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EPISODE · Sep 19, 2023 · 49 MIN

159. Gael Aitor - on Teenager Therapy and the Inner-Child

from unMASKing with Male Educators: Creating Emotionally Safe Classrooms & Schools for Male Students · host Ashanti Branch - Taking Off The Mask

“There’s times where it feels like I’m in my own bubble. And, as soon as I leave that bubble, I realize I’m still this very lost, immature kid in a lot of ways.” - Gael Aitor Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Gael Aitor. Gael is the creator and a host of the “Teenager Therapy” podcast - the largest teen mental health podcast, with over 1,000,000 followers. In this conversation, Gael and Ashanti discuss their inner-child and what it means to them, their masks, what it means to be your own best friend, and what’s next for Gael. In this conversation, it’s clear why Gael has such a beloved podcast; it’s not just Gael’s speaking ability, it’s his ability to deeply listen to his counterpart and generate true chemistry and connection. (1:15) Ashanti’s introduction and a big announcement about receiving the Surgeon General’s medallion. (10:05) Gael introduces himself, his podcast, and his new venture, Astro Studios. (12:30) Ashanti shares the front of his mask - serious, passionate, caring - and they both find solace in the fact that growth is not linear. (16:55) Gael shares the front of his mask - maturity, composure, confidence - and they both yearn for more moments in life to get back in touch with their inner-child. (29:30) Ashanti shares the back of his mask - fear of failure, sadness, worry/self-doubt - and how he needs to make himself his best friend. (34:45) Gael shares the back of his mask - vulnerability, anger, love. (47:15) Gael and Ashanti wrap up their conversation, and Gael shares a message for today’s teens. (49:45) Gael shares how you can get in touch with him. --- Connect with Gael Aitor:  Instagram: instagram.com/gaelaitor Podcast: instagram.com/teenagertherapy Create your own mask anonymously at millionmask.org Email us questions and comments at [email protected]  --- Connect with Ashanti Branch: Instagram: instagram.com/branchspeaks Facebook: facebook.com/BranchSpeaks Twitter: twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch Website: branchspeaks.com --- Support the podcast and the work of the Ever Forward Club: anchor.fm/branch-speaks/support

“There’s times where it feels like I’m in my own bubble. And, as soon as I leave that bubble, I realize I’m still this very lost, immature kid in a lot of ways.” - Gael Aitor Ever Forward Club’s Ashanti Branch is joined by Gael Aitor. Gael is the creator and a host of the “Teenager Therapy” podcast - the largest teen mental health podcast, with over 1,000,000 followers. In this conversation, Gael and Ashanti discuss their inner-child and what it means to them, their masks, what it means to be your own best friend, and what’s next for Gael. In this conversation, it’s clear why Gael has such a beloved podcast; it’s not just Gael’s speaking ability, it’s his ability to deeply listen to his counterpart and generate true chemistry and connection. (1:15) Ashanti’s introduction and a big announcement about receiving the Surgeon General’s medallion. (10:05) Gael introduces himself, his podcast, and his new venture, Astro Studios. (12:30) Ashanti shares the front of his mask - serious, passionate, caring - and they both find solace in the fact that growth is not linear. (16:55) Gael shares the front of his mask - maturity, composure, confidence - and they both yearn for more moments in life to get back in touch with their inner-child. (29:30) Ashanti shares the back of his mask - fear of failure, sadness, worry/self-doubt - and how he needs to make himself his best friend. (34:45) Gael shares the back of his mask - vulnerability, anger, love. (47:15) Gael and Ashanti wrap up their conversation, and Gael shares a message for today’s teens. (49:45) Gael shares how you can get in touch with him. --- Connect with Gael Aitor:  Instagram: instagram.com/gaelaitor Podcast: instagram.com/teenagertherapy Create your own mask anonymously at millionmask.org Email us questions and comments at [email protected]  --- Connect with Ashanti Branch: Instagram: instagram.com/branchspeaks Facebook: facebook.com/BranchSpeaks Twitter: twitter.com/BranchSpeaks LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/ashantibranch Website: branchspeaks.com --- Support the podcast and the work of the Ever Forward Club: anchor.fm/branch-speaks/support

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