As we develop into our teenage years, life begins to move at lightning speed. School becomes more demanding, extracurriculars fill up our afternoons, and social pressures seem to grow by the day. Amid all of this, the simple acts of kindness and selflessness that once felt natural can begin to fade. It’s not that we care any less; it’s that life gets busier, and sometimes kindness unintentionally gets pushed aside. With this, I wanted to explore how teenagers can stay kind beyond these stressful years and ensure that it becomes part of who they are. With that in mind, I have invited Dr. Karen Bluth to the podcast.

As we begin our teenage years, schoolwork begins to pile up, activities become more demanding, and thoughts about college consume every waking minute. In all, life becomes more anxiety-inducing and sometimes frightening. Thinking about all this, I wanted to discover techniques teenagers can begin to use to control their anxiety and start to learn ways to advocate for themselves when life becomes too overwhelming. With this in mind, I have invited Dr. Amanda Jensen-Doss to the podcast.

Teenagehood is the beginning of the rest of our lives. From diving into rigorous classes at school to developing meaningful friendships, teenagers prepare for the future in multiple ways. However, why does it always feel like the future is too close and far at the same time? The pressures from society build, and in the end, making decisions that could determine the rest of our lives is terrifying. With this in mind, I have invited Dr. Jeffery Arnett to join us in discussing this topic.