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The Flowering Compass Madelyn Seal
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Exploring the world through the eyes of a teenager. Join 17 year old Madelyn as she talks with people of all ages from all different backgrounds about their journeys through life. Here we break down the impacts of religion, family, friends, and hobbies to see how they’ve made us who we are. We explore who we’ve been, who we are, and who we want to be while asking questions about how we can become these people.
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How to Navigate the Space Between Being a Teenager and Becoming an Adult (with Taylor)
“Doors were closed so other doors could be open.”
Growing up isn't always easy and making the jump from a dependent teenager to an independent adult can be nerve-wracking. Taylor, the host of the podcast Talking All Day with Tae, addresses all the fears she had taking that jump. As a young woman in her 20s, she offers her advice on all the challenges she faced and shares her story.
Time Stamps:
(3:43) - What Taylor wants to do with her life and her passion for working with kids.
(9:55) - From a teenager to adult… What does it mean to be an adult?
(15:13) - The transition from homeschool to college.
(18:09) - The importance of making good friends without losing yourself.
(25:40) - How Taylor mismanaged her money and what she would do differently.
(30:24) - The importance of self-love and the role God plays.
(40:15) - How God has impacted Taylor’s life.
(48:00) - The Talking All Day with Tae podcast & the inspiration behind it.
Links:
Apple Podcasts
Spotify
Insta: @Talkingalldaywithtae
Tik Tok: TaebyTae2
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Destigmatizing Mental Health: Breaking Down Suicide and Its Impact on Men (with Tanish)
“The suicide rate for men is 4 times higher than that of women.”
“Between the ages of 10 and 24, suicide is the third leading cause of death.”
& “Men are more likely to use lethal force.” are just a few of the statistics Tanish and Maddie break down in this episode.
Tanish is a 17 year old Indian-American who enjoys cooking, swimming, and staying indoors to escape the AZ heat. After seeing himself and his friends struggle with mental health, he started the podcast Stopping Suicide Step by Step. Tanish has taken a strong interest in the wellbeing of our brain and what can be done to improve our lives.
In this episode Tanish and Maddie dive into what has made mental health so stigmatized and the importance of discussing that stigma. Some reasons why men have a higher suicide rate than women. How suicide is especially stigmatized in the Indian culture. As well as, working with parents who are skeptical of mental health.
Important Notice: This is not advice shared by a licensed psychiatrist or therapist. It is simply two teens discussing mental health. If you are struggling with suicidal ideation, depression, anxiety, etc. seek the help of someone qualified.
Time Stamps:
(2:0) - What impacts our mental health? And Tanish’s podcast, Stopping Suicide Step by Step.
(11:03) - How was mental health handled back in the day vs now?
(15:45) - The importance of destigmatizing mental health and how to.
(28:50) - How suicide affects men vs women & how suicide stigmas differ in different cultures.
(39:36) - Tanish’s experience with anxiety and overcoming skeptical parents.
(46:37) - Final thoughts.
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Do ‘Best Friends’ Really Exist? How Most People are Actually Lonely and What We Can Do to Create Real Relationships (with Kenzie)
9 schools and 4 states later, Kenzie has learned a lot about how to make good friends and the importance of reaching out…
Time Stamps:
(2:00) - Kenzie's love for theatre and how it's pushed her out of her comfort zone.
(14:33) - How moving constantly builds great sibling relations.
(23:48) - How to make good friends and keep them.
(34:43) - The positives and negatives of change.
(39:30) - The LDS church and its impact on Kenzie’s life, and the struggle at church with friends.
(42:47) - Mental health struggles and the importance of keeping close to God.
(48:10) - How there are options aside from therapy and finding healthy coping mechanisms (also dogs).
(54:51) - Forgiveness is hard.
(1:04:02) - Final thoughts
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Push to Publish: A Teen Author’s Story (with Aaralynn Karman)
“She knew nothing of the world of magic. Not even that she is an enchantress.”
That is the intro to Aaralynn Karman's, a 15 year old indie author, debut book. As the oldest of 6, Aaralynn is dedicated to showing her younger siblings the importance of pushing through failure and never giving up. Despite the many difficulties she faced in publishing her book, including her grandfather's passing, her Google Drive crashing, and the struggle of finding a publisher, Aaralynn never let it stop her from pursuing her heart's desire. Meeting Twilight is a story of teenage friendship, adventure, and hidden truths, as well as a book born out of the passion of one dedicated girl.
Where to find Aaralynn:
Instagram
Website
Amazon
Linktree
Time Stamps:
(2:08) - The creation of Meeting Twilight & Aaralynn’s journey as an author.
(18:48) - Her love for illustration.
(22:23) - Overcoming the loss of her grandfather and her Google Drive crashing.
(25:31) - The importance of being a good role model for your younger siblings.
(31:39) - How religion, her parents, and homeschooling shaped her journey.
(34:35) - What Aaralynn has learned from her previous business, Hops and Hams.
“I decided I wanted to stop giving up on myself.”
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Is Weightlifting Feminine? (with Bethany Mitchell)
In January of 2023, Bethany went through a rough breakup. The kind that changes your perspective and causes you to question your identity...
Bethany Mitchell (23) is an Olympic weightlifter, former collegiate softball player, host of the podcast Just Be, and graphic designer. It was her history in softball that led her to an interest in weightlifting. Beginning in CrossFit, Bethany has come a long way and hopes to make the Olympic Weightlifting team in 2028. In this episode, we dive into her mental health journey along the way and how she was able to move through periods of no growth or progress without giving up on her dreams.
With so many great messages and applicable advice, the biggest takeaway from this conversation with Bethany is... Don't let people harden you because it's most important that you stay true to yourself.
Time Stamps:
(3:21) - How to handle a breakup and 'rebirth' after the fact.
(17:37) - How healing old wounds can help you.
(21:55) - Learning to move through failure.
(26:48) - Overcoming depression & how to see the light at the end of the tunnel.
(35:37) - The importance of getting into the gym & Bethany's weightlifting journey.
(52:57) - Her podcast, Just Be, and separating yourself from validation.
Links:
Just Be Podcast
Insta - @bethanyxfit
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How to Turn the Negative Into the Positive (with Azeeza)
Azeeza is a high school graduate who’s onto the next part of her life. In this episode she recounts her high school years about how difficult it can be to make friends, the importance of sticking to your beliefs, and the impact of her religion (Islam).
Time Stamps:
(7:52) - How to become more than you are & the importance of always growing.
(17:58) - What to do when you don’t fit in & communications impact on relationships.
(33:02) - How to turn the negative into the positive & push through.
(44:41) - Growing up Muslim & its deep impact on Azeeza.
(54:58) - How Islam differs from other religions & the important role of discipline.
(1:00:30) - The significance of a hijab.
(1:08:57) - Azeeza’s podcast, Dear Person Listening, and business, Chreasure.
Links:
Dear Person Listening Insta - https://instagram.com/dearpersonlistening?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
Chreasure Insta - https://instagram.com/youarechreasure?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
If you are interested in sharing your story, contact us at maddie@thefloweringcompass.com or DM us on Instagram @thefloweringcompass.pod