Summer is a great time to start conversations with your teen! Use the extra time with them while they are home to get curious and ask open-ended questions.
To help, we’ve designed this series to be a quick, fun way to get everyone talking. Listen together with your teen, or by yourself. You might be surprised at how willing teenagers are to talk when they get started!
In episode 61, Karlie shares about one particular group that shows the state of self-esteem in today’s teens, and Chris and Karlie discuss positive self-talk.
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In this episode, we asked the following questions:
- How good do you feel about yourself?
- When do you feel the best about yourself? What are you doing? Who are you around?
- How do you think social media impacts your self-esteem?
- What can you do to feel better about yourself?
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In this episode, we mentioned or used the following resources:
- Dove Self-Esteem Project: Toxic Influence: A Dove Film
- Amazon: Breaking Free from Body Shame by Jess Connolly
- Podcast music by Luke Cabrera and Tobin Hodges
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

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Episode 61: Talking With Teens About Self-Esteem

A weekly podcast where we research teen culture so you can focus on connection with the teenagers in your life. Join Karlie Duke, Tobin Hodges, and Caleb Hatchett for fun conversations, trends, and tips for how to best connect with teenagers. This podcast is perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, church or school staff. Subscribe and join us today! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teenlifepodcast/support

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Everyone’s spiritual journey is unique.
Teens are constantly navigating a world full of changes, challenges, and opportunities. Taking ownership of their faith is a rewarding way to maintain inner peace and find meaning in the chaos.
It isn’t about following a set of rigid rules or mimicking what others do; it’s about finding their unique connection with God and nurturing that relationship in a way that resonates with them.
Listen for ideas for exploring various spiritual disciplines and discovering how to best connect with God. 


Also in this episode:
- Fake social media accounts used to bully people.
- What are satire accounts and how can you identify them?
- Shop the Teen Life Merch Store until May 24.
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- Facebook: Fake Accounts
- Teen Life Podcast: Social Media Etiquette | Intentional Rest
- The Message Version
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

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Fake Social Media + Spiritual Disciplines | Ep. 160

How to Support Teens with Learning Differences
Learning differences, also known as learning disorders or disabilities, can make academic settings particularly challenging for kids and parents.
Understanding these disorders, recognizing their signs, and knowing how to support teenagers with them are crucial steps toward ensuring their success in school and in life.

 Also in this episode:

 Graduation gifts they'll really use.
 Shop the Teen Life Merch Store until May 24.

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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- TikTok: Graduation Gift Idea
- CDC: Learning Disorders in Children
- Nemours: Understanding Dyslexia | IEPs
- Psychiatry.org: Specific Learning Disorders
- ADA: Testing Accommodations
- Teen Life Podcast: Graduation Gifts |  Graduation  |  ADHD  |  Test Anxiety
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Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com
Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe
Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

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Graduation Gift Ideas + Learning Differences | 159

How can adults connect with teens during their senior year when everyone has senioritis?
Senioritis is widely regarded as a right of passage for teenagers.
It’s a time when they may push boundaries more, assert their independence, and navigate the delicate balance between adolescence and adulthood.
The potential to drive parents and caring adults crazy is off the charts.
But it’s also a unique opportunity to lean into that natural urge toward freedom and choose to prioritize connection.
So, how can parents and teachers connect with graduating seniors?


Also in this episode...

 Have you taken the Kaizen Challenge?
 What you should know about bra strap bracelets.
 Mental Health Awareness Month - Get our cheat sheet on what to say when things aren't "fine".
 Shop the Teen Life Merch Store until May 24.

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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- Teen Life Merch Store
- Kaizen Explanation: Kaizen Challenge l Kaizen Tik Tok
- MHA: Mental Health Awareness Month
- Teen Life Coloring Pages
- Mayo Clinic: Mental Health Benefits of Coloring
- Teen Life Podcast: Turning 18  |  Graduation  |  Mental Health Update  |  Mental Health Terms  |  Mental Health Awareness  |  Talking About Mental Health
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Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe
Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

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Senioritis + Mental Health Awareness Month | 158

What is toxic achievement culture and how can we help?
Can achievement really be toxic?
Jennifer Breheny Wallace says that achievement turns toxic when it becomes the sole determinant of one’s value and identity. In many middle and high schools (and even elementary schools), the pressure of achievement culture has reached alarming levels, leaving a trail of behavioral and mental health challenges in its wake.
Listen for ways to relieve the pressure. 


Also in this episode:
~ The rising use of caffeine pouches.
~ Caleb's take on the Apple Vision Pro.
~ One strategy on winning college scholarships adds up.
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- Apple: Vision Pro
- Instagram: Micro Scholarships Reel
- Washington Post: Teens are crumbling under extreme pressure. Parents need to change.
- Amazon: Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic-and What We Can Do About It
- The Harvard Gazette: How achievement pressure is crushing kids and what to do about it
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Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com
Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe
Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

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Toxic Achievement Culture + Micro Scholarships | Ep. 157

Creating a welcoming environment sets the tone.
In episode 156 of the Teen Life Podcast, we explore the significance of fostering a welcoming environment not just at the door, but throughout our Teen Life groups or church small groups.
In our journey to create spaces where teens feel valued and supported, every detail matters.
Let’s delve into some actionable tips that can make a difference in shaping the atmosphere of our gatherings. 


Also in this episode:
~ What’s the deal with food dyes and do they cause behavioral issues?
~ Why are teens using the Chinese app, Little Red Book, to ask people abroad for style, health, and dating advice?
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- Wikipedia: Little Red Book
- YouTube: The Most Inspiring Man in China
- Healthline: Food Dyes: Harmless or Harmful?
- Edutopia: Welcoming Students with a Smile
- Conscious Discipline: Methodology & Brain State Model
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Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com
Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe
Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

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Episode 61: Talking With Teens About Self-Esteem

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