Summer is supposed to be fun… so why does it feel like this? If you've been dealing with summer loneliness, feeling left out, or wondering why your friends aren't texting you, you're not the only one. This episode is an honest conversation about what it actually feels like to be alone during a time when everyone else looks like they're living their best life. We talk about teen loneliness, mental health, friendship shifts, and how social media can make everything feel worse. If you've been stuck in your head, comparing your life, or feeling disconnected, this will help you make sense of it. If you feel alone right now, press play. Then watch the next episode. 💓 Let's Feel Better!! 💓 ✨ LOVE, ✨ Ashlyn 💋 and Kensington 💝 Shoutout to our Teen Advisory Board member, Chloe, for the idea behind this episode! Timestamps 0:00 Intro 0:53 Alone vs. lonely, what's the difference 2:03 Why summer loneliness hits different than school 3:04 Driving alone, going places by yourself 5:00 Starting small with solo dates 7:03 Being an omnivert and not having to perform 9:00 You still need community 10:00 Finding community through church, hobbies, groups 12:00 Hot girl hobbies and switching up your environment 13:36 You are enough 16:15 Summer challenges for each other 17:00 The manifestation journal challenge 19:36 Comment challenge for viewers 19:50 Ideal solo day, Ashlyn's version 21:36 Ideal solo day, Kensington's version 23:03 Outro Follow Us: Instagram: / ashlynandkensington Instagram: / ashlynarnold_ / heykensington TikTok: / ashlynandkensington Lifeline Sources Lifeline network: Available 24/7, call or text 988, or chat at https://988lifeline.org/ Teen/Youth Help Line: Available 24/7, call 360-586-2777 to talk about peer pressure, bullying, depression, and more. https://crisis-clinic.org/youthhelpline/ Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 https://www.crisistextline.org/ The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth): (866) 488-7386 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Text: 'START' to 678-678 for support National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text 988 https://988lifeline.org/ Disclaimer: This podcast is produced by Manor House Entertainment Inc. (MHE) for informational and entertainment purposes only. Hosts Ash and Kens are not licensed medical or mental health professionals and share personal experiences and opinions, not professional advice. All content, including episodes, links, emails, and social media, is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Some episodes may include sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised, especially for younger audiences. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional or trusted individual. By engaging with We'll Get Better content, you do so voluntarily and release MHE Productions, its hosts, and affiliates from all legal claims.