Many high schoolers find themselves exploring relationships. With teenagers in a prominent time for brain development, physical growth, personal identity exploration, and overall maturity, it can be tricky to navigate new scenarios when their actions are dominated by emotions.

Within the TeaTime podcast, Wilsonville juniors Avery Eckley and Sofia Kerner debrief common issues that today’s adolescents go through, offering advice and wisdom based on their personal experiences.

Although teenagers are often warned about the uncertainties and unpredictability of young, quick relationships, Eckley and Kerner encourage people to explore how different friendships and romantic relationships feel and function.

It’s important to have goals and values when heading into a relationship. Preconceiving a desire in one’s mind can lead to discernment when making decisions and allow people to feel empowered to respect themselves. Relationships can be distracting and exciting, which feels good in the moment, but this can also become an obsession or lead students to disengage from their passions, peers, and education.

The goal of TeaTime podcast is to resonate to its listeners. With authentic conversation and honest stories about first dates, learning experiences, and the reality of mental health and young relationships, the podcast allows others to find where they fit in; hopefully, reflect on their lives think clearly about the people who they allow to impact them.