Common Sense Media Review
By Mary Field
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Teens talk navigating high school years; some mature topics.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 14+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
What's It About?
TEENAGER THERAPY shares the lives, experiences, and feelings of five teens traveling through their youth years together. The show debuted in 2018 and quickly gained a strong following of fellow Gen Z teens who are able to identify with the perspectives and experiences of the hosts. But it's sure to be timeless and relevant to teens in future generations as well. The show begins when the group starts their sophomore year in high school and follows them to the current day as they're finishing their first year of college. The episodes range in length from 20 minutes to over an hour. Some episodes include guests who are experts on topics around mental health, while others welcome social media influencers and modern-day socialites who provide their perspectives on conversation topics. The hosts pride themselves on being vulnerable. They often remind their followers that what they share is not from a place of expertise, but rather ideas based on their individual identities and lived experiences. In 2023, she show pivoted to become GrownKid as the hosts entered their 20s; current episodes are more focused on issues for that age group, but the previous teen-centered ones are still available for listening.
Is It Any Good?
If you want to hear a sample conversation of what goes through the minds of teens today, this is a great listen. Prepare to be intrigued and impressed with the level of integrity, vulnerability, and knowledge the group of teens in Teenager Therapy discuss on poignant topics that matter to them. The content of conversations focuses on normalizing dialogue around teen mental health and social-emotional well-being.
The show receives rave reviews from its large following of fellow teen listeners who identify and see themselves making personal connections with the content and hosts. A solid social media presence and acknowledgment from many influential people and professional media outlets have kept this podcast loved by many, with an average of 40,000+ downloads per episode.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Teenager Therapy focuses on open, honest, and healthy communication between teens. Why is communication an important character strength, especially when navigating adolescence?
Are you comfortable talking about your feelings and emotions? Why, or why not? If so, who do you feel most comfortable talking about your feelings to, and how do they make you feel comfortable?
What are some of the struggles you face being a teen today? What are some of the benefits of being a teen today? How does hearing other teens' perspectives help you with your struggles?
What does "stigma" mean? How can talking about topics destigmatize them?
Which host(s) do you connect or identify with most? Why might that be?
Podcast Details
- Release date : September 23, 2018
- Genre : Mental Health & Wellness
- Run time : 45 minutes
- Website : https://teenagertherapy.com/
- Hosts : Thomas Pham , Isaac Hurtado , Mark Hugo , Gael Aitor , Kayla Suarez
- Production Company and Network : Independent
- Pricing structure : Free
- Topics : Activism , Friendship , School ( High School )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Perseverance
- Award : Common Sense Selection
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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