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Teen Wise
by Sheri Gazitt
Hear straight from teens about the issues they are dealing with in today's world. We'll talk about everything from social media to sexual assault. It’s time to give teens a voice.
Episodes
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Lessons from Acting
Acting isn't all Hollywood glamour. It can be really tough dealing with the auditions, the long hours, the demands. There's a lot to learn from being in the world of acting. Diya joins us to talk about what she's learned from acting and the opportunities for growth it has given her. Diya most...
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Stigma of Mental Health
We're getting somewhere, but there's a lot of work to be done to alleviate the stigma of mental health struggles. We talk to Aanya who has a lot to say about the subject.
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No Social Media
Our youngest guest ever, Mehuli, talks to us about life as an 8th grader. She loves photography, is in the gifted program and...doesn't have social media. What's her take on social media and how's she doing without it? And, bonus, she has some fantastic advice for parents at the end. Tune in to...
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Sports and the Impact on Teens
Sports aren't just about the sports itself, or the trophies, or the competition. Teens get so much out of doing sports: connection, resilience, taking on a challenge. Evan Kurtz is a Junior in high school and talks about how sports are important to him and his friends. He also shares with us the...
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Social Media and Screens
Brooklyn Boykins is a junior in high school who takes us through some of the ins and outs of social media. We talk about the power of screen shots, spam accounts, and the importance of talking to your teens about social media. You can list to Brooklyn's podcast Sit Back & Chat Podcast:...
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Simply Not Enough
Our guest, Kelen Tamurian, discusses her book with us called Simply Not Enough. It's the story about a girl that is struggling with the feeling that she is not enough. Although this story is fiction, it is based on the common issue that girls often feel inadequate. You can find her book on Amazon...
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Dating in the Era of Snapchat
COVID hasn't been able to stop dating in the teen world. With Snapchat as their matchmaker, teens are connecting with new people and potentially new romantic partners. The relationships are real and they can get intense and intimate pretty quickly. Tune in to find out more. For moms who need...
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The Youth Passion Project
On this episode, we have 4 teens join us to talk about a spectacular business they started during COVID. In just a few short months, they have managed to teach over 1000 students. The Youth Passion Project (YPP) is an organization that provides free online courses taught by high-school students…
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The Sonshine Project
Margie is a Mom to four delightful young kiddos. She has decided to takes a positive stand to make an impact on the world and she has included her kids in this journey. She shows her own children what it means to stand for change while keeping things positive. Her older two sons participate in an...
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Impact of Dress Codes
Brooke and Andrea gives us their take on the dress code and share with us various times their friends were dress coded. Here is a great article that dives into the dress code: https://www.edweek.org/ew/articles/2018/09/05/do-school-dress-codes-discrimate-against-girls.html Here's an example of a...
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Answers about Anxiety
Anxiety in this upcoming generation has skyrocketed by 20% between 2007 and 2012. According to the NIH, nearly 1 in 3 adolescents (ages 13-18) will experience an anxiety disorder. We need to better understand what teens are going through and how to best support them. Our guests all experience...
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Being a Busy Bee
Most kids these days are busy all the time, often to the point of madness! What's good about being busy? What's detrimental? Hear from two teens about their hectic lives, and the advice they give. Mentioned this episode, Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance
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Navigating Sexual Assault
Sexual assault is something our society has been sweeping under the rug: it's time to talk about it. In this episode, we cover rape culture, toxic masculinity, and hear from survivors about their experiences. RAINN https://www.rainn.org/ The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization...
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Supporting our LGBTQ+ Youth
Pronouns, intersectionality, history, and more! Listen in with us to hear how YOU can support the LGBTQ+ youth in your community. RESOURCES (click for link): Stonewall Riots Info The Trevor Project: crisis and support line for LGBTQ+ teens WHEN YOUR TEEN COMES OUT how can you support them
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Being a Jewish Teen
Have you ever considered what it's like to be Jewish in high school? Hear first hand from teens what being Jewish means to them, the anti-Semitic jokes they hear from classmates, and what it's like to field questions from peers and adults.
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Missed out Milestones
We all know that our teens missed out on a lot of major milestones in their lives. In this episode, graduating high school seniors talk about what they missed and how they feel about it.
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Attack of the TikTok
TikTok has taken the world by storm with over 800 million subscribers. And 41% of them aged 16 to 24. Our high school guests describe TikTok and what is so enticing about it. They talk about the negative messages they see over and over again. And end with a big reveal of the average number of…
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Racism in the Teen World
I'll just be transparent... I'm a white woman and couldn't possibly educate anyone on racism. Thankfully this podcast isn't about me being the expert. It's about teens having a voice and learning from their experiences and their views. We've heard a lot from adults about racism and what's going…
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Welcome to Teen Wise
Welcome to the Teen Wise Podcast. This episode is a quick introduction to the podcast and what it is all about. Who am I? Who should listen? What's the purpose? Teen Wise Website: free resources, coaching information, events, etc. Teen Wise Facebook Page: general info Teen Wise Parent Facebook...
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes does Teen Wise have?
Teen Wise currently has 19 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Teen Wise about?
Hear straight from teens about the issues they are dealing with in today's world. We'll talk about everything from social media to sexual assault. It’s time to give teens a voice.
How often does Teen Wise release new episodes?
Teen Wise has 19 episodes. Check the episode list to see recent publication dates and frequency.
Where can I listen to Teen Wise?
You can listen to Teen Wise on PodParley by clicking any episode. We provide an embedded audio player for direct listening, and you can also subscribe via your preferred podcast app using the RSS feed.
Who hosts Teen Wise?
Teen Wise is created and hosted by Sheri Gazitt.
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