Best College Application Advice To Start NOW

Best College Application Advice To Start NOW

Ashlyn didn't have a perfect college application process. She applied under the wrong major, missed early action deadlines, and wrote her college essay about something no one would have expected. She still got into most of the schools she applied to, with over a 95 percent acceptance rate. In this episode, we talk through what actually made the difference. The essay that helped her stand out and the major strategy that shifted her chances. We also get into the extracurriculars and community service that showed who she really was beyond just grades and test scores. But this conversation isn't just about getting into college. It's about everything that comes with it. The pressure, the stress, the moments where things don't go how you planned. Ashlyn opens up about facing rejection, staying grounded, and learning not to tie her self-worth to college decisions. If you're a junior or going into your senior year, this episode is for you. Real advice, real mistakes, and a real look at what this process actually feels like. What part of the college application process feels the most overwhelming right now? 💓 Let's Feel Better!! 💓 ✨ LOVE, ✨ Ashlyn 💋 and Kensington 💝   FOLLOW US Instagram: / ashlynandkensington Instagram: / ashlynarnold_ and / heykensington TikTok: / ashlynandkensington LIFELINE SOURCES Lifeline Network: Available 24/7 — call or text 988 or chat at: https://988lifeline.org/ Teen/Youth Help Line: Available 24/7 — call 360-586-2777 https://crisis-clinic.org/youthhelpline/ Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 https://www.crisistextline.org/ The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth): (866) 488-7386 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ Text START to 678-678 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text 988 https://988lifeline.org/ [https://988lifeline.org/]   DISCLAIMER This podcast is produced by Manor House Entertainment Inc. (MHE) for informational and entertainment purposes only. Hosts Ash and Kens are not licensed medical or mental health professionals and share personal experiences and opinions, not professional advice. All content including episodes, links, emails, and social media is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Some episodes may include sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised especially for younger audiences. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional or trusted individual. By engaging with We'll Get Better content you do so voluntarily and release MHE Productions, its hosts, and affiliates from all legal claims.

Growing up LGBTQ+ What No One Talks About

Please welcome our guest Sophia on this special episode. She has carried a weight since she was a kid, and she’s finally putting it down. She came out at 16 after growing up in a traditional household where nobody was like her, and years of pretending, hiding, and censoring herself wrecked her mental health. This episode is real and honest and covers things that do not get talked about enough, including what internalized homophobia actually means, biphobia inside the LGBTQ+ community, how to be a real ally, and what it feels like when someone you love makes your coming out about themselves. Lead with love. This one is for everyone. Happy Pride Month. 💓 💓 Let’s Be An Ally!! ✨ ✨ LOVE, Ashlyn 💋 and Kensington 💝 Clickable YouTube Chapter Timestamps 0:00 Happy Pride Month — Meet Sophia 0:30 Who Is Sophia and Why She Is Here 1:00 What It Felt Like Growing Up Knowing She Was Different 1:45 Disney Princess Movies and Knowing Prince Charming Was Not For Her 2:20 Growing Up in a Traditional Household With No Queer Representation 3:00 Trying to Fit In and Pretending to Be Someone She Was Not 3:40 How Hiding Who She Was Destroyed Her Mental Health 4:20 The Weight She Was Carrying Every Single Day 5:00 How Queer Media Helped Her and Why Heartstopper Changed Everything 5:40 Coming Out at 16 and What That Was Actually Like 6:20 Losing Friends When She Came Out and the People Who Made It About Themselves 7:00 The Friends Who Asked If She Had a Crush on Them 7:40 What Internalized Homophobia Actually Means and Why Nobody Talks About It 8:20 Biphobia Inside the LGBTQ Community and Why It Needs to Stop 9:00 Labels and Why They Do Not Define You 9:40 Love Is Love and Why It Is a Whole Body Experience 10:20 How to Be a Real Ally and What That Actually Looks Like 11:00 What Sophia Wishes She Had Told Herself Years Ago 11:40 You Do Not Have to Be Like Everyone Else 12:10 Lead With Love — Sophia’s Advice for Anyone Going Through This   Follow Us Instagram: @ashlynandkensington Lifeline Sources 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or text 988 (available 24/7) The Trevor Project — 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678 (for LGBTQ+ youth) Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741 SAMHSA National Helpline — 1-800-662-4357 The Jed Foundation — jedfoundation.org Disclaimer This podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you or someone you know is struggling, please reach out to a licensed professional or one of the resources listed above. We’ll Get Better Podcast is produced by Manor House Entertainment Inc.

