How many times have you compared yourself to others? We know a lot of teens who have, especially when it comes to school and outward appearances. We've all done it at one point in our lives (adults included). But how would your life be different if you stopped comparing yourself to others?

Has your mom or dad tried to talk you out of anything too adventurous? They say things like, “It’s too dangerous!” or “I’m worried!” “What if you get lost?” “It’s not safe!” Are you unafraid to try new things? Would you consider yourself an adventurer? Bravery is learned. It takes practice.

You've never met them, but you feel like you know them. You seek out more information about that person—reading articles, seeing pictures on the web, and watching videos or interviews on YouTube. You can't help but fall in love with your favorite celebrities. So, why do we care so deeply about these one-sided relationships? This week's TruthLinesVoice® episode is inspired by Kobe Bryant.

A new generation will be voting in the 2020 presidential election. On this day of the Iowa Caucuses, Liam Julian A., an 18-year-old high school senior, talks about what he learned about Andrew Yang and why he's the best candidate for president. Andrew Yang is the change we need to bring us together. He's a new way forward.

The time has come to talk about fashion. Think Golden Globes, Oscars, Met Gala, The Grammys, and other red carpet moments. Whether high fashion, street or social media style, there’s no denying that trends continue to evolve year after year. This week on TruthLinesVoice®, we explore how fashion meshes with modern innovations and why shopping vintage is an excellent way of finding stylish pieces.

Life without the internet is hard to imagine for our generation because we grew up with it. We use it for everything in our lives—connecting with others, for classwork and homework assignments, and more access to information. So what would happen if the internet suddenly disappeared?

Habits are things we all do without thinking about it. A habit is good when it improves the quality of your life. When a habit turns bad, it can cause more stress. This week, we explore the influence habits have on our lifestyle.

TruthLinesVoice® is back! This is our first episode of 2020. Is Senioritis real? Senioritis strikes many high school seniors during their second semester. Seniors tend to feel the pressure is off, and graduation is almost here. Typically symptoms include a lack of motivation, low energy, repeated absences, and the general "I'm-done-with-high-school" attitude. Today, we discuss this phenomenon.

It’s the third week of December. Christmas music is playing on the radio, at concerts, at places of worship, the mall, cafes & bookstores. We’re all in the cheery, festive spirit. In this episode of TruthLinesVoice®, we're taking a journey through Christmas music over the centuries.

In our culture, we’re increasingly becoming aware of the importance of mental health. However, when it comes to mental illness, the topic is difficult to speak of at times. Mental illness in teens and young adults is often left out in conversations. There's not enough awareness around it. This week, we talk to two brilliant teens, Seika Brown, Founder of Archnova, a youth organization focusing on improving connections between young people and Archnova's Chief Operating Officer, Natalie Fortes, about mental health and the consequences of an adolescent brain in constant disconnection.