Anika Loftus, Australia's youngest female Speedway champion, joins us to discuss her remarkable journey from racing motorcycles at age four to becoming a three-time national titleholder while balancing life as a high school student and performer.

Ever feel like your brain is constantly buzzing, even when you're trying to rest? You're not alone. Feeling overwhelmed is normalised yet misunderstood, especially for teenagers balancing school pressures, social expectations, and the awkward territory between childhood and adulthood. We explore how small stressors accumulate into mental breakdowns and share personal strategies for coping.

If you're feeling overwhelmed and alone, please reach out to us through Instagram, TikTok, or email - we genuinely want to listen and support you.

We dive deep into some wild story times and answer listener questions about dating, jealousy, and dealing with people who take things way too far. These stories range from getting a crush's boyfriend expelled to an ex-boyfriend and his mother breaking into a house after a breakup.

Have you ever wondered why the standard advice for handling bullying rarely works? In this raw and revealing episode, we dive deep into our personal experiences with bullying and uncover what actually helps when facing cruel treatment from peers. We share how different approaches to handling bullies can work depending on the situation, and why the standard advice of "just ignore them" often fails.


If you're experiencing bullying, please reach out to Dolly's Dream or another trusted helpline. You deserve support, and you're not alone.

Teenage friendships can be brutally difficult when they take unexpected turns, especially when betrayal and bullying enter the picture. This raw episode tackles two heartbreaking stories from our community that showcase the darker side of adolescent relationships.

Have you faced a similar situation? Reach out to us with your own stories - we're here to listen, support, and maybe even offer some feathers to replace those bricks you've been carrying.

Silan and Maria dive into the messy realities of teenage life, sharing personal stories about insecurities, peer pressure, and how to navigate high school drama. Let's get real about the crushing weight of teenage insecurities. From uneven eyes to broken noses, we're diving into what makes us feel less-than and how those feelings develop in the first place.

One thing becomes crystal clear during our conversation: nobody is born insecure.


Remember to join us next episode when we'll be reading your stories and giving advice! Send them through to be featured.

Silan and Maria introduce their new teenage podcast with unfiltered conversations about life, school, and the struggles of figuring out their futures. The duo bring energy and contrasting personalities to create a space where teens can hear from people their own age rather than adults reflecting on their past.


If you have stories or questions you'd like us to discuss, send them to our email or Instagram. We'd love to hear from you and share our thoughts in an upcoming episode!