The Flowering Compass

The Flowering Compass

By Madelyn SealEducationSelf-Improvement
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The Flowering Compass episodes

  • More Than A Username: How Youtuber Shenanakin Skywalker is Impacting Her Listeners

    The voice behind the YouTube Channel Shenanakin Skywalker (Shen) dives into her love for Star Wars, the pros & cons of content creation, the impact & importance of the Gospel in her life, and more in an episode you won't want to miss!


    Time stamps:

    4:20 - The homeschool experience

    13:00 - How she got into Star Wars & her love for it

    21:30 - Content creation

    25:30 - Incorporating the gospel into her YT channel

    29:10 - The Gospel

    34:30 - Learning for our sins

    36:15 - Growing up religious & learning to understand it for yourself

    42:30 - Losing her grandparents & the grieving process  

    49:50 - The pressures of society 

    53:00 - Who Jesus is to Shen

    57:45 - The future of Shen’s YT channel

    58:30 - Final piece of advice


    References:

    Ray Comfort - livingwaters.com

    Frank Turek - crossexamined.org

    Shenanakin Skywalker - YouTube & Instagram


    “It’s not about religion, it’s about trusting in who Jesus is.”


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    1 hr 2 min
  • How to Romanticize Life: RV Living, Social Media, & More (with Moanna Adams)
    Moanna is a 15 year old who spent 2022 traveling with her dad, stepmom, younger brother, toddler sister, (and dog) in an RV across the United States.
    In this episode we break down what getting back to normal has been like for Moanna, her and her family's mental health during the trip, having divorced parents that work well together, and Moanna’s journey into social media. 
    Key Takeaway: Romanticize your life
    “Fall in love with yourself and fall in love with your life.”
    Find Moanna on Instagram
    @themoannaadams
    @themoannaadamspodcast
    Find The Moanna Adams Podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and other streaming platforms.
    Enjoyed hearing Moanna’s journey? Make sure to leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us grow!
    If you are interested in sharing your story, contact us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @thefloweringcompass.pod
    1 hr 5 min
  • You Have an Impact: The Story of a Girl who Shows People That It Does Get Better (ft. Aryana)

    Aryana is a 16 years old Iranian with a passion for mental health. Through Instagram, she shares meaningful messages about overcoming anxiety, academic validation, and reminds people that they are not alone. 

    In this episode, we discuss her love of boxing, speech and debate, journaling, poetry, and public speaking. Aryana dives into her mental health journey about how she learned to let go and “give it to God”. 

    Key Takeaways:

    -Learn to be there for yourself 

    -You have to start BELIEVING you can overcome anxiety

    -Breaking things down when they get overwhelming

    -You have more of an impact on the world than you think

    -Vulnerability is strength

    “People need to know that they're not a hopeless cause and they have a chance at living, instead of just existing.” -Aryana

    Find Aryana on…

    TikTok @askaryana 

    IG @ask.aryana

    Or YouTube https://youtube.com/@ask.aryana 

    Enjoyed hearing Aryana’s story? Make sure to leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us grow!
    If you are interested in sharing your story, contact us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @thefloweringcompass.pod

    1 hr
  • Get Comfortable Being Uncomfortable: Learning to Live with BPD, Failure’s A Part of Life, & Finding Yourself (ft. Shan)
    After failing to get into her dream school… Shan, a 17 year old who’s been homeschooled most of her life, is learning to turn things around and accept the failures and uncomfort life has to offer. From feeling too ‘sensitive’ to being diagnosed with BPD to starting in an online school, Shan is taking on life knowing that it won’t be easy but it’ll be worth it.
    In this episode we dive into:
    -Shan’s mental health journey with panic attacks, anxiety, and BPD.
    -The importance of opening up to people you trust and finding those people.
    -How therapy has impacted her journey.
    -Her reaction to the rejection letter from UWC, the international charter school she applied for.
    -Moving past failure and finding other ways to pursue her goals.
    -The ability to thrive in the uncomfortable.
    “Being young is about finding yourself and being lost at the same time.”
    Make sure to check out Shan’s podcast: Shantopia
    And her Instagram: @shantopiaa
    Make sure to leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us grow!
    If you are interested in sharing your story, contact us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @thefloweringcompass.pod
    58 min
  • Knowing When It’s Time to Move On: Switching Schools, Losing Friends, & The HS Experience (ft. Liv)

    From a charter to public HS, Liv’s freshman year has been wildly eventful.

    In today’s episode we talk with Liv, the host of the podcast If The Night Could Talk, about why she decided to change schools and the impact of her friends.


    We discussed…

    - That people can change & how to handle it

    - What makes a good friend

    - The positives and negatives of being a ‘control freak’

    - Loving yourself enough to move on

    - Knowing yourself and your morals

    - Authenticity & the role it plays in friendship


    “You are who you surround yourself with.” -Liv


    Liv's Podcast: If The Night Could Talk

    Liv's Instagram


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    51 min
  • A Teen Homesteader's Perspective (ft. Julia)

    At 17, Julia has a working homestead with vegetables, chickens, and more! In this episode, we dive into her more traditional lifestyle and discuss why it’s so important to her.


    We cover:

    -How Julia got into homesteading

    -The seasons/being in sync with nature

    -What is a homemaker?

    -Holistic Nutrition

    -That college isn’t the only option

    -What it’s like to not have friends with similar hobbies

    -& Most importantly to follow your heart


    Julia’s podcast Wholesome Health for You: https://wholesomehealthforyoupodcast.buzzsprout.com/share

    QSciences: https://qsciences.com/

    GAPS: https://www.gapsdiet.com/


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    If you are interested in sharing your story, contact us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @thefloweringcompass.pod

    49 min
  • How To Master Communication & Become a Better Public Speaker (Ft. Brenden Kumarasamy)

    Brenden is the creator of Master Talk and in this episode he shows you how to become a better speaker and why it’s so important.


    We discuss:

    -Brenden’s journey to Master Talk and how he used case competitions to get a job.

    -The importance of clear communication.

    -How to reduce speaking anxiety.

    -Where does the fear of public speaking come from?

    -How to ace your presentations & have fun with it.

    -& The impact Scott Harrison (founder of Charity Water) had on Brenden.


    Exercises:

    -Random Word: ask a friend or family member for a random word then speak for a minute on that topic

    -Question Drill: once a day write down a question that think someone might ask you and answer it (could be related to a presentation, anything)

    -Video Message: record yourself talking and send it to a family member or friend


    MasterTalk Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@MasterTalks

    Instagram: @masteryourtalk


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    If you are interested in sharing your story, contact us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @thefloweringcompass.pod

    56 min
  • How to Distinguish Your Thoughts as Your Own (Ft. Hailey)

    Meet Hailey! She is a sophomore in high school and a trans female. She enjoys listening to music as well as working on the technical side of theater. Here is her story!


    In this episode we discuss…

    - The importance of self-analysis

    - Growing up with very political parents

    - Her coming out story

    - Dealing with anxiety

    - Having a father that was a drug and alcohol addict in the past

    - & Her thoughts on transitioning


    If you enjoyed todays episode, make sure to leave us a review on Spotify or Apple Podcasts to help us grow!


    If you are interested in sharing your story, contact us at [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @thefloweringcompass.pod

    1 hr 10 min

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