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Balancing Act: Life and Struggles of a Teenage Girl

Balancing Act: Life and Struggles of a Teenage Girl is a down-to-earth mental health and wellness podcast created for teens, by a teen.

Hosted by Moorea (a 16-year-old girl!), the show features open and unfiltered conversations with guests, sharing relatable stories and expert advice that validate your experiences while offering practical tips for navigating the (often) treacherous seas of teen girl life.

Moorea is committed to asking the tough questions on teen life we’re all thinking but are too scared to voice. On this podcast, Moorea also shares her journey with mental health and teen life to destigmatize and normalize the experiences that come with being a teenage girl.

Tune in to Balancing Act: Life and Struggles of a Teenage Girl to learn how to better navigate your:

- Friendships
- Mental Health
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Body image
- Eating Disorders
- Romantic Relationships
- Crushes
- Menstrual Cycle
- Social Media
- Nutrition
- Exercise
- Sexuality
- Parental Relationships
- And so much more!

Self-Improvement Mental Health Health Self Help Nutrition Health & Fitness Education
Update frequency
every 6 days
Average duration
32 minutes
Episodes
25
Years Active
2024 - 2025
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Decluttering Your Life: Insights from ADHD Coach Susie Boutal

Decluttering Your Life: Insights from ADHD Coach Susie Boutal

Does clutter—whether physical, mental, or emotional—ever feel overwhelming? In this episode of Balancing Act: Life and Struggles of a Teenage Girl, Moorea sits down with ADHD coach and decluttering e…

00:30:40  |   Mon 03 Feb 2025
Don't Take Life So Seriously: Breaking Free From Perfectionism and Overthinking

Don't Take Life So Seriously: Breaking Free From Perfectionism and Overthinking

Have you ever been told that you “care too much” or that you “try too hard”?


Me too.


I am a chronic over thinker and perfectionist, and honestly, it’s exhausting. And sure, sometimes it helps me to app…

00:26:25  |   Mon 27 Jan 2025
Unplugging to Reconnect: The Value of In-Person Connection and How to Make a Change (For Real)

Unplugging to Reconnect: The Value of In-Person Connection and How to Make a Change (For Real)

Phones are more than just devices—they're our connection to everything. Or at least they seem to be.

So how do we balance our online lives with the real world? In this episode of Balancing Act: Life …

00:42:40  |   Mon 20 Jan 2025
Storms Don't Last Forever: Turning Adversity Into Empowerment With Gem Gale

Storms Don't Last Forever: Turning Adversity Into Empowerment With Gem Gale

Have you ever felt like life keeps throwing storms your way, leaving you stuck in the rain with no umbrella?

In this powerful episode of Balancing Act, Moorea sits down with Gem Gale—a 17-year-old au…

00:39:52  |   Mon 13 Jan 2025
Balancing School: Prioritizing What Really Matters in 2025

Balancing School: Prioritizing What Really Matters in 2025

Has school ever felt like it's your entire life? Like you only exist to wake up, go to school, come home, sleep (for less than you want to), and then go back to school?

As we head back into school aft…

00:26:36  |   Mon 06 Jan 2025
New Year, Same You: Embracing Change and Celebrating Resilience in 2024

New Year, Same You: Embracing Change and Celebrating Resilience in 2024

As 2024 comes to a close, I’m taking a moment to reflect on the ups and downs of the year. From navigating eating disorder recovery for the third time to starting this podcast, this year has been any…

00:16:14  |   Mon 30 Dec 2024
One Size Doesn't Fit All: Navigating the (College) Stress to Have it All Figured Out

One Size Doesn't Fit All: Navigating the (College) Stress to Have it All Figured Out

With college decisions looming on the horizon (or right in your face), we're all feeling the pressure to have our life plans set.

The truth of life? Almost no one has it "all figured out" and it's bet…

00:36:52  |   Mon 23 Dec 2024
Take Back Your Power: Overcoming Procrastination and Building a Healthier Relationship with Technology

Take Back Your Power: Overcoming Procrastination and Building a Healthier Relationship with Technology

✨ Procrastination isn’t about poor time management—it’s about fear, guilt, and perfectionism. ✨


In this episode of Balancing Act: Life and Struggles of a Teenage Girl, I speak with Brittany Smith, a p…

00:30:29  |   Mon 16 Dec 2024
Bravery in Vulnerability: A Conversation About Eating Disorders and Recovery (ft. Nic Coppage)

Bravery in Vulnerability: A Conversation About Eating Disorders and Recovery (ft. Nic Coppage)

No matter what your eating disorder says, you are not alone.

