Season 2
teen mental health podcast
young adult mental health podcast
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
Sept. 16, 2025
Taking Control: What You’ve Actually Learned In Season 2
Season 2 was never about quick fixes. It was about facing fear, breaking toxic cycles, and building the kind of resilience that lasts. Along the way, you’ve battled self doubt, challenged people pleasing, dealt with guilt tri...
Sept. 9, 2025
How to Stop Tearing Yourself Down (and Actually Have Your Own Back)
In this powerful episode of Headstraight, we tackle the critical topic of teen mental health by exploring how to become your own biggest ally through building self-esteem, self-reliance, and emotional well-being. Teen mental ...
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...
Aug. 19, 2025
Stop Faking It: The Real Way to Build Confidence
Confidence isn’t about filters, fake smiles, or pretending you’ve got it all together. Real confidence comes from self reliance, keeping promises to yourself, and backing yourself even when you’re scared. In this episode of H...
Aug. 12, 2025
The Real Reason You Can’t Put Yourself First
In this episode of the teen mental health podcast Headstraight, we explore the complex feelings behind always putting yourself last. If you often say yes when you really want to say no, you’re not alone. This conversation foc...
Aug. 5, 2025
How to Stop Falling into the Same Toxic Loops
Ever feel like you’re stuck in the same toxic patterns affecting your teen mental health—repeating arguments, habits, and regrets? In this episode of Headstraight, real talk mental health host Mark Taylor helps teens and youn...
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...
July 15, 2025
Season 2 Intro: Ready to Take Control? Here’s Where It Starts
Welcome to Season 2 of Headstraight . Last season, we dug into emotions, boundaries, and the patterns that keep you stuck. This season, we’re going further—turning awareness into action. It’s about making better choices, buil...