As a teen, are you a free spender or are you someone who puts money away for college or other big purchases? What do you spend your money on? Our topic today revolves around money and how teens value and use money. Mat and Summer disagree a little about what it means to waste money... Is going to a football game with your friends wasting money? Is going to concerts wasting money? Listen to find out what the Council has to say about those questions. 

As a teen, are you a free spender or are you someone who puts money away for college or other big purchases? What do you spend your money on? Our topic today revolves around money and how teens value and use money. Mat and Summer disagree a little about what it means to waste money... Is going to a football game with your friends wasting money? Is going to concerts wasting money? Listen to find out what the Council has to say about those questions.

Are You A Teen Money Waster?

"Why is it that when  child is born, we call it the miracle of life, but then go on to accept mediacrity for our own lives" Hal Elrod - The Miracle Morning This quote was the catalyst for our conversation on today's episode of the podcast. In this episode we share four ways that you can overcome mediocrity.

"Why is it that when  child is born, we call it the miracle of life, but then go on to accept mediacrity for our own lives" Hal Elrod - The Miracle Morning This quote was the catalyst for our conversation on today's episode of the podcast. In this episode we share four ways that you can overcome mediocrity.

4 Ways To Move Beyond Mediocrity

High schools start on Monday around these parts and with some of them taking 9th graders, there are going to be thousands of students who are experiencing their first year of high school. Mat and Summer sit down with Morgan and talk about how she feels about her first year of high school.

High schools start on Monday around these parts and with some of them taking 9th graders, there are going to be thousands of students who are experiencing their first year of high school. Mat and Summer sit down with Morgan and talk about how she feels about her first year of high school.

Tips For Enjoying Your First Year of High School

In this episode we discuss the all important PE class. What do our listeners learn in PE? We don't know. Chantel shares a little of her PE experience and we discuss the importance of physical exercise and the impact that it can have on your attitude and your learning. Referenced in this podcast is the book Spark which can be purchased here.

In this episode we discuss the all important PE class. What do our listeners learn in PE? We don't know. Chantel shares a little of her PE experience and we discuss the importance of physical exercise and the impact that it can have on your attitude and your learning. Referenced in this podcast is the book Spark which can be purchased <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Spark-Revolutionary-Science-Exercise-Brain/dp/0316113514" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>.

Take PE seriously... Seriously though

In today's podcast we talk about tips for surviving your senior year of high school.

In today's podcast we talk about tips for surviving your senior year of high school.

Tips For Surviving Senior Year

We forget how many times responsibility has been a topic for our podcast. But we keep seeing people NOT beng responsible, or taking responsibility for their actions that we feel like it is worth discussing again. Some topics just need reemphasizing.  We discuss the importance of being accountable, that consequences isn't necessarily a bad word, and how being responsible can increase your trust in yourself and the level of trust that others have for you. What are some ways that you show responsibility as a teen? Let us know in the comments. PS We are now on the Android podcasting app called Stitcher. Find us there to download our podcasts to your Android phone.

We forget how many times responsibility has been a topic for our podcast. But we keep seeing people NOT beng responsible, or taking responsibility for their actions that we feel like it is worth discussing again. Some topics just need reemphasizing.  We discuss the importance of being accountable, that consequences isn't necessarily a bad word, and how being responsible can increase your trust in yourself and the level of trust that others have for you. What are some ways that you show responsibility as a teen? Let us know in the comments. PS We are now on the Android podcasting app called Stitcher. Find us there to download our podcasts to your Android phone.

Responsibility 2.0, or 3.0...

Are you looking for a good teen romance movie to watch as you pass time during your summer vacation? Mat and Summer discuss a list of the top ten teen movie romances. We recommend most of these movies.

Are you looking for a good teen romance movie to watch as you pass time during your summer vacation? Mat and Summer discuss a list of the <a href="http://www.kidzworld.com/article/28983-top-10-teen-movie-romances" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">top ten teen movie</a> romances. We recommend most of these movies.

Our Thoughts On a List of Top Teen Romance Movies

Some of our listeners are in that no man's land of the last summer vacation before college starts. The one right after graduating high school. I have asked a few of the kids that I know if this summer seems different. They have all said, "no" so far... but, the article that we discuss today shares some things that you can give up after you are through with high school... and for those who are still in high school and middle school, good news, you can apply a lot of these right now if you choose to.

Some of our listeners are in that no man's land of the last summer vacation before college starts. The one right after graduating high school. I have asked a few of the kids that I know if this summer seems different. They have all said, "no" so far... but, the article that we discuss today shares some things that you can give up after you are through with high school... and for those who are still in high school and middle school, good news, you can apply a lot of these right now if you choose to.

