Ep. 1, “Middle School, Material Things & Mental Health”

Ep. 3, “More Than a Body: Joy’s Story”

In this deeply moving final episode, host Taili Carter speaks with senior Joy, who shares her personal journey with weight-based bullying starting as early as third grade. From being publicly ridiculed during snack time to internalizing society’s harsh beauty standards, Joy reflects on how the pain of exclusion shaped her self-esteem, friendships, eating habits, and mental health. Together, Taili and Joy explore: * The long-term impact of being labeled and dismissed as “fat” * How early bullying distorted Joy’s sense of worth * The emotional toll of body dysmorphia and toxic dieting * Why support systems—especially mothers—matter * And how healing begins with self-love and self-definition With compassion, humor, and raw honesty, Joy reminds listeners that what others say about you doesn’t define you—and that confidence isn’t about appearance, it’s about ownership of your story. ✨ A must-hear for anyone who's ever felt unseen, unworthy, or unloved because of their body. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 2, "I Was The Bully"

In this eye-opening episode, host Taili Carter sits down with senior and varsity basketball captain Carter Summerville, who bravely opens up about being on the other side of bullying. Carter reflects on how his seemingly harmless “jokes” in middle school caused real harm — and how it took being called into the office and facing consequences to realize the emotional impact of his words. Together, they explore: * The blurred lines between teasing and bullying * How peer pressure and social status can shape behavior * Why boys often struggle to recognize the damage they're doing * The phrase “hurt people hurt people” — and whether bullying is always intentional Carter's honest self-reflection reveals how growth, accountability, and empathy can transform someone who once caused harm into someone who wants to help others heal. 🎧 An important listen for anyone seeking to understand the roots of bullying and how real change begins with self-awareness. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Ep. 1, “Middle School, Material Things & Mental Health”

In the first episode of this powerful three-part series, host Taili Carter sits down with 12th grader Jayna to unpack how bullying shaped her mental health during her middle school years. What starts as teasing over material things quickly unravels into a deeper conversation about race, isolation, and the long-term emotional impact of being misunderstood and mistreated. Jayna shares how her silence was misread as arrogance, how trauma from bullying made it hard to trust others, and how a move to Milwaukee helped her rebuild confidence and set boundaries. Together, they explore the phrase “hurt people hurt people” — and ask whether bullying is always intentional, or sometimes just a reflection of pain at home. ✨ A raw, heartfelt conversation that sheds light on the invisible wounds bullying leaves behind — and the healing that comes from being heard. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.