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This Teenage Life

This Teenage Life
Mental Health
Friendship
Social Media
Academic Pressure
Anxiety
Independence
Personal Growth
Self-Acceptance
Climate Change
Teenage Mental Health
Bullying
Technology
Teen Experiences
Community
Grief
Peer Pressure
Comfort
College Applications
Pandemic
Purpose

This Teenage Life is a podcast made by teens about their ideas, stories, and unique perspectives in the middle of their own growth as humans. Please feel free to reach out to us at team@thisteenagelife.org, we love hearing from listeners.

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This episode highlights two conversations had in the process of making "Finding Meaningful Work: Navigating Pressures Around Chosen Career Paths and Finding Joy in the Process," with Rei and Ricky, sisters who work in the environmental science and po... more

As a young person, it is okay to not know what you want to do. There is a lot of pressure placed on teenagers to know what they want their careers to look like, but how does one know what they want to do, and how they want to do it?

In this episod... more

In this re-released episode, Stella shares her experiences processing the loss of her Dad. She explores societal expectations of closure and how they diverge from her own understandings of loss and ambiguity.

Trigger warning— this episode reference... more

In this re-released episode, the teens chat with Aleeza and Fonzo, the hosts of The Moth's teen podcast, Grown — here on Apple podcasts and Spotify.

They discuss their daydreams, hopes, and anxieties about growing up and becoming people they want ... more

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Recent Guests

Hannah Testa
Nationally recognized youth activist who started Hannah for Change
Hannah for Change
Episode: A Look Behind the Scenes into Finding Meaningful Work: In Conversation with Rei and Ricky Bertoldi and Hannah Testa
Rei Bertoldi
Ph.D. student researching air quality and public policy advocate
Not specified
Episode: A Look Behind the Scenes into Finding Meaningful Work: In Conversation with Rei and Ricky Bertoldi and Hannah Testa
Ricky Bertoldi
Graduate of Yale in industrial ecology, sister of Rei
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Episode: A Look Behind the Scenes into Finding Meaningful Work: In Conversation with Rei and Ricky Bertoldi and Hannah Testa
Shepard Mirza
Trans man who shares his coming-out story
Family of Shepard Mirza
Episode: Throwback Episode: Coming Out Story
Josie Kim
Senior in high school and sports photographer
Episode: Turning Interests into Community, Work, and Purpose
Anna Casalme
Co-founder of Novelly, advocates for youth-authored literature
Novelly
Episode: Teen Authors and Publishing
Jordana Keir
Co-founder of Lola Tampons, an advocate for transparency and education in the menstrual product industry.
Lola Tampons
Episode: Throwback Episode — Periods 2.0
Natasha Burrell
Health Literacy Program Manager at Arizona State University Learning Enterprise and a registered dietitian
Arizona State University
Episode: Moving Past Diet Culture & Towards Real Nutrition
Dr. Niobe Way
An internationally recognized professor of Applied Psychology and author whose research focuses on adolescence and friendships.
New York University
Episode: "Boy" Culture and Friendship

Hosts

Lydia
Host of This Teenage Life (teen contributor, multiple roles)
Molly Josephs
Adult producer/host and contributor on This Teenage Life

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 1.7k ratings
  • Love it

    This is my first podcast that Im listening to and i love it. They go over everything i could possibly think of. It’s a little weird thinking back on covid 19 but it brings a lot of things into perspective.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rockheart.
    United States4 months ago
  • nori🫐

    honestly i had trouble with interacting with people and myself so my therapist showed me this and its really helpful💗

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ahnori k
    United States5 months ago
  • Please read

    Love this podcast so much and I relate please make an episode about taking about crushes I’m having problems too tell my crush and you guys are so relatable so please listen 💕

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mo-queen 🦆🐴❤️‍🔥
    United States6 months ago
  • This teenage life

    This has been really helpful, and even though I can’t fall asleep to it, it has many facts and it’s pretty interesting to understand peoples perspectives on these sort of topics

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Malory towers lover
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Thank you

    This helped me relate to people soo so much. It took me a while to find a podcast I could relate to as a teen and this really helped me calm down and know that I’m not the only one felling the way I do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Viv 🤷‍♀️🙃
    United States2 years ago

Listeners Say

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Hosts' diverse perspectives and youth-led format are highlighted as strengths for authentic storytelling and peer connection.
The show is described as comforting and empowering for teens who feel understood.
Overall, listeners praise the relatability and comfort of hearing teen voices discuss real issues.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Throwback Episode: We Are Not Alone: Connecting with Animals & Ourselves
Q: How did you learn to see and know animals, and how has getting to know them helped you feel less alone in the world?
Montgomery describes growing up with a deep curiosity about animals, followed by field experiences that taught her to observe patiently, listen to animal signals, and let her work be shaped by empathy and ongoing wonder rather than fear or distance.
Moving Past Diet Culture & Towards Real Nutrition
Q: What are tips for spotting misinformation regarding nutrition?
Avoid one-size-fits-all claims and extreme diets, and always check the credibility of information by referencing reliable resources.
Moving Past Diet Culture & Towards Real Nutrition
Q: What was your own journey to getting educated on nutrition?
The guest didn't receive much nutrition education in school but was inspired to become a dietitian after observing inequalities in access to healthy food during her childhood.
Moving Past Diet Culture & Towards Real Nutrition
Q: What even is nutrition? When young people are thinking about nutrition, like what words and concepts should be coming to mind?
Nutrition refers to the process of eating and digesting food and understanding the nutrients it contains, including how nourishment varies with individual needs.
Cooking, Baking, & Beyond
Q: Is there a meal or dish that feels or tastes like home to you?
My mom's lemon bars, with their light crumbly texture and lots of powdered sugar, remind me of home.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Teenage Life

What is This Teenage Life about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers teen voices exploring growth, identity, and everyday challenges through candid conversations with peers and occasionally invited adults. Topics span choosing meaningful work, handling grief, daydreams and future selves, coming-out and family dynamics, eco-anxiety, animals and empathy, independence, and authentic friendship. Episodes blend personal storytelling with practical insights, often featuring teen hosts and contributors alongside guest perspectives that broaden context. It's notable for its collaborative, youth-led approach, accessible tone, and focus on making listeners feel less alone during adolescence and early adulthood. This sample shows a mix of reflective narratives, practical advice, and real-world stories... more

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1. Hannah Testa
2. Rei Bertoldi
3. Ricky Bertoldi
4. Shepard Mirza
5. Josie Kim
6. Anna Casalme
7. Jordana Keir
8. Natasha Burrell

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