Teen Mental Health Podcast Episodes
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how to build confidence
how to stop people pleasing
facing fear and self doubt
setting boundaries without guilt
how to stop making bad decisions
dealing with guilt and shame
coping with anxiety and overwhelm
how to find the right people
what to do when you dont feel safe
July 29, 2025
S2E2 - Why Fear Holds You Back—and What to Do About It
In this episode of Headstraight, I’m talking about fear — not the panic-button kind, but the quiet kind. The one that talks you out of starting, posting, speaking up, or trying. It doesn’t scream — it whispers things like “maybe later” or “you’re not ready yet”. I unpack how this kind of fear hides…
July 22, 2025
S2E1: Why You Can’t Stick to Your Goals—and How to Fix It
In this episode of Headstraight, I get to the bottom of why you keep setting goals that don’t stick. Spoiler: it’s not because you’re lazy or unmotivated — it’s because your brain is wired to keep you in the familiar, even if the familiar isn’t working. I break down the biggest myths about motivati…
July 15, 2025
Season 2 Intro: How to Build the Life You Want
Welcome to Season 2 of Headstraight. This time, we’re not just talking about emotions — we’re doing something with them. If Season 1 was about understanding what’s going on in your head, Season 2 is about taking action. I break down how to stop living on autopilot, start setting real goals, and fin…
July 8, 2025
Season 1 Recap: Understanding emotions and owning your growth
In this final episode of Season 1, I take a step back and walk you through everything we’ve covered — from self-worth and emotional overwhelm to tough choices, support networks, and owning your needs. We’ve tackled what’s really going on when emotions take over, why guilt creeps in when you ask for…
July 1, 2025
S1E8 - How to Set Healthy Boundaries Without the Guilt
In this final episode of Season 1, I’m breaking down the thing everyone tells you to do — but no one really shows you how to — setting boundaries. Real ones. The kind that protect your energy without blowing up your relationships. We talk about why boundaries feel so awkward, where guilt gets in th…
June 24, 2025
S1E7 - Why You Keep Hurting People - (And How to Stop)
In this episode of Headstraight, I’m getting into something uncomfortable but important — why you keep hurting people, even when you don’t mean to. Whether it’s snapping in the heat of the moment, pushing people away, or reacting before you’ve thought it through, there’s always something deeper goi…
June 18, 2025
S1E6 - Why You Feel Guilty for Needing Attention (And How to Change That)
In this episode of Headstraight, I’m talking about something that most of us feel but rarely admit — that weird guilt about needing attention. You know, when you want someone to notice you or check in, but your brain tells you you’re being needy or too much. I break down where that guilt actually c…
Jan. 19, 2025
S1E5 - Why You Keep Making Bad Choices - (And How to Stop)
Let’s be honest — we all make choices that we wish we hadn’t. In this episode of Headstraight, I look at why those bad decisions happen, what’s actually driving them, and how to stop the cycle. From emotional reactions and peer pressure to guilt and manipulation, I break it all down and give you cl…
Nov. 30, 2024
S1E4 - How to Protect Yourself When You Don’t Feel Safe
In this episode of Headstraight, I talk about something we don’t like to think about but really need to: what to do when you don’t feel safe. Whether it’s pressure from friends, tension at home, or an adult crossing the line, feeling unsafe can mess with every part of your life. I break down how to…
Nov. 27, 2024
S1E3 - Real Support: How to Find the Right People
Let’s be honest — it’s easy to say “reach out” or “talk to someone,” but what if you don’t actually know who you can turn to? What if the people around you aren’t as supportive as they seem? That’s what this episode is all about: building a support network that actually works when things get real.
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Nov. 22, 2024
S1E2 - Why Your Emotions Feel Out of Control (And What to Do About It)
In this episode of Headstraight, I get into something a lot of young people wrestle with but rarely talk about properly — why your emotions sometimes feel completely out of control. Whether it’s anger that blows up fast, fear that stops you in your tracks, or sadness that won’t shift, there’s a rea…
Nov. 22, 2024
S1E1 - Feeling Not Good Enough: Where It Comes From and How to Change It
In this first episode of Headstraight, I talk about that voice in your head that tells you you’re not good enough — and how to finally start shutting it down. We get into where that belief really comes from: old voices, impossible standards, constant comparison, and the fear that if you actually tr…
Nov. 22, 2024
Welcome to Season 1 - Your Guide to Emotional Clarity and Self-Control
In this short intro to Headstraight Season 1, I lay out exactly what you can expect from the episodes ahead. This season is all about emotional clarity and learning how to take back control when things feel messy. We’ll cover everything from feeling not good enough, intense emotions, and unhelpful …
Nov. 21, 2024
Welcome to Headstraight
In this opening episode of Headstraight, I introduce you to the podcast, what it’s here to do, and how it can help you get your mental health on track. I’ll walk you through the four core themes we’ll come back to again and again — self-awareness, taking responsibility, effective communication, and…