Whoopsie Daisy: Stumbling Through Your Teenage Years
By Daisy Friedman
Whoopsie Daisy: Stumbling Through Your Teenage YearsFeb 19, 2021
Tackling the Taboo: A Discussion on Sexual Promiscuity
In this episode, Lillian and I talk about the convoluted history of the ways teens express sexuality and intimacy. We discuss nudes, WAP, female sexual representation in media and more! I hope you enjoy!
Dance Ten Looks Three: The Dangers of the Broadway Body
Trigger Warning: Body dysmorphia
In this episode, Gia and I discuss the concept of the "broadway body" and the damage that can do on a young performer's mental health. We touch on media representation, diversity in theatre, typecasting, and more. I hope you enjoy!
Alone in My Body: Dissecting Body Dysmorphia
TW: eating disorders/diet culture/body dysmorphia
In this episode, Brooke, Grace, and I talk about the ways that body dysmorphia and eating disorders are perpetuated in the media. We discuss diet culture, Tiktok, the beauty industry, in patient programs, and much more. I hope you enjoy!
More Than a Body: The Commodification and Sexualization of Women in Society
In this episode, Annaleesa and I will talk about the sexualization of female bodies in society. We discuss media representation, artistic expression, self-esteem, sexual harassment, and more. I hope you enjoy!
Own Your Story: The Power of Intersectional Feminism
In this episode, Nancy and I talk about the ways in which mainstream feminism leaves out the narratives of many women of color, and how intersectionality must become the mainstream. We discuss, media representation, body image, violence against women of color, and more. I hope you enjoy!
Let's Talk About Sex: The Importance of Sex Education in Schools
In this episode, Ata and I dissect the importance and taboos of teaching sex education curriculums in middle and high schools. We talk about contraception, LGBTQIA+ rights, sexual pleasure, Christianity, and more. I hope you enjoy!
New Beginnings: The Trials and Tribulations of Change
In this episode, Wayne and I talk about accepting change in unforeseen times and making change in our communities. We talk about transitioning to college, the lack of closure in 2020, the place of art as a tool for social change, and much more. I hope you enjoy!
We the People: The Power of Young Voters
In this episode, Malcolm and I talk about the importance of youth representation in politics. We discuss the faults of the judicial system, political misinformation, performative activism, and of course, the 2020 election.
It Wasn't an Accident: America's Stigma Around Sexual Assault
TW: rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment
In this episode, Olivia and I talk about society's normalization of sexual assault. We discuss victim blaming, disassociation, power dynamics between men and women, and the lack of sex education in American schools. I hope you enjoy!
Preserving Our Planet: A Youth Activist Speaks Out
In this episode, Camille and I talk about the importance of climate activism in the preservation of our planet. We discuss tips for a sustainable lifestyle, youth activists, and the role of big business in fossil fuel emissions. I hope you enjoy!
The New Girl in Town: Adjusting to a New State
Quiet Your Mind: Coping with Anxiety in the Age of Performative Action
In this episode, Melody and I talk about the root of our anxieties and the reasoning behind the plague of self-doubt in Gen Z. We discuss the performative personas of social media, body dysmorphia, and the stress of theatrical auditions. In honor of this episode, I would like to remind everyone to be kind to yourself today and every day. Take a breath and recenter yourself. You will get through it, whatever it is. Happy listening!
Am I a Burden?: A Guide to Well Sibling Syndrome
In this episode, Molly and I will be talking about what it's like to have Well Sibling Syndrome. We talk about feeling like a burden in your family, the stigma around mental health, adoption, and more. I hope you enjoy!
The Empowerment of Estrangement: Choosing Your Parental Relationships
In this episode, Harper and I talk about her experience estranging herself from her biological father. We discuss, drug abuse, the concept of "daddy issues," and testifying against a parent in court. I hope you enjoy!
Queer Modernisms: Finding Your Identity Through Sexuality
A Stranger in Your Land: Lifting up the Voices of Native Americans
But You Don't Look Hispanic: Tales of Being White Passing
Transplanted: The Story of a Teenage Organ Recipient
In this episode, Maeve and I talk about what it's like to be a transplant patient. We talk about the parallels that come with having a transplant as a child versus as a teenager, body confidence, and of course, the pandemic. I hope you enjoy!
An Ocean Away: A Dancer's Year in Belgium
Be the Change You Wish to See in the World: Activism in the Face of Intersectionality
In this episode, Is and I talk about the importance of intersectional We education and advocacy in the arts and in our society. We discuss the role of the arts in finding your identity, using your intersectionality to empower communities, and how to use religion as a tool for personal growth. I hope you enjoy!
Work It: Tales From a Teenage Employee
Oy Vey: Growing Into Your Jewish Identity
You Are Enough: A Girls Guide to Dismantling Beauty Standards
I'm Here if You Want to Talk: A High Schooler's Take on Mental Health
*Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of suicide, self-harm, and sexual abuse.
In this episode, Ava and I talk about how growing up with mental issues has effected our lives as teenagers. We talk about childhood trauma, young men coping with their feelings, healthy friendships, and much more. We promise while this is a "depressing topic," we wanted to color it with some humor. After all, we are Gen Z, and the only way we know how to cope with our emotions is to make memes. I hope you enjoy!
How Are You Feeling?: Surviving High School With an Illness
In Pursuit of Passion: There's No Timeline on Creativity
Two theatre kids chillin' on a podcast six feet apart cause we're in quarantine. In this episode, Emilia and I talk about finding your individuality through creativity. We touch on college pressure, exploring your hidden passions, type casting, inclusivity in theatre, and much more. Stay tuned for next week's episode on Friday, June 19th.
Growing Up in a Country That Wasn't Made For You: A Black Teenager's America
In this episode, Valery and I discuss his experience growing up as a young black man in America and specifically Omaha, Nebraska. We touch on the murder of George Floyd, black identity, microaggressions, Omaha's segregation, and more. Stay tuned for next week's episode on Friday, June 12th.