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This Teenage Life has teen contributors from dozens of countries. While we may have different languages and cultures, we've all had the experience of feeling excluded. In this episode, teens from across the world share their reflections on  navigating cliques and popularity. 

After many emails from listeners requesting an episode on music, we've finally made one about the songs we're listening to and what they mean to us. The episode shares our reflections. The link below is the playlist with the tunes:)
https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2LdkRdV7l4d7dhb91uwRNl?si=256363b25c2b46d9&nd=1

When you're in middle or high school, dress code can be a big part of your life. It can free you from thinking about what you have to wear, or it can make you incredibly self-conscious about your body. In this week's episode, we talk about our experiences of dealing with dress codes and how they make us feel.

Many of us have or want adult in our lives who make us feel safe, seen, and heard. When teachers take the time to get to know us, they often transcend their role as subject guides and become more like life mentors. In this epsiode, we discuss how teachers can be open and make us feel safe while also being professional.
This episode is sponsored by the XQ institute. Check them out at xqsuperschool.org. If you're a student, or even a teacher who may be listening to better understand your students, you can join the conversation at XQ America on social.

What does it mean to be a feminist? How can men support the feminist movement? Can men be feminists?
In this episode, 17-year-old Stella,  explores these questions. She interviews three men about their relationship with feminism and masculinity in an effort to investigate and solidify her own relationship with feminism.
Music Attribution: Spleen & Senegal by Le Chaos Entre Deux Chaises via Creative Commons.

Hobbies and passion projects are not only fun, they're powerful. They can restore us and serve as outlets for stress relief and creative expression.
In this episode of This Teenage Life we share our diversity of hobbies and how they help us. 
If you have any ideas for episodes or just want to reach out and say hi, feel free to email us at team@thisteenagelife.org.