Things You Can Give Up After High School

During our last episode we talked about a summer reading list... How can you read the most books possible during your summer break?... Learn to speed read. Today Mat gives some of the speed reading strategies that he has learned throughout the years. Margan references some cool speed reading technology that you can access through phone apps. For more information head to this website... http://www.spritzinc.com/ Or this website http://www.spreeder.com/

During our last episode we talked about a summer reading list... How can you read the most books possible during your summer break?... Learn to speed read. Today Mat gives some of the speed reading strategies that he has learned throughout the years. Margan references some cool speed reading technology that you can access through phone apps. For more information head to this website... <a href="http://www.spritzinc.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.spritzinc.com/</a> Or this website <a href="http://www.spreeder.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://www.spreeder.com/</a>

Speed Reading in the Summer

What are you going to read this summer? Have you thought about it? Did you plan on watching a lot of TV? In this episode of the Teen Esteem Council Podcast we talk about favorite books that we have read or are reading. The consensus is that reading a book series is pretty great. Listen for a list of ideas of great book series that you could start reading.

What are you going to read this summer? Have you thought about it? Did you plan on watching a lot of TV? In this episode of the Teen Esteem Council Podcast we talk about favorite books that we have read or are reading. The consensus is that reading a book series is pretty great. Listen for a list of ideas of great book series that you could start reading.

2014 Summer Reading List

Mat Edvik and Summer Morris discuss ways to help teenage girls increase their self-esteem and the level of happiness they are experiencing."Mat Edvik has helped me overcome many personal issues over the time I've known him. He has known me at my weakest, most vulnerable state and has been extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I could come to him with anything, whether it be regarding my issues with depression, finding a reason to live, and finding purpose in life. He helped me discover that I was valueable and deserved to live an incredible life."            Laura A.             San Diego CA

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This is a very inspirational podcast . I love it :-)

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Mat Edvik and Summer Morris discuss ways to help teenage girls increase their self-esteem and the level of happiness they are experiencing. "Mat Edvik has helped me overcome many personal issues over the time I've known him. He has known me at my weakest, most vulnerable state and has been extremely knowledgeable and easy to talk to. I could come to him with anything, whether it be regarding my issues with depression, finding a reason to live, and finding purpose in life. He helped me discover that I was valueable and deserved to live an incredible life." Laura A. San Diego CA

Teen Esteem Council Podcast

When you are young children the bad choices that your friends make may not have huge consequnces. As you get into your teenage years however, some of the choices that your friends make may have consequences that are devastating. Today's podcast will give you some advice as to how you can help those friends who are making bad decisions.  One of the most important things that you can do is make the decision for yourself that you are not going to make the same negative choices as your friend. There is also a discussion about how you don't have to help those friends alone, all byyourself. There are some tips of ways to confront the friend about those negative choices and behaviors. It is a tricky subject and we may not have covered every situation... if we missed something, please comment, email us, or post on Facebook.

When you are young children the bad choices that your friends make may not have huge consequnces. As you get into your teenage years however, some of the choices that your friends make may have consequences that are devastating. Today's podcast will give you some advice as to how you can help those friends who are making bad decisions.  One of the most important things that you can do is make the decision for yourself that you are not going to make the same negative choices as your friend. There is also a discussion about how you don't have to help those friends alone, all byyourself. There are some tips of ways to confront the friend about those negative choices and behaviors. It is a tricky subject and we may not have covered every situation... if we missed something, please comment, email us, or post on Facebook.

What To Do If My Friends Start Making Bad Choices

Sometimes we worry too much about what other people think about us. That worry can keep us from feeling confident about ourselves or can keep us from developing relationships with others. Today we discuss a few ways to manage that worry. 

Sometimes we worry too much about what other people think about us. That worry can keep us from feeling confident about ourselves or can keep us from developing relationships with others. Today we discuss a few ways to manage that worry.

How Do I Not Care About What Other People Think About Me

Today's podcast continues on last weeks theme. I was reading a book by Chris Crowe this week and came across his 10 do's for girls. There are many of the 10 that Summer and I would not have put in our top 10, but there is some meaty discussion about a few of them. 

Today's podcast continues on last weeks theme. I was reading a book by Chris Crowe this week and came across his 10 do's for girls. There are many of the 10 that Summer and I would not have put in our top 10, but there is some meaty discussion about a few of them.

Another Dose of Dating Advice for Girls

A few years ago we had a conversation about teen girls and how they often have strained relationships with their mothers. Today we decided to do the opposite and talk about relationships between moms and teen girls that get along with each other. McKenzee shares how she keeps the great relationship that she has with her mom going and gives some tips on how you can have a great relationship with your mom too.

A few years ago we had a conversation about teen girls and how they often have strained relationships with their mothers. Today we decided to do the opposite and talk about relationships between moms and teen girls that get along with each other. McKenzee shares how she keeps the great relationship that she has with her mom going and gives some tips on how you can have a great relationship with your mom too.

My Mom & Me Get Along... Here Is How We Do It

We put Emily on the spot to guess what the new peer pressure is... she guessed it... social media. In this most recent episode we talk about how to navigate through the pressures that social media has created. 

We put Emily on the spot to guess what the new peer pressure is... she guessed it... social media. In this most recent episode we talk about how to navigate through the pressures that social media has created.

