The Chronicles Of The Teenage Brain is celebrating its 40th episode! Time has flown by and Grace is here to talk about compliments!! From knowing what genuine vs. backhanded compliments look like, to learning how to make a positive impact on someone’s day by a few words. How you make others feel says a lot about you as a person. Listen now to find out more on the pod!

On this weeks episode of The Chronicles Of The Teenage Brain, Grace has a pretty juicy topic for you all! In this episode Grace will be deep diving on what it’s like to struggle and deal with intrusive thoughts, which can be experienced with OCD and cognitive distorted thoughts. Criticizing yourself harshly over simple mistakes throughout your day happen more than we realize, and it’s something that we need to take control of. In addition to this Grace also talks about the importance of checking up on your friends and alternatives to saying “I’m fine” or “I’m tired” when you’re really not. Remember that it’s okay to not be okay, and just because you struggle with intrusive thoughts you are not less of a person. You don’t deserve to feel bullied or mocked over simple mistakes by your own brain.

In today’s episode Grace is going to be talking about the toxic mindset of viewing yourself through others eyes. Especially in high school it’s easy to feel like everyone is judging you during every second of the day. Grace is here to remind you that this isn’t the case and that the way you act on the inside is more important than the exterior. Listen to find out more about how Grace copes with this on a daily basis!

That’s right, The Chronicles Of The Teenage Brain’s very first advice session! You guys wrote Grace, questions and tips that you wanted to hear on the pod! Grace spends this episode answering all of your questions and giving advice to the best of her ability. Listen now for a chance to hear your question being featured and answered on the podcast!

In today’s episode, Grace is talking about the issues within our broken school system. What most students don’t know is that some of the problems that they face aren’t their fault, even though they put the blame on themselves. School makes it hard to focus and prioritize our mental health. Grace is here to bring awareness to those issues and give examples on how you can focus on yourself, to make the school year better.

Welcome back to The Chronicles Of The Teenage Brain! Today Grace is talking about how to manifest and use the tool of meditation to brighten your life and focus on things that you want to achieve. Grace also talks about other fun topics such as zodiac signs, crystals and so much more! The most important thing is that you keep yourself spiritually protected and Grace is here to tell you how!

In today’s episode Grace talks about the importance of having healthy coping mechanisms and ways to find comfort in times of need. Especially as those embark on their recovery journey within the mental health realm it’s important that we are putting our best foot forward! This episode does include some trigger warnings such as (self h@rm, panic attacks and anxiety attacks). All topics are discussed in a respectful way and Grace shares healthy alternatives to help cope with said issues. She also shares common comfort practices like reading and snuggling with your pets!

In today’s episode Grace is talking about ways to embrace and accept change. Although change can be scary and or painful it is something that everyone must go through, so learning and knowing how to work through it is important.

Thank you for listening to the Chronicles Of The Teenage Brain! Today Grace is talking about one of her favorite coping mechanisms, which is journaling. She talks about how you can get into the hobby and also talks about the benefits that come with it! Journaling can be super beneficial to your mental health, and can even be used as a healthy distraction that everyone should try!

Today Grace is talking about growing up, and what that statement actually means. She talks about the pressures of society, memories and how they shape us and so much more! Growing up isn’t easy but the way you face your challenges and continue learning will make the outcome worth it.