Embers

Embers

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Embers episodes

  • Mental Health Awareness Month
    In honor of raising awareness and reducing the stigma, the Valo teens share a bit about how they support the mental health of their friends and loved ones. What they share is potent and can help us reflect on how we can all care for those in our circles.
    Curious about what they had to say? Come along!
    5 min
  • Valo and emotional wellbeing
    This month on the embers podcast, the Valo teens shared about their wellbeing and described ways that Valo supports their emotional health.
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    10 min
  • climate change
    In this episode of embers, Valo teens share their views of climate change and actions they are taking to do their part. They also describe how they stay hopeful amidst the crisis.
    Together, they explore what they find challenging and where they find light in the darkness. Curious about what they had to say? Come along!
    18 min
  • new year's resolutions
    In this episode of embers, Valo teens share their thoughts on new year's resolutions. Together, they consider how resolutions can feel both empowering and challenging.
    They also reflect on the impact of intentionally shifting our routines to benefit emotional wellbeing.
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    21 min
  • what it looks like to be yourself
    In this episode of embers, the Valo teens talk about what it looks like to be yourself–spaces where they feel they can show up as themselves, and other situations where it's harder to.
    The perspectives they shared left us reflective and hopeful for the ways that we can help everyone to feel seen and heard.
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    11 min
  • the impact of social media
    In this episode of embers, the Valo teens talk about social media and the ways it influences their lives, including body image, relationships, and their overall sense of mattering.
    The perspectives they shared left us reflective and optimistic, as we look to this generation to lead the way in how we cultivate intentionality within our digital lives.
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    15 min
  • mental wellbeing
    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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    26 min
  • taking a break from social media
    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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    11 min

About Embers

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Embers is a place where teens share their stories as they navigate the waters between childhood and adulthood. Join us as they explore timely and compelling topics—fanning the embers burning in each of us.