Content Warning:
This episode discusses eating disorders and may not be supportive for everyone. If you're in a sensitive place, please con…

00:46:23  |   Mon 09 Dec 2024
It's NOT Self-Love: (Re) Defining Self Esteem with Hannah Leib

It's NOT Self-Love: (Re) Defining Self Esteem with Hannah Leib

"Just love yourself!" 

We’ve all heard it, but let’s be real—easier said than done, right? What if loving yourself isn’t the goal at all? What if self-esteem is about something deeper, something more …

00:33:38  |   Mon 02 Dec 2024
Rolling with the Punches: Redefining Struggle with Tiff Cook

Rolling with the Punches: Redefining Struggle with Tiff Cook

Has life ever punched you in the face?
 
Well, grab your (metaphorical) boxing gloves and get ready to roll with the punches. 🥊

In this empowering episode of Balancing Act, I’m joined by boxer, coach, a…

00:46:28  |   Mon 25 Nov 2024
The Best of Balancing Act: Science, Tips, and Mindset Shifts

The Best of Balancing Act: Science, Tips, and Mindset Shifts

Ever feel like your brain is working against you?

Like it’s throwing stress, anxiety, and self-doubt at you for fun? Same. But what if you could learn to outsmart it?

In this episode of Balancing Act,…

00:34:43  |   Mon 18 Nov 2024
EMPWRD SOL: Developing Your Holistic Heath Toolkit

EMPWRD SOL: Developing Your Holistic Heath Toolkit

What the heck is holistic wellness??


We’re so glad you ask!


In short, holistic wellness is an approach to health that addresses all aspects of a person’s wellbeing: physical, emotional, mental, and spi…

00:41:53  |   Mon 11 Nov 2024
Don't Tell Me To Relax: Getting Real About Teen Mental Heath With Sophie Riegel

Don't Tell Me To Relax: Getting Real About Teen Mental Heath With Sophie Riegel

"Just calm down"

When in the history of the universe have those words actually helped anyone to calm down???

In this episode of Balancing Act, I speak with (Gen-Z!) best-selling author, speaker, coach,…

00:48:16  |   Mon 04 Nov 2024
CREATE Better Sleep Habits: Teen Sleep Science and Strategies with Dr. Afolabi Brown

CREATE Better Sleep Habits: Teen Sleep Science and Strategies with Dr. Afolabi Brown

Sleep is super important. I'm sure we've all heard people say that. 

But why is it so important? What does it do for us? How much sleep do we need? And how can we realistically get more sleep because…

00:36:23  |   Mon 28 Oct 2024
Pajama Chat: Getting Real About External Validation

Pajama Chat: Getting Real About External Validation

Here's to my first bonus solo episode!

In this episode, I sit down in my pajamas to reflect on this past week. It's been a rollercoaster. From describing the extreme anxiety I felt at the beginning of…

00:21:13  |   Sun 27 Oct 2024
Filtered Realities: Navigating Social Media and Social Comparison with Dr. Michelle Solomon

Filtered Realities: Navigating Social Media and Social Comparison with Dr. Michelle Solomon

Social media is central to our lives- there's no escaping that. But with endless scrolling comes constant comparison.

In this episode of Balancing Act, I am joined by Dr. Michelle Solomon, a licensed …

00:48:06  |   Mon 21 Oct 2024
Project Blackbird: Providing Mental Health Resources to #ShedShame

Project Blackbird: Providing Mental Health Resources to #ShedShame

There’s nothing more powerful than hope. 


Hope that comes from realizing you’re not alone in your struggles and that there are resources to help you #ShedShame.


In this episode of Balancing Act, I have…

00:35:07  |   Mon 14 Oct 2024
Working Through Depression: Science and Strategies for When You're Feeling Stuck

Working Through Depression: Science and Strategies for When You're Feeling Stuck

I know it's a little cliche, but sometimes when you're depressed, you don't even want to get out of bed.

In this episode of Balancing Act, I am joined by Sarah Horne, a 6th-year PsyD student in Clinic…

00:31:48  |   Mon 07 Oct 2024
The Perfect Reflection: Perfectionism Manifesting as my Eating Disorder

The Perfect Reflection: Perfectionism Manifesting as my Eating Disorder

At what point does "self-improvement" become self-destruction? 

This podcast episode is a recording of a personal essay I wrote in my freshman year of high school to reflect on my struggle with perfec…

00:20:51  |   Mon 30 Sep 2024
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