The Teen Life Soundtrack Podcast

⚠️Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about teen mental health, self-worth, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Listener discretion is advised. ⚠️ In Part 1 of this conversation, we’re joined by Shabnam, Felicia and Vianney, the Family Support Specialists from Greater San Marcos Youth Council’s FAYS (Family and Youth Success) Program to talk about Mental Health Awareness and t...

⚠️Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about teen mental health, self-worth, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Listener discretion is advised. ⚠️ As we begin May and recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, we sit down with Dr. Isabella Vigil, Behavioral Health Coordinator with the Hays County Health Department, to talk about trauma-informed care, healing, and the power of be...

⚠️Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about teen mental health, self-worth, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Listener discretion is advised. ⚠️ As we step into May and recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, we sit down with Cristal Lopez, Youth Services Director with Community Action Inc. to talk all things mental health, leadership, and the power of youth voice. Together...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about teen mental health, self-worth, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Listener discretion is advised. ⚠️ In Part 3 of our parent-relationship series, we’re taking a step back and shifting our perspective 🎙️💙 We’ve talked about what it’s like being a teen and navigating relationships with parents—but today, we’re exploring something j...

⚠️Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about child abuse and neglect, self-worth, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Listener discretion is advised. April is Child Abuse Awareness and Prevention Month, this conversation creates space to bring attention to an issue that deeply impacts young people. This is a real issue, and it needs to be spoken about. Every child deserves a sa...

⚠️Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about child abuse and neglect, self-worth, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Listener discretion is advised. ⚠️ In this special episode, we are joined by Vianey and Danielle from the Greater San Marcos Youth Council’s Children’s Shelter to talk about the important work they do to support and protect youth in our community. As April marks...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about teen mental health, self-worth, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Listener discretion is advised. ⚠️ In Part 2 of this conversation, we continue to explore our relationships with our parents by shifting perspective and acknowledging an important truth—parenting is tough. In this episode, we talk about what it looks like to meet ou...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about teen mental health, self-worth, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Listener discretion is advised. ⚠️ In this episode, we dive into a real and honest conversation about our relationships with our parents. We share our personal experiences—the good moments, the challenges, and the lessons we’ve learned along the way. This is a touch...

This episode is a Valentine’s Special , and the whole crew is back asking the ultimate question: Who’s Your Valentine? 💘 ⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about teen mental health, self-worth, relationships, peer pressure, and emotional wellbeing. Listener discretion is advised. ⚠️ Whether your Valentine is your best friend, your boyfriend/girlfriend, your family, or yoursel...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about teen mental health, hormones, PMS, relationships, and emotional wellbeing. Listener discretion is advised.⚠️ This episode, is for the GIRLS!!!! We’re diving into all things teen girls — from friendships and relationships to hormones, PMS, mood swings, and the emotional ups and downs that come with growing up. In this episode we talk abo...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about mental health. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, we’re taking time to reflect on the past year—what challenged us, what helped us grow, and what we’re ready to leave behind in 2025. We talk about mental health, lessons learned and how those experiences shape the way we’re moving into 2026. We also look ahead, sharing thou...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes conversations about academic stress, family dynamics, and the pressures that come with the end of the year. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, we’re wrapping up the semester and reflecting on finals, winter break, and the chaos that comes with the holidays. From navigating family dynamics to sharing gift ideas, we talk about the positives, th...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions about mental health, grief and loss, and gun violence. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, we’re catching up with real-life updates and opening up an important conversation about men’s mental health . From navigating loss to processing difficult emotions connected to violence in our communities. We’re sharing personal reflections,...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions about substance use and prevention. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, we’re recognizing Substance Use Prevention Month with special guest Taylor Tellez , YRC Team Lead with Cenikor . Taylor shares insight into youth prevention programs, the importance of community support, and ways teens can make healthy choices. We’re also talki...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes discussions about substance use and prevention. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, we’re recognizing Substance Use Prevention Month with special guest Taylor Tellez , YRC Team Lead with Cenikor . Taylor shares insight into youth prevention programs, the importance of community support, and ways teens can make healthy choices. We’re also talki...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes sensitive discussions about bullying, domestic violence, and relationship abuse. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, we’re talking about healthy relationships with friends, family, and partners. We discuss red flags and some of our own personal experiences. We’re also raising awareness for Bullying Prevention Month and Domestic Violence Awaren...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes sensitive discussions about bullying, domestic violence, and relationship abuse. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, we’re talking about healthy relationships with friends, family, and partners. We discuss red flags and some of our own personal experiences. We’re also raising awareness for Bullying Prevention Month and Domestic Violence Awaren...

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode includes sensitive discussions about mental health and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. In this episode, you’ll get to meet the teens behind the mic as we share why our voices matter and what asking for help can look like. We are also honoring Suicide Awareness and Prevention Month . Recently, we attended the Hays County Health Department’s first Suicide Aw...