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Oct. 14, 2025
How to Find Motivation When You’ve Got Nothing Left
In this episode of Headstraight, we’re diving deep into the challenges of losing motivation and uncovering practical strategies for improving teen mental health. It's common for teens to hit a slump where motivation vanishes,...
Sept. 2, 2025
Too Tired to Care? Here’s How to Keep Moving When You’re Done
In this episode of Headstraight, we dive deep into teen mental health by exploring the realities of burnout and emotional exhaustion that many teens and young adults face. If you’re feeling drained, struggling with motivation...
Aug. 26, 2025
Why Your Brain Fights Change (and How to Outsmart It)
In this episode of Headstraight, we tackle why change feels impossible, especially for teens facing challenges like losing motivation, self-doubt, and struggling with emotional well-being. Understanding that your brain priori...
July 29, 2025
The Truth About Fear: It’s Not What You Think
Fear doesn’t always announce itself loudly—often, it whispers, causing hesitation and holding teens back from making better choices. In this episode of Headstraight, we deliver real talk mental health guidance on recognizing ...
July 22, 2025
Tired of Failing Your Goals? Try This Instead.
You set a goal, feel fired up, and then bam—three days later, you've lost motivation and slipped back into old habits. Sound familiar? You’re not broken or lazy; you’re battling a brain wired for safety, not change. In this e...
June 24, 2025
Why You Lash Out (and What to Do About It)
You snap at a friend. You say something sharp you instantly regret. Or you notice people pulling away and wonder, “Why do I keep doing this?” Hurting others—on purpose or by accident—isn’t random. It’s what happens when self ...
Nov. 30, 2024
You Deserve to Feel Safe – Here’s Where to Start
Not feeling safe can mean a lot of things: a tense home environment, toxic friendships, online pressure, or being around people who cross your boundaries. That sense of being unsafe eats into your emotional well-being, leaves...
Nov. 22, 2024
You’re Not Overreacting — Your Brain’s Just Wired That Way
Ever felt like your emotions are in the driver’s seat and you’re just hanging on for the ride? Anger, sadness, anxiety—they can hit hard, leave you overwhelmed, and sometimes push you into choices you regret. For many young a...