The Chronicles Of The Teenage Brain

Happy 20th episode! Today Grace is talking about one of her favorite things, books and reading (I know, I know)! She gives recommendations to add to your TBR and how reading has improved her mental health! This was a highly requested episode so it was the perfect choice for the 20th episode!

Grace is back for another great episode this week and she is here to talk about social anxiety and the impact it can have on one’s mental health. Social anxiety has many effects and can take a toll greatly on someone’s life, especially after coming out of a pandemic. She covers things from charging your social battery to explaining her own experiences with social anxiety. This is a great episode for anyone struggling or those who have struggled in the past. Remember that if you struggle with social anxiety you’re not alone!

Nearly one in five adults live with a mental illness in America, this is also becoming increasingly popular with teenagers. Today Grace talks about the stigma surrounding mental health disorders and the impact that plays on society and the accessibility of treatment. This is an issue that needs to be recognized and Grace is here to be vocal about that.

Everyone needs to prioritize themselves. Regardless if you’re a boy or a girl, Grace talks about how self-care looks for her and how everyone needs to implement it in their day to day life.

Recently, Grace has been struggling with her self-confidence and esteem with school. With her new busy schedule with added sports and the workload she gets from school she shares how important it is to put yourself first and that school does not define you as a person. Everyone makes mistakes and we are all learning, regardless of what your GPA is.

In today’s episode Grace talks about the importance of checking in on friends + family. Sometimes a simple text “How are you?” Can go a long way. Genuine feelings of support and care is a necessity for everyone, regardless of the struggles they face. Being there and having your friends back is one of the most important things. Be kind to others and take care of yourself too.

Grace is here to tell you about her new obsession…crystals! She talks about how important it is to connect with your spiritual aspects and how to implement crystals into your daily life for the best. She covers her favorites + crystal staples, how to use and charge them and why they are so helpful. Crystals can help protect you and brighten your healing journey.

Grace is here to give insight on what it’s like to have an existential crisis. Especially as a teenager, it’s hard to grasp what your purpose is and what the meaning of life is. Our identity is constantly changing, and remember it’s important and okay to be your own person and that figuring things out takes time.

Grace is back after taking a little break to heal. In today’s episode she talks about some of the things she’s been going through, such as grief and sadness. She also mentions the importance of never giving up and continuing to push forward regardless of the cards you’ve been dealt with and the strength of your feelings. Nobody’s perfect and Grace is here to remind you of that.

Grace is here to remind you that your feelings and emotions are valid. In today’s episode she talks about her experiences of reaching rock bottom. Although that is commonly recognized as a painful time in someone’s life, she also explains how those moments have helped her grow and flourish.