Bullied by “Friends” 00:00:00
- 43. 18.43 – Exploring Identity in Peer Spaces Safely 00:00:00
- 44. 18.44 – When Everyone Has a Group But You 00:00:00
- 45. 18.45 – Choosing Friendships That Let You Breathe 00:00:00
- 46. 18.46 – Finding Meaning in Small, Real Connections 00:00:00
- 47. 18.47 – Learning Social Cues Without Judgment 00:00:00
- 48. 18.48 – When You Feel Like a Tagalong or Afterthought 00:00:00
- 49. 18.49 – Rebuilding After Group Betrayal 00:00:00
- 50. 18.50 – Belonging Begins With Self-Acceptance 00:00:00
- 1. 19.01 – Drawing Your Emotions (Without Being an Artist) 00:00:00
- 2. 19.02 – Using Music to Tell Your Story 00:00:00
- 3. 19.03 – Writing Letters You’ll Never Send 00:00:00
- 4. 19.04 – Poetry as a Way to Speak What Hurts 00:00:00
- 5. 19.05 – Dance, Movement, and Body-Based Healing 00:00:00
- 6. 19.06 – Creating a Mood Playlist for Each Emotion 00:00:00
- 7. 19.07 – Photography and Self-Reflection 00:00:00
- 8. 19.08 – Storytelling as a Way to Reclaim Your Voice 00:00:00
- 9. 19.09 – Acting and Roleplay for Emotional Growth 00:00:00
- 10. 19.10 – Building a Personal Expression Portfolio 00:00:00
- 11. 19.11 – How to Use Color to Represent How You Feel 00:00:00
- 12. 19.12 – Making a Collage of What You’re Going Through 00:00:00
- 13. 19.13 – When Lyrics Speak What You Can’t 00:00:00
- 14. 19.14 – Using Comics and Animation to Cope 00:00:00
- 15. 19.15 – Doodling to Calm Down in Class 00:00:00
- 16. 19.16 – Turning Pain Into Paint: What to Do With Darkness 00:00:00
- 17. 19.17 – Creating Soundtracks for Parts of Your Life 00:00:00
- 18. 19.18 – Journaling With Stickers, Cutouts, or Tape 00:00:00
- 19. 19.19 – Turning Your Room Into a Safe Expression Zone 00:00:00
- 20. 19.20 – Wearing Clothes That Show How You Feel 00:00:00
- 21. 19.21 – Creating Symbolic Art Without Needing Words 00:00:00
- 22. 19.22 – Recording Voice Memos for Emotional Release 00:00:00
- 23. 19.23 – Writing a Song or Rap About What You’re Surviving 00:00:00
- 24. 19.24 – Telling a Story That Starts With “I Used to…” 00:00:00
- 25. 19.25 – Using Makeup or Fashion to Transform 00:00:00
- 26. 19.26 – Making a Zine, Blog, or Scrapbook of Growth 00:00:00
- 27. 19.27 – When You Don’t Know What to Draw—Start With Shapes 00:00:00
- 28. 19.28 – Writing a Letter to Your Past or Future Self 00:00:00
- 29. 19.29 – Making a Mask: What You Show vs. What You Hide 00:00:00
- 30. 19.30 – Expressing Emotion Through Instrumental Sound 00:00:00
- 31. 19.31 – Choreographing Emotion Into Movement 00:00:00
- 32. 19.32 – Creating a Safe World on Paper 00:00:00
- 33. 19.33 – Turning Art Into Activism 00:00:00
- 34. 19.34 – Painting Without Planning 00:00:00
- 35. 19.35 – Using Clay, Wood, or Found Objects to Cope 00:00:00
- 36. 19.36 – What to Do With Art You’re Afraid to Show 00:00:00
- 37. 19.37 – Making “Then vs. Now” Art 00:00:00
- 38. 19.38 – Turning Emotional Highs Into Visual Language 00:00:00
- 39. 19.39 – Collaging From Old Magazines and Feelings 00:00:00
- 40. 19.40 – Creating Art Inspired by Dreams or Nightmares 00:00:00
- 41. 19.41 – Recording a Voice Diary When You Can’t Write 00:00:00
- 42. 19.42 – Making a Personal Logo or Symbol 00:00:00
- 43. 19.43 – Rewriting a Movie, Show, or Song to Reflect You 00:00:00
- 44. 19.44 – Releasing Anger With Abstract or Chaotic Art 00:00:00
- 45. 19.45 – Making Peaceful Patterns as Meditation 00:00:00
- 46. 19.46 – Singing Your Truth in Private 00:00:00
- 47. 19.47 – Turning Shame Into Something You Can Hold 00:00:00
- 48. 19.48 – Using a Vision Board to Rebuild Hope 00:00:00
- 49. 19.49 – Creating Art That Doesn’t Need to Be “Good” 00:00:00
- 50. 19.50 – Expressing What Words Cannot Say 00:00:00
- 1. 20.01 – Building a Mental Health Maintenance Routine 00:00:00
- 2. 20.02 – How to Know If You’re Getting Better 00:00:00
- 3. 20.03 – Creating Boundaries That Stick 00:00:00
- 4. 20.04 – Repairing Relationships After Conflict 00:00:00
- 5. 20.05 – How to Advocate for Yourself in a Medical System 00:00:00
- 6. 20.06 – What to Do When Therapy Stops 00:00:00
- 7. 20.07 – Celebrating Recovery Without Guilt 00:00:00
- 8. 20.08 – Becoming a Peer Mentor or Support Person 00:00:00
- 9. 20.09 – Creating a Crisis Recovery Timeline 00:00:00
- 10. 20.10 – Planning for the Future While Healing the Past 00:00:00
- 11. 20.11 – How to Stick With Healthy Habits Long-Term 00:00:00
- 12. 20.12 – What Self-Discipline Really Looks Like 00:00:00
- 13. 20.13 – Creating a Weekly Mental Health Check-In 00:00:00
- 14. 20.14 – Learning to Identify Red Flags in Yourself 00:00:00
- 15. 20.15 – Budgeting Your Time, Energy, and Emotions 00:00:00
- 16. 20.16 – Building a “You” File With Coping Tools 00:00:00
- 17. 20.17 – Creating a Support Team You Can Rely On 00:00:00
- 18. 20.18 – Writing Your Own Self-Care Plan 00:00:00
- 19. 20.19 – How to Recognize Emotional Burnout 00:00:00
- 20. 20.20 – Establishing a Sleep and Nutrition Routine 00:00:00
- 21. 20.21 – Tracking Progress Without Obsessing 00:00:00
- 22. 20.22 – What to Do When Old Habits Return 00:00:00
- 23. 20.23 – Healing in Layers, Not Straight Lines 00:00:00
- 24. 20.24 – Creating Life Skills From Therapy Tools 00:00:00
- 25. 20.25 – Learning to Say No Without Shame 00:00:00
- 26. 20.26 – Being Your Own Safe Place 00:00:00
- 27. 20.27 – How to Create a Backup Plan for Hard Days 00:00:00
- 28. 20.28 – When to Push Yourself and When to Pause 00:00:00
- 29. 20.29 – Long-Term Journaling for Growth 00:00:00
- 30. 20.30 – Transitioning From Teen to Young Adult Mental Health Services 00:00:00
- 31. 20.31 – Setting Monthly Goals That Support Mental Wellness 00:00:00
- 32. 20.32 – Keeping Motivation Alive After Crisis 00:00:00
- 33. 20.33 – When You Outgrow People Who Helped You Heal 00:00:00
- 34. 20.34 – Building Daily Routines That Don't Feel Like Pressure 00:00:00
- 35. 20.35 – Scheduling Time for Joy and Creativity 00:00:00
- 36. 20.36 – Coping With Adult Responsibilities While Healing 00:00:00
- 37. 20.37 – Choosing Stability Over Drama 00:00:00
