Teen-y

On January 14th 2022, a walkout was held to call attention to how students felt about in person schooling  in the Seattle Public School district..  With a recorder in hand, Syd Walter tells the story of what it means to emerge from haze feeling seen, heard, and respected.Music for this episode is from:J. ColeBeach HouseStars of the Lidand Harold BuddFor more information on Teen-y visit:www.teenypod.comor our Instagram@teeny_podProducing, editing, writing, and hosting is done by Syd Walter

How often do you look up? How often do you remember the true slowness and intentions of the life around you? In this episode Syd is joined with Gavin Pretor-Pinney  to talk about clouds and the importance of pausing. - - - Teen-y is produced, edited, and hosted by Syd Walter (@sydwalter / www.teenypod.com ). For this episodes guest  we feature a conversation with Gavin Pretor-Pinney (@cloudappsoc) and if you would like to learn more about Gavin's work please check out cloudappreciationsociety.org. Music in this episode is by Tasty Morsels bandcamp.com 

"While some of us just had space to exist."                    - - - - - - - - - - - - - - To see show notes for this episode and read Raven Two Feathers zine in its beautiful entirety, visit: www.teenypod.com On instagram you can find Raven Two Feathers @raven_two_feathers and you can find the zine @qualificationsofbeing 

What does it mean to be enough? Society often assigns  us worth and our feeling of enoughness, but when do we determine that for ourselves? In this episode we have two acts:Act one: New School New EnoughAct two: She is EnoughBoth  follow the journey of finding what it means to be enough and examines the world around us as a way of looking in.For episode extras visit www.teenypod.com 

What happens when you spend all summer being someone else? What do you find out about yourself, who you were, and the world around you?In this episode of Teen-y we explore Syd's summer camp adventure. Through 11 weeks of self taped interviews, we see the growth of a whole new identity, Suds. For more Teen-y check us out on instagram @teeny_pod

"The effects of COVID on this generation (teenagers) have been so hard."Zoe's right. Yet, we don't talk about it. The world hasn't acknowledged us, hasn't allowed space for our stories, and so today we set the stage for 3 teens to tell their stories, unapologetically. The moments of joy, alongside our struggles. In the second episode of our two-part series, we explore the journey of the pandemic world, through the eyes of Mia Dabney, Zoe McDaniel, and Syd Walter. Every story of the last 365 days is different, and the three of us don't speak for all teens. Yet, despite how different our stories may be, we all are humans who felt the weight of this time. And so that can bond us together.To learn more about Teen-y pod and to "meet" the storytellers behind this episode, check out our Instagram @teeny_pod

March 12th 2021 a decision was made, effecting all Washington Teachers and Students. Yet, this potentially dangerous  decision was made without there input.And this is that story.In todays episode we are listening to what students and teachers truly think about the decision that was made to go back to school, and are making sure that our voices don't go unnoticed.  To learn more about Teen-y, visit our instagram @teeny_pod 

"The effects of COVID on this generation (teenagers) have been so hard."Zoe's right. Yet, we don't talk about it. The world hasn't acknowledged us, hasn't allowed space for our stories, and so today we set the stage for 3 teens to tell their stories, unapologetically. The moments of joy, alongside our struggles. In this first episode of our two-part series, we explore the journey of the pandemic world, through the eyes of Mia Dabney, Zoe McDaniel, and Syd Walter. Every story of the last 365 days is different, and the three of us don't speak for all teens. Yet, despite how different our stories may be, we all are humans who felt the weight of this time. And so that can bond us together.To learn more about Teen-y pod and to "meet" the storytellers behind this episode, check out our Instagram @teeny_pod

"You get sucked into a frame that forces you to battle yourself and thinks that you're the problem when in reality, the problem is lodged in our culture."These words are from today's podcast guest Dr.Lindo Bacon, as we discuss, unravel, and dive into a conversation on Radical Belonging. Dr.Bacon is a writer and speaker whose words have changed mindsets and communities. They are a coauthor of the paradigm-shifting Body Respect: What Conventional Health Books Get Wrong, Leave Out, or Just Fail to Understand about Weight. Lindo also wrote the iconic and bestselling Health at Every Size: The Surprising Truth About Your Weight. Now they bring a new book to the world about a topic felt heavily, Radical Belonging, How to find it in yourself and communities is what we jump into in today's conversationTo stay updated on all of Lindo's work, check out their website www.lindobacon.com or visit their Instagram @lindobaconIf you want to stay connected to the Teen-y Pod, visit us @teeny_pod.

