In Your Ellement
46 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★★ - 20 ratingsIn Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and change makers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.
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Summer Check In: Abby and Mary Reflect - Ep 43
July 19, 2023 06:05 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBAbby and Mary check in for the summer and reflect on the past two years of the Ellement podcast. It has been such a journey of personal growth as we've learned through such amazing interviews from some of the best people one could ever meet. We're also going to take this next season to pause and reflect. We will be back as we want to continue to be a positive voice to teens, as well as giving voice to you the issues you care about the most. As you reflect with us, let us know what you wan...
Gun Violence in Schools: Ellement Teens Reflect - Ep 42
May 31, 2023 06:35 - 5 minutes - 4.61 MBGun violence in schools is becoming normalized, and especially teens in schools are processing the news of these regular events in different ways. This episode gives a voice to an often unheard feelings of students. --- In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Sixteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the mos...
Gun Violence in Schools: Abby and Mary Share Their Personal Experiences - Ep 41
May 24, 2023 10:34 - 38 minutes - 35.5 MBGun Violence, especially when it happens inside of a school, is unfortunately becoming a common occurrence. Not only is it a traumatic experience, it is unimaginable that we have to live with sense of fear in the back of our minds in a place that should be safe. Abby and Mary share a raw conversation about what they feel when they hear the latest news about current shootings.
The Gift of Mentorship with Wyjuana Montgomery - Ep 40
May 03, 2023 08:02 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MB"When you are a teenager, you know you're trying to find your own way. You're trying to grow into independence, but not quite an adult yet. Do not blow off the adults who do take an interest in you, you know, that teacher who's trying to get the best out of you, the neighbor, it could be the shift manager on your job. Those people are there to support you. And even in the name of independence, that doesn't mean you don't need a mentor, even as an adult. I need a mentor. I'm a motivational sp...
Abby Made a Commercial! An Impromptu Voice Lesson with Sara Cravens - Ep 39
April 13, 2023 06:30 - 3 minutes - 2.87 MBA follow up to Abby's interview with Sara Cravens, Abby asks for an impromptu voice lesson on how to make a commercial. Here's what she came up with!
Finding Your Voice with Sara Cravens - Ep 38
April 06, 2023 06:30 - 29 minutes - 27 MBThere is significant pressure in our teen years to make a decision on what we want to do for the rest of our lives. From doing all the right things in the right order, to choosing the right college or career path, the weight of these decisions can be overwhelming. The reality is that this burden is make us feel like we have to make all of these decisions perfectly. The paths we choose lead us to continued new paths our entire lives. This story holds true for Sara Cravens, who when she was i...
From Self Care to Self Adoration with Laura McCann of Adoratherapy - Ep 37
March 08, 2023 08:27 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MBSelf Care is a phrase that many of us have heard, and in recent years, we've begun to learn how important self care is as a part of meditation and practice in our everyday lives. But have you ever focused on self adoration? To take a moment to give yourself feelings of love and celebration? Adoration takes love to a different place and to adore yourself is to create moments of both self love and self care. Laura McCann of ADORAtherapy helps us to understand that we are all divine beings and...
The Power of Positivity with Deb Mahan - Ep 36
February 21, 2023 20:58 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBThe power of positive thinking is incredibly important to understand, especially as we navigate life's hardships. How we think really affects how we feel, how we feel affects how we think, and we all have the power to make the world a better place. But, we each have to bring our own uniqueness to the world in order for everyone to fully receive your gifts. Understanding how our minds are deeply connected to our bodies, and making efforts in learning to choose positivity can provide space for...
OkaySo with Elise Schuster - Ep 35
February 08, 2023 11:53 - 30 minutes - 28.2 MBOur lives are complex, and when we are wrestling with questions about important decisions, the answers are not often found by a simple Google search. They are often discovered through a number of one on one connections with other people. Sometimes our friends can help us navigate our tough moments, but when we have access to people who are experts in areas of psychology, health, well-being and sexuality, we can be more equipped to make our best life choices. Elise Schuster is the co-founde...
Teen Identity with Teah Stern - Ep 34
January 12, 2023 10:42 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBBlack, white, smart, funny, athletic, anxious, confident, short, tall, spiritual, care free… we all wear different lenses of how we see the world. These shape who we are, build into our identity, and each perspective plays an important role as we grow into who we aim to become. We welcome Teah Stern, an Ellement Ambassador to talk about her different intersections of identity and how digging deep into her own self awareness helps her to embrace her beautiful uniqueness. --- Hi, I’m Teah! ...
