Resisting the Trend: Understanding and Overcoming Peer Pressure

In this episode of OtterPod, titled "Resisting the Trend: Understanding and Overcoming Peer Pressure," hosts Eli, Redding, Liam, and Eloise delve into the complexities of peer pressure and its impact on adolescents. Through candid conversations and personal anecdotes, they explore the psychological and social reasons behind peer influence, the struggle for authenticity amidst social conformity, and the often harsh consequences of mob mentality. Using examples from "Lord of the Flies" and real-life scenarios, they discuss how peer pressure can affect daily choices, mental health, and overall well-being. They also share practical strategies for resisting peer pressure, emphasizing the importance of self-reliance and staying true to oneself. Listen as this week's hosts tackle what peer pressure is and offer valuable advice for navigating this common adolescent challenge.

What is The Otterpod?

Welcome to season 2 of the OtterPod, the podcast where kids discuss real-world problems and what we can do to solve them.

In season 1, we covered some of the planet's biggest issues, such as human overconsumption, mental health, the wealth gap, intersectionality, and more.

In season 2 we're zooming in to cover issues that kids like us deal with every day. With a rotating group of hosts from the 7th/8th-grade class at GES, we have discussions ​about ​teen ​mental ​health, ​slut ​shaming ​and ​double ​standards, ​body dysmorphia, ​eating ​disorders, ​and ​more.

This podcast was created in collaboration with WTIP and Great Expectations Charter School in Grand Marais, Minnesota.