This Is What Burnout Actually Looks Like For Perfectionists

Hope you enjoy this episode! Kensington burned herself out this year. And she's telling you everything. If you keep telling yourself that working harder is the answer, that saying yes to everything is just who you are, or that rest is something you have to earn, this episode is for you. She gets into what burnout actually feels like, how she got out of it, and what she would have done differently. She also gets into the five things that actually helped when she couldn't get up. Topics covered include teen burnout, academic burnout, how to recover from burnout, the perfectionist mindset, passive vs active rest, the power of saying no, how to reset your routine, your non-negotiables list, and why rest is one of the most productive things you can do. Your worth is not defined by how hard you work. Remember that. What does burnout actually feel like for you? 💓 Let's Feel Better!! 💓 ✨ LOVE, ✨ Ashlyn 💋 and Kensington 💝 Clickable YouTube Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 I Burned Myself Out Trying to Be the Best at Everything 0:20 Where Is Ash and What Is This Episode About 0:50 Kens's Burnout Story: Texas, 2AM, and a Complete Crash 1:20 What Burnout Actually Feels Like From the Inside 1:55 The Perfectionist Mentality That Got Me Here 2:25 Why Working Harder Is Actually Working Against You 2:55 What I Did First to Get Out of Burnout 3:20 Sleep Is Not Lazy. Sleep Is Productive. 3:45 Passive vs Active Resting — and Why It Matters 4:10 Why Doom Scrolling Is Making Everything Worse 4:35 The Power of Saying No and Why It's So Hard 5:05 How to Cancel Things Without Feeling Like a Bad Person 5:30 Reset Your Body by Getting Back to Your Routine 5:55 Your Non-Negotiables List and Why You Need One 6:20 Kens's Non-Negotiables: Sleep, Clean Room, Three Meals 6:45 How to Prevent Burnout Before It Happens 7:10 Things That Actually Help Kens Rest and Recharge 7:35 Say No in Advance and Set Yourself Up for Success 8:00 Ask for Help — It Is a Sign of Strength Not Weakness 8:25 Your Worth Is Not Defined by How Hard You Work 8:50 The Challenge: Schedule a Do Nothing Hour or Take a Nap 9:10 You Are Not Alone and There Is a Way Out Follow Us: Instagram: /ashlynandkensington 💋💝 Instagram: 💋 /ashlynarnold_ 💝 /heykensington TikTok: /ashlynandkensington Lifeline Sources: * Lifeline network: Available 24/7, call or text 988, or chat at https://988lifeline.org/ [https://988lifeline.org/] * Teen/Youth Help Line: Available 24/7, call 360-586-2777 to talk about peer pressure, bullying, depression, and more. https://crisis-clinic.org/youthhelpline/ [https://crisis-clinic.org/youthhelpline/] * Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 https://www.crisistextline.org/ [https://www.crisistextline.org/] * The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth): (866) 488-7386 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ [https://www.thetrevorproject.org/] * National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text 988 https://988lifeline.org/ [https://988lifeline.org/] Disclaimer: This podcast is produced by Manor House Entertainment Inc. (MHE) for informational and entertainment purposes only. Hosts Ash and Kens are not licensed medical or mental health professionals and share personal experiences and opinions, not professional advice. All content, including episodes, links, emails, and social media, is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Some episodes may include sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised, especially for younger audiences. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional or trusted individual. By engaging with We'll Get Better content, you do so voluntarily and release MHE Productions, its hosts, and affiliates from all legal claims.

