Episode 32: Teen Mind Matters: Embracing Your Identity and Navigating Challenges ft. Juan Bendana and Ruthie Tessler

1️⃣ Let’s Check-In:

- 🧊 BeMe Ice Breaker: Discussing holidays, New Year's resolutions, and whether they've been broken yet.

- 🌟 2024 Vibe Check: Chat about January experiences and what everyone looks forward to in 2024.

- 🎶 What RU Watching/Listening to?: Sharing thoughts on music, movies, TikTok, and streaming content.

2️⃣ Questions from BeMe Teens:

- 💭 Question 1: "Why track emotions in the BeMe app?" - Declan, 17.

- 🤝 Question 2: "Overcoming social anxiety and making friends?" - D’nella, 14.

- 🏆 Question 3: "Handling a difficult coach?" - David, 16.

3️⃣ Coming Out:

- 🐑 Discussing feelings of isolation even in a supportive community.

- 🌈 Navigating identity pressures.

- 🚪 Insights on coming out, personal impact, and the right time to do it.

- 💬 Reminder about support from BeMe Coaches and The Trevor Project.

🔚 Closing Reminders:

- 📱 Encouragement to check out self-care tips in the BeMe app.

- 🙏 Thanks to Sofia, Juan Bendana, Ruthie Tessler, and podcast producer Derek Baird.

- 🎉 Motivation for making the rest of this school year the best.

About BeMe

BeMe is a mobile mental health platform — made for and With Teens In Mind™ — to improve teen well-being by bringing together the best aspects of supportive media, human coaching, and clinical care.

Our Host

Dr. Taiwo Alonge, Clinical Advisor, BeMe Health

Producer

Derek E. Baird, Chief Youth Officer, BeMe Health

Date of Recording

January 19, 2024

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