The New Peer Pressure

A couple of weeks ago we talked about being real or fake. That prompted a discussion on why people lie. We decided that would be a good podcast. Today we talk in depth about some of the reasons people lie... Including: Because I don't want to get in trouble Because I don't want to hurt people's feelings Because I want people to like me

A couple of weeks ago we talked about being real or fake. That prompted a discussion on why people lie. We decided that would be a good podcast. Today we talk in depth about some of the reasons people lie... Including: Because I don't want to get in trouble Because I don't want to hurt people's feelings Because I want people to like me

Why Do People Lie?

Today,  Summer and I talk about how you can boost your confidence. We try to keep it non-cheesy, but Summer struggles to do that. That being said, just because some of her advice is cheesy does not mean that it doesn't work.

Today,  Summer and I talk about how you can boost your confidence. We try to keep it non-cheesy, but Summer struggles to do that. That being said, just because some of her advice is cheesy does not mean that it doesn't work.

Confidence Boosters - Some Cheesy, Some Not

I found a website that is exclusively for girls and they had a quiz about stress. Summer and I take the quiz and share some facts about stress. We also share some stress management techniques that can help you reduce the stress levels in your life. Here is a link to the website. It is called Being Girl.com

I found a website that is exclusively for girls and they had a quiz about stress. Summer and I take the quiz and share some facts about stress. We also share some stress management techniques that can help you reduce the stress levels in your life. <a href="http://www.beinggirl.com/en_US/home.jsp" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Here</a> is a link to the website. It is called Being <a href="http://Girl.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Girl.com</a>

Understanding Stress

In today's podcast Mat and Summer explain a step by step process that will help you begin to change the way you see yourself. Be sure to have a piece of paper and something to write with handy.

The How To Guide To a Better Perception Of You

Mat and Summer talk about how comparing can damage self-esteem. They also talk about what it takes to stop comparing yourself to others.

If You Want Better Self Esteem, Stop Comparing!

Last week we were talking about being upsold. This weeks podcast is for the employee. We give some tips about how to get along with your co-workers, or teammates, or fellow cast members, or anyone really. 

Last week we were talking about being upsold. This weeks podcast is for the employee. We give some tips about how to get along with your co-workers, or teammates, or fellow cast members, or anyone really.

Getting Along With Co-Workers

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!! We want to say think you to our the moms in our lives. Thanks for doing a great job! In this weeks podcast Mat and Summer talk about the struggles that sometimes happen in relationships between teen girls and their mothers. We also give some ways that girls can make that relationship better.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY!!! We want to say think you to our the moms in our lives. Thanks for doing a great job! In this weeks podcast Mat and Summer talk about the struggles that sometimes happen in relationships between teen girls and their mothers. We also give some ways that girls can make that relationship better.

Mom And Me... Why Do We Struggle

In today's episode, Mat and Summer discuss the connection between the thoughts we have, the feelings they create, and the behaviors that are a result of both. If you have ever wondered why you do the things you do or why you feel the way you feel... this podcast may begin to answer some of those questions.

Thoughts, Feelings, and Actions

Mat and Summer begin a deiscussion that will cover the next few podcasts. The importance of thought. They also want to thank everyone who has been listening to the podcast. The reponse has been incredible! Thank You.

Our Thoughts Become Our Reality

We have talked about internet safety before, but as social media evolves so do the hazards of spending time online. Today we talk about one social media site cal omegle.com. It is a site where people go to talk to complete strangers. As with most social media sites, on the surface this is not necessarily bad, but there are potential hazards. We talk about what those hazards are and we share steps that our council members have taken to keep themselves safe on the internet. We apologize that the audio on this podcast is not ideal.

We have talked about internet safety before, but as social media evolves so do the hazards of spending time online. Today we talk about one social media site cal <a href="http://omegle.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omegle.com</a>. It is a site where people go to talk to complete strangers. As with most social media sites, on the surface this is not necessarily bad, but there are potential hazards. We talk about what those hazards are and we share steps that our council members have taken to keep themselves safe on the internet. We apologize that the audio on this podcast is not ideal.

Avoiding Risky Situations in Social Media

Mat and Summer discuss how negative competition damage teen girl relationships.

How Competing Damages Teen Girl Relationships

In this podcast Summer and Mat discuss how hormones influence the way teenage girls see the world. They discuss the effects of Estrogen, Progesterone, and Oxytocin. Listen to the podcast and comment on it to be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to Chili's.

In this podcast Summer and Mat discuss how hormones influence the way teenage girls see the world. They discuss the effects of Estrogen, Progesterone, and Oxytocin. Listen to the podcast and comment on it to be entered into a drawing for a $25 gift certificate to Chili's.

Hormones and Perception

Mat and Summer talk about their thoughts on body image and teenage girls. Body image is an issue that affects everyone, not just teen girls. It is one of the major problems facing teen girls today.

Body Image Basics Part 1

The best podcast episodes on physical health. Episodes talk about your diet, sleep, exercise and all the things that people do to improve their physical health and live a healthier life. This topic is for everyone, with applications in all of our everyday lives. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Physical Health & Your Body

The best podcasts about ourselves as well as the world through the lense of Science. Specific topics include things about our brain, emotions to biology, physics and more!