Groovy Girls

Have you ever wondered what identity really is, or maybe even questioned who you were as a person? Identity can be difficult to comprehend, especially as societal standards and the people we surround ourselves with may affect who we are. In times of Covid-19, we have all found our new selves and maybe even picked up a new interest, adding to the further developing identity we all have. In this episode, Lily and Ella will be speaking with Caroline, a senior at Northwood High School, who speaks about her identity as a member of the LGBTQ+ community. We all have our own story to tell that shows who we are and the challenges of being our true self, sometimes more than what we identify with. We hope you guys join us in listening to Caroline's story and the insight she provides into the life of being a part of the LGBTQ+ community, and the experiences and conflicts she has faced.

In this episode, Ella and Lily will be talking about the gift of giving, as there is more behind giving than just gifts. They will be talking about some ways to spread the gift of giving through donating and volunteering. To learn more about Toys for Tots, visit https://www.toysfortots.org. The videos talked about toward the end of the episode can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qgEpHiOWOG4 and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mdSfg8qO8ts. Stay tuned for Chelsea's Corner, where she will be talking about the true meaning behind giving. We hope you guys have a wonderful holiday and embrace spreading kindness and joy this holiday season!

In this episode, Ella and Lily will be talking about relationships, since they surround our everyday life. Vulnerability, trust, and toxicity are all things that are a part of relationships and define the connection between two people. With relationships comes heartbreak, so Lily and Ella will be touching some different ways to cope. One of our listeners, Miguel recommended this episode topic, so make sure to listen toward the end of the episode to hear him talk about his point of view on relationships. Chelsea will also be talking about healthy and unhealthy characteristics in relationships, which we hope you guys can connect to and maybe even learn something about. Remember the more vulnerable you are, the stronger your relationships become.

Turkey, dressing, potatoes, pumpkin pie, and casserole. These are usually the things that make us think of Thanksgiving! In this episode, Lily and Ella talk about Thanksgiving and the action of thankfulness and gratitude. They speak with some of their friends and family about their Thanksgiving traditions and what they are thankful for. Sometimes we get caught up in the hustle of daily life and forget the little things like gratitude. Lily and Ella share some ways to show your gratitude along with how to remind yourself to be thankful. If you want to learn more about how gratitude can make you happier check out this link: https://www.health.harvard.edu/healthbeat/giving-thanks-can-make-you-happier. We hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and make sure to show your gratitude to friends and family!

In this episode, Ella and Lily will be talking about forgiveness. Forgiveness can be very difficult, from forgiving ourselves to forgiving others. Stay tuned for a few “I forgive myself…” statements, information about the different types of forgiveness, and an amazing Chelsea's Corner. Lily leads a special segment where she walks you through how to forgive yourself for something. Also, remember when you are looking for someone's forgiveness, it is really important to say what you are sorry for, as this may help someone forgive you and it makes your apology more sincere! We hope you guys enjoy this episode!

Día de los Muertos, also known as Day of the Dead is a holiday that is celebrated to remember those who have passed away. Between November 1st and November 2nd those who have passed away return to the land of the living. In Groovy Girl's first bonus episode, Lily speaks with her friend Abigail about this special celebration. Abigail shares how her family celebrates this holiday, the mood and emotions behind her family members coming to the land of the living, and she even paints a picture of what her ofrenda looks like this year. She shared with me an image of her family's ofrenda, which will be posted on Instagram at @groovygirlspod. If you are interested in learning more about Day of the Dead https://dayofthedead.holiday is a really informative website. Remember that the better we can understand the diversity of cultures and special celebrations in our country and world, the more united we become.

Although this year has been like never before, we can still celebrate Halloween in new and unique ways. In this episode, Lily and Ella share many ideas from costume ideas to things to do if you can not trick-or-treat. Everyone loves Halloween for a different reason, so make sure to stay tuned for some interviews about people's favorite Halloween memories and costumes they made. The two websites mentioned for pumpkin carving templates are https://family.disney.com/pumpkin-carving-ideas/ and https://www.stoneykins.com/Patterns/categories/100-FREE--Patterns/ Make sure to post a Halloween image on your story and tag @groovygirlspod for a chance to be featured on our account! Also, on Halloween night, Groovy Girls will be hosting an Instagram live with a bunch of fun activities planned. We hope to see you guys there!

