What are you going to read this summer? Have you thought about it? Did you plan on watching a lot of TV? In this episode of the Teen Esteem Council Podcast we talk about favorite books that we have read or are reading. The consensus is that reading a book series is pretty great. Listen for a list of ideas of great book series that you could start reading.

2014 Summer Reading List

Mat Edvik and Summer Morris discuss ways to help teenage girls increase their self-esteem and the level of happiness they are experiencing.

"Mat Edvik has helped me overcome many personal issues over the time I've known him. He has known me at my weakest, most vulnerable state and has been extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I could come to him with anything, whether it be regarding my issues with depression, finding a reason to live, and finding purpose in life. He helped me discover that I was valueable and deserved to live an incredible life."
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As a teen, are you a free spender or are you someone who puts money away for college or other big purchases? What do you spend your money on? Our topic today revolves around money and how teens value and use money. Mat and Summer disagree a little about what it means to waste money... Is going to a football game with your friends wasting money? Is going to concerts wasting money? Listen to find out what the Council has to say about those questions. 

Are You A Teen Money Waster?

"Why is it that when  child is born, we call it the miracle of life, but then go on to accept mediacrity for our own lives" Hal Elrod - The Miracle Morning
This quote was the catalyst for our conversation on today's episode of the podcast. In this episode we share four ways that you can overcome mediocrity.

4 Ways To Move Beyond Mediocrity

High schools start on Monday around these parts and with some of them taking 9th graders, there are going to be thousands of students who are experiencing their first year of high school. Mat and Summer sit down with Morgan and talk about how she feels about her first year of high school.

Tips For Enjoying Your First Year of High School

In this episode we discuss the all important PE class. What do our listeners learn in PE? We don't know. Chantel shares a little of her PE experience and we discuss the importance of physical exercise and the impact that it can have on your attitude and your learning. Referenced in this podcast is the book Spark which can be purchased here.

Take PE seriously... Seriously though

In today's podcast we talk about tips for surviving your senior year of high school.

2014 Summer Reading List

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