- 38. 20.38 – Planning Around Triggers Without Avoidance 00:00:00
- 39. 20.39 – Celebrating How Far You've Come 00:00:00
- 40. 20.40 – Finding Meaning in Maintenance 00:00:00
- 41. 20.41 – How to Stay Grounded During Setbacks 00:00:00
- 42. 20.42 – Creating a Recovery Map That Evolves With You 00:00:00
- 43. 20.43 – Relearning Trust in Systems (School, Health, Legal) 00:00:00
- 44. 20.44 – Accepting That Recovery Is a Practice 00:00:00
- 45. 20.45 – Supporting Others While Still Prioritizing Yourself 00:00:00
- 46. 20.46 – Making Time for Reflection Without Spiraling 00:00:00
- 47. 20.47 – Using Anchors: People, Places, or Reminders 00:00:00
- 48. 20.48 – Writing a Letter to Your Future Self 00:00:00
- 49. 20.49 – Living With Hope and Structure 00:00:00
- 50. 20.50 – Building a Life You Don’t Want to Escape 00:00:00
- 1. 21.01 – What Is Mind-Body Connection? 00:00:00
- 2. 21.02 – How Stress Affects Your Body (Headaches, Stomachaches, etc.) 00:00:00
- 3. 21.03 – Understanding Psychosomatic Pain 00:00:00
- 4. 21.04 – Why Your Body Reacts Before Your Mind 00:00:00
- 5. 21.05 – Body Scans: Learning to Check In With Yourself 00:00:00
- 6. 21.06 – Movement as Medicine: Gentle Ways to Release Emotion 00:00:00
- 7. 21.07 – Sleep Hygiene: Building a Rest Routine That Heals 00:00:00
- 8. 21.08 – How Trauma Lives in the Body 00:00:00
- 9. 21.09 – When Anxiety Makes You Physically Sick 00:00:00
- 10. 21.10 – How to Calm Your Nervous System Daily 00:00:00
- 11. 21.11 – Understanding Adrenaline Rushes and Panic Responses 00:00:00
- 12. 21.12 – Coping With Tension, Jaw Clenching, and Muscle Pain 00:00:00
- 13. 21.13 – How Breathing Changes Your Brain 00:00:00
- 14. 21.14 – Building a Stretching or Yoga Practice for Mental Health 00:00:00
- 15. 21.15 – Nutrition and Emotional Regulation 00:00:00
- 16. 21.16 – What Happens When You Ignore Physical Signals 00:00:00
- 17. 21.17 – When You Don’t Feel Safe in Your Own Body 00:00:00
- 18. 21.18 – Learning to Rest Without Guilt 00:00:00
- 19. 21.19 – Chronic Illness and Mental Health 00:00:00
- 20. 21.20 – Listening to Hunger, Thirst, and Fatigue 00:00:00
- 21. 21.21 – When You Struggle to Feel Grounded 00:00:00
- 22. 21.22 – Building a Sensory Toolkit for Overload 00:00:00
- 23. 21.23 – Understanding Heart Rate and Emotional States 00:00:00
- 24. 21.24 – Coping With Nausea, Shakes, and Dizziness From Emotion 00:00:00
- 25. 21.25 – When You Numb Out Through Overeating or Undereating 00:00:00
- 26. 21.26 – How to Use Walking as a Reset 00:00:00
- 27. 21.27 – The Role of Posture in Mental Stability 00:00:00
- 28. 21.28 – How to Build a Self-Soothing Ritual Using the 5 Senses 00:00:00
- 29. 21.29 – Creating a Calm Morning and Night Body Routine 00:00:00
- 30. 21.30 – When You Feel Disconnected From Your Body 00:00:00
- 31. 21.31 – Trauma and Body Image 00:00:00
- 32. 21.32 – How to Recognize Your Body’s Early Warning Signs 00:00:00
- 33. 21.33 – Using Cold, Heat, and Texture to Shift Mental States 00:00:00
- 34. 21.34 – Exploring Your Breath As a Tool 00:00:00
- 35. 21.35 – When Exercise Becomes Emotional 00:00:00
- 36. 21.36 – How to Reclaim Movement After Injury or Shame 00:00:00
- 37. 21.37 – Building a Physical Routine That’s Actually Enjoyable 00:00:00
- 38. 21.38 – When You’re Tired All the Time: Physical & Mental Fatigue 00:00:00
- 39. 21.39 – Why Water, Movement, and Rest Come First 00:00:00
- 40. 21.40 – What to Do When You Feel “Out of Body” 00:00:00
- 41. 21.41 – Managing Somatic Flashbacks (Bodily Trauma Memory) 00:00:00
- 42. 21.42 – Choosing Clothes That Help You Feel Safe and Stable 00:00:00
- 43. 21.43 – Using Nature and Outdoor Activity to Reset Your Nervous System 00:00:00
- 44. 21.44 – How to Reground When You Feel Dissociated 00:00:00
- 45. 21.45 – Tuning In Instead of Tuning Out 00:00:00
- 46. 21.46 – What “Regulation” Looks Like in Real Life 00:00:00
- 47. 21.47 – Feeling Emotions in Your Chest, Gut, or Shoulders 00:00:00
- 48. 21.48 – Reclaiming Autonomy Over Your Physical Space 00:00:00
- 49. 21.49 – When Your Body Is Trying to Talk to You 00:00:00
- 50. 21.50 – Building Trust With Your Body Again 00:00:00
- 1. 22.01 – What Does Cultural Identity Mean to You? 00:00:00
- 2. 22.02 – Navigating Life Between Two Cultures 00:00:00
- 3. 22.03 – How Racism Affects Mental Health 00:00:00
- 4. 22.04 – Microaggressions and Why They Hurt 00:00:00
- 5. 22.05 – Learning to Speak Up Without Explaining Everything 00:00:00
- 6. 22.06 – When You’re the Only One in the Room Who Looks Like You 00:00:00
- 7. 22.07 – Building Pride in Your Cultural Identity 00:00:00
- 8. 22.08 – Understanding Code-Switching and Why You Do It 00:00:00
- 9. 22.09 – Processing Invalidation From Teachers or Peers 00:00:00
- 10. 22.10 – When People Say “It’s Just a Joke” but You’re Hurt 00:00:00
- 11. 22.11 – Being Labeled “Aggressive” or “Too Loud” for Being Yourself 00:00:00
- 12. 22.12 – Discrimination From People in Your Own Community 00:00:00
- 13. 22.13 – What to Do When You’re Stereotyped 00:00:00
- 14. 22.14 – Coping With Generational Trauma 00:00:00
- 15. 22.15 – Understanding Cultural Silence and Shame 00:00:00
- 16. 22.16 – Learning From Elders While Creating Your Own Path 00:00:00
- 17. 22.17 – Why Representation in Media Matters 00:00:00
- 18. 22.18 – Creating Safe Space for Cultural Conversations 00:00:00
- 19. 22.19 – Healing From Internalized Oppression 00:00:00
- 20. 22.20 – What It Means to Be an Ally to Other Cultures 00:00:00
- 21. 22.21 – Mental Health Stigma in Your Cultural Community 00:00:00
- 22. 22.22 – Navigating Language Barriers in School and Healthcare 00:00:00
- 23. 22.23 – When You Feel Pressured to Educate Everyone 00:00:00
- 24. 22.24 – Responding to Injustice Without Burning Out 00:00:00
- 25. 22.25 – Knowing Your Rights at School and in Public 00:00:00
- 26. 22.26 – Finding Power in Cultural Practices and Traditions 00:00:00
- 27. 22.27 – When You're Asked to Represent Your Entire Race 00:00:00
- 28. 22.28 – Advocating for Change in Your School or Neighborhood 00:00:00
