Teen Esteem Council

Can You Fix It?

Mat Edvik — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 02:29:49 +0000

Many teen girls spend a lot of time worrying about parts of themselves that they can’t change. In this podcast the Council discusses why that kind of thinking is damaging to self esteem. We also discuss tips that can help you accept those parts about you that you can’t change.

Why Do People Lie?

Mat Edvik — Sun, 22 Aug 2010 01:31:09 +0000

A couple of weeks ago we talked about being real or fake. That prompted a discussion on why people lie. We decided that would be a good podcast.

Today we talk in depth about some of the reasons people lie… Including:

Because I don’t want to get in trouble

Because I don’t want to hurt people’s feelings

Because I want people to like me

Here is a picture of me with my skater hair… back in my pathological liar days…

Skin Care Tips

jasmine — Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:55:40 +0000

I’ve been moving this weekend.. so the description is going to be really short. The title pretty much tells it all. Each of the council memebers, excluding me of course, share the tips that they have learned that help them keep their skin looking beautiful.

Are You Real Or Fake?

Mat Edvik — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 03:58:37 +0000

As the title of today’s podcast states, we ask a few questions that can help you determine if you are real or fake. The questions were found on an online quiz that can be found here. The questions are pretty simple, but the Council provides some great insight and personal experiences that give the subject more depth.

A Brief Discussion About Teen Driving… And A Big Thank You!

Mat Edvik — Sat, 31 Jul 2010 14:45:52 +0000

For a teen, driving can provide so much freedom. It is an exciting time for a teen, to be ale to get into the car and drive. In today’s podcast Summer provides us with some statistics that remind us that driving can also be dangerous for teens. The girls, Jessica, Aubin, and Amanda, share their experiences and insight on what teens can do to be sure that they are safe when they are driving.

We definitely want to thank everyone who has been listening to our podcasts. June was a huge month for us and July was even bigger. We are excited about, and are grateful for, all of the support. We are growing and we have some exciting stuff that we are working on. Stay tuned!

Inspirational Quotes That Motivate Us and Why They Do

Mat Edvik — Sat, 24 Jul 2010 17:26:18 +0000

Who comes up with these great quotes that have the power to change our lives? That is the question that the Teen Esteem Council asked ourselves after we finished recording this podcast. This was such a fun podcast to do. Each of the 5 members of the Council (We will introduce our 5th member in a moment) took a few minutes and shared their favorite quote that has had an impact on their life. Hopefully each listener will gain some insight into their own life and be able to apply something positive to their life.

What Should I Do If My Parents Fight All The Time?

Mat Edvik — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 17:27:54 +0000

When your parents are not getting along life can be very hard. Some kids place the blame for their parents hardship on themselves. Others deal with the tension by being away from home as much as possible. If your parents are struggling with their relationship and you are wondering how to deal with it, this podcast my give you some information that can make your life easier.

Dealing With Change

Mat Edvik — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 17:27:46 +0000

Change is a part of everyone’s life. Our lives are very fluid and there are constantly changes going on in them. What is the best way to handle change? Today we discuss a few strategies that you can use when change happens in your life. Even if…

You no say in the change, such as a family move to another state.

You perceive the change as being totally unfair.

Sometimes the changes that happen turn out to be better for us in the long run, and if you are able to accept change in your life, you will be much happier.

Staying Healthy During The Summer

Mat Edvik — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 05:36:02 +0000

For some people it is a lot easier to be healthy during the summer than it is during the school year. For others, summertime means sitting on the couch watching TV eating potato chips. Our discussion today focuses on simple ways that you can stay healthy during the summer. We discuss exercise and good summer eating habits. One of our hosts admits that she lives off of ice cream and cookies during the summer. Our other host speaks from the experience of living healthy habits this summer. Listen for simple basic tips that can help you be more healthy this summer.

Bridgeing the Gap Between Earthquake Saftey and Real Life

Mat Edvik — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 03:31:52 +0000

What does earthquake safety have to do with real life? (Besides saving your life if you are in an earthquake of course) The Teen Esteem Council Members take on the challenge of relating principles of earthquake safety to the every day lives of, well, everyone.