teens unscripted

teens unscripted

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teens unscripted episodes

  • a convo with special guest & friend abhidi!

    does it feel like you have too much on your plate? like youโ€™re juggling multiple lives while still trying to maintain healthy relationships? in this episode, we have a special guest (and our special friend!) abhidi who is also the founder of EmpowerCare, an organization dedicated to improving healthcare access for underserved communities. tune in as we chat with abhidi about dealing with the pressures of school, coping with tumultuous relationships, and being a women in stem. look forward to more content coming soon!!

    49 min
  • feeling like an imposter? you're not alone

    do you feel undeserving of your accomplishments? does imposter syndrome hit you time to time? do you convince yourself that your success is because of factors aside from your hard work?


    we discuss all these confusing feelings and our personal experiences battling imposter syndrome as people with high expectations for ourselves. here's our reminder to be more lenient and kind with yourself!

    27 min
  • jnr szn update!

    are you feeling the pressure of junior year? struggling to balance productivity, friendships, and your sanity? in this episode, we explore the ups and downs so far of our jnr year of high school! we'll share our experiences with managing time effectively while still making room for the fun moments with friends. tune in as we figure it all out together!

    26 min
  • toxic positivity: where do we draw the line?

    in a negative world, positivity is so key. but is it possible to be too positive? we tackle this topic in this episode, as we talk about what kinds of positivity is self-sabotage in disguise. this is a reminder that if you're struggling, that's valid, and you don't need to negate your feelings because of the situations other people are in. we hope through being transparent about our journeys with this, you feel less alone :)


    if you've made it this far, follow follow us on @teensunscripted and reach out if you'd like to talk about anything


    LOTS OF HUGSSS๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’›

    25 min
  • mental health in asian communities (ft. asian together!)

    "just smile more, you have so much to be grateful for" are you aware of mental health stigma in your culture? frustrated by the misconceptions people have about it?

    in this episode, we are so excited to collab w Asian Together, a nonprofit organization dedicated to reduce mental health stigma in asian communities and advocate for racial justice.


    we are joined with arjuna, the founder and executive director of this organization. we talk abt what asian together is, the importance of addressing stigma in asian cultures, and how YOU can contribute to a world free of stigma.


    if you've made it this far, follow them on their insta @asian_together and follow us on @teensunscripted


    LOTS OF HUGSSS๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’›

    15 min
  • dealing w people pleasers

    are you frustrated by people who don't have opinions of their own? or by your own people-pleasing tendencies? how do you embrace your authentic self without caring what others think? in this episode, we give a quick recap on our first two weeks of junior year, and then we dive straight into the concept of "people pleasing", how it can be harmful, and assessing whether we consider ourselves to be people pleasers as well.


    the information we shared at the end of this episode is from medicalnewstoday.com


    thank u all sm for listening! if you've made it this far, follow us on our insta @teensunscripted


    stay tuned for our next episode where we'll feature a special guest!!! LOTS OF HUGSSSS ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ’›

    30 min
  • summer is ending...looking into the new school year

    escaping the matrix, class schedules, friends, and college... all these topics and more our talked abt in our last episode of our sophomore year :( . join us as we say goodbye to summer as we enter into our junior year of high school! it's a confusing, difficult, but exciting transition. we hope you guys give this episode a listen, especially if you're entering into highschool!

    19 min
  • living in the now: our guide to conquering fomo

    am i doing enough? i wish i could've been invited to that party/hang out/event. why don't i get to travel as much as them? why do i always give in to peer pressure?


    in this episode, we lay out how you can turn fomo (the fear of missing out) into jomo (the joy of missing out). there's so much to learn, and so many ways to enjoy spending time alone, so choose to live in the moment, and not be concerned about how others are spending theirs. by making this episode, we hope to highlight how normal these feelings are, and discuss how to navigate them. in this week's call to action we talked about the psychology behind fomo.


    calls to action:

    • check out the articles below for more info on the psychology behind fomo:
    • https://health.clevelandclinic.org/understanding-fomo

      https://www.forbes.com/health/mind/the-psychology-behind-fomo/

      • do a value-based assessment to understand your goals and what you align yourself with
      • understand your triggers, journaling, and setting limits on social media are good strategies to reduce feelings of fomo as well!
        • follow us on instagram at @teensunscripted if you like our podcast, want to support us, or want to learn about opportunities related to the fields of mental health/neuroscience
        • 37 min
        • neuroplasticity, college, & other unknowns

          how do you hack your brain? do 4.0 gpa, perfect students still get college acceptances? what does neuroscience tell us about learning and trauma?


          tune in for this collaboration with mysteries of the mediaverse host: aarohi! mysteries of the mediaverse aims to use neuroscience topics to teach their audience how to elevate their life! learn from aarohi in this episode as she explains concepts relating to psychology and neuroplasticity. then, we dive into our experience with academic pressures, and the anxiety we have about getting accepted to college.


          calls to action:

          • to learn more about neuroplasticity, check out this website:
          • https://health.clevelandclinic.org/neuroplasticity

            • listen to mysteries of the mediaverse:
            • https://open.spotify.com/show/3N0YSLnAMGZCvhG76OFjOn

              • follow projectbrave on instagram!
              • 36 min
              • take the high road: being unkind is not the move

                are high schoolers as mean as they are in the movies? how do you respond to an unkind person? are influencers treated like people? is social media a valid way to get to know people or is it a facade?


                we discuss all these and more in today's episode! the audio quality is spotty, but we hope you enjoy the content of our first episode of season 2! we have exciting things coming up this season, including social media consistency, collabs, and a website. check out our nami fundraiser and consider donating at the link below:

                https://doityourway.nami.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=donorDrive.personalCampaign&participantID=556381


                calls to action:

                • consider donating to our fundraiser or any other mental health charity to make a difference
                • check out project brave, and their podcast: mysteries of the mediaverse, who we will collab with for next week's podcast episode! they make content based on neuroscience to help elevate every aspect of your life.

                • we hope you guys enjoyed this episode, and have an amazing week! p.s. remember to take the high road

                  32 min

                About teens unscripted

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                sleep deprivation. toxic relationships. teen life. we know how overwhelming it can be, because we're teenagers navigating through these shaky years too. join us in this relatable and informativeโ€ฆ