- 29. 22.29 – When School Curriculum Erases Your History 00:00:00
- 30. 22.30 – Creating Art and Expression From Cultural Strength 00:00:00
- 31. 22.31 – Dealing With Colorism or Eurocentric Beauty Standards 00:00:00
- 32. 22.32 – When Your Faith or Clothing Makes You a Target 00:00:00
- 33. 22.33 – Learning to Say Your Name With Pride 00:00:00
- 34. 22.34 – Coping With Discrimination in Sports or Activities 00:00:00
- 35. 22.35 – Talking About Race With Your Friends 00:00:00
- 36. 22.36 – Creating Support Groups for Cultural Belonging 00:00:00
- 37. 22.37 – When Your Culture Is Mocked or Imitated 00:00:00
- 38. 22.38 – How to Handle “Where Are You Really From?” 00:00:00
- 39. 22.39 – When You Feel Erased by Silence 00:00:00
- 40. 22.40 – Connecting With Other Youth Advocates 00:00:00
- 41. 22.41 – Dealing With Cultural Guilt and Expectations 00:00:00
- 42. 22.42 – Recognizing Systemic vs. Personal Bias 00:00:00
- 43. 22.43 – When You Want to Hide Who You Are to Feel Safe 00:00:00
- 44. 22.44 – How to Share Your Story on Your Terms 00:00:00
- 45. 22.45 – Supporting Friends From Other Marginalized Groups 00:00:00
- 46. 22.46 – When You Don’t Speak the Language but Feel the Pain 00:00:00
- 47. 22.47 – Taking Care of Yourself While Fighting for Justice 00:00:00
- 48. 22.48 – Rebuilding After a Racially Traumatic Event 00:00:00
- 49. 22.49 – Your Identity Is Not a Burden—It’s Power 00:00:00
- 50. 22.50 – Becoming a Voice for Change While Staying Grounded 00:00:00
- 1. 23.01 – What Does It Mean to Advocate for Yourself? 00:00:00
- 2. 23.02 – How to Speak Up When You’re Nervous 00:00:00
- 3. 23.03 – Saying “No” Without Apologizing 00:00:00
- 4. 23.04 – When You’re Afraid to Ask for Help 00:00:00
- 5. 23.05 – Using “I” Statements to Express Your Needs 00:00:00
- 6. 23.06 – What to Do When You’re Not Being Heard 00:00:00
- 7. 23.07 – How to Set Boundaries With Friends or Family 00:00:00
- 8. 23.08 – Learning to Say What You Really Feel 00:00:00
- 9. 23.09 – How to Stay Calm in a Heated Argument 00:00:00
- 10. 23.10 – When People Don’t Respect Your Space 00:00:00
- 11. 23.11 – Talking to Teachers or Staff About Mental Health 00:00:00
- 12. 23.12 – Handling Misunderstandings Without Exploding 00:00:00
- 13. 23.13 – Navigating Passive-Aggressive Communication 00:00:00
- 14. 23.14 – Writing a Message When You Can’t Say It Out Loud 00:00:00
- 15. 23.15 – What It Means to Hold People Accountable 00:00:00
- 16. 23.16 – Asserting Yourself Without Feeling Mean 00:00:00
- 17. 23.17 – Active Listening: How to Really Hear Someone 00:00:00
- 18. 23.18 – How to Apologize in a Way That Heals 00:00:00
- 19. 23.19 – When You’re Avoiding a Conversation You Need to Have 00:00:00
- 20. 23.20 – Asking for What You Need at Home or School 00:00:00
- 21. 23.21 – Resolving Conflict Without Picking Sides 00:00:00
- 22. 23.22 – How to Create a Communication Plan for Hard Topics 00:00:00
- 23. 23.23 – When You’re the Peacemaker in Your Group 00:00:00
- 24. 23.24 – Learning to Speak With Confidence, Not Aggression 00:00:00
- 25. 23.25 – Navigating Conversations With People in Power 00:00:00
- 26. 23.26 – What to Say When Someone Crosses a Line 00:00:00
- 27. 23.27 – Communicating While You're Overwhelmed or Shaky 00:00:00
- 28. 23.28 – When You Freeze in Conflict Situations 00:00:00
- 29. 23.29 – Preparing for a Hard Talk in Advance 00:00:00
- 30. 23.30 – What to Do When You’re Misquoted or Misunderstood 00:00:00
- 31. 23.31 – Boundaries Around Phones, Time, and Attention 00:00:00
- 32. 23.32 – Knowing the Difference Between Assertive and Aggressive 00:00:00
- 33. 23.33 – How to Exit a Conversation That’s Becoming Unsafe 00:00:00
- 34. 23.34 – Conflict Resolution Skills for Group Projects 00:00:00
- 35. 23.35 – Speaking Up for Others Without Taking Over 00:00:00
- 36. 23.36 – Rebuilding Trust After Harsh Words 00:00:00
- 37. 23.37 – How to Set Expectations Without Control 00:00:00
- 38. 23.38 – When You’ve Been Gaslighted or Dismissed 00:00:00
- 39. 23.39 – How to Handle Being Interrupted or Ignored 00:00:00
- 40. 23.40 – Making Requests Instead of Demands 00:00:00
- 41. 23.41 – Communicating Boundaries in Relationships 00:00:00
- 42. 23.42 – What to Do After a Blowup 00:00:00
- 43. 23.43 – Giving Feedback Without Being Hurtful 00:00:00
- 44. 23.44 – How to Use Nonverbal Cues to Protect Yourself 00:00:00
- 45. 23.45 – Understanding the Power of Silence 00:00:00
- 46. 23.46 – Managing Group Dynamics and Peer Pressure 00:00:00
- 47. 23.47 – Speaking Up When Something Feels Off 00:00:00
- 48. 23.48 – Repeating Yourself Without Giving Up 00:00:00
- 49. 23.49 – Using Scripts and Roleplay to Practice Advocacy 00:00:00
- 50. 23.50 – Your Voice Matters, Even When It Shakes 00:00:00
- 1. 24.01 – What Is Mindfulness and Why Does It Help? 00:00:00
- 2. 24.02 – Grounding Yourself in the Present Moment 00:00:00
- 3. 24.03 – How to Do a Body Scan Without Falling Asleep 00:00:00
- 4. 24.04 – Breathing Techniques to Calm Anxiety Fast 00:00:00
- 5. 24.05 – Mindfulness When You’re Not in a Peaceful Place 00:00:00
- 6. 24.06 – Anchoring: Using the 5 Senses to Feel Safe 00:00:00
- 7. 24.07 – How to Meditate When Your Mind Won’t Stop 00:00:00
- 8. 24.08 – Guided vs. Silent Meditation: What Works for You? 00:00:00
- 9. 24.09 – When Sitting Still Feels Like a Threat 00:00:00
- 10. 24.10 – Creating a Mindful Morning Routine 00:00:00
- 11. 24.11 – How to Be Present Without Overthinking 00:00:00
- 12. 24.12 – Practicing Gratitude Without Feeling Fake 00:00:00
- 13. 24.13 – How to Ground in Class Without Drawing Attention 00:00:00
- 14. 24.14 – Understanding the “Observer Mind” 00:00:00
- 15. 24.15 – Mindful Journaling: Write What You Notice 00:00:00
- 16. 24.16 – Visualization Exercises for Inner Safety 00:00:00
- 17. 24.17 – Breathing to Music, Nature, or Silence 00:00:00
- 18. 24.18 – How to Use Mindfulness to Fall Asleep 00:00:00
- 19. 24.19 – Mindful Walking: Every Step Is a Reset 00:00:00
- 20. 24.20 – The Power of Micro-Mindfulness Moments 00:00:00