"We hide the things that need the most light and project and put out the things that are the least true."When picking a quote from this episode it very difficult because every word our guest, adrienee maree brown, spoke I hung onto because of the grace and intention of each word.  adrienne maree brown, is a Doula, healer, writer, pleasure activist, facilitator, and Octavia Bulter scholar. She uses all of her many talents to bring healing and speak truth into organizing spaces, and for Black liberation. Today we sat down to talk about her most recent book, "We Will Not Cancel Us, and Other Dreams of Transformative Justice", and wonder and discuss what a future with her teachings may look like.  To keep up to date on all of adriennes work check out her website at adriennemareebrown.net. To see more adrienne visit her Instagram @adriennemareebrown. To keep up with Teen-y, visit our Instagram at teeny_pod.#teenypod

"The way I think about this theoretical table is that the people at the table should be the people closest to the solutions. And the people closest to the solutions are closest to the issues."Wise words from Nara Kim,  who is this episode's podcast guest. Nara is a senior and an activist, fighting for social justice in all plains of activism. Today we talked about how we can keep our social movements moving forward, and what using your voice in activism can look like. To keep up with Nara check out @narakxm on Instagram, and to check out more of what WAYCJ has to offer, hop over to @waycjoffical. If you want more Teen-y  check us out on Instagram @teen_y.podcast. #teenypod

"If democracy is working, it is a dialogue where the priority speaker is the people"This quote is from todays guest Kirsten Harris Talley. Kirsten is a PTA mom and a policy maker running for State Representative of the 37th legislative district in WA. In todays episode I catch up with Kirsten as she talks about campaigning, policy, and why right now is pivotal political moment. To keep up with Kirsten and her campaign check out @electkht on all platforms. To keep up with Teen-y check us out on instagram @teen_y.podcast.#teenypod

"Theres a good reason to keep young people politically silent. Look at any movement, young people are leading it." This statement has never felt truer than now, this quote is taken from our guest today Noah Kassis. Noah is a rising high school senior working on the campaign Vote16. Vote16USA is a national campaign, that aims to support efforts to lower the voting age on the local level. Lead by youth, Vote16 is a powerful voice taking on the movement by storm. In todays interview, Noah and I talk about the youth voice, the intersections of voting, and what changes need to be made to our broken system. To check out Vote16 go to vote16usa.org. While you are on the web, check out Teen-y's instagram @teen_y.podcast#teenypod

"We will lose our capacity to experience joy if we don't practice." This quote is from today's interview with Reagan Jackson on her book "Summoning Unicorns". Reagan is a writer, a speaker, an artist, and is director of the well-loved non-profit Y-WE (Young Women Empowered). In this interview, I crack open the magic in her metaphors and gain meaningful insight on finding my Unicorn and my joy. Reagan is still looking for her Unicorn, but I believe there is magic in this episode that inspires the mission to find your own. If you would like to read any of Reagan's work, or view her art you can go to http://www.rejjarts.com/. While you are on the web, make sure you check out our Instagram page @teen_y.podcast so you never miss an episode. Thank you for tuning in to this episode, hope you enjoy.#teenypod

"It [body positvity] turned from an equal rights movement to a self-love hashtag." This quote is taken from Raffela Mancuso, my guest for this episode of Teen-y. Raffela is a mental health advocate, a diet culture disruptor, and an overall badass, opening up conversations about who the body-positive space is for. In this episode, we discussed the post that made her go viral, and we get down to the root of where body positivity started, and why it started. Raffela is a university student studying psychology and is putting in the work of 'building a bigger table' (as Raffela would say) for more voices in the body-positive space and in the mental health space. Make sure you go check her out after this episode on her Instagram @raffela_mancuso, and read her original post! Thank you so much for tuning in! For more Teen-y content check out our instagram @teen_y.podcast.