What is Sensuality with Ev'Yan Whitney - Ep 33
December 22, 2022 07:10 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBWhen we hear the word sensuality, we tend to think of sex and/or sexuality, even if only subconsciously. This conversation is not centered around either of those things, but instead it is about connecting to our senses - becoming a sensual being. Abby talks with podcast host, author, and sensualist Ev’Yan Whitney about the myths of sensuality, what sensuality means to them, and ways for us to be more in our body and present with our senses. Ev’Yan shares practices that help us to not only ho...
Social Anxiety with Teen Life Coach Sami Halvorsen - Ep 32
December 01, 2022 07:05 - 24 minutes - 22.9 MBHave you ever felt anxious about giving a speech in front of a class or inadvertently becoming the center or attention? This version of anxiousness called social anxiety is not a form of introversion or about being shy, rather it is a feeling like everything in a social situation is pointing towards us. Social anxiety comes to life and begins to present itself the most as we become teens. Today we hear Sami share ways to identify the ways social anxiety can show up, as well as give us inva...
Music and How It Inspires and Unites Us with Bella Wright - Ep 31
November 18, 2022 12:38 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBMusic is such a powerful force that connects and brings us together. Bella Wright tells us about how this has inspired her to write music and pursue music as a career. Bella shares what inspires her, what keeps her going, how she listens to the "doubters" in pursuing a career as a songwriter, and even lets us know her "backup plans" if music doesn't work out :) --- Bella Wright is an indie folk pop songwriter 🌼🌙 Native to Montana and now studying music composition in Liverpool! Instagram...
Inclusive Sex Education with Mariah - Ep 30
November 02, 2022 12:42 - 30 minutes - 27.5 MBSex Education has come a long way in the last century, and yet it still has a ways to go. Abby talks with Inclusive Sex Educator Mariah about some things that are often left out of the classroom, and the home. She shares how comprehensive sex education goes beyond sex and the body, it includes conversations, education, and resources that expand to media literacy, consent, pressures, body awareness, relationships, communication, identity (gender and orientation), and more. It is important t...
How to Get Involved in Politics, Even Before You Can Vote with Maria Yuan - Ep 29
October 19, 2022 00:04 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIssues being voted on in our local and federal government matter, but it's hard to feel like you can do anything about them - especially when you aren't old enough to vote. Maria Yuan of issuevoter.org helps us navigate how we can play an important role in our politics and how we can have influence right now with issues we care about for today and for our future. --- Maria Yuan first envisioned IssueVoter while managing a State Senate campaign in Iowa, a battleground state known for its v...
Why Pronouns Matter with Silen Wellington - Ep 28
October 04, 2022 20:11 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBWords are powerful. For non-binary individuals, the use of proper pronouns is a sign of respect and can help them feel seen and heard. For many cisgender people who are working to become advocates for others, there can be a learning curve when it comes to using new pronouns for those who identify as non-binary. Silen Wellington shares their experiences of exploring personal pronouns, making mistakes and learning advocacy. Through their stories and work, Silen sheds light on how the act of u...
Moments of GRIT: Ellement Teens Reflect - Ep 27
September 21, 2022 08:41 - 6 minutes - 6.32 MBAt any given moment in our lives, we are required to tap into a deep inner strength to see us through. These moments can often surprise us, and they make us stronger. Ellement Teens reflect on some of these key moments in their own lives when GRIT gave them the strength to stand up and push through. --- In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Sixteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, cr...
Living with GRIT - Charlotte and Abby Dive In - Ep 26
August 30, 2022 13:18 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBGrit… what is it and how can it help me as a teen? Abby brings Charlotte Wasserman of the It’s A Girl’s Life podcast and nonprofit back onto the podcast to dive deeper into this way of being. Charlotte breaks down every aspect of what it means to live with G.R.I.T… Having guts, being resilient, embracing imperfections, and finding your team. Share a time with us that you’ve been gritty to get featured on our next episode. --- In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversat...
Starting a Nonprofit for Girls with Charlotte Wasserman of It's A Girl's Life - Ep 25
August 17, 2022 06:36 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBSome take challenges in their middle school and high school years and make something of it later in life - today's guest Charlotte, on the other hand, started a non-profit AND a podcast. Her non-profit, It's a Girls Life, is geared at helping young women build resilience and motivation younger in life. Abby and Charlotte talk about how these two things have shown up in their lives and how you can work with them. --- Charlotte Wasserman has always dreamed of creating change and impacting ot...