- 21. 24.21 – How to Reset Between Classes in 60 Seconds 00:00:00
- 22. 24.22 – Loving-Kindness for Yourself and Others 00:00:00
- 23. 24.23 – Using Affirmations Mindfully (Not Just Repeating Words) 00:00:00
- 24. 24.24 – How to Stay Present in an Emotional Flashback 00:00:00
- 25. 24.25 – Meditation Doesn’t Mean Blocking Out Thoughts 00:00:00
- 26. 24.26 – Mindfulness for Test-Taking Anxiety 00:00:00
- 27. 24.27 – Tracking Your Triggers With Non-Judgment 00:00:00
- 28. 24.28 – Mindfulness Through Doodling or Coloring 00:00:00
- 29. 24.29 – Letting Go of the Need to Fix Every Feeling 00:00:00
- 30. 24.30 – Self-Compassion in Real Time 00:00:00
- 31. 24.31 – Creating a Calming Space in Your Room or Backpack 00:00:00
- 32. 24.32 – Mindful Technology Use: How to Scroll Consciously 00:00:00
- 33. 24.33 – How to Be Present When You’re with People 00:00:00
- 34. 24.34 – “Noticing” vs. “Fixing” Your Emotions 00:00:00
- 35. 24.35 – Mindful Eating: A Connection to Your Body 00:00:00
- 36. 24.36 – Sitting With Silence Without Getting Uncomfortable 00:00:00
- 37. 24.37 – Mindful Movement (Stretching, Yoga, or Even Fidgeting) 00:00:00
- 38. 24.38 – Mindfulness While Listening to Music 00:00:00
- 39. 24.39 – Letting Go of Judgment in Mindful Practice 00:00:00
- 40. 24.40 – Breathing Through Discomfort, Not Around It 00:00:00
- 41. 24.41 – How to Start Again When You Lose Focus 00:00:00
- 42. 24.42 – Mindfulness for Social Situations 00:00:00
- 43. 24.43 – When Meditation Feels Boring or Useless—Try This 00:00:00
- 44. 24.44 – Being Present With Emotions You Usually Avoid 00:00:00
- 45. 24.45 – Reconnecting to Your Inner Calm 00:00:00
- 46. 24.46 – Using Mindfulness to Navigate Shame 00:00:00
- 47. 24.47 – Learning to “Pause” Before You React 00:00:00
- 48. 24.48 – When You Want to Meditate But Don’t Feel Safe 00:00:00
- 49. 24.49 – Your Breath Is Always With You—Use It 00:00:00
- 50. 24.50 – Making Mindfulness Your Daily Companion 00:00:00
- 1. 25.01 – What Is Abuse? Understanding the Signs 00:00:00
- 2. 25.02 – When You’ve Been Hurt by Someone You Trusted 00:00:00
- 3. 25.03 – Emotional Abuse Isn’t Just “Drama” 00:00:00
- 4. 25.04 – What Counts as Neglect? 00:00:00
- 5. 25.05 – When You’ve Been Left Behind (Physically or Emotionally) 00:00:00
- 6. 25.06 – Why It Wasn’t Your Fault 00:00:00
- 7. 25.07 – Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn 00:00:00
- 8. 25.08 – How to Feel Safe Again After Trauma 00:00:00
- 9. 25.09 – Creating an Internal Safety Plan 00:00:00
- 10. 25.10 – How to Ask for Help Without Feeling Like a Burden 00:00:00
- 11. 25.11 – What “Gaslighting” Looks Like and Why It Hurts 00:00:00
- 12. 25.12 – Trust Issues Are a Survival Response 00:00:00
- 13. 25.13 – When You Blame Yourself Even Though You Were a Kid 00:00:00
- 14. 25.14 – Coping With Abandonment or Being Given Away 00:00:00
- 15. 25.15 – How to Process Anger Without Shame 00:00:00
- 16. 25.16 – How Trauma Can Make You Feel “Too Much” or “Too Quiet” 00:00:00
- 17. 25.17 – What to Do When You Miss the Person Who Hurt You 00:00:00
- 18. 25.18 – When Adults Say “It Wasn’t That Bad” 00:00:00
- 19. 25.19 – How to Grieve the Childhood You Didn’t Get 00:00:00
- 20. 25.20 – You Are Not Broken 00:00:00
- 21. 25.21 – How to Set Boundaries With People Who Scare You 00:00:00
- 22. 25.22 – Building Trust With a Safe Adult or Friend 00:00:00
- 23. 25.23 – Why You May Struggle With Affection or Attention 00:00:00
- 24. 25.24 – What Trauma Does to the Brain and Body 00:00:00
- 25. 25.25 – Releasing Guilt That Was Never Yours 00:00:00
- 26. 25.26 – Finding Power in Telling Your Story (When Ready) 00:00:00
- 27. 25.27 – What Healthy Love Looks and Feels Like 00:00:00
- 28. 25.28 – When You Flinch at Loud Voices or Sudden Movements 00:00:00
- 29. 25.29 – Coping With Nightmares and Flashbacks 00:00:00
- 30. 25.30 – Creating a Grounding Ritual for Safety 00:00:00
- 31. 25.31 – You Don’t Have to Forgive to Heal 00:00:00
- 32. 25.32 – When You’ve Been Forced to “Act Normal” 00:00:00
- 33. 25.33 – Dealing With Teachers or Counselors Who Don’t Understand 00:00:00
- 34. 25.34 – Naming What Happened—If You’re Ready 00:00:00
- 35. 25.35 – Why You May Struggle With Self-Worth 00:00:00
- 36. 25.36 – Learning to Trust Your Own Perception 00:00:00
- 37. 25.37 – How to Talk to a Therapist About Your Past 00:00:00
- 38. 25.38 – Making Peace With a “Messy” Recovery 00:00:00
- 39. 25.39 – Coping With Holidays, Birthdays, or Anniversaries 00:00:00
- 40. 25.40 – Rebuilding Safety in Your Body After Being Touched Without Consent 00:00:00
- 41. 25.41 – When People Don’t Believe You 00:00:00
- 42. 25.42 – Surviving in a Household That Still Feels Unsafe 00:00:00
- 43. 25.43 – How to Handle Shame-Based Flashbacks 00:00:00
- 44. 25.44 – What You Deserve in Relationships Going Forward 00:00:00
- 45. 25.45 – When You’re Afraid to Be Alone but Don’t Trust Anyone 00:00:00
- 46. 25.46 – Recovery Isn’t Linear—And That’s Okay 00:00:00
- 47. 25.47 – Making Your Own “Safe Words” or Signals 00:00:00
- 48. 25.48 – Learning to Parent Yourself Gently 00:00:00
- 49. 25.49 – How to Ask for Support Without Saying It All 00:00:00
- 50. 25.50 – You Are Worth Healing, Even If You’re Still Hurting 00:00:00
- 1. 26.01 – What Does LGBTQ+ Mean? Understanding the Spectrum 00:00:00
- 2. 26.02 – When You’re Questioning Your Gender or Sexuality 00:00:00
- 3. 26.03 – It’s Okay to Not Know Exactly Who You Are Yet 00:00:00
- 4. 26.04 – Coming Out: When, Why, and to Whom? 00:00:00
- 5. 26.05 – How to Handle Rejection After Coming Out 00:00:00
- 6. 26.06 – When You Can’t Come Out Yet and Still Need Support 00:00:00
- 7. 26.07 – Understanding Pronouns and Why They Matter 00:00:00
- 8. 26.08 – When People Misgender You on Purpose 00:00:00
- 9. 26.09 – You Don’t Have to Explain Your Identity to Be Valid 00:00:00
- 10. 26.10 – Coping With Internalized Homophobia or Transphobia 00:00:00
- 11. 26.11 – Building LGBTQ+ Pride Without Shame 00:00:00
- 12. 26.12 – How to Find Safe People in Unsafe Spaces 00:00:00
