GrownKid

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 Thursday! 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.

Episodes

learning how to swim and love island recap

July 11, 2025 • 36 mins

this episode is a vulnerable one... uhmm so kayla can't swim. this is a very serious issue that needs addressing aka gael is offering her swim lessons. ok but actually learning how to swim when ur an adult is so scary like wdym i can drown. and of course, we chat about love island because what podcast isn't. follow us: @grownkld @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE overshare with u...

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summertime sadness, loyal story likers, and exposure therapy

July 3, 2025 • 32 mins

this episode we chat about what’s been on our mind recently which has been a weird mixture of things… from the start of summer, niche instagram social bubbles, to exposure therapy and the things that make us anxious. so listen to catch up with us <3 follow us: @grownkld@gaelaitor@_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE overshare with us: grownkid.com About our Partners: GrownKid is made in p...

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going mute at the function, the art of threesomes, and furries

June 26, 2025 • 17 mins

can we pls normalize going mute at the function. oh and are we normalizing threesomes? furries? lots of things to discuss in this episode… and if u wanna overshare with us go to grownkid.com hehe. follow us: @grownkld @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 co...

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vanilla mace DJ'd our bisexual party

June 19, 2025 • 20 mins

we held our first Grownkid's Club "it takes two to summer" event!! we debriefed our bisexuals in belair party with vanilla mace and chatted about well... bisexuals and partying duh. ok but actually we talked about how she felt about her first time djing, maybe continuing it in the future, being bicurious and more. follow us: @grownkld @gaelaitor@_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE oversha...

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don't want to live but don't want to die... what's that called?

June 12, 2025 • 31 mins

what’s name of that feeling of being pessimistic about life and wanting to call it quits early but also not actually wanting to d*e? is it doom? cynicism? hopelessness? in this episode we talk about this unnamed but very strong emotion we’ve been feeling recently. this feeling is also intensified by the ICE raids and immigration issues currently going on in the country, and specifically Los Angeles. we talk about how these raids ha...

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Jensen McRae on chronic illness, lessons of her 20s and how to be vulnerable in your art

May 30, 2025 • 54 mins

we talked to Jensen McRae about aging into adulthood. from her journey through college life, insecurities, transitioning into adulthood, and finally feeling at home in the music scene. she also opens up about relationships, dealing with chronic illness, and the bittersweet feels of growing up. plus, some advice for anyone in their early twenties figuring it all out. enjoy! follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join ou...

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overshared: cuddling on grindr, voodoo dolls, hookup to friends?

May 22, 2025 • 34 mins

once again, our mf audio got corrupted so excuse the random cut outs and glitches. we will make this up to you... anyways here's another episode of overshared and this one got VERY detailed so thank you all for submitting such good stories. so many more to get through but if you have one you want to add go to grownkid.com. ok enjoy!! follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://form.typeform.com/t...

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life at 21: dealing with impending graduation doom

May 15, 2025 • 35 mins

kayla graduates in a week and neither of us can belive it. you know what moment when you try to make yourself purposely sad because it's confirmation you're living in the present? yeah that's currently what's happening here as she walks around campus and thinks about graduation. we talk about impending doom, if college was worth it, and what she will miss. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https:...

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overshared: quadrupled body count, HIV scare, toxic roommate, first gay sexual experience

May 8, 2025 • 47 mins

NEW SEGMENT! if you go to grownkid.com you'll see a text box where you can overshare something with us, anything goes. we received some crazy submissions this week so here's us reading and reacting to each of your stories. if you want to be featured on the next episode (we'll do these 2x month) go to the website and submit something, it's completely anonymous. ALSO apologies for the weird mic quality, our audio got corrupted so we ...

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life at 21: scared it'll work out so i'd rather be single

May 1, 2025 • 38 mins

what's it called when you don't want to go on a date because what if it works out and you end up in a relationship? how does one "date around" but remain willingly single? are these avoidant tendencies or the reality of not wanting a serious relationship before having the chance to explore the freedoms of being single? follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE ...

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life at 21: what we discovered after having too many adrenaline rushes

April 24, 2025 • 36 mins

what coachella, cliff diving, being handcuffed, and sneaking into places taught us about the value of an adrenaline rush. yes it's fun seeing what one can get away with in life with the right attitude, but also what's the point if we don't use this confidence to do good in the world? in this episode we chat about what we realized about ourselves, our values, and the role of fear after having been through a few adrenaline rushes. f...

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life at 21: too broke for coachella, can't keep up socially, and the stock market is crashing

April 17, 2025 • 29 mins

everyone is asking "Grownkid! Grownkid! Will you be attending Coachella?" the answer is no. that ticket is too expensive and we'd rather use that money to buy some stocks instead of putting ourselves through a 5 year payment plan. in this episode we talk about the pressure to keep up socially even when the market is unstable and it feels like there's an incoming recession. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our ...

