Teens: The Power of Vulnerability
Next Question with Katie Couric
Katie Couric Media
4.4 • 4.7K Ratings
🗓️ 13 April 2023
⏱️ 39 minutes
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Summary
The hosts of the hit podcast, Teenager Therapy – Gael Aitor, Kayla Suarez, and Thomas Phamm – have been making a difference in the lives of their young audience for nearly five years. Now, on the verge of turning 20, they share the wisdom they’ve discovered along the way – and it might surprise you. They believe that the best relationships happen IRL, friendships require a lot of work, and the best way to reach teens is by using one of the most powerful communications tools there is (and they should know): vulnerability. Their openness will allow you to see how much teens’ lives have changed – and give you new insight into the mental health crisis that affects so many of them right now.
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| 1:04.0 | Hi everyone, I'm Katie Curric and this is next question. |
| 1:08.0 | Do you ever wonder what your teenage kids might be talking about when you're not listening? |
| 1:15.0 | Scary right? Well my guest today are the host of a very popular Gen Z podcast called Teenager Therapy, |
| 1:24.0 | Guy L A tour, Kayla Suarez and Thomas Spam. |
| 1:28.0 | These kids and I do mean kids are just 19 years old but they are wise beyond their years and you're going to soon hear why. |
| 1:38.0 | Teenager Therapy. I guess Kyle since you're more of a flaky person, how do you feel when other people flake on you? |
| 1:45.0 | It's almost like as soon as I make the decision I think I regret this. |
| 1:49.0 | If you think you know teens think again their podcast is funny, honest, instructive, real but most of all vulnerable. |
| 1:59.0 | Today we're talking about talks, bottoms, masculinity, femininity and the endless pain and struggle of finding yourself when gay. |
| 2:12.0 | By now we've all heard about the mental health crisis affecting so many teenagers. |
| 2:18.0 | My guest today have become a mirror for other teens and that's helping all of them cope by making them feel less alone. |
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