In this episode, we sit down with Keran to talk about something almost every high schooler feels but rarely says out loud: college prep can be overwhelming. Our hosts Chloe and Angela dig into where that pressure really comes from — social media, family expectations, school, or all of the above — and how to tell the difference between normal stress and the kind that means it's time to step back. We talk about what a genuinely balanced week of college prep could look like, how to keep your self-worth separate from acceptances and rejections, and a quick mental reset you can use mid-study-session when anxiety starts creeping in. We also get into social media comparison, how to talk to parents about feeling overwhelmed without sounding like you're giving up, and Keran's advice to their own freshman self looking back on the whole process. Whether you're deep in the college prep grind or just getting started, this episode is a reminder: you're allowed to take this seriously without letting it take over. If you or someone you know needs support, text HOME to 741741 or call 988.

In this episode, we talk with a sports coach about what teen athletes really go through — performance pressure, burnout, and the moments they struggle in silence. We dig into how coaches spot the warning signs, and why toughness was never meant to mean going through it alone. We also talk about what to do when a friend seems off and you're not sure how to help: you don't have to solve it by yourself. Involve someone. Ask for help. Plus, one of the coach's go-to mental strategies for tough moments: taking it one day at a time — sometimes just one hour at a time. For athletes, their friends, or anyone under pressure — this one's a reminder that reaching out is strength, not weakness. If you or someone you know needs support, text HOME to 741741 or call 988.

In this special Chinese-language episode, we explore what peer anxiety looks like, why it’s so common among young people, and how it impacts emotional development, and how parents can support their teen. Our guest, Maggie—a Stanford mom, family relationship coach, and counselor with 20+ years of experience, holding dual master’s degrees in Counseling and Educational Psychology—shares practical insights on how parents can support their teens when they encounter peer anxiety, along with reflections from raising two teenagers of her own. If you or someone you know needs support, text HOME to 741741 or call 988.