I Have Days until College Decision Day and I'm Lost

EVERYONE PICKED THEIR COLLEGE. I STILL HAVEN’T! I got great college offers, I just don't know which one to choose.. If you’re sitting on a college decision you’re not ready to make, torn between schools, stressed about the money, scared of moving across the country, or just watching everyone else commit while you still have no idea - this one is for you. We talk about what it actually feels like to be in this season. The financial pressure, the imposter syndrome, the fear of picking wrong. And we give you 5 things that actually helped us when it all felt like too much. Topics covered include how to decide between community college and dream school, what to do when you can’t afford your dream college, college decision stress tips for seniors, college decision day May 1st, imposter syndrome after getting into college, moving across the country for school, college financial aid help, how to pick the right college, and real college decision advice for teens. It’s okay if your old dream school isn’t your dream school anymore. It’s okay to not have it figured out yet. You just have to take the next step. What’s the one thing stressing you out most about your college decision? We want to know. 💓 Let’s Feel Better!!💓   ✨LOVE, ✨ Ashlyn 💋and Kensington💝   #collegedecision [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegedecision] #collegedecisionday [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegedecisionday] #collegedecisionstress [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegedecisionstress] #teenmentalhealth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/teenmentalhealth] #highschoolsenior [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/highschoolsenior] #senioryear [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/senioryear] #collegeanxiety [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegeanxiety] #dreamschool [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/dreamschool] #communitycollegeordreamschool [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/communitycollegeordreamschool] #collegetips [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegetips] #impostersyndrome [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/impostersyndrome] #collegeadvice [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegeadvice] #mentalhealth [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/mentalhealth] #collegefinancialaid [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegefinancialaid] #cantafforddreamschool [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/cantafforddreamschool] #collegeapplications [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegeapplications] #collegesigningday [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegesigningday] #maydecisionday [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/maydecisionday] #highschoolseniors [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/highschoolseniors] #collegedecisionhelp [https://www.youtube.com/hashtag/collegedecisionhelp]   CLICKABLE YOUTUBE CHAPTER TIMESTAMPS 0:00 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk] Everyone Picked Their College. I Still Haven’t. 0:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=20s] Why This Decision Feels Impossible Right Now 0:50 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=50s] Community College vs Dream School — The Real Conversation 1:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=80s] When the Financial Aid Doesn’t Add Up 1:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=115s] I’ve Been on the Phone With Financial Aid and I’m Still Lost 2:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=145s] Moving Across the Country — What That Actually Means 2:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=175s] Imposter Syndrome After You Get In 3:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=200s] They Accepted You. That Means Something. 3:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=225s] It’s Okay If Your Old Dream School Isn’t Your Dream School Anymore 4:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=250s] 5 Things That Actually Helped Us Decide 4:25 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=265s] Tip 1 — Educate Yourself and Do the Research 4:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=285s] Tip 2 — Lean on Your People 5:05 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=305s] Tip 3 — Take Mental Health Breaks (Seriously) 5:30 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=330s] Tip 4 — Make a Pinterest Board for Each School 5:55 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=355s] Tip 5 — Tour the School If You Can 6:20 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=380s] Your No Is Somebody Else’s Yes 6:45 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=405s] You Are Going to Figure This Out 7:10 [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qirIqDunUuk&t=430s] Happy College Decision Day   FOLLOW US: Instagram: /ashlynandkensington💋💝 Instagram: 💋/ashlynarnold_ 💝 /heykensington TikTok: /ashlynandkensington   LIFELINE SOURCES • Lifeline network: Available 24/7, call or text 988, or chat at https://988lifeline.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFpQamdvZW9icUVNR3c3b2RNX3g1endBR3FuQXxBQ3Jtc0ttUnVwWHJQS01UNWFmRVVkd3pCc3ZqZnZBNmMtRkluZ1ZTaXJnQlNsbGNrZWRqNi15X2swT3V5SUF6QWR1aVI0Ul9xY2VuSjJ6RU1ZWHBNaWZ0cDc4QlNGVUpXR2FEZHVZZDlQalI0YTRVVVVjRFBNQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2F988lifeline.org%2F&v=qirIqDunUuk] • Teen/Youth Help Line: Available 24/7, call 360-586-2777 to talk about peer pressure, bullying, depression, and more. https://crisis-clinic.org/youthhelpline/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbHBqQUhmM0wzZmlNeG1USlZ5dDNNeXpNQmF6QXxBQ3Jtc0tuOEZJVHVLc0lkOVZ3dmllY01PMGlENTZ0RFlmMGkzWC1vSS0zYnJlWUxQN0Zzc0RQeXFxTWtNaEZuMjl6ajdIa2xLbXlqeDRzN0Y3WV9ZamZnaU9VYmk2N2Vxc09fenoxeGxkZDBnbjVmbkFzOTNZbw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcrisis-clinic.org%2Fyouthhelpline%2F&v=qirIqDunUuk] • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 https://www.crisistextline.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa3dpZlVjSjNHVFNMeFA2YU4xWXg2Q0ZCNWtwUXxBQ3Jtc0traXJBRkRid0h3Zm1mckFqcmRVdmV6eTd0VjBGNmxPRXE2WVJDQUFqYzFIY3h6NVpPZGxnZ05iWGFNWGgtQ0JINmE0cXUzc1dLQnFOZ2c2Ums4WlBBS2ZZNG11anRVcEhSZExmd0duX2JCX0RDZ19QYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crisistextline.org%2F&v=qirIqDunUuk] • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth): (866) 488-7386 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2x6SkEwWE1BLUg3WmJMbkY3ajFGSjdIWjBxd3xBQ3Jtc0trYnpqdTlGQlhlbEhqdHgzVzZXQmNiVzFoR2hXcnA0SVlBa2hwUFhsWVp2NVhqc0NMa1dyNzg2TjUzM2ljSFF1YllJMG9saVRLUFpMVU9DSzBsMFMxeHNEdnhKSnB5d21BQnB4V1FsN3dRVnREN1JFNA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetrevorproject.org%2F&v=qirIqDunUuk] Text: ‘START’ to 678-678 for support • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text 988 https://988lifeline.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbm9oc2xLMG5mSjhISjNTMlhEemZrS2owZjE5QXxBQ3Jtc0trWUlySFk0eWhNMjNkUEkwVDB4ODYxVTZMRmhPT2kxX1pTWXYwMXRTU1d3WkFPMGtISHpONm9WTWVSa2Y0VmdMVm9SaWxtcEZGa0VPcC1hM1ZxNXA1VWMwdXBOS0s3QU9FUklvMlF5V3lUN09qMDBpYw&q=https%3A%2F%2F988lifeline.org%2F&v=qirIqDunUuk]   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is produced by Manor House Entertainment Inc. (MHE) for informational and entertainment purposes only. Hosts Ash and Kens are not licensed medical or mental health professionals and share personal experiences and opinions, not professional advice. All content, including episodes, links, emails, and social media, is not a substitute for professional diagnosis or treatment. Some episodes may include sensitive topics. Listener discretion is advised, especially for younger audiences. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek help from a qualified professional or trusted individual. By engaging with We’ll Get Better content, you do so voluntarily and release MHE Productions, its hosts, and affiliates from all legal claims.

