Common Sense Media Review
By Crystal Stone
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Educating and empowering pod for young girls and teens.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
What's It About?
REBEL GIRLS: GROWING UP POWERFUL is a podcast based on the hit book series, educating young girls on menstruating, emotions, healthy mental health habits, and advocating for others through fun music, gameshows, and expert advice. Episodes are 10 minutes or less and feature Asha and Jestine as they experience growing up, puberty, and everything in between. Some episodes focus on celebrating ourselves for who we are and where we're from, while others bring in experts such as social-emotional learning consultant, Aline Topjian to teach methods of how to relieve stress.
Is It Any Good?
Bite-size episodes with entertaining plots and necessary information for all. Rebel Girls: Growing Up Powerful is a great way to start important conversations with young listeners about puberty, emotions, mental health, and more. Each episode is structured a bit differently, making them interesting and entertaining with mini gameshows, exercises, and expert interviews. Parents and kids both will learn and enjoy. Music, sound effects, and overall production quality is excellent -- making episodes memorable and easy to listen to. The only downside is that most episodes require a subscription to Rebel Girls+ or their Patreon in order to access all of them. But, a subscription comes with hundreds of additional Rebel Girls episodes and ad-free listens.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how in Rebel Girls: Growing Up Powerful, Asha, Jestine, and their guests don't shy away from what can be uncomfortable topics. Why is it important to communicate with others about things like periods? How can this podcast help you and your peers or your trusted adults start meaningful conversations around growing up?
In one episode, Asha and Jestine walk us through a mindfulness exercise, why are mindfulness exercises helpful? What do you like about them? When can you use these types of exercises?
Asha and Jestine emphasize the importance of understanding our emotions and maintaining healthy habits. What have you learned about your emotions? What does it mean to understand them?
This podcast has strong themes of learning self compassion and empathy. Why are these important character strengths?
Podcast Details
- Release date : May 8, 2023
- Genre : Social Emotional Learning
- Run time : 8 minutes
- Website : https://www.rebelgirls.com/podcast/growing-up-powerful
- Production Company and Network : Rebel Girls
- Pricing structure : Free to try, Paid (Some episodes available for free. Most episodes are only available through Rebel Girls+, a monthly subscription through Apple Podcasts or the Rebel Girl app for $4.99/mo or $34.99/yr.)
- Topics : STEM , Friendship , School ( High School , Middle School )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Empathy
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 18, 2025
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