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life at 21: tips n tricks to help you stop hating yourself

April 10, 2025 • 34 mins

we knew there was a problem when giving ourselves a nice compliment brought out tears. reminds us of the time a therapist asked us to hug ourselves which resulted in a river of nonstop tears and sniffles. moments like these will have you asking what's going on... there's something fishy in the water. this time we discussed the difference between confidence and self-esteem (you need both to have a great time on this earth). also fig...

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life at 21: everything is ghiblified, ai dating, & online shopping

April 3, 2025 • 22 mins

why is the internet being bombarded with people's studio ghibli style photos? what's going on with ai online shopping and virtual models? who's out of a job? is dating going to be automated? we got lots to talk about this week cause it's been a time.... follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE About our Partners: GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition...

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life at 21: she can't swim, he gets motion sickness, should we stay inside?

March 27, 2025 • 24 mins

we're trying to be more adventurous in life, but not gonna lie, i'm not sure we're built for it, because between not knowing how to swim, getting motion sick, and getting overstimulated, we're better off in the comfort of our own homes. but that's not to say we wouldn't go touch grass, we just need someone to guide us throughout it yanno? like where are the friends that can take us camping? the ones that know how to drive in the sn...

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life at 21: i haven't had sex in a while i feel like a virgin again

March 21, 2025 • 50 mins

why does it feel so intimidating to think about having sex when it's been a while since you've last had it? truly one of those moments where one starts to feel like a literal virgin again. we talked about this feeling and why it's so hard having sex with a woman when you don't trust most men to not objectify, abandon, or respect you. also welcome back grownkidsssss for season 2!!! follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez j...

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POV: you're poly and sitting across from us at sunday dinner

February 20, 2025 • 43 mins

come have dinner with us while you wait for season 2 of GK... new episodes coming SOON we promise! thanks to our friend Aiden for letting us film at his dinner pop up and for feeding us a delicious dinner. go check him out: @sunshineandsemolina follow us @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE listen to the podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/1xxFg2YQAByj5YbwPkG2rP?si=eb432...

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friends don't let friends overdose (substance use, fentanyl, & using nalaxone)

February 17, 2025 • 57 mins

now that everyone is about to go party for new year's, we thought it'd be a good time to talk about our experience with substance use and highlight the importance of TESTING YOUR DRUGS! we discuss how the rise of fentanyl has changed the landscape of drug use and the essential measures needed to prevent overdoses and talk to health experts and community leaders about practical steps and resources available for intervention and supp...

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do bad roommates know they're bad? Ft. Sabrina Brier

February 17, 2025 • 90 mins

they’re not putting away their dishes, so do you put them away for them or let the mold grow? through interviews, we talk with self-proclaimed "bad roommates" and individuals who have firsthand experience dealing with challenging living situations. We whether those deemed as "bad roommates" are aware of their impact on shared living spaces and ask the question we all wish we could ask: “Why are you like that?” we also talk with hea...

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first-gen guilt, and prioritizing your needs Ft. Leo Gonzalez

February 17, 2025 • 93 mins

this one is for everyone that knows the crushing guilt of going somewhere new or eating at a fancy restaurant and being heartbroken your parents have never experienced it. when classmates were talking about their lawyer or doctor parents, and feeling ashamed to say what your mom or dad did for a living, even if they were the hardest working people you knew. for those who carry the weight of their family with them everywhere they go...

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Episodes

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going mute at the function, the art of threesomes, and furries

vanilla mace DJ'd our bisexual party

don't want to live but don't want to die... what's that called?

Jensen McRae on chronic illness, lessons of her 20s and how to be vulnerable in your art

overshared: cuddling on grindr, voodoo dolls, hookup to friends?

life at 21: dealing with impending graduation doom

overshared: quadrupled body count, HIV scare, toxic roommate, first gay sexual experience

life at 21: scared it'll work out so i'd rather be single

life at 21: what we discovered after having too many adrenaline rushes

life at 21: too broke for coachella, can't keep up socially, and the stock market is crashing

life at 21: tips n tricks to help you stop hating yourself

life at 21: everything is ghiblified, ai dating, & online shopping

life at 21: she can't swim, he gets motion sickness, should we stay inside?

life at 21: i haven't had sex in a while i feel like a virgin again

POV: you're poly and sitting across from us at sunday dinner

friends don't let friends overdose (substance use, fentanyl, & using nalaxone)

do bad roommates know they're bad? Ft. Sabrina Brier

first-gen guilt, and prioritizing your needs Ft. Leo Gonzalez

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learning how to swim and love island recap

summertime sadness, loyal story likers, and exposure therapy