Real Love Real Talk

What happens when social media starts affecting how you see yourself, your relationships, and your life? In this episode of Real Love Real Talk, Start Strong Boston teens sit down with a former influencer to talk about the pressures, risks, and realities of life online.#RealLoveRealTalk #StartStrongBoston #TeenDating #HealthyRelationships

How much money should you spend on your partner in high school? Do designer clothes, expensive gifts, and cars actually matter when it comes to dating?

In this episode of Real Love Real Talk, Start Strong Boston teens get real about money, image, and expectations in relationships.

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Join our hosts, Saladin and Lundynn, as they interview Love Life Now Director, Lovern.

Trigger Warning: Episode contains experiences of physical abuse

Beyond the Breakup is a powerful cross-generational conversation where teens and an adult survivor sit down face-to-face to unpack toxic relationships, healing, and what real love looks like after harm. In this special episode of Real Love Real Talk, youth ask the questions they’ve always wanted to know, and an adult reflects back hard-earned wisdom and vice versa. Together, they break down red flags, rebuilding trust, community support, and how each generation defines healthy love differently.

Join us for a special collaboration with BPHC's Youth Advisory Board and Start Strong. Together, our teens discuss how substance use can affect teen relationships.

Resources:

-Check out BPHC's Overdose training: https://delvalle.bphc.org/enrol/index.php?id=1042

Listen to our hosts dive into the impact of gender norms, how gender roles are taught from a young age, and who should pay on the first date

In Season 5, Episode 3 of Real Love Real Talk, we’re getting real about one of the toughest decisions you can make—leaving a toxic relationship. From recognizing red flags to overcoming guilt and fear, we break down the steps to prioritize your well-being and move forward with confidence. If you’ve ever wondered how to break free from a toxic cycle, this episode is for you.

Breakups suck—but staying stuck isn’t an option. Ayani and Saladin keep it real about getting over heartbreak without losing yourself in the process. They’re breaking down what it really takes to heal, rebuild, and come back stronger than ever. Tune in and learn how to turn heartache into your greatest comeback story.

Welcome back to Season 5 ofReal Love Real Talk! This season starts with the most important relationship you’ll ever have—the one with yourself. Reese, Madia, and Dios, three Boston teens, sit down to talk about self-worth, confidence, and why loving yourself first is the ultimate glow-up. If you’ve ever questioned your value, this episode is for you.

Today we will be talking about the abusive v unhealthy relationship and how it can have a hold on you for example your physical and emotional health, victims of physical and emotional abuse often come across physical injuries, stress related illnesses, they might also suffer from anxiety and low self-esteem.

Today we're talking about conflict resolution, specifically the different types and its significance. Conflict resolution can be a difficult thing to talk about especially if you aren’t a great problem solver. Taking your emotions and actions into account when dealing with a conflict is very important because it can affect the way you respond towards the situation.