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GrownKid

Two grownkids documenting our 20s one week at a time! Join us (gael & kayla) as we experience life, make mistakes, and have fun while living in a big city. Each episode covers a time we tried something new, messed up, or had a questionable experience. Whether you’re going through heartbreak, moving out for the first time, or figuring out your career, we’re right there with you. This is for everyone that feels like a grownkid, no matter how old you are. New episodes every Thursday! SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grownk1d/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grownkid LA Social Club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE About Our Partners: GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 reasons Why to unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations. Before GrownKid came Teenager Therapy. If you're looking for archived TT episodes, feel free to scroll down and watch us document our life from 15 to 21 years old.
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Episodes

Is This Considered Cheating?

Is it cheating to be friends with someone you’re attracted to? What about kissing your gay friend? Or maybe subscribing to someone's onlyfans? In this episode, we go over a bunch of scenarios and try to describe if it’s cheating or not. Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Live! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800...

May 27, 202235 minSeason 2Ep. 191

Feeling Misunderstood

*audio got corrupted, excuse the audio quality* Are you the type of person that dreads seeing a friend in public? Not because you don't like them, but because you really dislike the small talk that comes with it. Does that make you a bad person? A bad friend? In this episode, we talk about being introverted, hating small talk, and feeling out of place. Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website:...

May 20, 202247 minSeason 2Ep. 190

Losing Sight of Reality

Did the pandemic make you feel like you woke up in a new life? Do you wish you could go back to a certain moment in time? In this episode, we talk about the weird disconnect the pandemic caused in our lives, losing sight of reality, and trying to live in the present. Enjoy! Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-243...

May 14, 202236 minSeason 2Ep. 189

Should We Normalize Plastic Surgery?

Should we normalize getting plastic surgery? If so, what would be the consequences? In this episode, we talk about plastic surgery, how we feel about it, and several implications of it. Enjoy! Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 Depression Hotline: 1-630-482...

May 06, 202235 minSeason 2Ep. 188

Cultural Consciousness

At what age did you enter mainstream culture? You know, the time you began caring about aesthetics, curating your music taste, and participating in social media trends? In this episode, we talk about early childhood trends, the age we began to participate in mainstream culture, and how we feel about it now. Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send ...

Apr 30, 202225 minSeason 2Ep. 187

Extreme Mood Swings

Have you ever gone through phases where you are super productive, you're practicing good habits, and overall you're just feeling amazing? Only for it to be followed by a crash where you're burnt out, you feel depressed, and keep getting hit with crying spells? Yeah... it happens a lot to us too. In this episode, we discuss week-long highs followed by week-long lows, if it's a normal thing, and if we should be talking to a therapist about this. Enjoy! Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at ...

Apr 22, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 186

First Year Of College

Feels like we just started college but the year is already coming to an end. We talk about our experience during our 1st year, what we plan to do during the summer, and general school advice. Enjoy! Thank you for sponsoring this episode Ana Luisa :) Go to shop.analuisa.com/teenagertherapy make Mom's Day and treat her to new jewelry pieces with Ana Luisa's Buy One, Get One 40% OFF sale! One piece for her, and one piece for you https://shop.analuisa.com/teenagertherapy We know you’ll love them! Ne...

Apr 15, 202236 minSeason 2Ep. 185

Listen When You Feel Alone #9 | LIVE from Greenroom

Getting body shamed at church camp? Joking about cheating? Starting a podcast? This episode had a little bit of everything. We had COVID exposures so we couldn't record in person this week. Thankfully, however, we had a Spotify Greenroom recording as a backup. Enjoy this episode where we talk about a bunch of random things, including bringing some of you on stage to share what's on your mind. Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0...

Apr 08, 202246 minSeason 2Ep. 184

Do Ugly People Exist?

