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GrownKid

Two grownkids documenting our 20s one week at a time! Join us (gael & kayla) as we experience life, make mistakes, and have fun while living in a big city. Each episode covers a time we tried something new, messed up, or had a questionable experience. Whether you’re going through heartbreak, moving out for the first time, or figuring out your career, we’re right there with you. This is for everyone that feels like a grownkid, no matter how old you are. New episodes every Friday!

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grownk1d/

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About Our Partners:

GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 reasons Why to unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations.

Before GrownKid came Teenager Therapy. If you're looking for archived TT episodes, feel free to scroll down and watch us document our life from 15 to 21 years old.

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Today · 22 min
birthdays aren't about joy, they're about awareness
it's all too familiar experience feeling every other emotion on your birthday, but joy. the birthday blues are more common - sadness, anxiety, pressure, loneliness, reflection. but what if you didn't expect joy out of your birthday, and rather used it as a day to simply exist without overwhelming expecations. remember, it's YOUR birthday and u have one day of the year that is alllll yours. u can choose to not have a party, not sing happy birthday, spend it alone... the options are infinite. bc it's YOUR birthday. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhv... overshare with us: grownkid.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 11 · 29 min
overshared: blacking out, friendcest, and ghosting people
this overshared is a little bit different because this time we decided to overshare some of our embarrassing stories. so from blacking out to making out with ur friends, sometimes things just happen. but we still read some of ur guys' overshares of course which made us reflect on our own behaviors... follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhv... overshare with us: grownkid.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
September 4 · 27 min
am i responsible for what i say in my sleep?
recently gael has been sleep talking and um it's reaching a point. because on top of that, he's also been sleep walking and hitting. he must be stopped. anyways, it made us think... how much are we responsible for what we say or do in our sleep? like what if u accidentally share a secret... or say another person's name with ur lover next to u.. or u slap someone. how much of it is excusable because you're sleeping? follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhv... overshare with us: grownkid.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 28 · 25 min
will i have roommates forever?
now hear me out... what if... we just all lived with our friends until we're old or married and hang out everyday and enjoy each others awesomeness. what's the appeal of living alone compared to this? having roommates gets a bad rep but when you can choose who you live with, it feels like family. so if ur thinking about getting that studio apartment to live by urselt, maybe think twice. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhv... overshare with us: grownkid.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
August 7 · 29 min
going nonverbal at the club
u know for people that love to go out and dance, we realize that a lot of the times, we’re anti-social. can both exist at the same time?? lmk. ok but we say this in a “we love the music so much there’s no reason to talk to each other and we don’t have the social battery to make conversation because this is our time to decompress” way. do u get it... this episode we talk about club etiquette, our intentions behind going out, and our nonverbal tendencies. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhvsKGH?typeform-source=grownkid.com overshare with us: grownkid.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 23 · 37 min
turning erotically VISIBLE
#hingepartner | guys... we're here to announce that we are turning erotically VISIBLE (or at least trying to). it's been a while since we last talked about feeling erotically invisible and though some things have changed, some have stayed the same. this episode we talk about what eroticism means to us, how we channel it, and of course, if we feel erotically visible now. check out more about hinge: http://hin.ge/grownkid follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhvsKGH?typeform-source=grownkid.comovershare with us: grownkid.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
July 10 · 27 min
is triple texting key to a happy life?
#hingepartner | why do people seem so scared and reluctant to double text? are they scared of how they’ll be perceived? do they reek of desperation for sending a triple text?? well, we’re here to tell u that it’s really not that serious. there is no embarrassment in the honest pursuit of romance, friendship, or any type of connection. so yes, send that message. follow up with people. start chasing! check out more about hinge: http://hin.ge/grownkid follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhvsKGH?typeform-source=grownkid.com overshare with us: grownkid.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 26 · 28 min
is my best friend the true love of my life?
#hingepartner | when people hear “love of my life,” they think of lovers and romance and infatuation. but what if the love of your life is actually ur bestie?? what if its been twin all along?? this episode we talk about how finding love in friendships actually helps you find romantic love in ways you might not expect. because ur friendships make u more confident, support u, and just give u aura fr. check out more about hinge: http://hin.ge/grownkid follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhvsKGH?typeform-source=grownkid.com overshare with us: grownkid.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 19 · 23 min
do playful people go on better dates?
#hingepartner | if we get one more message on a dating app saying "hi cutie" or "hi how's your day," we're going to explode. when did dating become so boring and expected?? bring back PLAYFUL DATING! like yes, ask me to wrestle you in the park instead of asking to grab dinner. in this episode, we talk about our frustrations with normal dates, boring first messages, and robot-like small talk. we chat about how we do our best to break out of the routine that dating can become by integrating play into our lives. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhv... overshare with us: grownkid.com check out more about hinge: http://hin.ge/grownkid Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
June 18 · 26 min
feeling lost & finding purpose
i know we're not the only ones that have felt very very VERY lost at some point in our lives. no school to guide us, no passion to follow, just an empty canvas for us to fill. that first streak can feel so daunting so how are we supposed to get on with it? what kind of live are we trying to live? how are we supposed to know? in this episode we chat about how maybe the answer is service and well... play! because to be in service of others, to commit yourself to a cause bigger than yourself, it is how you find a deep sense of fulfillment. and play is the other little secret to this. because you need to play and explore and do many many things to get the inspiration you need for a good life. so if you're feeling lost maybe the answer is simple: go serve, go play. cunt asf no? follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhvsKGH?typeform-source=grownkid.com overshare with us: grownkid.com About our Partners: GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 Reasons Why to Unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations. For more on the Youth Mental Health Corps and how you can get involved in your state, go to youthmentalhealthcorps.org. This episode of GrownKid is sponsored by the Schultz Family Foundation, whose mission is to create greater opportunity accessible to all. Today, 45% of young people report mental health challenges, yet 62% of those who have struggled aren’t getting the complete care they need. To address this crisis, the Foundation, in partnership with Pinterest, launched the Youth Mental Health Corps. The Corps trains and places young adults as mental health supporters in schools and communities in 16 states so far. These Corps members, who are close in age to the young people they serve, are having a real impact. Schools where they serve have seen fewer behavioral incidents and better attendance, and an increase in young people seeking help proactively. The Youth Mental Health Corps is continuing to expand-- helping thousands of young people get the support they need while also building careers in behavioral health. Learn more about the Youth Mental Health Corps in your state and how you can get involved at youthmentalhealthcorps.org. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 24 · 19 min