- 13. 26.13 – What to Do When Your Family Isn’t Supportive 00:00:00
- 14. 26.14 – School Shouldn’t Feel Like a War Zone—Finding Allies 00:00:00
- 15. 26.15 – How to Respond to Anti-LGBTQ+ Comments 00:00:00
- 16. 26.16 – You Deserve Respect, Not Just Tolerance 00:00:00
- 17. 26.17 – Exploring Gender Outside the Binary 00:00:00
- 18. 26.18 – When You Feel Invisible in LGBTQ+ Spaces 00:00:00
- 19. 26.19 – Understanding Dysphoria and How to Cope 00:00:00
- 20. 26.20 – How to Create a Safety Plan for Living Your Truth 00:00:00
- 21. 26.21 – Relationships as a Queer Teen: Boundaries and Safety 00:00:00
- 22. 26.22 – Coping With Being Outed Without Consent 00:00:00
- 23. 26.23 – Navigating Faith and Queerness 00:00:00
- 24. 26.24 – When You Lose Friends Over Who You Are 00:00:00
- 25. 26.25 – What Affirmation Looks Like in Real Life 00:00:00
- 26. 26.26 – You Don’t Have to Be “Loud” to Be Valid 00:00:00
- 27. 26.27 – LGBTQ+ Joy Is Resistance 00:00:00
- 28. 26.28 – Understanding the Difference Between Support and Fetishization 00:00:00
- 29. 26.29 – How to Handle Teachers Who Are Dismissive or Biased 00:00:00
- 30. 26.30 – Finding Online LGBTQ+ Communities Safely 00:00:00
- 31. 26.31 – When You Feel Like You’re “Too Much” or “Not Enough” 00:00:00
- 32. 26.32 – How to Handle “It’s Just a Phase” Comments 00:00:00
- 33. 26.33 – Clothing, Style, and the Right to Feel Seen 00:00:00
- 34. 26.34 – Supporting Other LGBTQ+ Friends Through Their Journeys 00:00:00
- 35. 26.35 – When You Can’t Talk About Your Identity at Home 00:00:00
- 36. 26.36 – Making Art, Music, or Poetry About Your Identity 00:00:00
- 37. 26.37 – Knowing the History: LGBTQ+ Leaders and Movements 00:00:00
- 38. 26.38 – You Are Not Alone—Even If You Feel That Way Now 00:00:00
- 39. 26.39 – LGBTQ+ Mental Health and Suicide Prevention 00:00:00
- 40. 26.40 – How to Deal With Fear Around Bathrooms and Locker Rooms 00:00:00
- 41. 26.41 – Creating a Gender-Affirming Self-Care Routine 00:00:00
- 42. 26.42 – When You Love Someone Who Isn’t Out Yet 00:00:00
- 43. 26.43 – Coping With Romantic Rejection as an LGBTQ+ Teen 00:00:00
- 44. 26.44 – Building Chosen Family 00:00:00
- 45. 26.45 – What Real Allyship Looks Like From Others 00:00:00
- 46. 26.46 – Understanding Queerphobia in School Systems 00:00:00
- 47. 26.47 – Reclaiming Joy After Trauma or Bullying 00:00:00
- 48. 26.48 – You Deserve Love, Freedom, and Safety 00:00:00
- 49. 26.49 – How to Access LGBTQ+ Support Services 00:00:00
- 50. 26.50 – Your Identity Is Valid—Always 00:00:00
- 1. 27.01 – What Is Grief and Why Does It Hurt So Deeply? 00:00:00
- 2. 27.02 – When Someone You Love Dies Suddenly 00:00:00
- 3. 27.03 – The Different Kinds of Loss (Death, Divorce, Distance, etc.) 00:00:00
- 4. 27.04 – You Don’t Have to “Get Over It” to Move Forward 00:00:00
- 5. 27.05 – How to Say Goodbye When You Never Got To 00:00:00
- 6. 27.06 – Missing Someone Long After Everyone Else Moves On 00:00:00
- 7. 27.07 – What to Do When You Feel Numb Instead of Sad 00:00:00
- 8. 27.08 – Anger in Grief: When You’re Mad at the Person Who’s Gone 00:00:00
- 9. 27.09 – When You’re Not Sure How to Talk About Death 00:00:00
- 10. 27.10 – Feeling Lonely Even When You’re Not Alone 00:00:00
- 11. 27.11 – “Why Them?” – Questioning Fairness and Fate 00:00:00
- 12. 27.12 – When You Keep Reliving the Moment You Found Out 00:00:00
- 13. 27.13 – Physical Symptoms of Grief (Tired, Sick, Tense) 00:00:00
- 14. 27.14 – How to Grieve Without Making Others Uncomfortable 00:00:00
- 15. 27.15 – When People Say the Wrong Thing While Trying to Help 00:00:00
- 16. 27.16 – What Happens Emotionally After a Funeral 00:00:00
- 17. 27.17 – Grieving Someone You Had a Complicated Relationship With 00:00:00
- 18. 27.18 – Grieving a Pet or Non-Human Companion 00:00:00
- 19. 27.19 – When You Feel Responsible for a Death or Loss 00:00:00
- 20. 27.20 – Guilt in Grief: Laughing, Smiling, or Moving On 00:00:00
- 21. 27.21 – Honoring Someone’s Memory Without Getting Stuck 00:00:00
- 22. 27.22 – How to Create a Grief Ritual That’s Just for You 00:00:00
- 23. 27.23 – Crying in Waves: Why It Comes and Goes 00:00:00
- 24. 27.24 – When Grief Makes School Feel Impossible 00:00:00
- 25. 27.25 – Holidays, Birthdays, and Anniversaries After Loss 00:00:00
- 26. 27.26 – “I Don’t Want to Talk About It” – And That’s Okay 00:00:00
- 27. 27.27 – When You’re the Only One in Your Friend Group Grieving 00:00:00
- 28. 27.28 – How to Support a Friend Who’s Lost Someone 00:00:00
- 29. 27.29 – Spiritual Questions After Death: “Where Did They Go?” 00:00:00
- 30. 27.30 – Holding on to a Shirt, Voice Note, or Memory 00:00:00
- 31. 27.31 – Grief Dreams and Waking Up Crying 00:00:00
- 32. 27.32 – How to Talk to a Counselor or Trusted Adult About Death 00:00:00
- 33. 27.33 – When You Don’t Know If You’re Grieving “Right” 00:00:00
- 34. 27.34 – Grief After a Suicide 00:00:00
- 35. 27.35 – When Someone You Love Is Dying Slowly 00:00:00
- 36. 27.36 – When Grief Turns Into Depression 00:00:00
- 37. 27.37 – Writing a Letter to the Person You Lost 00:00:00
- 38. 27.38 – Saying What You Wish You Could Say 00:00:00
- 39. 27.39 – When People Move On and You’re Still Hurting 00:00:00
- 40. 27.40 – Grief as a Young Caregiver or Sibling 00:00:00
- 41. 27.41 – Using Art, Music, or Movement to Mourn 00:00:00
- 42. 27.42 – What It Means to Carry Their Memory With You 00:00:00
- 43. 27.43 – Crying in Public—Should You Hide It? 00:00:00
- 44. 27.44 – How to Handle Relatives Who Are Grieving Differently 00:00:00
- 45. 27.45 – Rebuilding Routine After Grief 00:00:00
- 46. 27.46 – What to Do With Their Things 00:00:00
- 47. 27.47 – Missing the Sound of Their Voice 00:00:00
- 48. 27.48 – “What If I Forget Them?” – Memory and Fear 00:00:00
- 49. 27.49 – The Day It Hits You All Over Again 00:00:00
- 50. 27.50 – You’re Still Here, and That’s a Form of Strength 00:00:00
- 1. 28.01 – What Is Self-Esteem and Where Does It Come From? 00:00:00
- 2. 28.02 – Feeling “Not Good Enough” in a World That Judges 00:00:00
