Grownkid
trying to make our 20s less shitty
GrownKid · Grownkid & Joy Coalition
Show overview
Grownkid has been publishing since 2018, and across the 8 years since has built a catalogue of 302 episodes, alongside 3 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 210 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 143rd season.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 29 min and 48 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. It is catalogued as a EN-US-language Society & Culture show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 1 months ago, with 12 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2021, with 54 episodes published. Published by Grownkid & Joy Coalition.
From the publisher
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! SOCIAL LINKS: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/grownk1d/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@grownkid LA Social Club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE 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.
Latest Episodes
View all 302 episodesalways 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
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
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
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
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
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
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 Ep 58feeling 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.comovershare with us: grownkid.comAbout 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
more lovers, less situationships
though initially created to help and prevent hurt in relationships, labels now keep us stuck. in this episode, we talk about how the language around love desensitizes us to real, emotional experiences, how labels can box us in, and whether calling something a "situationship" protects you or just limits you to what others think you should do and say. let yourself love, show you care, bring back ROMANCE!follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarezjoin our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhvsKGH?typeform-source=grownkid.comovershare with us: grownkid.comAbout 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
overshared: beautiful people cause performance anxiety
this week we read your guys' secrets and much was discussed... from identity loss to performance anxiety during intimacy to exploring your sexuality while being in a relationship. we learned a lot, and shared a lot. 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
nonchalance is out, playfulness is in
when the nonchalance era started a few years ago, being nonchalant was the highest virtue, and with that virtue, came an even higher cost: your happiness. disguised as a compliment, nonchalance became a prison dressed as freedom - a way to stay safe by staying detached, to protect yourself by caring less, and to win by never really playing. in this episode, we talk about how nonchalance is out, and playfulness is in - because life is meant to be lived freely, loudly and on your own terms, and at its core, the meaning of life is play. 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
why do i feel ugly during the holidays?
there’s nothing like going back to ur childhood home during the holidays and, at first, feeling nostalgic, cozy, and maybe even happy… but then a week passes and suddenly you’re spiraling and feeling ugly. this episode, we talk about how the holidays can send us into an insecurity spiral and make it feel like we’re slipping back into old versions of ourselves. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: www.branchout.app/join/grownkid 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
do you give gifts out of love or obligation?
with the holidays come the inevitable dynamics of gift giving. who do you decide gets a gift? is there an appropriate minimum to spend on someone? do you have to give a gift to show someone you love them? this episode we talk about how gift giving has turned into a social obligation and how money, guilt, and expectation have changed the ways we give and receive gifts. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: www.branchout.app/join/grownkid 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
is the swag gap ruining your relationship?
this episode we talk about what some might consider the biggest dealbreaker: the swag gap. we found that this dealbreaker is not as surface level as it seems, and just how much we can overthink ourselves out of intimacy. from the unspoken rules of modern dating that make communication harder than it needs to be like swag gaps, to performing nonchalance, to holding back parts of yourself to seem more desirable, showing up as yourself can feel risky. but after reading Hinge's D.A.T.E Report, we found we're all just trying to be loved for who we are, swag or not. check out the report here: https://hinge.co/newsroom/2025-GenZ-Report follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: www.branchout.app/join/grownkid 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 Ep 51overshared: knowing when to break up & feeling unlovable
we’re back with the overshares and you guys did not disappoint. from not knowing if you have valid enough reasons to break up with your partner, dealing with white women tears, and feeling unlovable, we offer our honest thoughts and opinions. share an anonymous secret with us at grownkid.com hehe. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: www.branchout.app/join/grownkid 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 Ep 50are you niche, weird, or performative?
in this episode, we break down the line between niche, weird, and performative - how wanting to be different can make you just like everyone else, what these identities actually look like in real life, and where we find ourselves on that spectrum. we also ask: what happens when the behaviors people call "performative" are things you genuinely enjoy, with or without an audience? ultimately, who decides what's authentic? other people, or you? follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE 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 Ep 49do you have taste or just collecting aesthetics?
taste feels like one of those things people claim to have, but few think about deeply. in this episode, we break down what taste actually is - where it comes from, how it evolves, and whether it’s something you’re born with or build through curiosity, exposure, or maybe just copying people you think are cool. we get into the difference between having a real point of view and just collecting pinterest aesthetics, why some people seem effortlessly cool, and how you can always spot when someone’s taste doesn't feel like their own. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE 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
is ai making you incompetent?
whether it’s going to Chat for therapy sessions or using it to write a paragraph, AI has quietly, yet undeniably, seeped itself into our lives. in this episode, we go into the implications of AI, like the environmental harm it causes, and the class realities that make opting out a privilege. we talk about the pressure to use AI to keep up and the moral guilt that comes with it, but also how intentional AI use could give marginalized people access to the tools, guidance, and knowledge they never had. if both choices carry harm, is there an ethical way to participate or abstain? Resources available: Coach by CareerVillage.org (https://www.aicareercoach.org/) - research-backed AI career coach designed for colleges, workforce programs, and online learning platforms to scale guidance, close skill gaps, and improve outcomes. The Broken Marketplace (https://www.brokenmarketplace.org/) - Highlights research to explore why the pathways from school to career are broken, leaving students and job seekers unprepared and unsupported. Explores some of the ways the system can change. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarezjoin our social club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE 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 across the country, whether that’s building stronger career pathways, or investing in AI tools that make thejob search more accessible and transparent - ensuring everyone gets a fair shot at success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
why am i always tired?
it seems no matter how many cold brews we drink, how healthy we eat, or how much we sleep, we are always tired. is this our body simply keeping the score? are we subconsciously emotionally drained? or maybe we like to indulge in this feeling because it’s comfortable and familiar. so, instead of trying to film this episode when we had more energy, we decided to give into it and let you see us at a vulnerable state… aka when we’re tired. we become delirious, mute, and gay…? follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE 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
why is eating healthy considered over restrictive?
if your friend brought a greek yogurt bowl to the movies, would you think they're smart or depriving themselves? this episode was inspired by a viral tiktok of a couple doing just that and the internet went crazy. in this episode we talk about diet trends, the line between self care and over restriction, and body image. now, it seems like food is a statement everyone is reading into. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE 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