our relationship with our phones by Valo

In this episode of embers, the valo teens share their perspectives about

mental wellbeing.

In their conversation, they explore the many layers of mental health and the various avenues to support their own and others' emotional wellness. Their thoughts and ideas left us feeling ready to continue to engage youth in conversations about this important topic.

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In this episode of embers, the teens dove into the topic of social media and how it feels to push pause.

Through their conversation, these insightful teens uncover some of the benefits of having digital connection available at our fingertips, but also (and more enlightening to us!) how boundaries can help us feel refreshed. What they said left us feeling intrigued and optimistic.

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In this episode of embers, our teens discussed the topic of friendship between people of different genders. Together, they explored what can make those friendships difficult as well as rewarding. They also shared their hopes for ways society can support these relationships, and how we all might shift to become less judgmental.

What they said left us feeling lifted and optimistic. Curious? Come along!

In this episode of embers, our teens dove into the topic of perfectionism...together they explored why so many teens feel the need to be "perfect" and the impact that can have on mental health.

What they shared left us curious and hopeful...

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In this episode of embers, we're giving you a glimpse into our new book, valo: lighting a pathway to teen connection, launching on May 5th. After the valo teens read a short passage from the chapter, Gather Round: Two Ears, One Mouth, they each share how it lands with them...curious about what they had to say? Come along!

In this episode of embers, we asked two of our alumni to consider the idea of friendships and how they've helped shape their lives.

They spoke about the importance of quality time, the many roles a friend can play, and what it looks and feels like to be—and have—

a good friend.

What they shared left us inspired to consider the simple ways that friendships can impact us and our circles. Wondering about what they had to say? Come along!

In this special episode of embers, we asked two of our alumni to answer the question: "what does love look like?"

They talked about how the meaning of love can change, described ways we can show others that we care, and shared their own stories of love. Their conversation left us hopeful and energized by the power we all hold to make a difference in another's life.

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In this episode of embers, we asked our teens to define what hope means to them and to share what they are hopeful for in 2022.

What they shared left us feeling energized and optimistic for the year ahead...

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In this special epsiode of embers, we asked our teens to share six words that come to mind when they think of valo.

What they shared shows their deep appreciation for valo and left us both filled up and energized to continue to ignite sparks wherever we can.

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