Is it possible for someone to be objectively ugly? Is there a difference between ugly and unattractive? In this episode, we dive into beauty, how we see ourselves, and if ugliness exists. Enjoy! Thank you for sponsoring this episode Ana Luisa :) Go to shop.analuisa.com/teenagertherapy make Mom's Day and treat her to new jewelry pieces with Ana Luisa's Buy One, Get One 40% OFF sale! One piece for her, and one piece for you https://shop.analuisa.com/teenagertherapy We know you’ll love them! Need a...

Apr 01, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 183

Dear Seniors

Dear Seniors, graduating high school is a big step in our lives. It's emotional, bittersweet, and nostalgic. In this episode, we talk about college admissions, dropping out, making friends in college, and more. Here's an episode on everything we've learned since leaving high school. Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 83...

Mar 25, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 182

Praise & Validation

What are the biggest sources of validation in your life? Your family, friends, partner? In this episode, we talk about our relationship with praise and validation. Where we get it from, if we value it, and how we deal with validating ourselves. Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 National Suicide H...

Mar 18, 202233 minSeason 2Ep. 181

Our Relationship With Food & Eating Disorders

Do you often forget to eat or end up binge eating often? Our relationship with food is often developed early in our life but it is something that follows us for years to come. In this episode, we talk about our relationship with food, our body, and our unhealthy eating habits. We also talk with Dr. Michael G. Wetter on the technicalities of eating disorders and how to heal from one. Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Soc...

Mar 12, 20221 hr 13 min

Intimacy Issues

Do you have a hard time being intimate with friends and family? Do you feel weird sharing how you really feel? In this episode, we talk about the struggle of being intimate with people and taking friendships to a more meaningful level. Enjoy! Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696 National Association of Anorexia Nervosa & Associat...

Mar 04, 202229 minSeason 2Ep. 179

Boy Crazy

Is it really a crush if you’re not adjusting your usual walking routine just so maybe you see them more often? In this episode, we talk about Thomas being boy crazy. Ok, we also dive into crushes, falling for someone that doesn’t exist, and how out of control they get sometimes. Enjoy! Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696 National As...

Feb 25, 202230 minSeason 2Ep. 178

Confrontation

Do you have a hard time saying what you really mean? Is it hard for you to tell others they did something that upset you? Confrontation can be hard, but it is a crucial step in beginning the healing process. In this episode, we talk about confrontation, anger, and giving people the benefit of the doubt. Enjoy! Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 Depression Hotline: 1...

Feb 18, 202234 minSeason 2Ep. 177

When To Break Up With Them

Are you holding on to the hope of them being better in the future? Do you love them or do you love their potential? Knowing when to break up with someone is hard. Most of us stay in a relationship far longer than we should. But how will you know when to break up with them? Happy Valentine's day, hope you enjoy this episode! Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenager...

Feb 11, 202249 minSeason 2Ep. 176

How Parents Affect Who You Are

Take a moment to describe your parents, the good and the bad. Then have someone who knows you really well describe you. Often, you’ll realize the things you hate most about your parents is something you also do. In this episode, we talk about the ways parents affect us. Enjoy! Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Ana...

Feb 04, 202232 minSeason 2Ep. 175

Opinions No One Asked For

Are you scared of things that are permanent? The idea of never and forever? Should men be allowed to think? Why do women seem to have such good memory? All this and more in our episode all about opinions no one asked for! Enjoy. Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-78...

Jan 29, 202225 minSeason 2Ep. 174

Trying to Keep Up

A conversation about dealing with that constant feeling of thinking you’re falling behind everyone, never doing enough, and desperately trying to catch up. Prestigious schools, culture shock, and having the courage to believe in yourself. Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 National Suicide Hotline...

Jan 21, 202242 minSeason 2Ep. 173

Hoarding Memories

Do you find yourself taking pictures and videos of everything? Or do you think taking pictures ruins the moment? In this episode, we talk about our love for preserving memories, if it ruins the moment or not, and the memory issues we think we have. Enjoy! Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 Nationa...

