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This Teenage Life

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

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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Latest Episodes

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

This week, we're re-releasing an episode about a trans young man and his mom navigating his coming out and transition. Together, they demonstrate the power of love and communication between a parent and a child.

This week, we have another thrownack episode for you: All about climate and eco-anxiety. The teens discuss their grief about the climate emergency and other environmental crises. They then talk about transforming their feelings into shared action.

This week, we're re-releasing our 2022 interview with author and naturalist Sy Montgomery. Life can feel especially lonely if you think humans are the only creatures on this planet. Getting close to animals and the natural world can help us connect w... more

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Recent Guests

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
Dr. Ben Harris
a licensed psychologist specializing in children's and adolescents' mental health
Arizona State University
Episode: Exploring Masculinity and Mental Health
Sarah Clapp
Senior producer at Milk Street, a food media company in Boston
Milk Street
Episode: Cooking, Baking, & Beyond
Tony Burrow
Scientist and professor who studies purpose
Cornell University
Episode: Cultivating A Sense of Purpose

Hosts

Lydia
Teen who works on This Teenage Life; multiple episodes as host/participant
Molly Josephs
Adult contributor and organizer on This Teenage Life; consistent host/producer presence

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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 Statesa month 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 States2 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 States3 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 Kingdom5 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 Statesa year ago

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The content is empowering and fosters understanding across identities and cultures.
Listeners find the show relatable and comforting, with teens sharing real experiences.

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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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A youth-driven show that centers teen voices sharing personal stories, perspectives, and practical insights on growing up. Episodes span topics like identity, family dynamics, mental health, school pressures, friendships, and social issues, often featuring guests ranging from peers to experts and parents. The tone is intimate and supportive, with a focus on empathy, resilience, and real-world coping strategies. Notable strengths include candid, relatable storytelling from teens, a willingness to address tough topics, and a collaborative, community-oriented vibe that invites listener involvement.

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This Teenage Life launched 7 years ago and published 204 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Shepard Mirza
2. Josie Kim
3. Anna Casalme
4. Jordana Keir
5. Natasha Burrell
6. Dr. Niobe Way
7. Dr. Ben Harris
8. Sarah Clapp

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