- 3. 28.03 – Why Comparing Yourself to Others Hurts Your Confidence 00:00:00
- 4. 28.04 – Your Worth Is Not Based on Likes or Followers 00:00:00
- 5. 28.05 – How to Talk to Yourself Like Someone You Love 00:00:00
- 6. 28.06 – When You Only Notice the Flaws in the Mirror 00:00:00
- 7. 28.07 – Understanding Negative Body Image 00:00:00
- 8. 28.08 – What to Do When You Feel “Too Much” or “Not Enough” 00:00:00
- 9. 28.09 – Redefining Beauty and Handsomeness for Yourself 00:00:00
- 10. 28.10 – Building Confidence Without Changing Who You Are 00:00:00
- 11. 28.11 – What If No One Has Ever Called You Beautiful? 00:00:00
- 12. 28.12 – The Truth About Photoshop and Filters 00:00:00
- 13. 28.13 – How to Handle Being Teased About Your Appearance 00:00:00
- 14. 28.14 – Creating an Outfit or Style That Reflects the Real You 00:00:00
- 15. 28.15 – When You Hate the Sound of Your Voice or Laugh 00:00:00
- 16. 28.16 – Understanding Gender Dysphoria and Body Discomfort 00:00:00
- 17. 28.17 – How to Accept Compliments Without Shrinking 00:00:00
- 18. 28.18 – What If You’re Always the “Quiet One” or the “Funny One”? 00:00:00
- 19. 28.19 – Self-Esteem After a Breakup or Friend Rejection 00:00:00
- 20. 28.20 – What Confidence Actually Looks Like (It’s Not Loud) 00:00:00
- 21. 28.21 – Creating a Mirror Ritual to Speak Kindly to Yourself 00:00:00
- 22. 28.22 – When You’re Tired of Pretending to Be Confident 00:00:00
- 23. 28.23 – How to Practice Self-Acceptance Without Faking Positivity 00:00:00
- 24. 28.24 – Exploring Your Culture, Hair, Skin, and Identity With Pride 00:00:00
- 25. 28.25 – Feeling “Invisible” at School or Online 00:00:00
- 26. 28.26 – Being the “Only One” in the Room (Race, Culture, Size, etc.) 00:00:00
- 27. 28.27 – When You’re Struggling With Acne, Weight, or Height 00:00:00
- 28. 28.28 – You Are More Than What You Look Like 00:00:00
- 29. 28.29 – Rewriting the Mean Messages in Your Head 00:00:00
- 30. 28.30 – When You Feel Like a “Work in Progress” 00:00:00
- 31. 28.31 – What to Do When You Hate Old Photos of Yourself 00:00:00
- 32. 28.32 – Coping With Body Shaming at Home or School 00:00:00
- 33. 28.33 – Identity Confidence Without Needing Approval 00:00:00
- 34. 28.34 – Creating an Affirmation Playlist or Soundtrack 00:00:00
- 35. 28.35 – Taking a Social Media Break for Your Mental Health 00:00:00
- 36. 28.36 – What If You’re Afraid to Take Up Space? 00:00:00
- 37. 28.37 – Body Image in Sports, Dance, and Performance 00:00:00
- 38. 28.38 – Recognizing Diet Culture and Fighting Back 00:00:00
- 39. 28.39 – Healing From Past Embarrassment 00:00:00
- 40. 28.40 – Finding Confidence in Your Talents, Not Just Your Looks 00:00:00
- 41. 28.41 – Writing a Self-Praise Letter (and Reading It Often) 00:00:00
- 42. 28.42 – Being Proud of Who You Are Becoming 00:00:00
- 43. 28.43 – Not Letting a Bad Day Define Your Worth 00:00:00
- 44. 28.44 – You Are Allowed to Feel Beautiful (Or Not) on Your Terms 00:00:00
- 45. 28.45 – When You’re Called “Weird” or “Different” 00:00:00
- 46. 28.46 – Loving the Body You’re Still Learning to Live In 00:00:00
- 47. 28.47 – Feeling Awkward During Puberty and Growth 00:00:00
- 48. 28.48 – Understanding That Self-Esteem Changes Over Time 00:00:00
- 49. 28.49 – Reclaiming Confidence From People Who Took It Away 00:00:00
- 50. 28.50 – You Are Enough, Exactly As You Are 00:00:00
- 1. 29.01 – What Is Anger Trying to Tell You? 00:00:00
- 2. 29.02 – The Difference Between Anger and Violence 00:00:00
- 3. 29.03 – When Rage Feels Like the Only Way to Be Heard 00:00:00
- 4. 29.04 – How to Tell When You’re Building Up to a Blow-Up 00:00:00
- 5. 29.05 – “I Just Snapped”—Understanding Sudden Explosions 00:00:00
- 6. 29.06 – What to Do When You Feel Like Punching a Wall 00:00:00
- 7. 29.07 – Safe Ways to Release Anger Without Hurting Anyone 00:00:00
- 8. 29.08 – How to Talk About Anger Without Getting in Trouble 00:00:00
- 9. 29.09 – When You Yell and Don’t Know Why 00:00:00
- 10. 29.10 – Writing Out the Anger Before It Becomes Action 00:00:00
- 11. 29.11 – What Happens in the Brain During Rage 00:00:00
- 12. 29.12 – The Link Between Sadness and Anger 00:00:00
- 13. 29.13 – When Anger Is Covering Up Fear or Shame 00:00:00
- 14. 29.14 – Learning How to Pause Before Reacting 00:00:00
- 15. 29.15 – What to Do When You're Angry at Someone You Love 00:00:00
- 16. 29.16 – “I Hate Everyone” – Feeling Like You're About to Explode 00:00:00
- 17. 29.17 – How to Apologize After You Lash Out 00:00:00
- 18. 29.18 – When You Want to Break Things: Using Movement to Cope 00:00:00
- 19. 29.19 – Breathing Through the Fire: Emergency Calming Tactics 00:00:00
- 20. 29.20 – Anger at School: Dealing With Teachers, Rules, and Injustice 00:00:00
- 21. 29.21 – Learning to Express Your Needs Without Exploding 00:00:00
- 22. 29.22 – What to Do When You’re Angry at Yourself 00:00:00
- 23. 29.23 – Coping With Embarrassment or Shame After an Outburst 00:00:00
- 24. 29.24 – How to Know When You Need a Break, Not a Fight 00:00:00
- 25. 29.25 – When People Don’t Understand How Angry You Feel 00:00:00
- 26. 29.26 – Using Music, Art, or Exercise to Channel Anger 00:00:00
- 27. 29.27 – Learning Your “Triggers” and What Sets You Off 00:00:00
- 28. 29.28 – You’re Not “Crazy” for Feeling This Way 00:00:00
- 29. 29.29 – When Adults Dismiss Your Anger as Disrespect 00:00:00
- 30. 29.30 – Turning the Volume Down Inside Your Mind 00:00:00
- 31. 29.31 – When You Feel Angry About the Past 00:00:00
- 32. 29.32 – What Happens If You Don’t Let the Anger Out 00:00:00
- 33. 29.33 – Feeling Like You’re Always on Edge or Ready to Fight 00:00:00
- 34. 29.34 – Rage That Comes From Feeling Powerless 00:00:00
- 35. 29.35 – Setting Boundaries Without Yelling 00:00:00
- 36. 29.36 – What to Do After You Scare Yourself or Someone Else 00:00:00
- 37. 29.37 – How to Repair Relationships Damaged by Anger 00:00:00
- 38. 29.38 – You Are Not Just Your Anger—There’s More to You 00:00:00
- 39. 29.39 – Finding the Calm Place Inside You 00:00:00
- 40. 29.40 – When You Feel Like You’re Going to Break Something 00:00:00