Jan 18, 202235 minSeason 2Ep. 172

2021 Habits We're Leaving Behind | LIVE from Spotify Greenroom

In this episode, we talked about habits we left behind in 2021, what we're bringing to 2022, and trends that have died throughout the years. This episode was originally recorded on Jan 2 during our weekly Spotify Greenroom chat. It was super fun talking to all of you. Enjoy! Make sure you join us live on the Spotify Greenroom app every week at 6 PM PST! https://spotifygr.link/teenagertherapy/live Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. B...

Jan 07, 20221 hr 2 minSeason 2Ep. 171

Growing Apart

In this episode, we reflected on the ways things in our life took a turn for the worse in 2021. This brought out deeply guarded feelings about our friendship with each other, the resentment we held, and the reflections we should’ve had earlier. Towards the end, it turned into a very personal and heated conversation that some may find uncomfortable. Regardless, we hope you take something valuable out of this. Happy New Year, we appreciate all of you so much! Need advice? Come talk to us every Sun...

Jan 02, 20221 hr 29 minSeason 2Ep. 170

Listen When You Feel Alone #8

Since this episode lands on Christmas Even, we decided to talk about Christmas traditions, getting expensive presents, and being alone for the holidays. Also, Isaac is back! We all wish you a Merry Christmas! Enjoy! Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 Depres...

Dec 24, 202144 minSeason 2Ep. 169

Nostalgia and Reminiscing

Do you find yourself spending a lot of time thinking about the past? Thinking about friends you used to have, memories you treasure, or moments you wish you could go back to? In this episode, we talk about why reminiscing can be a bad thing, what we miss about the past, and how to live a happier present. Enjoy! Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com S...

Dec 17, 202137 minSeason 2Ep. 168

Attachment Issues

Whether you get too attached or not attached enough, attachment issues can dramatically affect your life. In this episode we talk about codependency, having a hard time getting attached, and getting too attached to someone. Enjoy! Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-...

Dec 10, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 167

Seasonal Mood Swings

We may or may have not the audio file for this episode soooo, hope you don't mind the bad audio quality for this one! Anyways, have you been having a hard time staying productive during the winter months? Do you feel more tired than usual? We've been struggling to keep up with our responsibilities and we think it has to do with the weather. In this episode, we talk about how the seasons affect us, why it's hitting different this year, and how we overcome it. Enjoy! Need advice? Come talk to us e...

Dec 03, 202135 minSeason 2Ep. 166

Listen When You Feel Alone #7

Gael goes to Vegas for the first time, getting paid for shitposting on Instagram reels, and buffets. Here's another deeply insightful episode that contains incredible wisdom. Enjoy! Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696 Natio...

Nov 26, 202152 minSeason 2Ep. 165

Happiness or Success?

Would you rather be successful or happy? Many of us feel like it is a choice we have to make. Graduate high school, pick a career, then go to college and major in it. Oftentimes, careers get chosen because it makes money not because it makes them happy. In this episode, we talk about how we're navigating this dilemma that so many young people have. Hopefully, this inspires you to live your life in whichever way makes you the most fulfilled! Enjoy. Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 P...

Nov 19, 20211 hr 10 minSeason 2Ep. 164

Controversial Opinions

Is everything forgivable? Is cheating acceptable? Is beauty objective? This episode is boiling hot! We talked about some hot takes we have and things definitely got interesting. Please do not cancel us for these opinions, our minds can still be changed! Enjoy! Need advice? Come talk to us every Sunday at 6 PM PST on Spotify Greenroom! Link: https://spotifygr.link/VY1g0puT6kb Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92...

Nov 12, 202134 minSeason 2Ep. 163

Fear of Missing Out

Do you get fomo when you see your friends hanging out without you? We definitely do. In this episode, we talk about why fomo is such a hard thing to avoid, why we will always experience it, and how we can deal with it better. The grass is always greener on the other side, isn't it? Socials: @teenagertherapy Website: teenagertherapy.com teenagertherapy.com Send Us Something: P.O. Box 8396 Anaheim, CA 92812 National Suicide Hotline: 1-800-784-2433 Depression Hotline: 1-630-482-9696 National Associ...

Nov 05, 202128 minSeason 2Ep. 162
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