{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Headstraight: Mental Health Support For Teens","title":"How to Stop Tearing Yourself Down (and Actually Have Your Own Back)","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/c927bae1\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":564,"description":"In this powerful episode of Headstraight, we tackle the critical topic of teen mental health by exploring how to become your own biggest ally through building self-esteem, self-reliance, and emotional well-being. Teen mental health challenges like harsh self-criticism and toxic self-talk can severely impact emotional wellbeing and motivation, but we're here to offer real talk mental health insights that help you break free from negative cycles.Join Mark Taylor as he discusses the damaging effects of internal criticism on teen mental health and shares practical strategies tailored for teens looking for support to make better choices and feel safe within themselves. You'll learn proven techniques such as reframing your self-talk, daily emotional check-ins, and the “voice swap” method to reinforce growth and resilience.If you’re seeking honest guidance and teen mental health support to improve your emotional wellbeing and stop self-sabotage, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to get the tools and mindset to back yourself confidently—even when your inner critic is at its loudest.Want the Cheat Sheet? Click the Link or copy and paste the following into your browser:https://docs.google.com/document/d/1mgI4GWLJmfHzx-3fDZ_WlluEpW82_zKQ/edit?usp=sharingWant to get involved?I’d love to hear from you:Send me a message → headstraight.co.uk/contactLeave me a voice note → headstraight.co.uk/voicemailShare your feedback by leaving a review (it helps more young people find the podcast) → headstraight.co.uk/reviews/newExplore more from Headstraight:Read the blog version of every episode, packed with extra insights on self-sabotage, motivation, resilience, and mental health → headstraight.co.uk/blogFind out more about me, the host, and why I started this podcast → headstraight.co.uk/aboutNeed support right now?If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, or in crisis, visit our Resources pagefor helplines, mental health services, and support options available in the UK and...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/HvQ7DcEplVMBrMjKp1BPV9Le02FwkSxrsMZxvEv_0BE/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8wOGFm/NmE0NjllMDMxNmQw/ZTQ1YTQxODdkMmI1/YWVkZS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}