Meaningful Music: Ellement Teens Wonder - Ep. 24
July 20, 2022 06:05 - 4 minutes - 4.29 MBMusic likely holds some meaning to all of us in different ways. What does music mean to you? Teen musicians join us on this episode as they reflect on just that, the role that music plays in their lives and what motivates them to play. --- In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Sixteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what mak...
Trusting Yourself and Your Passions - Abby Jones and Mary Allard Reflect - Ep 23
July 06, 2022 09:10 - 15 minutes - 14 MBHave you ever felt like you were not trusting yourself and your passions because you were trying to make others happy? Or you were going along with what is more socially rewarding? Maybe your passions are a creative outlet at first, but what if they are more than that? Creativity can play such an important role in our lives and show up in many ways. Learning to embrace it and other artistic expressions can also help us live a balanced and full life. Abby and Mary reflect on their conversati...
How Music Empowers Self Expression with Ayanna Witter-Johnson - Ep 22
June 22, 2022 10:55 - 19 minutes - 17.6 MBMusic is a gift that allows us to tap into all of our emotions - from happy to sad, to sheer joy and utter pain. Whether you are the listener or the performer, music is one of the best ways to tap into self expression. Ayanna Witter-Johnson shares the journey of her music career, the support systems and doorways that led her to her path, and how music gives us all a way to creatively express love, beauty, honesty, and vulnerability. --- --> Connect with Ayanna ---> Listen to Ayanna's mus...
Authentic Friendships: Ellement Teens Wonder - Ep 21
June 08, 2022 08:17 - 10 minutes - 9.96 MBFriendships as girls can sometimes be tricky, but most times they are a gift. Ellement teens join us sharing about all things friendship in their worlds. Join us in this reflection by asking yourself or a friend any of these questions... Friendship to me looks like... My best friends make me feel... I look for friends that are... I make new friends by... Describe one of your best friends and why you love them. We'd love to hear from you! DM us on the IG below to get your input s...
Being Competitive as a Girl: Ellement Teens Wonder - Ep 20
May 25, 2022 12:14 - 10 minutes - 9.89 MBEllement teens share their relationship to being competitive as girl in this society. Join us in this reflection by asking yourself or a friend any of these questions... I do/don't consider myself competitive, because... Sometimes I feel competitive with other girls because... Things that make me feel competitive with other girls include things like... Being competitive makes me feel... Tune in next week to hear about how we can move from our tendency to be competitive to building i...
From Competition to Friendships with Naama Barnea-Goraly of Girltelligence - Ep 19
April 27, 2022 18:10 - 18 minutes - 17 MBDid you know that we are biologically programmed to be competitive with other girls? While this may be the case, it no longer serves us like it used to when we were cave people... In fact, it's doing more harm than not. Abby talks with the co-founder of the Girltelligence app, Naama Barnea-Goraly, about why we are naturally competitive with other girls, and how we can shift that energy into building each other and forming friendships instead. --- --> Connect with Naama ---> Download th...
Social Media As A Way To Make An Impact with Charlie of Dine Aesthetics - Ep 18
April 13, 2022 06:05 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBWe hear a lot about the negatives of social media, but what about the positives? While many of us have a "hate-love" relationship to social media, we wanted to talk about how social media can also inspire connection, dialogue, and even be a platform to share our voice. Charlie Scott Amaya joins Abby to talk about how they have used social media to spread awareness, inspire justice, and ignite joy. --- --> Connect with Charlie ---> Learn more about Dine Aesthtics --- In Your Ellement is ...
Make An Impact With Kindness with Guest Host Brooke Jones - Ep 17
March 30, 2022 08:18 - 11 minutes - 10.3 MBKindness is free! It doesn't have to be a big grand gesture to be kind to someone or even to yourself. Abby's mom, Brooke Jones, comes in as a guest host for this episode and shares the benefits of kindness and ways to express it that are easy and impactful. --- Discover the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation --- In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring ...
Can Kindness Be The Norm? Abby and Brooke Jones Wonder Together - Ep 16
March 16, 2022 06:25 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MB"We all have opportunities everyday to be kind." Teen-host Abby's mom, Brooke Jones, comes back on to talk more about one of her greatest values and missions in life - kindness. Brooke shares more about her work with the Random Acts of Kindness foundation, a story of kindness that has stayed with her, and what her and Abby call their "pay it forward" project. --- Watch Brooke's Ted Talk Discover the Random Acts of Kindess Foundation --- In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast cover...
