Common Sense Media Review
By John Lachine
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Tweens and teens get real about difficult topics.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 11+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Listen
What's It About?
WE GOT YOU is an advice podcast for tweens and early teens meant to help them navigate complicated coming-of-age issues. Each episode features an older teenager who's gone through one of the many issues facing pre-teens and teens in our society, including absent parents, anxiety, bullying, burnout, dating, death, domestic abuse, gender dysphoria, loneliness, divorce, suicide, and more. These older teenagers share their stories, and the crucial lessons they've learned to help and inspire their near-peers and younger generations. This show is a great conversation starter and a safe space for kids to feel understood, but it isn't a replacement for professional help.
Is It Any Good?
This podcast serves as a beautiful safe space and inspiring community for kids experiencing the wild ride of adolescence. We Got You is an outstanding resource for tweens and teens going through the pains of life. The podcast broaches many sensitive, often stigmatized topics that are sometimes difficult to talk about with adults. Tweens openly and honestly share their experiences with the support of their older teens, inspiring a sense of camaraderie and hope. Where the pod sometimes falls short is in its attempt to provide quick and easy solutions to issues that are systemic and extremely complex. The show presents late teens as a "panel of experts" when it could have also benefited from a medical professional's perspective. That being said, it can serve as great conversation starter for tweens and trusted adults or as an independent listen for tweens struggling to express how they're feeling. It shouldn't be used as a sole resource for how to navigate difficult experiences or mental health issues. If you or a loved one needs to speak to someone they can reach out to YouthLine.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how We Got You features teenagers giving support and advice to tweens dealing with the struggles of adolescence. What are the advantages and disadvantages of receiving advice about how to solve complicated issues from a teenager.
Activity idea for kids and a trusted adult.
Adults: Think back to teenage you. What are some things you'd tell that version of you, knowing what you know now?
Kids: Think back to yourself five years ago. What were your worries and concerns? What would you tell that version of you knowing what you know now.
Adults and kids can share their answers with one another to open up conversation about the difficulties of growing up and the perspective we gain when we do.
Communication, perseverance and compassion are major themes throughout each episode. Why are these important character strengths to foster in your tween and teen years? What are some ways you can have more compassion for yourself and your peers?
Podcast Details
- Release date : October 20, 2020
- Genre : Mental Health & Wellness
- Run time : 18 minutes
- Website : https://wegotyoushowpodcast.com/
- Host : Samantha Logan
- Production Companies and Networks : Sonic Union , TRAX from PRX
- Pricing structure : Free (Free with embedded ads or ad-free episodes for $4.99/month through Apple Podcasts subscription.)
- Topics : School ( High School , Middle School )
- Character Strengths : Communication , Compassion , Perseverance
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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