Episode 16: "Boys Body Image, Growing Up Latino and Dealing With Bullies" ft. Juan Bendaña, part two

About This Episode

In part two of our interview with Juan Bendaña, we discuss his decision to partner with BeMe as our Youth Ambassador, sharing his advice with teens in the BeMe app and answering questions submitted by our BeMe Teen Advisory Board.

Juan also talks about the role his Latino heritage played in his teen years, his experience growing up as a first-generation child of immigrant parents, and the mind shift he experienced when he learned to embrace his Nicaraguan identity.

Our Guest

Juan Bendaña is a sought-after speaker, author, and DJ who speaks to 50,000+ students, educators, and parents across Canada & the United States every year. He is the author of 12 Keys: How To Live Fully, Achieve Greatly And Lead An Epic Life, which helps students build better habits, boost productivity, & optimize their life.

This summer, Juan partnered with BeMe to be our Youth Ambassador. His advice for teens is featured in the BeMe app and our social media channels.

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 social, gaming, and streaming engagement along with human coaching and clinical care.

Our Hosts

Dr. Neha Chaudhary, Chief Medical Officer, BeMe Health

Hazuri Dhillion, BeMe Teen Advisory Board

Producer

Derek E. Baird, Chief Youth Officer, BeMe Health

Date of Recording

October 20, 2022

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