Emotions can be one of the most difficult things to face, and yet they surround our everyday life. In this episode, Ella and Lily talk about some questions about emotions and share some tips of what to do if someone you know is struggling with sadness or other difficult emotions. There will also be a few interviews from friends and Lily's parents about the emotions they struggle with the most and things they do to manage them. Make sure to stay tuned for the week's Chelsea's Corner! It is not one you are going to want to miss. Remember that it is not your emotion that defines you, it is how you act upon them.

This year has been very difficult in many aspects, and there are some people that it has been especially hard for. In this episode, Lily and Ella talk about peace and International Day of Peace. They share two poems about the things going on in our world now and how important it is to be at peace and share peace, along with many other topics about peace. Make sure to stay tuned for a Chelsea's Corner where she talks about what peace means to her. Remember that peace is what will make us stronger as individuals, a country, and the world.

Many people, all over the world, know the feeling of stress and doubt. In this episode, Lily and Ella check in with some of their friends about going back to school or doing virtual learning and even share their own experiences. We are so excited to announce our friend Chelsea Gallman is starting Chelsea's Corner, which is featured for the first time in this episode! Welcome to Groovy Girls, Chelsea!! Stay tuned for conversations about stress and doubt, including seven tips to help relieve stress. Also, Lily's mom, a marriage and family therapist talks about some ways to stay in the present moment and how this can reduce stress. The website she mentioned in her segment is http://mindfulnessforteens.com/. Remember to find little parts of the day to take a break to relieve some of your stress and find inner peace.

Everyone remembers important events in their life differently, from a major event in history to special memories with family. In this episode, Ella and Lily speak with some of their close family members about events in history that they remember such as 9/11, John F. Kennedy's assassination, and desegregation of schools in the South. Stay tuned for the end of the episode for a short conversation about unity and a reflection, leading to how important it is for people to be unified during difficult times. Thank you to the Conrads, Jordans, and Hendricksons for sharing what you remember about important events in our country. Remember that as a community or country, we are stronger together.

As the new school year is coming around the corner, there are still many unknowns of what it will be like. In this episode, Lily and Ella talk to some of their friends about how they feel about going back to school or doing online learning and share what school means to them. Stay tuned for some tips on how to get through at-home learning and some things to do if you are bored at home. This is followed by an open letter and kind words from Pastor Taylor-Troutman about the upcoming school year. Make sure to check out Groovin' with the Girls Playlist on Spotify for some songs to jam out or work to. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1621AgSL8YUncT54dLQvNW Enjoy this week's episode and watch out for an update about how our friends are doing in the new school year. We hope you have an amazing start back to school! We all know that this school year is going to be different but we are all in this together.

Although one person may seem singular, everyone contains so many personalities and characteristics often fed by specific voices throughout our lives. These voices can be altered by society and ourselves based on how we feel in specific situations. In this episode, Lily and Ella share a few personal poems about society and talk about the voices behind personalities, including some of their own. This is followed by an interview with Lily's Mom, a marriage and family therapist, who talks about the negative voices in our heads and how to deal with them. Just remember, when you are true to who you are you bloom into the most beautiful version of yourself.

Everyone has fears and handles them differently. In this episode, Lily and Ella talk about some of their own fears and some ways to deal with them. Listen in for some crazy “Would You Rather” questions, a new quote of the week, and a few interviews with Alena, Chelsea, and Ann-Grayson about their fears. You can check out Ann-Grayson's blog at https://anngraysongood11.wordpress.com/2019/11/25/living-my-life-through-sound-and-silence/. Remember to not let fear affect you from moving forward. We hope you enjoy this week's episode!

Quarantine has been really tough for everyone but that doesn't mean we can not find good in this situation. Lily and Ella discuss some of their “first-time” stories and how important it is to use your voice and speak up. In this episode, there is a special guest, Nasi B. She is a young singer, who is using her voice in a cool way. Nasi opens up on which artist got her interested in singing, how she hopes to use her voice, and much more. You can follow her on Instagram @nasi.b22. We hope you enjoy our first episode!

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