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Straight Up

Straight Up

By Thara Venkateswaran

Thara Venkateswaran is a 19 year-old and a sophomore in high school.
She is opening up important conversations. Whether it’s about mental health or life in general, everyone will find something they can relate to. No one is alone.
Her goal is to be honest... genuinely, totally, completely, absolutely, and brutally honest.

Intro/outro music by @hokageluffy
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Teen Mental Health + Susan Parmelee

Straight UpNov 22, 2020

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Teen Mental Health + Susan Parmelee

Teen Mental Health + Susan Parmelee

Susan and I talk about teen mental health: today’s issues and how we can reduce the stigma. Recorded on Sept. 3rd. // Check out the Wellness and Prevention Center of Orange County @wpcoc and @wpcyouth_schs on Instagram! // *** TW: this episode discusses depression and suicide.
Nov 22, 202029:21
UPDATE.

UPDATE.

I’m making a promise...
Nov 16, 202005:35
Self Love + Confidence + Failure + Jenn Hernandez

Self Love + Confidence + Failure + Jenn Hernandez

Jenn and I discuss our personal battles with gaining confidence and learning to love ourselves. It’s a fun listen for all :) *This episode is “PG”, because of language. Also I apologize for the poor audio quality and volume; Jenn and I recorded from two different locations.
Sep 21, 202048:49
Appearances + Confidence + Self-Expression + Piper Glidden

Appearances + Confidence + Self-Expression + Piper Glidden

My friend Piper and I talk about makeup as an art and as a crutch. We discuss how appearances affect our confidence and Piper gives us all some advice about makeup and skincare. *This episode is “PG”, because of language
Jul 27, 202036:51
Friendships + Megan Lee

Friendships + Megan Lee

One of my closest friends and I discuss the ins and outs of friendship in terms of deep vs shallow, technology, our own issues, and what friendship really means to us. It’s a fun conversation on a universal topic. No matter what age you are, you can definitely relate.
Jul 09, 202044:14
How to Have Fun + Payton Darm + Alyssa Warkentin

How to Have Fun + Payton Darm + Alyssa Warkentin

I bring two of my friends, Payton and Alyssa, on for a lighthearted conversation on how we have fun as teens in 2020. We joke/talk about having clean fun, keeping trust with our parents, going out, and avoiding trouble as we try to live our best lives.
Jun 29, 202031:31
Life as a First Generation American + Karan Gopalan

Life as a First Generation American + Karan Gopalan

My cousin Karan and I talk about what it’s like to have parents from India while we grow up in the States. We delve into the standards, bullying, acceptance, and racism in general, speaking from our personal experiences.
Jun 15, 202042:24