- 41. 29.41 – Journaling to Understand What Made You So Mad 00:00:00
- 42. 29.42 – How to Teach Others How to Treat You—Without Screaming 00:00:00
- 43. 29.43 – You’re Allowed to Be Angry and Still Be Good 00:00:00
- 44. 29.44 – When Anger Is the Only Emotion You Trust 00:00:00
- 45. 29.45 – Relearning How to Speak Without Exploding 00:00:00
- 46. 29.46 – Forgiving Yourself for the Times You Lost Control 00:00:00
- 47. 29.47 – Recognizing the Warning Signs of Emotional Overwhelm 00:00:00
- 48. 29.48 – Learning to Cool Down Before the Damage Is Done 00:00:00
- 49. 29.49 – Finding Words for Feelings That Just Burn 00:00:00
- 50. 29.50 – You Can Learn to Control the Fire Without Losing the Spark 00:00:00
- 1. 30.01 – What to Do When You Feel Like Hurting Yourself 00:00:00
- 2. 30.02 – Understanding the Urge to Self-Harm 00:00:00
- 3. 30.03 – You Are Not Broken Just Because You Feel This Way 00:00:00
- 4. 30.04 – Why Some People Cut, Burn, or Hit Themselves 00:00:00
- 5. 30.05 – Safer Alternatives to Self-Harm That Actually Help 00:00:00
- 6. 30.06 – The Science of Emotional Pain and Physical Release 00:00:00
- 7. 30.07 – How to Talk to Someone When You’re Thinking About Dying 00:00:00
- 8. 30.08 – “I Don’t Want to Die, I Just Want the Pain to Stop” 00:00:00
- 9. 30.09 – When Thoughts Get Scary and You Can’t Shut Them Off 00:00:00
- 10. 30.10 – What Happens When You Call or Text a Crisis Line 00:00:00
- 11. 30.11 – Telling a Trusted Adult Without Getting in Trouble 00:00:00
- 12. 30.12 – Making a Crisis Safety Plan That Works for You 00:00:00
- 13. 30.13 – Can I Be Honest With My Therapist About These Thoughts? 00:00:00
- 14. 30.14 – What to Do if You’re Scared of Going to the Hospital 00:00:00
- 15. 30.15 – How to Help a Friend Who Is Talking About Suicide 00:00:00
- 16. 30.16 – Writing a “Stay Here” Letter to Yourself 00:00:00
- 17. 30.17 – Understanding the Brain During Crisis 00:00:00
- 18. 30.18 – You’re Not a Burden for Needing Help 00:00:00
- 19. 30.19 – How to Survive the Hardest Hour of the Day 00:00:00
- 20. 30.20 – Feeling Like Nobody Would Miss You—Let’s Talk 00:00:00
- 21. 30.21 – Using Music, Cold Water, or Pressure to Regulate 00:00:00
- 22. 30.22 – When You Relapse After Stopping Self-Harm 00:00:00
- 23. 30.23 – You Are Allowed to Want to Be Safe, Even If You Struggle 00:00:00
- 24. 30.24 – Creating a Coping Kit for Crisis Moments 00:00:00
- 25. 30.25 – What Happens If You Tell a School Counselor 00:00:00
- 26. 30.26 – Healing the Wounds People Can’t See 00:00:00
- 27. 30.27 – How to Hide the Tools, Not the Pain 00:00:00
- 28. 30.28 – Coping With Shame After Hurting Yourself 00:00:00
- 29. 30.29 – What Not to Say to Someone in Crisis 00:00:00
- 30. 30.30 – How to Feel Anything Without Hurting Yourself 00:00:00
- 31. 30.31 – You Don’t Need a Reason to Get Help 00:00:00
- 32. 30.32 – When You’re Afraid You’ll Try Again 00:00:00
- 33. 30.33 – Keeping Yourself Alive One Moment at a Time 00:00:00
- 34. 30.34 – Turning “I Can’t Take It Anymore” Into “I’ll Try One More Time” 00:00:00
- 35. 30.35 – When Depression and Self-Harm Go Together 00:00:00
- 36. 30.36 – How to Explain Scars Without Lying 00:00:00
- 37. 30.37 – Distracting Yourself Without Shutting Down 00:00:00
- 38. 30.38 – Coping With Regret After a Suicide Attempt 00:00:00
- 39. 30.39 – Can You Still Heal If You’ve Hurt Others Too? 00:00:00
- 40. 30.40 – Recovery Isn’t Linear—And That’s Okay 00:00:00
- 41. 30.41 – What to Do When You Wake Up Crying 00:00:00
- 42. 30.42 – Finding Reasons to Stay (Even One Is Enough) 00:00:00
- 43. 30.43 – How to Feel Safe in Your Body Again 00:00:00
- 44. 30.44 – What Happens During a Suicide Prevention Hold 00:00:00
- 45. 30.45 – Making It Through the Night Without Giving Up 00:00:00
- 46. 30.46 – Loving Someone Who Has Self-Harmed 00:00:00
- 47. 30.47 – Saying “Help Me” Without Feeling Weak 00:00:00
- 48. 30.48 – When the World Feels Too Heavy to Stay In 00:00:00
- 49. 30.49 – You Are Needed Here—Even If You Don’t Feel It Yet 00:00:00
- 50. 30.50 – One Breath, One Hour, One Tomorrow at a Time 00:00:00
- 1. 31.01 – Surviving a School Shooting: What No One Talks About 00:00:00
- 2. 31.02 – Lockdown Drills, Metal Detectors, and Fear in the Hallways 00:00:00
- 3. 31.03 – When Gunshots Outside Keep You Awake at Night 00:00:00
- 4. 31.04 – Getting Bullied for Wearing the Same Clothes Every Day 00:00:00
- 5. 31.05 – Going to School Without Eating First 00:00:00
- 6. 31.06 – Being Filmed During a Fight: When Privacy Doesn’t Exist 00:00:00
- 7. 31.07 – When You Lose a Friend to Suicide 00:00:00
- 8. 31.08 – ICE Took My Parent: What Happens Next? 00:00:00
- 9. 31.09 – Living in a Shelter or Car With Your Family 00:00:00
- 10. 31.10 – What to Do When You See Violence on Social Media 00:00:00
- 11. 31.11 – When Someone Brings a Weapon to School 00:00:00
- 12. 31.12 – Your Parent Went to Jail: Now What? 00:00:00
- 13. 31.13 – Getting Pressured to Join a Gang 00:00:00
- 14. 31.14 – When You're the Only One Without a Phone 00:00:00
- 15. 31.15 – Dealing with CPS or Family Court as a Teen 00:00:00
- 16. 31.16 – Getting Jumped or Set Up by People You Trusted 00:00:00
- 17. 31.17 – When You Feel Like a Burden to Your Family 00:00:00
- 18. 31.18 – Being Homeless and Still Expected to Succeed 00:00:00
- 19. 31.19 – How to Stay Calm When Cops Pull You Over 00:00:00
- 20. 31.20 – Losing a Sibling or Cousin to Gun Violence 00:00:00
- 1. 32.1 – What Systemic Racism Feels Like in School 00:00:00
- 2. 32.2 – Getting Labeled as a “Bad Kid” for No Reason 00:00:00
- 3. 32.3 – When You’re Punished Harder Than Others 00:00:00
- 4. 32.4 – Navigating Life with an Incarcerated Parent 00:00:00
- 5. 32.5 – Dealing with Teachers Who Don’t Believe in You 00:00:00
- 6. 32.6 – When You Have to Grow Up Too Fast 00:00:00
- 7. 32.7 – How to Speak Up Without Getting Kicked Out 00:00:00
- 8. 32.8 – What Happens When Adults Assume You’re Lying 00:00:00
- 9. 32.9 – Getting Mental Health Help When You Can’t Afford It 00:00:00
