Scrolling through social media can make it feel like everyone else is ahead — achieving more, doing better, or living a “perfect” life. Comparison has a sneaky way of showing up, impacting our mood, motivation, and mental health. Today, we’re talking about why social comparison happens, how it affects teens, and how to refocus on your own path without getting stuck in comparison traps.

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The way you treat yourself sets the tone for everything else in life — how you handle stress, how you show up in relationships, and how you move through challenges. Today, we’re talking about what self-love really means, how to quiet negative self-talk, and how to build a healthier relationship with yourself in realistic, everyday ways.

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Being a student leader can be exciting and empowering — but it can also be stressful, exhausting, and full of pressure that others don’t always see. Today, we’re talking about the mental health impact of student leadership, how to manage expectations, avoid burnout, and stay positive while leading at school.

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Every choice we make — big or small — shapes our lives and mental health in ways we don’t always notice. From everyday decisions to big life moments, choices can bring pressure, stress, and sometimes uncertainty. Today, we’re talking about how you make decisions, what influences those choices, and how to learn and grow when things don’t go as planned.

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It’s tough to scroll through the news or social media and see leaders using slurs, bullying others, or tearing people down. It can feel discouraging, confusing, or even scary — especially when the people impacted look like you, your friends, or your community. Today, we’re talking about how negativity in the news affects teen mental health, and how young people are choosing to stay informed without losing hope.

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Too many New Year’s resolutions focus on perfection — changing everything at once, setting unrealistic expectations, or pushing ourselves until we burn out. Today, we’re flipping the script and talking about what it really looks like to set meaningful, manageable goals that support our mental health instead of draining it.

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Social media isn’t all bad — it helps us connect, learn, and express ourselves. But finding a healthy balance in a world that’s constantly online can be tough. Today, we’re talking about unplugging with intention, boosting your mental health, and building a healthier relationship with the digital world around you.
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Feeling a little off this winter? You’re not alone.  In this episode of Talk2BeWell, teens from the National Student Advisory Council open up about the winter blues and explore when it might be something more. From stress, low energy, and holiday pressure to tips for finding light in darker months, this conversation dives into the real side of seasonal depression— and how to support yourself and your friends through it.

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Being the first in your family to go to college or managing life with limited resources can be tough — but you’re not alone. In this episode, we’re talking about the pressures, the pride, and the real experiences behind the first-gen journey. Tune in for honest conversations about mental health, support, and resilience.
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Life is full of change — new schools, new friends, coming out, loss, family moves, breakups — and sometimes it feels like everything’s shifting all at once. In this episode, we’ll talk about how to be there for the people we care about when life gets hard. Because being a good friend doesn’t mean having all the answers — it’s about showing up, listening, and learning how to support each other through the ups and downs.

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