Season 6, Episode 11 - Failing Forward: The value of failure in personal growth
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Episode Summary In this episode of the PurposePro Podcast, Priya tackles one of the hardest but most powerful lessons we all face: the value of failure. From missed opportunities and bad grades to moments of rejection and regret, we unpack how setbacks can actually fuel growth—if you let them. Why does failing feel so personal, especially for Gen Z? And how can we move from shame to self-compassion, turning losses into lessons? With insights from experts and real stories from Catalyst Collective’s own Joe Elliott, we explore what it really means to “fail forward”—and why it might be...
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Season 6, Episode 10 - The Science Behind Mental Health
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In this episode, Derin interviews an accomplished professor on the mental health challenges that teens are facing and the science behind it all. About Professor Aydin Learn More About the Brain and Mental Health Harvard University’s Center on the Developing Child – Brain Architecture Short videos and graphics that explain how early life experiences affect brain development. Yale Center for Emotional Intelligence – What Teens Need to Know Tools and guidance on emotional self-awareness and resilience. Understanding Neurodivergence, Autism, and Sensory Processing...
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How Gaming Can Positively Impact Youth Mental Health
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In this episode, host Zaniya Prasla interview Lydia Wehmeyer on the positive impact gaming can have on mental health. Some of what gets discussed may surprise you!
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The Challenges & Rewards of Mentoring At-Risk Youth
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Season 6 Host, Zaniya Prasla, interviews Hanna Steplewaska to talk about the challenges and rewards of mentoring at risk youth. If you have ever thought about mentoring but have had your hesitations, this episode is for you!
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How Teens (and Adults) Find Their Unique Design and Purpose
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Mentorship within teenagers encompasses the whole idea of answering the question every individual has: “What is my purpose” Why am I here? What for? The constant question that is embedded in every teenager’s life, struggling to grasp motivation or not.....struggles, experience, past hardships and support all play a vital role in not just answering this question but implementing it into life. Finding the answer isn’t as simple as it sounds. It is not as straightforward as it seems, many things are at play. Conversations, trust, perspective, and...
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The Impact of Music on Mental Health with Emily Chandler
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Choir, singing alone or with a group can affect the lives of many. Feeling shy, scared, even maybe terrified to step foot on that stage can happen to anyone, and it does. The list of thoughts that go through a teenagers brain are endless. Having choir, having this outlet, has tremendously helped many. Collaborating with a group and being able to face those fears and build those strong social skills are just some of the benefits that come along with joining Choir, but how will choir help me to develop my future career? How does simply singing help? All your questions will be answered...
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How to Handle Break Ups with Dr. Helen Hsu
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Love, hate, breakups, a common end of an era in ones life. Days, weeks, even months go on spent with that “special someone” and when that ends, feelings of sadness, sorrow, guilt, pain, anger and more all start to rise. Was I not good enough? Will I ever move on? WILL I EVER FIND LOVE?! Just some of the common questions that constantly go through an individual's head after a nasty breakup. Some isolate themselves, dwell in their sorrows, others obsess over activities such as shopping, swiping credit cards left and right, individuals can pack their schedule, overworking themselves,...
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Living Life with Bipolar Disorder
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Do you know anyone who experiences high days then the next minute you turn around they are at the lowest point of their life? Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is a mental condition that includes extreme mood swings. The reason for this disorder is unknown. It may be genetics, environment, altered brain chemistry or maybe even a combination of all. What does the life of one diagnosed with bipolar disorder look like? Mrs.Diana Mosley, a bipolar patient, who is now a successful business woman shares her story with her struggles and obstacles she faced. Highlighted Quotes:...
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The Psychological Impact of Body Images in the Media with Dr. Len Newman
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It's 2023, not 1960. We live in a world where electronic devices are there at any turn, are in any pocket, and are in any hand. Where there are phones, there is social media. Where there is social media, there are pictures online. Pictures with lighting enhancement, filters, photoshopping, editing and much more. Seeing these pictures leads to a body dissatisfaction and wishing that one could change the way they look. These photos aren't just photos people view online; they increase body image insecurity and negative self-talk offline as well. What is the correlation between the...
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Diving Deeper into BDD with Dr. Cynthia van Golen
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Are you a teenager that constantly picks at specific parts of your body appearance you don't like? Are you constantly flooded with negative comments? Then you may want too look into BDD. Body Dysmorphic Disorder is the constant obsession with body image and the continual worry about flaws and how others perceive your opinions. In this episode we have a guest, Dr.Cynthia Van Golen a professor of neuroscience at the University of Delaware. We will go over the factors that play a role in BDD, the symptoms, the effects in behavior as well as go over questions you may have. Body dysmorphia and the...
info_outlineThat is a HORRIBLE idea!
Your heart sinks, and that is what you hear in your head as you slump into your chair.
That is what it feels like when our ideas get rejected, right?
It hurts… a lot sometimes because our ideas can start to feel like an extension of us. We spend any time talking to friends or debating in a meeting with coworkers, and we realize that we are very rarely ever going to be on the same page about everything.
So for today’s slice, we decided to take those sentiments even further with our Creative Director Aaron Alba joining the podcast. In a funny and light way, Aaron has explored his imagination and thoughts through the lens of bad/silly ideas for years.
He has spent that time crafting a list of entries he thought of himself; people have pitched to him or are already out there in the real world. It is one part ridiculous and the other part unimaginable.
So join Joe and Zac today for all the laughs as they find out the true, sentimental heart behind Aaron’s list. After you’re done, take your list over to PurposePro.Org and jump into a workshop with one of our certified mentors and guides.