Loading...

PODCAST

We’ll Get Better

Ashlyn Arnold and Kensington Tallman

We"ll Get Better is the mental health podcast that dives deep into the real, raw, and often overlooked conversations we all need to have about anxiety, depression, identity, confidence, therapy, and everything in between. With hosts Ashlyn Arnold and actress Kensington Tallman, both passionate mental health advocates, this podcast is a space where teens can have open, honest conversations about mental health and everyday life. It"s honest. It"s healing. And it"s here to remind you: you"re not alone

education education for kids

All Episodes

34:30

Freshman Year Advice Nobody Actually Tells You Part 2

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/08/24

Freshman year advice nobody actually gives you: safety, roommates, loneliness, and the financial paperwork avalanche nobody warns you about. In Part 2 of our Back To School series, Ashlyn and Kensington get real about walking alone at night, making friends without oversharing, joining clubs, respecting your roommate's space, asking for accommodations, and surviving the loan/tax/scholarship paperwork before move-in. Plus: Bruce makes an appearance (obviously). If you're anxious about freshman year of

en

37:37

What We're Actually Doing To Survive Freshman Year

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/08/18

We're going into freshman year and neither of us really knows what we're doing yet. Ashlyn's heading to New York, Kensington's staying in LA, and we're both a little nervous about it. In this episode: how to not be that one person, roommate boundaries, party safety, and why it's normal if it's hard at first. We love you guys so much, and happy back to school. Let's Feel Better!! LOVE, Ashlyn 💋 and Kensington 💝 Follow Us: Instagram: instagram.com/ashlynandkensington Instagram:

en

22:17

How Comparing Myself Turned into Falling in Love with...

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/08/18

This week's episode is about comparison: why it happens, why your algorithm makes it worse, and what's actually helped us. Social media detoxes, doing what we're good at, journaling, shadow work, and flipping negative self-talk. New challenge: grab a journal and do this one with us. Then we walk through a full activity together: "Falling in Love with Yourself," built around the 5 love languages, but pointed at yourself instead of someone else. Pick one thing from this episode to actually try this

en

24:33

I Have Friends...So Why Do I Feel Lonely

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/07/12

Summer is supposed to be fun… so why does it feel like this? If you've been dealing with summer loneliness, feeling left out, or wondering why your friends aren't texting you, you're not the only one. This episode is an honest conversation about what it actually feels like to be alone during a time when everyone else looks like they're living their best life. We talk about teen loneliness, mental health, friendship shifts, and how social media can make everything feel worse. If you've been stuck in

en

32:27

Best College Application Advice To Start NOW

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/06/25

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

en

40:39

Growing up LGBTQ+ What No One Talks About

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/06/18

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

en

22:29

This Is What Burnout Actually Looks Like For...

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/05/28

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

en

8:57

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

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/04/23

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

en

32:48

Rejected From My Dream College SAT, College Essays &...

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/04/11

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

en

40:04

How to Choose the Right College for You

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/04/09

Trying to figure out how to choose a college can feel impossible, especially when you’re dealing with college decision anxiety, pressure from everyone around you, and the fear of making the wrong choice. If you’ve been asking what college should I choose or questioning if college is worth it, you need to hear this. This episode dives into what no one tells you about choosing between colleges, handling college rejection, and moving forward after being rejected from dream college. We break down real

en

40:49

How to gain CONFIDENCE fast when you doubt yourself

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/04/02

How to gain confidence FAST, when you doubt yourself. I lost my confidence completely… and I didn’t even realize why.If you’ve been feeling like you’re not enough, constantly comparing yourself, or stuck in overthinking and anxiety, this is for you. If you’ve ever felt like the second choice, struggled with low self-esteem, or caught yourself in negative self -talk, you’re not alone. This is a real conversation about confidence, self-worth, and teen mental health. We break down how to stop

en

32:48

Rejected From My Dream College-SAT, College Essays &...

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/03/22

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

en

46:53

How to Deal with Toxic Friends, Stop Overthinking &...

