S3E1: New year, same you!
Chantel Ferraro will be joining me as a guest co-host for all of Season Three! Join us as we share from our individual perspectives, off some blind-reactions and just have fun as we talk about what we wish we knew as teens and what we are still learning as parents. LINKS: You can connect […]
S2E10: Season Finale: 10. I met them on TikTok – Abigail Brown
She is back! You might remember Abigail from Season 1, but what you might not know is that I met her on TikTok! She is back to hang with me and share what she’s been up to and I couldn’t think of a better way to close out Season 2. LINKS: Connect with Kim […]
S2E9: I met them on TikTok – Chantel Ferraro, Part 2
Chantel is a GenX Momma of 3 who specializes in high school senior & personal brand photography, looking to make a difference by sharing her story. She says “I’ve overcome a lot to get where I am today and want to be a truthful voice in a very filtered world about body image and sexual […]
S2E8: I met them on TikTok – Chantel Ferraro, Part 1
Chantel is a GenX Momma of 3 who specializes in high school senior & personal brand photography, looking to make a difference by sharing her story. She says “I’ve overcome a lot to get where I am today and want to be a truthful voice in a very filtered world about body image and sexual […]
S2E7: I met them on TikTok – Nicole Renard
Nicole is a food and travel content creator and the spirit behind Nicole the Nomad. She loves making people smile and teaching people how to cook as she travels the world encouraging people to #DoStuff. When she’s not producing videos for her YouTube and TikTok channels, she loves finding new ice cream shops and going […]
S2E6: I met them on TikTok – Judith Rupp
Judith Rupp describes herself as “a tiktoker who tries to share humor and positivity”. She thinks we should all embrace what makes us different, practice gratefulness, and look for the humor in life. LINKS: You can connect with her on TikTok @judith.rupp Connect with Kim on TikTok @kimlukens, or you can also message us on […]
S2E5: I Met Them On TikTok – Sam Anthony Lucania
Sam Anthony Lucania is a Coach, Author and Motivational Speaker who is on his own long-term recovery journey from substance use disorder. He uses his personal experience with drugs, alcohol, depression, anxiety, suicidal behavior and recovery along with metal, spiritual and physical fitness to educate and motivate others. LINKS: Connect with Kim on TikTok @kimlukens, […]
S2E4: I met them on TikTok – Ben Rein
Ben Rein a 5th-year neuroscience Ph.D. student at SUNY Buffalo, studying the genetic and neurobiological basis of autism spectrum disorder. In addition to his passion for research, he finds great satisfaction in teaching and helping others, particularly those struggling with the same challenges that he has faced. For that reason, he created ASC, the Aspiring […]
S2E3: I met them of TikTok – Ms. Bobbie Davies
Season Two continues with Ms. Bobbie Davies. She is known on TikTok as Chatty Bobbie. She is a Therapist in the UK who feels that she is a “just regular 31yo with no extraordinary story, who just happens to do therapy with young people for a living.” When she is not working, she is listening […]
S2E2: I met them on TikTok – Mr. Mike Huebner
Season Two continues with Mr. Mike Huebner! He is known on TikTok as The Credible Teacher. He is a middle school teacher who is passionate about helping other teachers become as (credible) trustworthy as they can in the eyes of their students by encouraging them to take care of themselves in order to have a […]
S2E1: I met them on TikTok – Dr. Catherine Zeisner
Season Two kicks off with Dr. Catherine Zeisner! She is a proud Canadian scholar-practitioner who believes the best in education is right around the corner. Currently, an assistant professor at Gonzaga University in Spokane, Washington, Catherine teaches both Masters and Doctoral students. She believes in the power of resiliency and positivity as demonstrated by conquering […]
S1E10: Airplanes, Bicycles and Roller Coasters
We talked a lot about self-care, overcoming, and understanding yourself in this first season. Join me as we talk about how life is not like and an airplane taking off, it is more like a roller coaster or bicycle ride. And what the road to brave looks like ahead. Thank you all so much for […]
S1E9: Part Two: Teens, Enneagram And Self-Care
Melissa is back, and Part 2 of Teens and Enneagram is here! The book I picked to read is The Road Back To You, An Enneagram Journey To Self-Discovery, by Ian Morgan Cron and Suzanne Stabile. If you are interested in understanding yourself better through the enneagram, I suggest starting by reading about it BEFORE […]
S1E8: The Story Behind What Is Your Girl Power?!
My passion for helping t(w)een girls with confidence, connection, and finding their voice started with my own story as a teen. In today’s episode, I share that story with all of you, and how What Is Your Girl Power has been a way for me to help girls find and their own voices, recognize their […]
S1E7: Meet Abigail Brown
In this episode, you will meet Abigail Brown. Abigail is an Artist and Blogger with a unique and inspiring story of life with dystonia. She shares how she stays positive, that CAN’T is not a word in her vocabulary, and why joy is a choice! Connect with Abigail: You can find her on TikTok […]
S1E6: There is no RIGHT WAY to do this
During a time when so many things are uncertain, it’s helpful to look at the things we can and can not control. This episode will give you a quick intro to the CIRCLE OF CONTROL and how the quote “Sloppy success beats perfect mediocrity” from Alex Mandossian might give you some perspective. If there […]
S1E5: Why are you on TikTok?! – Your Q’s Answered!
Thank you to our listeners! Our first questions have come in and we are answering them today! If there is something you would like us to answer or discuss on a future episode, please message Kim on TikTok @kimlukens or you can also message us on IG @heresthethingteenpodcast. Quick Episode Summary: Your questions […]
S1E4: Teens, Enneagram and Self-Care
This episode provides a high-level introduction to Enneagram for teens 13+ with an overview of the nine motivation types, as well as their strengths and weaknesses. We discuss the numbers “in a nutshell” and what self-care looks like. ‘Ennea’ is Greek for nine, and ‘gram’ is greek for figure or drawing. So the simple definition […]
S1E3: We Don’t Like Disney!
**EPISODE NOTE – Before airing, we did receive permission to share all of the stories that belonged to others. We believe it is important to always ask permission. In this episode, we will talk about things that you don’t like but you feel like you should. The things that you go along without of fear […]
S1E2: Objectification
Objectification involves dismissing a person of thoughts or feelings and downgrading them to an object of pleasure and gratification. This episode touches on modesty, confidence vs. forwardness and mutual respect. And on the lighter side, we will talk about short skirts, first kisses, and weak knees. Quick Episode Summary: Let’s have some real talk […]