What Do Parents Know About My Mental Health? with Special Guest Brooke Jones - Ep 15
March 02, 2022 10:20 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBSometimes our parents' experiences in their youth can mirror our own... Abby brings on her mom to share the story of her upbringing to now being Abby's mom and working in the world of kindness. The two of them talk about how to recognize where you are at with your own mental health and the importance of finding ways to manage it. They touch on how working with their mental health has helped them to understand each other better and connect as mother and daughter. --- Learn more about Brooke...
What Does It Feel Like Starting Something From Nothing? Abby Jones and Mary Allard Reflect - Ep 14
February 16, 2022 09:48 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBWant to start something, but it feels like you are starting from nothing? Abby and her mentor Mary Allard reflect on what it's been like to start this podcast, the stress and fear that comes with doing something you've never done before and why it's so important to have passion to push beyond the hard parts and create something that matters to you. --- In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chat...
What Is Inclusive Leadership? Cate Luzio of Luminary Shares - Ep 13
February 02, 2022 15:56 - 19 minutes - 18 MBWhen it comes to inclusive leadership our guest Cate Luzio puts it perfectly... She says "It's not just up to the women in the room, it's up to all of us." Today's guest, Cate Luzio, shares the evolution of her journey to inclusive leadership by share some of her experiences a girl. She talks about everything from when she started her own girls soccer team to working in male-dominated fields to now acting as the CEO and Founder of Luminary, a membership-based career and personal growth plat...
How Does Birth Control Affect My Cycle? A Follow Up with Kate Morton - Ep 12
January 26, 2022 07:05 - 11 minutes - 10.4 MB**CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains content that may be sensitive to some as it pertaining to menstruation and birth control. Always seek the guidance of your doctor or other qualified health professional with any questions you may have regarding your own health. When you hear "birth control" what comes to mind? Teen Host Abby Jones brings Kate Morton back onto the podcast to talk birth control basics. Get a brief overview of what it is, how it affects your cycle, and ways you can st...
What Happens During My Period? Getting Real with Kate Morton - Ep 11
January 19, 2022 05:10 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB**CONTENT WARNING** This episode contains content that may be sensitive to some as it pertaining to menstruation. Let's talk about periods... Otherwise more scientifically known as menstruation. This thing that is a major contributor to life as we know it, and also something that can be taboo to talk about among those that do and do not menstruate. Teen host Abby welcomes in Registered Dietician and Founder of Funk It Wellness to get real about this very natural and essential cycle that ...
Am I Good Enough? Dropping In With Catherine Connors - Ep 10
January 12, 2022 05:30 - 19 minutes - 18.2 MBYou're not alone if you've ever had feelings around being "good enough." Unfortunately, this is a shared question among humans, but we feel especially among teenage girls and gender expansive youth. Abby brings in the award-winning writer and entrepreneur Catherine Connors to talk about how we can begin to reframe 'good' for ourselves (and 'enough,' for that matter)... Catherine brings in her experiences from academia, Hollywood, Silicon Valley, and as the former head of content for Disney...
Ellement Teens Wonder About Meditation - Ep 9
January 05, 2022 08:29 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBOur teen listeners share their thoughts, feelings, and experiences around meditation. In this episode, we hear a few perspectives on things like... What teens envision when they think of meditation... Why meditation feels intimidating, or even scary.... What keeps teens from trying meditation... What curiousities some teens have about meditation... The types of meditations some teens have tried... How meditation has helped them... etc... Ending this episode is a brief, guided medita...
A Wonder Practice: Guided Meditation with Kylie Roswell
January 05, 2022 08:26 - 5 minutes - 4.64 MBDrop into a five minute guided meditation led by one of our previous guests, Kylie Roswell. This meditation focuses on your breath, for a few minutes of presence. --- In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wis...
How Can I Travel The World One Day? Manifesting with Kylie Roswell - Ep 8
December 29, 2021 05:05 - 15 minutes - 14 MBTeen host Abby Jones welcomes Kylie Roswell onto the podcast for the first time ever! Kylie is one of Abby's personal mentors and the co-founder of the ellement collective app. Not just that, she is also a well-versed, solo world traveler. The two reflect on each of their travel to date, the gratitude they feel having been able to explore different parts of world, and what teens can do to make travel happen for themselves today or one day. --- ---> Learn more about Kylie Roswell --->...