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/02/20

If you’re trying to figure out how to deal with toxic friends, stop overthinking everything, and handle school stress without feeling emotionally drained, this conversation is for you. We break down toxic friends, friendship advice, overthinking, school burnout, anxiety help, and emotional health in young adult life. In this episode, we talk about toxic friendships, feeling like the backup friend, friendship struggles, school stress, anxiety thoughts, and how to recognize when a friendship is

en

32:05

Stop Being Stuck

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/01/30

Feeling stuck in a dark place mentally? Struggling with depression, anxiety, grief, burnout, or feeling lost in your life?In Season 2, Episode 2, Ashlyn breaks down how to get out of mental fog, emotional stuckness, and fear- without pretending everything is fine. This episode dives into: • How to stop letting mental health define who you are • The “this or that” question that changes everything • Why asking “why” keeps you trapped • How grief, trauma, anxiety, and ADHD can become comfort zones •

en

23:57

Rebrand Yourself:Season 2

We’ll Get Better ·

2026/01/09

This marks the start of a new season focused on rebranding yourself, resetting your mindset, and stepping into the next chapter of personal growth with intention. This episode is for anyone ready to step into their higher self without losing who they are. Ashlyn and Kensington talk real growth, confidence, mindset resets, academic pressure, friendships, and what it actually looks like to move forward when life feels uncertain. Whether you’re heading into college, navigating senior

en

3:05

Friday Mini: Embracing imperfection goals for 2026

We’ll Get Better ·

2025/12/12

In this Friday Mini episode of 'Let's Talk About It,' co-host Kens discusses the importance of starting New Year's resolutions now instead of waiting until 2026. Kens shares personal goals like practicing self-kindness, embracing failure, avoiding comparisons with others, enjoying the journey, focusing on fun despite anxiety, and prioritizing performance over perfection. Kens emphasizes the value of these goals in both personal andLIFELINE SOURCES • Lifeline network: Available 24/7, call or text

en

13:28

Friday Mini: How to Calm Anxiety Attacks FAST 5 Tips

We’ll Get Better ·

2025/11/28

Anxiety attacks can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. In this podcast, we break down how to manage anxiety attacks with 5 simple, relatable steps. From letting it out, to grounding yourself, to remembering the moment will pass, these coping tips are designed for students, teens, and young adults who deal with anxiety every day. If you’ve been searching for how to calm anxiety fast, recover from panic attacks, or get real mental health tips that actually work, this is the episode you need

en

21:08

ADHD, Dyslexia & Focus Struggles, How We Actually Study

We’ll Get Better ·

2025/11/25

*We chose to do very little edits on this podcast so show you our real life struggles!*✨CANT FOCUS IN SCHOOL? TRY THIS! ✨ Trying to study when your brain won’t focus? Same. In this episode, we talk about what it’s really like living with ADHD, ADD, or dyslexia — the distractions, the chaos, and just trying to survive school. Being Neurodivergent sometimes hit our mental health hard, so we’re sharing how we cope — from Quizlet hacks to music tricks to staying motivated when you’d rather nap. Watch

en

29:29

My Mental Illness Doesn’t Define Me

We’ll Get Better ·

2025/11/18

My Mental Illness Doesn’t Define Me ✨ this episode dives into teen anxiety, depression, panic attacks, mental health for teens, and real talk about separating who you are from what you struggle with. If you’ve ever felt like your mental illness defines you, this episode will hit home. Ash and Kens open up about teen anxiety real talk, depression, panic attacks, and that overwhelming feeling of being “the only one going through this.” We break down what anxiety actually feels like, how depression

en

27:46

What Eating Disorders are Really Like! Body...

We’ll Get Better ·

2025/09/22

In this powerful episode of the Let’s Talk About It Podcast, Ash gets brutally honest about her personal experience with eating disorders- including anxiety around food, toxic comments, and the mental spiral that followed. Kens opens up the conversation on body dysmorphia, diet culture, and the constant pressure to look “perfect”. If you’ve ever felt anxious around food, struggled with body image, or felt like no one understands what’s going on in your head—this one is for you. We talk about how it

en

25 results

Similar Podcasts

Daily Facts

Amalia Dupray and Montgomery Jones.

Les dents et dodo

BFMTV

The Clinical Problem Solvers

The Clinical Problem Solvers

» Divine Intervention Podcasts

Divine-Favour Anene

AASR Live

The Alliance Against Seclusion and...