- 10. 32.10 – Learning to Survive in a System That Wasn’t Built for You 00:00:00
- 11. 32.11 – What It’s Like to Be a Student Without a Home 00:00:00
- 12. 32.12 – Learning While Living in a Shelter or Car 00:00:00
- 13. 32.13 – When Your Family Is Always on the Move 00:00:00
- 14. 32.14 – Managing School While Your Family Is Evicted 00:00:00
- 15. 32.15 – What to Do When You’re Falsely Accused 00:00:00
- 16. 32.16 – Juvenile Court: What You Should Know 00:00:00
- 17. 32.17 – Knowing Your Rights at School and in Public 00:00:00
- 18. 32.18 – Getting Through a Day When You’re Hungry 00:00:00
- 19. 32.19 – How to Focus When the Lights Are Off at Home 00:00:00
- 20. 32.20 – Surviving a System That Blames You for Being Poor 00:00:00
- 1. 33.1 – What Is Youth Activism (And Why Your Voice Matters) 00:00:00
- 2. 33.2 – Turning Anger Into Advocacy 00:00:00
- 3. 33.3 – Speaking Out Without Getting Suspended 00:00:00
- 4. 33.4 – How to Start a Mental Health Club at School 00:00:00
- 5. 33.5 – Protesting Safely: Know Your Rights 00:00:00
- 6. 33.6 – How to Write a Letter to a Local Leader 00:00:00
- 7. 33.7 – Testifying About Your Life Without Trauma Dumping 00:00:00
- 8. 33.8 – When You Want Change but Don’t Know Where to Start 00:00:00
- 9. 33.9 – Social Justice Burnout: How to Take Care of You 00:00:00
- 10. 33.10 – Posting with Purpose: Making Social Media Matter 00:00:00
- 11. 33.11 – Understanding What a Community Organizer Does 00:00:00
- 12. 33.12 – Petitioning, Fundraising, and Leading Projects 00:00:00
- 13. 33.13 – When the News Gets Too Heavy to Handle 00:00:00
- 14. 33.14 – Telling Your Story to Create Change 00:00:00
- 15. 33.15 – How to Start a Campaign About Mental Health 00:00:00
- 16. 33.16 – Being Heard as a Teen in an Adult World 00:00:00
- 17. 33.17 – How to Challenge a School Rule Respectfully 00:00:00
- 18. 33.18 – Partnering with Adults Who Actually Listen 00:00:00
- 19. 33.19 – How to Find Mentors in Advocacy Spaces 00:00:00
- 20. 33.20 – Building Something Bigger Than You 00:00:00
- 1. 34.1 – Why Sleep Matters for Mental Health 00:00:00
- 2. 34.2 – What Happens to the Brain When You’re Exhausted 00:00:00
- 3. 34.3 – Falling Asleep When Your Mind Won’t Shut Off 00:00:00
- 4. 34.4 – What to Eat When You Feel Anxious 00:00:00
- 5. 34.5 – Nutrition on a Budget: Mental Health and Food 00:00:00
- 6. 34.6 – When You Can’t Sleep Because of Fear or Noise 00:00:00
- 7. 34.7 – Living in a Body That’s Always Tired 00:00:00
- 8. 34.8 – How Caffeine Affects Mood, Focus, and Anxiety 00:00:00
- 9. 34.9 – What Skipping Meals Does to Your Brain 00:00:00
- 10. 34.10 – Finding Healthy Snacks at School or Home 00:00:00
- 11. 34.11 – Dehydration and Mood: Drink More Water 00:00:00
- 12. 34.12 – Understanding Hormones and Emotional Swings 00:00:00
- 13. 34.13 – Coping with Headaches, Stomachaches, and Stress 00:00:00
- 14. 34.14 – Why Moving Your Body Can Calm You Down 00:00:00
- 15. 34.15 – Stretching and Breathing Exercises That Work 00:00:00
- 16. 34.16 – What to Do If You Can’t See a Doctor or Dentist 00:00:00
- 17. 34.17 – Your Body’s Way of Saying “I’m Not Okay” 00:00:00
- 18. 34.18 – Healing When You Feel Disconnected from Your Body 00:00:00
- 19. 34.19 – Understanding the Gut-Brain Connection 00:00:00
- 20. 34.20 – The Sleep-Food-Stress Cycle (and How to Break It) 00:00:00
- 1. 35.1 – When Someone You Love Dies Suddenly 00:00:00
- 2. 35.2 – Losing a Parent to Death, Jail, or Distance 00:00:00
- 3. 35.3 – What Grief Looks Like in Young People 00:00:00
- 4. 35.4 – Being Told to “Be Strong” When You’re Breaking 00:00:00
- 5. 35.5 – When Your Parent Can’t Take Care of You 00:00:00
- 6. 35.6 – Missing a Sibling You Barely Got to Know 00:00:00
- 7. 35.7 – Grieving Someone Who’s Still Alive 00:00:00
- 8. 35.8 – When a Pet Dies and No One Understands 00:00:00
- 9. 35.9 – How to Honor Someone You Lost 00:00:00
- 10. 35.10 – Carrying the Pain of a Family That Never Healed 00:00:00
- 11. 35.11 – Feeling Guilty About Being the One Who Survived 00:00:00
- 12. 35.12 – What If You Don’t Cry? (Grief Looks Different) 00:00:00
- 13. 35.13 – Writing to Someone You Miss 00:00:00
- 14. 35.14 – The Grief That Comes in Waves 00:00:00
- 15. 35.15 – When You Don’t Know How to Talk About It 00:00:00
- 16. 35.16 – Carrying Family Secrets That Hurt 00:00:00
- 17. 35.17 – Intergenerational Pain: Inheriting Trauma 00:00:00
- 18. 35.18 – “I Forgive You, But I’m Still Hurt” 00:00:00
- 19. 35.19 – Healing Without Closure 00:00:00
- 20. 35.20 – Building a Life Around the Pain — Not in It 00:00:00
Course overview
Lesson Overview
26.09 – You Don’t Have to Explain Your Identity to Be Valid: Many people feel pressure to justify who they are as if their identity needs approval or proof. But authenticity isn’t a debate—it’s self-knowledge that stands on its own. No one else lives your thoughts, feelings, or experiences, so they can’t define them. Explanations can educate, but they should never be required for acceptance. You have every right to exist without performing your truth for others’ comfort. When you let go of the need to convince, you reclaim energy for joy and growth. It’s okay to answer questions when you want to, and it’s equally okay to say, “I don’t owe you an explanation.” The people who care about you will listen without interrogation. Being valid isn’t earned through discussion; it’s a fact of your being. Your life is proof enough of your worth, even in silence.
About this course
Trauma-informed mental wellness lessons that help students manage emotions, build resilience, and stay safe in real-world situations—like bullying, grief, violence, and poverty. Built for schools, youth programs, and Medicaid-compliant services.
This course includes:
- Step-by-step guidance for handling social pressure, conflict, and unsafe situations
- Stories and messages that encourage students to speak up, stay safe, and take control of their future
- Flexible learning options for classrooms, after-school programs, and independent use