How Will Travel Affect My World View? A Talk with Jessica Nabongo - Ep 7
December 22, 2021 10:19 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBAs a teenager, maybe you've been fortunate enough to already do some travel, or maybe you've just dreamed of it. Our guest Jessica Nabongo comes onto the podcast to talk to host Abby Jones about her experiences as the first black woman to travel to every country and why it inspired to live by the belief that the "world is our neighborhood." A first generation American, born to Ugandan parents, Jessica Nabongo is a wanderlust, writer, entrepreneur, public speaker and travel influencer. At he...
Can I Meditate With A.D.H.D? Abby Jones and Mary Allard Chat - Ep 6
December 15, 2021 05:14 - 9 minutes - 8.74 MBOur host Abby Jones opens up with Mary Allard about her experience with ADHD and how a previous interview with modern meditation teacher Emily Kessler helped her shift her perspective on her capacity to meditate despite. Neither Abby nor Mary are medical professionals and encourage you to talk to your trusted adults and professional medical community to discuss in more detail your own personal experiences. Learn more stats about ADHD and youth from the CDC here. --- In Your Ellement i...
Will Meditation Help Me? Connecting With Emily Kessler - Ep 5
December 09, 2021 10:47 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBLots of teens have probably heard about meditation or been told it will help them with their stress, anxiety, sleep, or other challenging things. But some questions that come up are... where do you start, how do you do it, is there time for it, and will it even help? In today's episode, Abby Jones talks with Emily Kessler, a modern meditation teacher, who answers all of those questions and more... --- ---> Learn more about Emily Kessler ---> Connect with Emily --- In Your Ellement is...
How Do I Stand Up For Myself? A Check In With Abby Jones and Mary Allard - Ep 4
November 24, 2021 13:12 - 13 minutes - 12.6 MBIt can be so hard to stand up for yourself! Teen-host Abby Jones talks with Mary Allard about how they both struggle with standing up for themselves and how it often comes easier to do it for others first. In this episode they chat about how to start standing up for yourself with those you feel safe. You will also learn about what it means to be an empath and how to balance that with standing up for yourself. --- In Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen al...
Do I Share My Truth? A Conversation with Nyeesha Williams - Ep 3
November 24, 2021 12:50 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBKnowing your truth is one thing, and expressing it is a whole other thing. Ever wonder how to share your truth with your family, friends, or community? In this episode, teen-host Abby Jones has a conversation with Nyeesha Williams. Nyeesha has over twenty years of experience in women’s health, clinical research, coaching, trauma release, and urban community risk mitigation. She talks with Abby about her story and why it is so important to share yours. --- ---> Learn more about Nyeesha Wi...
What Does it Mean to Be In My Ellement? An Interview with Mary Allard, Cofounder of The Ellement Collective - Ep 2
November 11, 2021 07:10 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBMary was a high performing student in school, but struggled with and eating disorder, relationship challenges, anxiety, and stress at home due to her mother's breast cancer diagnosis and the divorce of her parents. In 2021, Mary cofounded Ellement Collective with her long friend Kylie Roswell to build a unique program for young women that their younger selves would have greatly benefited from. Their goal is to help women find their path early through leadership and life skills education, m...
Introducing the In Your Ellement Podcast with Teen Host Abby Jones - Ep 1
November 11, 2021 07:05 - 14 minutes - 13.2 MBBeing a teenager can be super confusing. We have lots of social pressures, not to mention social media and otherwise. Every teenager I know seems to be wrestling with the same questions: Who am I? Where do I find my worth? What do I want to create out of my life? How do I want to show up in this world? How I do have healthy relationships? What do I value? What do I wish this world could be and how can I contribute? How do I identify? How can I be involved in the causes I care about...
In Your Ellement Podcast Trailer
September 30, 2021 17:45 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBIn Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager.
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September 30, 2021 17:45 - 1 minute - 1.17 MBIn Your Ellement is a teen-hosted podcast covering conversations with teen allies. Fifteen-year-old host and TEDx speaker, Abby Jones, chats with some of the most inspiring educators, creators, and changemakers reflecting on their teen years, what makes them feel the most “in their element” on the daily, and things they wish they had known as a teenager. COMING 11.11.21!