Storytelling pod reflects on awkwardness of growing up.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 12+?
Any Positive Content?
Sex, Romance & Nudity
a little
Minimal explicit references to sex. Some references to nudity when discussing bodily changes, puberty, and body positivity. Some episodes mention what it's like having crushes, dating at a young age, reading erotic fan fiction, and writing about first kisses.
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Each episode emphasizes embracing who you are and the fact that we're never fully "grown up". In one episode, Aleeza and Fonzo discuss body positivity - what it is and why it's important to be proud of all that your body does for you. They're also honest about how and why we aren't always comfortable in our own skin. Persepective, empathy and reflection are all major themes.
Positive Role Models
a lot
Hosts' Aleeza Kasmi and Fonzo Lacayo get candid about their experiences growing up, providing positive representations of what it means to continue growing, changing and embracing who you're becoming in the process. Guests also reflect on their teenage years, creating a sense of empathy with listeners -- both adults who've gone through it and teens who are currently going through it. Hosts show compassion towards others and often try to empower and support listeners. For example, in an episode about concerts and music memories, Aleeza and Fonzo encourage listeners to never judge someone's music taste, highlighting the different ways music impacts our identity.
Diverse Representations
a lot
Storytellers from a wide-range of backgrounds highlight their own unique yet relatable experiences growing up. Episodes discuss growing up LGBTQ+ and the intersections of culture and identity. Hosts discuss going to cultural festivals, wearing natural hair to school, and finding friends as a queer teen.
Focusing on the uncomfortable conversations and stages of growing up, episodes teach valuable lessons and skills in showing compassion towards yourself and others as well as how to communicate through tough situations. Discussing puberty, self-expression, mental health, and more, the hosts help listeners understand how to make sense of these awkward, uncomfortable moments we all face growing up. Emotional skills and coping strategies are also discussed as they talk about ways to care for your own mental health and being kind to yourself. This podcast isn't a replacement for a mental health professional.
Parents Need to Know
Parents need to know that Grown, a podcast from The Moth is a conversational podcast where the hosts and guests discuss the awkward, yet formidable stages of their tween and teenage years. Episodes are catered to both teens and adults, as hosts reflect on their past experiences and how those moments shaped them, while also providing insightful ways to make sense of these experiences. Some episodes specifically cater more towards dating and may be mature for younger audiences, so parents should read episode descriptions. No matter the topic, the hosts, Aleeza and Fonzo, demonstrate healthy communication, empathy and compassion. The narrative format of the show makes tough conversations easier to digest, making this a great listen and conversation starter for the whole family.
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What’s It About?
GROWN, A PODCAST FROM THE MOTH combines storytelling with entertaining conversations about the awkward in-between stages of growing up. Bringing on guests to discuss specific experiences such as concerts, festivals, prom, puberty, mental health, and more, episodes work to shed light on the aspects of teen and tween years that are not always discussed and emphasize that growing up isn't a destination, it's a process. Some episodes provide tips for dealing with emotions, how to reflect on experiences, and prioritizing mental health.
Entertaining, captivating storytellers thoughtfully look back on formidable moments from their childhood. In Grown, a podcast from The Moth, listeners hear vulnerable reflections and stories of relatable tween and teenage experiences shared with empathy and compassion. Through sharing candid stories and insightful dialogue, episodes are great for tweens, teens and adults and have the potential to spark meaningful conversations between families.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Grown, a podcast from the Moth demonstrates how to talk about uncomfortable subjects such as puberty, diaries, and getting crushes so you can learn from these experiences. What's something you've experienced that Grown has given you the courage to open up about? What have you learned from that experience? Do you have a trusted adult in your life you feel comfortable having these discussions with?
A main focus in the podcast is communicating about mental health, emotions, and overall being more open about growing up. What does communication mean to you and why is it important to communicate about these sometimes uncomfortable subjects?
Discussing music taste, bullies, and bodily changes, the hosts frequently encourage listeners to have compassion towards others. What is compassion and how can we work to have compassion towards others we might not quite understand?
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