Rejected From My Dream College SAT, College Essays & Admissions Advice I Wish I Knew Earlier

Rejected From My Dream College - SAT, College Essays & Admissions Advice I Wish I Knew Earlier Rejected from your dream college? In this honest college rejection story, we break down the truth about college admissions, SAT prep, college essays, and the college application process every high school student should understand. If you're stressed about college decisions, SAT scores, or writing your personal statement, this episode shares the lessons students wish they knew earlier. We also talk about the part no one prepares students for - the mental health side of college admissions. The stress, anxiety, pressure of SAT scores, writing essays, and waiting for college decisions can feel overwhelming. If a rejection letter has ever made someone feel like they’re not good enough, this conversation is a reminder that it doesn’t define them. In this episode, Kensington shares her college rejection story after being rejected from her dream college and how rejection became redirection. She covers college prep tips for teens, SAT study strategies, college essay advice, and ways to avoid common college application mistakes while protecting your mental health. This episode is a reminder that one decision does not define your future. College admissions can feel overwhelming, and rejection can feel personal - but it isn’t the end of your story. Sometimes the path you didn’t plan is the one that leads exactly where you’re meant to go. 💓 Let’s Feel Better!!💓 ✨LOVE, ✨ Ashlyn💋 and Kensington💝   LIFELINE SOURCES • Lifeline network: Available 24/7, call or text 988, or chat at https://988lifeline.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGRrQWVPSnc1Yk0yZTktZU5FVXlNNTFhVzBEZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttbHJpNWVGZkZsY1JiSUtWcjNCOU5Wb2dqV2VzSzgzUzhJcnIwS1BQWGt3TkF6RDBIXzRuaU9NT0xCQWhMYXF5MjhMdGYxUVk0Rk83NDQzUDY0VExuN1FHZDdiTU1YSnVlM1pUQ3dGVWpYXy1ZZ2xxYw&q=https%3A%2F%2F988lifeline.org%2F&v=b9yprIyiy_0] • Teen/Youth Help Line: Available 24/7, call 360-586-2777 to talk about peer pressure, bullying, depression, and more. https://crisis-clinic.org/youthhelpline/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbnY1Q2RuZlNWbU9BY1B6VlMtcmJZNUV2RXk5Z3xBQ3Jtc0tuVFRUV0FTMi1Mb2I2ZEtQcy1JMmhPVVpJdl9MUjNrNk5JUjU2RDVpMnlsVjctYmduOFpIOF9yWUNoUy1lMmlzamNkM2c3X25zcEFKTWs5YkNMb0RJcmhELVhoNTUzTGluLWFPbDhSZVJreW9UMFAxRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fcrisis-clinic.org%2Fyouthhelpline%2F&v=b9yprIyiy_0] • Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741 https://www.crisistextline.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbmVZdEI5Y0dNa043bmk1bUZqSE1LNm9lb3VoQXxBQ3Jtc0ttMUd3Z2VvczlyM1pGVlE4cGNxamoyYVJZNE1ud0ZZempnd0R2Tzh4X01BOW54dENXemt3RTM1dDBnanEwSnNLYS11RzA1dE9iVUNPUVM5ODNwcXFLdmoxVGxyQW9yUjBSbThvTWJYTHVOa3dfLWZCOA&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.crisistextline.org%2F&v=b9yprIyiy_0] • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ youth): (866) 488-7386 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbi1uYU8zODUtSUJOTXQyMlE5Rl91cXhxZWVmd3xBQ3Jtc0trLVI5UGlJMUx6RDVjMGlhd3VLS09sOVFyQ1VYUG1YQzhhVm4tc1R0TFJuUG5md1FSbzNDalQ5U1pXNTkxT1VYd011c0hCZHJEVnFWdllXek85TEItSnFNNkluM2w5Tzl2TzgzMUkzWHZNM1dzREZmUQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.thetrevorproject.org%2F&v=b9yprIyiy_0] Text: ‘START’ to 678-678 for support • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Call or text 988 https://988lifeline.org/ [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTRPY2U2ODl1VXBRcHVjQkdUMi1xSUYxeVVMZ3xBQ3Jtc0tsZFZHYi0xTldCdktaYkY5SlJKY0FzeEtuQk50RmdCUW0tWVkxYVdOLUNiZGpETlYzcDNNX3N0TmNvNDlxRHJBdUd4WElSc2RhbEkxZE4wdXp5SG5sYVNIdzVJa3g4Yi1uUy1oblRNTFdUOTFJSXZ5RQ&q=https%3A%2F%2F988lifeline.org%2F&v=b9yprIyiy_0] Follow Us: Instagram: /ashlynandkensington💋💝 Instagram: 💋/ashlynarnold_ 💝 /heykensington TikTok: / ashlynandkensington 💋💝   DISCLAIMER: This podcast is produced by “Manor House Entertainment Inc.” (MHE) and is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only. MHE productions and its hosts Ash and Kens are not licensed psychologists, psychiatrists, or medical professionals; they share personal experiences, opinions, and suggestions as friends, not as experts. This podcast and its “CONTENT” (including podcast episodes, linked materials, emails, social media posts, and comments) is not intended as a substitute for advice by a physician, professional coach, or other qualified professional diagnosis, or treatment. Some episodes may cover mature and sensitive topics, including mental health challenges, self-harm, suicide, and sexual content. Listener discretion is advised, particularly for younger audiences. We encourage parents and guardians to be aware of these discussions and foster open conversations. If you or someone you know is struggling, please seek guidance from a qualified mental health professional or trusted person. Again, Call 988 for immediate help. For our LGBTQ friends please reach out to the Trevor Project. By accessing or engaging with We’ll Get Better/Let’s Talk About It KA’s content you agree to do so voluntarily and release MHE Productions, its hosts, and affiliates from any and all legal claims related to the content.