Grownkid

Content Warning: In this week’s episode, we will be discussing issues that may be disturbing or triggering to some. Some things we will be discussing will include but are not limited to mentions of Sexual Assault, Coercion, Mental Health Struggles, etc. If you or someone you know is struggling, please refer to this episode description for resources and support. While this episode will not include either party from the following case, we are discussing it with their consent.

Over a year ago, one of our podcast hosts was accused of SA. We were asked to hold them accountable but struggled to figure out what that meant. This episode is us reflecting on our response to a very serious situation, an apology for our shortcomings, and an attempt to understand what holding someone accountable looks like.

For more information about accountability and alternative justice, go to www.safebae.org/360-schools/accountability-training/

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Unfortunately, the audio file for this episode got corrupted so we are forced to use our backup. Please excuse the poor audio quality. You will also notice we re-recorded certain parts to better reflect our feelings on the situation. Thank you for your patience.

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Do you think you self-sabotage? Are you able to accept love? Does your past trauma make it hard for you to open up again? In this episode, we talk about the difference between self-sabotaging and protecting yourself, intentionality in dating, and having the courage to open up while Thomas begins his dating adventures in NYC. Enjoy!

News! Kayla and Gael started a podcast company, it's called Astro Studios. Their first show just came out and it's called Friendgroup. You can listen to it here.

You can also follow us on socials @teenagertherapy and follow Astro Studios @astrostudios.xyz

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Do you think social media traps you into only making friends with people you have mutuals with? Does it make it harder to get out of your social bubble? In this episode, we talk about how we decide who to be friends with, if mutuals make us more or less likely to be friend with someone, and ways to try to get out of our social bubble. Enjoy!

Also this is our first episode filmed in NY! Woooo! You will also notice a camera crew in the room, that's for a secret project we're a part of that we'll tell you about later!

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Do you feel lonely even though you have friends surrounding you? Do you feel as if you're always on the search for a deeper connection? In this episode, we talk about feeling misunderstood, alone, and how to stay connected to friends despite distance.

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We're moving to NY! Sorta... In this episode, we talk about how consequential these next 2 months will be, how radically different our life will look, and the pressure to figure out who we are and what we're doing with our life.

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do you feel frustrated with your body? do you feel like you're in this never-ending journey of body positivity? in this episode, we talk about our experience losing a significant amount of weight, feeling bad regardless, and what we've learned about food & exercise.

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If you're like Gael, you might struggle to be on time. It seems like no matter how hard you try, you will certainly be late. In this episode, we talk about a recent situation that left Thomas and Kayla feeling frustrated, the disrespectful nature of being late, and the thought process behind why some of us struggle to be on time more than others. Enjoy!

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You know those situations make you realize wow... that's a very full circle moment? In this episode, we talk about the numerous full circle moments we've had and reflect on the childhood version of us that would have gone wild if we told them what has happened. We also dive into giving life meaning and how to ensure you live a fullfilling life. Enjoy!

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We asked you to give us some gooood q&a questions and you delivered. Here's a casual episode that reveals how we would all m*rder each other... in case you've been wondering.

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we're nominated for a webby! vote for us here! What does it mean to give up someone? What does it feel like to be given up on? Why do we give up on people and how do we handle it? In this episode we talk about giving up on one-sided friendships, pointless relationships, and how sometimes giving up on someone is the best thing you can do to help them grow.

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