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Grownkid episodes

June 12, 2025 don't want to live but don't want to die... what's that called?
what’s name of that feeling of being pessimistic about life and wanting to call it quits early but also not actually wanting to d*e? is it doom? cynicism? hopelessness? in this episode we talk about this unnamed but very strong emotion we’ve been feeling recently. this feeling is also intensified by the ICE raids and immigration issues currently going on in the country, and specifically Los Angeles. we talk about how these raids have been affecting us and our communities, the frustration we feel, and how we move forward.

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GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 reasons Why to unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations.

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33 min
May 30, 2025 Jensen McRae on chronic illness, lessons of her 20s and how to be vulnerable in your art
we talked to Jensen McRae about aging into adulthood. from her journey through college life, insecurities, transitioning into adulthood, and finally feeling at home in the music scene. she also opens up about relationships, dealing with chronic illness, and the bittersweet feels of growing up. plus, some advice for anyone in their early twenties figuring it all out. enjoy!

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GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 reasons Why to unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations.

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57 min
May 22, 2025 overshared: cuddling on grindr, voodoo dolls, hookup to friends?
once again, our mf audio got corrupted so excuse the random cut outs and glitches. we will make this up to you... anyways here's another episode of overshared and this one got VERY detailed so thank you all for submitting such good stories. so many more to get through but if you have one you want to add go to grownkid.com. ok enjoy!!

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35 min
May 15, 2025 life at 21: dealing with impending graduation doom
kayla graduates in a week and neither of us can belive it. you know what moment when you try to make yourself purposely sad because it's confirmation you're living in the present? yeah that's currently what's happening here as she walks around campus and thinks about graduation. we talk about impending doom, if college was worth it, and what she will miss.
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GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 reasons Why to unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations.

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36 min
May 08, 2025 overshared: quadrupled body count, HIV scare, toxic roommate, first gay sexual experience
NEW SEGMENT! if you go to grownkid.com you'll see a text box where you can overshare something with us, anything goes. we received some crazy submissions this week so here's us reading and reacting to each of your stories. if you want to be featured on the next episode (we'll do these 2x month) go to the website and submit something, it's completely anonymous. ALSO apologies for the weird mic quality, our audio got corrupted so we were forced to use our camera mic.

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About our Partners:
GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 reasons Why to unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations.

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48 min
May 01, 2025 life at 21: scared it'll work out so i'd rather be single
what's it called when you don't want to go on a date because what if it works out and you end up in a relationship? how does one "date around" but remain willingly single? are these avoidant tendencies or the reality of not wanting a serious relationship before having the chance to explore the freedoms of being single?

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GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 reasons Why to unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations.

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39 min
April 24, 2025 life at 21: what we discovered after having too many adrenaline rushes
what coachella, cliff diving, being handcuffed, and sneaking into places taught us about the value of an adrenaline rush. yes it's fun seeing what one can get away with in life with the right attitude, but also what's the point if we don't use this confidence to do good in the world? in this episode we chat about what we realized about ourselves, our values, and the role of fear after having been through a few adrenaline rushes.

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37 min
April 17, 2025 life at 21: too broke for coachella, can't keep up socially, and the stock market is crashing
everyone is asking "Grownkid! Grownkid! Will you be attending Coachella?" the answer is no. that ticket is too expensive and we'd rather use that money to buy some stocks instead of putting ourselves through a 5 year payment plan. in this episode we talk about the pressure to keep up socially even when the market is unstable and it feels like there's an incoming recession.

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29 min
April 11, 2025 life at 21: tips n tricks to help you stop hating yourself
we knew there was a problem when giving ourselves a nice compliment brought out tears. reminds us of the time a therapist asked us to hug ourselves which resulted in a river of nonstop tears and sniffles. moments like these will have you asking what's going on... there's something fishy in the water. this time we discussed the difference between confidence and self-esteem (you need both to have a great time on this earth). also figured out we the latina ying yang fr... ok enjoy our tips n tricks.

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34 min
April 03, 2025 life at 21: everything is ghiblified, ai dating, & online shopping
why is the internet being bombarded with people's studio ghibli style photos? what's going on with ai online shopping and virtual models? who's out of a job? is dating going to be automated? we got lots to talk about this week cause it's been a time....

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GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 Reasons Why to Unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations.

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22 min

About Grownkid

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Two grownkids documenting our 20s one week at a time! Join us (gael & kayla) as we experience life, make mistakes, and have fun while living in a big city. Each episode covers a time we tried something new, messed up, or had a questionable experience. Whether you’re going through heartbreak, moving out for the first time, or figuring out your career, we’re right there with you. This is for everyone that feels like a grownkid, no matter how old you are. New episodes every Friday!