Feeling like an outsider is one of the hallmarks of adolescence. But in today’s episode, we hear from two 16-year-olds who have cause to feel especially isolated. One girl is home-schooled and suffers from social anxiety. Another feels disconnected from her best friend, who has suddenly become popular at school. Both letter writers wonder if they’ll ever fee ... Show More
Jul 24
Coming soon... 'You Could Make This Beautiful'
We have something really special for you: a sneak preview of a new series we've been working on here at WBUR that we think you, in particular, will love. It's called You Could Make This Beautiful, and if that phrase sounds vaguely familiar, it's because it comes from the virally ... Show More
3m 28s
Jun 27
Rewind: Location, Location, Location
From our archives—this episode originally aired on April 10th, 2017. Location, location, location. It makes all the difference in real estate, and it can make all the difference to one's happiness. But finding a place that really feels like home can be tricky. Home is where the h ... Show More
35m 48s
Jan 2024
how to hibernate: lonely isolation girl szn
<p><strong>podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on loneliness, how to make friends as adults, friendship breakups, fights, communication and fomo. anti-social attention-seeker? is there anything this girl can't do? ✷</p><br><p>shop ✷ <a href="https://op ... Show More
39m 50s
Apr 2024
underwhelmed, lonely, & outgrowing life: 'everything shower' for the mind #2
<p><strong>podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on small towns and small minds, childhood friendships, isolation, anxiety, authenticity and performance in relationships. ✷</p><br><p>shop ✷ <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/61b9f3e533f31d0014e4335 ... Show More
45m 35s
<p><strong>podmothers sephy & wing enter the chat:</strong> spiralling on being single and "finding your people", loneliness and isolation, friendship and dating, being alone and feeling misunderstood. ✷</p><br><p>shop ✷ <a href="https://open.acast.com/networks/61b9f3e533f31d ... Show More
