<p>In Season 2, Episode 5 of Big Mama’s House Podcast, we examine a phrase well-intentioned adults in your life may use when speaking to teens:&nbsp;“This is the best time of your life.”&nbsp;Just the fact that adults say this at all, proves that they’re not understanding the reality of what you’re dealing with, just on an average day.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Play this episode for the older adults in *your* life who don’t get it (we see you Boomers) and let Big Mama do the explaining. With a mix of truth bombs, jokes, and some jaw-dropping stats, we answer the biggest and challenging questions your generation is facing:</p><ul><li>Why (this generation’s) teens have more pressure than any other generation in history.&nbsp;</li><li>In the United States, teens are the loneliest age group (yep, worse than your grandparents).</li><li>The upside down “attention economy” makes likes and followers feel like currency.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>By the end, you’ll know you’re not alone, why your future is gonna get better, and what to keep in mind in the day-to-day. Go to the webpage for this episode and grab all the free downloadable extras to help make it a bit easier.</p><br><p>If you wish you could talk with a friend or family member about some of these issues - share this episode and let Big Mama be your ice-breaker.&nbsp;</p><p>If you have a comment, or something to add email us at <a href="mailto:[email protected]" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">[email protected]</a>.&nbsp;</p><br><p>If you’re feeling overwhelmed by your feelings of loneliness - or for ANY other reason - please reach out to one of these organizations&nbsp;- there are people interested in hearing from you. Do it right now.&nbsp;</p><ul><li>In the US - just call or text a message to 988</li><li>In the UK - call 116-123&nbsp;</li><li>In Australia - call 131-1141&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Episode Highlights</strong></p><ul><li>0:00 - “The best time of your life”... or not.</li><li>1:10 - Big Mama’s story about her husband’s favorite (annoying) saying</li><li>2:40 - Why your life is going to be SO much better as you get older!</li><li>3:10 - PSA for Boomers: Here’s why adults can’t compare their teen experience to today’s teens.&nbsp;</li><li>6:35 - Do teens have it easier than adults? No, they do not.&nbsp;</li><li>7:15 - First reason why being a teenager now is harder than ever before: Your generation has more pressure than any generation ever.</li><li>8:00 - The AI problem: what if your future career disappears?</li><li>8:45 - Second reason why being a teenager now is harder than ever before: Loneliness levels are off the charts, teens have the highest rate of loneliness in history</li><li>12:00 - How much social media use is too much? How much social media use impacts mental health?&nbsp;</li><li>Shocking stat: Being lonely can hurt your health like smoking 15 cigarettes a day.</li><li>13:45 - Third reason why being a teenager now is harder than ever before: How the “Attention Economy” messes with self-esteem.</li><li>14:58 - Self-esteem can only come from self.&nbsp;</li><li>16:10 - Your entire world will be better as you get older. Here’s why.</li><li>16:50 - You are enough as you are, right now&nbsp;(Listen to this before you leave for school every day)</li><li>17:45 - Use the episode to start awkward conversations. Let Big Mama be your ice-breaker.&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><br><p>** <a href="https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/podcast-episodes/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Big Mama’s House Podcast - a podcast for teens</a> is written and hosted by <a href="https://www.overnightgeekuniversity.com/hire-internet-safety-expert-jesse-weinberger-to-speak-to-your-school-parents-teachers-or-organizations/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Jesse Weinberger (Internet Safety Speaker for Schools) </a></p><br><p>Teen fans of this podcast are called squids. Together with the entire Squid Squad, this podcast for teens explores the immense amounts of pressure impacting young people including: generational disconnect, digital &amp; social media issues, tech true crime, mental health. Each episode comes with additional resources to help teens navigate difficult life circumstances. <strong>Expect to laugh along with the host and guest co-hosts while learning something new.</strong></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>