There Must be Something Worth Something in There - a Teenager's Perspective - with Camryn Long

This episode was a special treat. I somehow managed to convince my 17-year old daughter to come on my podcast - and she did brilliantly!I think you'll enjoy getting a peek inside her brain and heart as she eloquently and honestly shares a few of her recent experiences. This episode will give you a taste of  what it's like to come of age and navigate life as a teenager in these roaring 20s. With cell phones, social media, a charged political climate, a pandemic, and a sometimes stressful home life, it's a very different experience than I knew growing up. Some highlights:What Camryn learned at Girl's State that she'll take with her the rest of her lifeHow the college application process makes you feel like you have to "shatter yourself on the floor" like piggy bank or "core yourself like a peach." She's an amazing poet and shared one of her poems about college admissions...What it was like starting high school during COVIDHow communication, connection and dating have changed with phones and social mediaHow social media has exacerbated the polarizing politics of todayUnderstanding that the other side isn't your enemy...learning to listen to people who think differently than youAdjusting our lens to see a new perspectiveBeing patient, enjoying the messy middle, sticking with things and knowing when to pivotLIfe can be short, but life can be long, and it's never too late to chase those dreams! Life is about "both" "and"Camryn is perhaps not a typical teenager, but I think she offers a unique glimpse into the experience of our kids today...WebsitePiece of Work, a MemoirInstagramFacebookTikTok