With everything going on in the world, you might need time to relax and de-stress. Because of online school, you've probably spent entire days staring at a screen, wondering if any of this would ever end and hoping you'd see your friends again. Luckily, I have the perfect solution for you.
Why not listen to some podcasts? Listening is a great way to entertain yourself without having to look at a screen and make time pass more quickly. Podcasts range from a wide variety of topics: from productivity to comedy, to music, and many more. Here are some podcasts you should listen to as a teen.
1. Teenager Therapy
Teenager Therapy, a podcast started by five teenagers (Gael, Mark, Thomas, Kayla, and Isaac) in a bedroom a few years ago, has gained immense popularity among teens. Their topics range from everything a teen could think and wonder about: from mental health, family, and school to friends and sexuality.
Their conversations are very raw and honest; they never hold back on anything, and they never script their episodes, giving you the feeling you are having a conversation with them. If you are looking for a podcast that deals with serious topics like mental health or less-serious topics like fashion, this is the podcast for you.
Listen to Teenager Therapy on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and the Teenager Therapy website.
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To find out more about the podcast and get to know one of the show's hosts, Gael, check out this article by Sophia Zhang about Teenager Therapy.
2. Stuff You Should Know
If you have been wanting to learn something new, check out this awesome podcast hosted by Charles “Chuck” Bryant and Josh Clark. Their topics range from pop culture, history, and science to everything in between. If you were wondering what the oldest book is or how the Titanic worked, this is the podcast for you.
The podcast's episodes will leave you feeling as if you know a lot more about a certain topic. The podcast also uploads episodes several times a week, giving you the perfect opportunity to learn new things throughout your week.
Listen to the SYSK podcast on Spotify, iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, and Google Podcasts.
3. Welcome to Night Vale
If you enjoy mystery stories, you should listen to Welcome to Night Vale, a community radio broadcast from a fictional town called Night Vale. Twice a month, the podcast updates its listeners on the happenings of the town. There is a slight creepiness and eeriness to the episodes which feature the town's news, local weather, announcements from the Sheriff's Secret Police, and much more. It sounds like a real radio station, which makes it so much more interesting to listen to.
Listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, RadioPublic, iHeart Radio, and Stitcher.
4. Let's Be Real With Sammy Jaye
At just 18 years old, Sammy Jaye, a relatable teenager, hosts the podcast Let's Be Real With Sammy Jaye, where she talks with celebrities like Dixie D'Amelio, Ellie Zeiler, Kesha, FINNEAS, Jordan Fisher, and Lauv. Sammy Jaye interviews celebrities, athletes, activists, and influencers about topics ranging from mental health to pop culture and much more. She is the youngest person to host her own podcast on iHeart Radio and was featured in PopSugar's 20-Under-20 list. Episodes come out once a week.
Listen to the podcast on iHeart Radio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google Podcasts.
5. Mostly Mindful for Teens and Tweens
Meditation is a practice that has been used for thousands of years as a way of gaining a mentally clear and emotionally calm state. Techniques used to achieve this state include mindfulness or focusing the mind on a particular thought or object. Meditation is a way to reduce stress and become aware of how your body is feeling.
“Mostly Mindful for Teens and Tweens” is a podcast that will help guide you through your mental health and meditation journey. Episodes come out weekly “exploring strategies or concepts to support teens build resiliency.” This guided meditation podcast is great for anyone who has ever wanted to try meditation or is just curious about how to meditate and the art of mindfulness.
You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Buzzsprout, Podtail, iHeart Radio, and their website!
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Learn more about meditation in this article by Kassandra Eller.
So what are you waiting for?
There are so many great podcasts for teens out there and the ones I listed above are only a small percentage of those you can listen to. Whatever your interests may be, whether you like science, history, comedy, politics, books, or pop culture, you are sure to find your next favorite podcast. So what are you waiting for? Start listening!
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