is detachment the answer to attracting everything you want?
this episode we talk about our attachment styles and how we practice detachment. from healing our anxious-avoidant attachments to trying to become more secure and detached, we talk about what we cling to, why we cling, and what it actually takes for us to let go. is detachment really the key to getting everything you desire? how do you connect with everything, but don’t get attached? has detachment been the answer this whole time.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 13 · 49 min
taking shots while discussing our relationship with alcohol
the people keep saying oh gen z doesn't drink gen z doesn't party they just intellectualize their feelings... well how bout now? drinking AND intellectualizing our feelings? what now? two hit wonder? dafuq? in this episode we chat about our relationship with alcohol, how it affected our family dynamics growing up, why we chose to drink in the first place, and how we get when drunk. all very fun things. #DRINKRESPONSIBLY!! follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhv... overshare with us: grownkid.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 10 · 25 min
always feeling overstimulated
there is nothing worse than a hot day where ur wearing low waisted, baggy jeans that u constantly have to readjust and are slightly falling, but are being held by your sweaty skin and being overstimulated by everything around you. we recently had this experience, and it made us think about just how overstimulated we get, and how we deal with it. is this an us problem that we just need to get over? are we valid in feeling overstimulated? follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhv... overshare with us: grownkid.com About our Partners: GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 Reasons Why to Unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
April 3 · 23 min
am i too old to have acne
it feels like acne is just one of those things you go through as a teenager, but don't expect it to go into adulthood... this episode we talk about dealing with acne as an adult, how it affects our confidence, and how finding acceptance with our skin is easier than trying to like it. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhv... overshare with us: grownkid.com About our Partners: GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 Reasons Why to Unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 27 · 27 min
to speak or to die? im deceased
oh the ultimate dilemma to speak or to die... how do you know if you should send that message? when is the right time to speak up? is there ever a right time? are you selfish for sharing your feelings if you know it might hurt the other person? too many questions, we ded x_x follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhv... overshare with us: grownkid.com About our Partners: GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 Reasons Why to Unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations. This episode is sponsored by the Schultz Family Foundation, whose mission is to create greater opportunity, accessible to all. The Foundation supports young adults as they pursue meaningful careers — from building stronger career pathways to investing in AI tools that make the job search more transparent and accessible. Because everyone deserves a fair shot at success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 21 · 25 min
are we all unemployed?
been unemployed for so long i forget health and dental insurance is a real thing real people have and not just some buzzword that gets thrown around. why is everyone unemployed, what's the real way in, and does it all come down to luck? in this episode we talk about our experience never having a corporate job, what we've learned about how people actually get hired, and give you advice on how to hit it from the back because most jobs are filled through personal network and referrals. start cold emailing girl and never stop.... follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhvsKGH?typeform-source=grownkid.com overshare with us: grownkid.com About our Partners: GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 Reasons Why to Unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations. This episode is sponsored by the Schultz Family Foundation, whose mission is to create greater opportunity, accessible to all. The Foundation supports young adults as they pursue meaningful careers — from building stronger career pathways to investing in AI tools that make the job search more transparent and accessible. Because everyone deserves a fair shot at success. Special thanks to Basta. For more job & career resources, check them out here: https://www.projectbasta.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
March 10 · 22 min
always wanting to be in control
want to be in control of everything in your life? emotions, relationships, plans, career, diet, body, etc etc. to the point where it's like can you be calm for a minute, let someone elese take control and you can just follow along?? well, this episode goes out to all you control freaks. join grownkid: grownkid.com follow us: https://www.instagram.com/grownk1d/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 26 · 23 min
the social dynamics of instagram stories
what happens if you get added to someone's close friends story who is most definitely not a close friend? can't even mute them either cause you want to see their regular story so now what? do you tell them to remove you or just stay silent? in this episode, we talk about the dynamics of social media, unfollowing, muting, and what a close friends story is used for. bored with life? join grownkid: grownkid.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
February 21 · 19 min
are all events slop now?
from look-alike contests to lesbian oil wrestling to boxing your evil situationship, people are looking for a reason to gather. this episode we talk about how slop events have taken online discourse and made it something you could actually be part of. if slop events are what it takes to for young people to connect IRL, then yes, we will attend the Timothée Chalamet look alike contest. join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhvsKGH?typeform-source=grownkid.com overshare with us: grownkid.com About our Partners: Grownkid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 Reasons Why to Unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
S2 · E58
February 13 · 22 min
feeling erotically invisible
is it a bad thing to want to be desired for your body, some might say sexualized? in this episode we talk about feeling erotically invisible, aka the annoyance and frustration that comes with feeling like we have nothing to physically offer. we talk about feeling overlooked sexually, why physical validation feels different, and how it affects our self perception. join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhvsKGH?typeform-source=grownkid.com overshare with us: grownkid.com About our Partners: Grownkid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where purpose driven content meets powerful storytelling. From 13 Reasons Why to Unprisoned, Joy Coalition projects are made to bridge generations and drive groundbreaking conversations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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