"If you don't have a sense of self, you are always trying to emulate others, and it never really works." This wise saying comes from today's Teen-y guest, my middle school mentor, and teacher, Señora Charito. Today we sat down and I was schooled on some very important life lessons and I was reminded that it is okay to take a break. On this episode, you will hear mindful lessons to help ground you, a little bit about my middle school past, and stories about recognizing the silence around you. Since leaving teaching, Charito has gone on to start the Seattle Heart and Mind, and after this episode, if you want to connect with her you can email her at sotero@seattleheartandmind.com or you can check our her gratitude journal @all.that.is.goodThank you for tuning into this episode! Like I mentioned at the beginning of this episode on my Instagram I am doing Women Of Color Wednesdays every week on my stories. Be sure to check out my Instagram page @teen_y.podcast to see those every week, and get podcast updates!Have a wonderful rest of your day!

In today's episode of Teen-y I am joined with Bethany Meyers. Bethany is the creator of the popular be.come project, featured in goop and many other well-known magazines. In this episode, we talk about what being body neutral is, ways we can take care of ourselves during this time, how the be.come project has revolutionized fitness, and many other intriguing topics. Talking with Bethany was a treat, and they always leave me feeling like I am ready to change the world. We sure cover a lot in this interview, but there is much more you can read about Bethany and hear about them and the be.come project. You can visit the be.come projects website at https://thebecomeproject.com/, or visit there Instagram @bethanycmeyers or @thebecomeproject. If you want to listen to there Ted Talk it is called: Becoming Body Neutral TEDxBethuneStreetWomen ( I highly recommend!) Huge thanks to everyone who makes this podcast possible, thank you to Bethany for joining me on my podcast. I hope you enjoy this episode, as much as I did making it! Enjoy!

In this episode of Teen-y, I got to talk to Lindsey Schwartz creator of the Powerhouse Women event, Powerhouse Women podcast, and book Powerhouse Woman: How to get out of Your own Way, Fulfill Your Unique Purpose, and Live a Powerful Life. Lindsey's story is one wild ride. From selling carpet to becoming an athlete and LuLu Lemon ambassador, Lindsey's story is one from a modern fairytale, only she isn't walking down a red carpet, she is selling one. Lindsey's fun bubbly attitude comes through in this interview and comes through everything she does. Powerhouse Women (Lindseys Bussiness) is a community of women wanting more from there lives, they just don't know how to get there. That is where Lindsey steps in and helps guide women to there ultimate dreams with challenges, and laughter along the way. If you want to get to know more about Lindsey be sure to check out her Instagram @llindseyschwartz or her website lindseyschwartz.com.If you want to hear more about Powerhouse Women check out her business Instagram @powerhouse_women. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I enjoyed interviewing Lindsey!

In this episode of Teen-y I had the chance to sit down with Kelly Taxter owner and founder of Trust Your Gut inc. Trust Your Gut is all about helping children and teens take ownership of who they are and live there truth, and be their truest self. Today we talk about using meditation and movement to become the best you, you can possibly be. If you want to hear more from Kelly be sure to check out her website https://kellytaxter.com/ or take a peek at her Instagram @trustyourgutinc.Be sure to follow Teen-y on Instagram so that you can stay updated on when our new episodes will come out, @teen_y.podcast. I hope you enjoy hearing Kelly's story as much as I did! 

On today's episode of Teen-y , we talk body positivity with the queen of body positivity herself, Connie Sobczak! Connie is the creator of The Body Positive, a non-profit helping people develop a balanced and loving relationship with their bodies that is guided by love, forgiveness, and humor. In this episode, we zoom into what it means to be body positive and how you can develop a loving relationship with your body. If you want to learn more about Connie and The Body Positive, check out her Instagram @thebodypositive and her website @thebodypositive.org.