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Thara Venkateswaran is a 17 year-old and a high school senior. At a time when we are all struggling, she is opening up important conversations. Whether it’s about mental health or life in general, everyone will find something they can relate to. Her goal is to be honest... genuinely, totally, completely, absolutely, and brutally honest. Intro/outro music by @hokageluffy

Thara Venkateswaran


    • Nov 22, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 34m AVG DURATION
    • 7 EPISODES


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    Teen Mental Health + Susan Parmelee

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 29:21


    Susan and I talk about teen mental health: today’s issues and how we can reduce the stigma. Recorded on Sept. 3rd. // Check out the Wellness and Prevention Center of Orange County @wpcoc and @wpcyouth_schs on Instagram! // *** TW: this episode discusses depression and suicide.

    UPDATE.

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 5:35


    I’m making a promise...

    Self Love + Confidence + Failure + Jenn Hernandez

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 48:49


    Jenn and I discuss our personal battles with gaining confidence and learning to love ourselves. It’s a fun listen for all :) *This episode is “PG”, because of language. Also I apologize for the poor audio quality and volume; Jenn and I recorded from two different locations.

    Appearances + Confidence + Self-Expression + Piper Glidden

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2020 36:51


    My friend Piper and I talk about makeup as an art and as a crutch. We discuss how appearances affect our confidence and Piper gives us all some advice about makeup and skincare. *This episode is “PG”, because of language

    Friendships + Megan Lee

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2020 44:14


    One of my closest friends and I discuss the ins and outs of friendship in terms of deep vs shallow, technology, our own issues, and what friendship really means to us. It’s a fun conversation on a universal topic. No matter what age you are, you can definitely relate.

    How to Have Fun + Payton Darm + Alyssa Warkentin

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 31:31


    I bring two of my friends, Payton and Alyssa, on for a lighthearted conversation on how we have fun as teens in 2020. We joke/talk about having clean fun, keeping trust with our parents, going out, and avoiding trouble as we try to live our best lives.

    Life as a First Generation American + Karan Gopalan

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 42:23


    My cousin Karan and I talk about what it’s like to have parents from India while we grow up in the States. We delve into the standards, bullying, acceptance, and racism in general, speaking from our personal experiences.

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