Grownkid

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 Friday! 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

i'm being held hostage on their close friends story

February 26, 2026 • 23 mins
what happens if you get added to someone's close friends story who is most definitely not a close friend? can't even mute them either cause you want to see their regular story so now what? do you tell them to remove you or just stay silent? in this episode, we talk about the dynamics of social media, unfollowing, muting, and what a close friends story is used for. bored with life? join grownkid: grownkid.com Learn more about...
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are all events slop now?

February 21, 2026 • 19 mins
from look-alike contests to lesbian oil wrestling to boxing your evil situationship, people are looking for a reason to gather. this episode we talk about how slop events have taken online discourse and made it something you could actually be part of. if slop events are what it takes to for young people to connect IRL, then yes, we will attend the Timothée Chalamet look alike contest. join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform...
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feeling erotically invisible

February 13, 2026 • 22 mins
is it a bad thing to want to be desired for your body, some might say sexualized? in this episode we talk about feeling erotically invisible, aka the annoyance and frustration that comes with feeling like we have nothing to physically offer. we talk about feeling overlooked sexually, why physical validation feels different, and how it affects our self perception.join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhvsKGH?typefo...
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more lovers, less situationships

February 6, 2026 • 24 mins
though initially created to help and prevent hurt in relationships, labels now keep us stuck. in this episode, we talk about how the language around love desensitizes us to real, emotional experiences, how labels can box us in, and whether calling something a "situationship" protects you or just limits you to what others think you should do and say. let yourself love, show you care, bring back ROMANCE!follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaito...
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overshared: beautiful people cause performance anxiety

January 30, 2026 • 19 mins
this week we read your guys' secrets and much was discussed... from identity loss to performance anxiety during intimacy to exploring your sexuality while being in a relationship. we learned a lot, and shared a lot. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://grownkid.typeform.com/to/eZhv... overshare with us: grownkid.com About our Partners: GrownKid is made in partnership with Joy Coalition where...
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nonchalance is out, playfulness is in

January 16, 2026 • 27 mins
when the nonchalance era started a few years ago, being nonchalant was the highest virtue, and with that virtue, came an even higher cost: your happiness. disguised as a compliment, nonchalance became a prison dressed as freedom - a way to stay safe by staying detached, to protect yourself by caring less, and to win by never really playing. in this episode, we talk about how nonchalance is out, and playfulness is in - because life ...
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why do i feel ugly during the holidays?

January 2, 2026 • 26 mins
there’s nothing like going back to ur childhood home during the holidays and, at first, feeling nostalgic, cozy, and maybe even happy… but then a week passes and suddenly you’re spiraling and feeling ugly. this episode, we talk about how the holidays can send us into an insecurity spiral and make it feel like we’re slipping back into old versions of ourselves. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club:...
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do you give gifts out of love or obligation?

December 26, 2025 • 26 mins
with the holidays come the inevitable dynamics of gift giving. who do you decide gets a gift? is there an appropriate minimum to spend on someone? do you have to give a gift to show someone you love them? this episode we talk about how gift giving has turned into a social obligation and how money, guilt, and expectation have changed the ways we give and receive gifts. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social...
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is the swag gap ruining your relationship?

December 19, 2025 • 38 mins
this episode we talk about what some might consider the biggest dealbreaker: the swag gap. we found that this dealbreaker is not as surface level as it seems, and just how much we can overthink ourselves out of intimacy. from the unspoken rules of modern dating that make communication harder than it needs to be like swag gaps, to performing nonchalance, to holding back parts of yourself to seem more desirable, showing up as yoursel...
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overshared: knowing when to break up & feeling unlovable

December 12, 2025 • 28 mins
we’re back with the overshares and you guys did not disappoint. from not knowing if you have valid enough reasons to break up with your partner, dealing with white women tears, and feeling unlovable, we offer our honest thoughts and opinions. share an anonymous secret with us at grownkid.com hehe. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: www.branchout.app/join/grownkid overshare with us: grownkid.com...
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are you niche, weird, or performative?

December 5, 2025 • 30 mins
in this episode, we break down the line between niche, weird, and performative - how wanting to be different can make you just like everyone else, what these identities actually look like in real life, and where we find ourselves on that spectrum. we also ask: what happens when the behaviors people call "performative" are things you genuinely enjoy, with or without an audience? ultimately, who decides what's authentic? other people...
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do you have taste or just collecting aesthetics?

November 28, 2025 • 31 mins
taste feels like one of those things people claim to have, but few think about deeply. in this episode, we break down what taste actually is - where it comes from, how it evolves, and whether it’s something you’re born with or build through curiosity, exposure, or maybe just copying people you think are cool. we get into the difference between having a real point of view and just collecting pinterest aesthetics, why some people see...
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is ai making you incompetent?

November 21, 2025 • 37 mins
whether it’s going to Chat for therapy sessions or using it to write a paragraph, AI has quietly, yet undeniably, seeped itself into our lives. in this episode, we go into the implications of AI, like the environmental harm it causes, and the class realities that make opting out a privilege. we talk about the pressure to use AI to keep up and the moral guilt that comes with it, but also how intentional AI use could give marginalize...
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why am i always tired?

November 7, 2025 • 22 mins
it seems no matter how many cold brews we drink, how healthy we eat, or how much we sleep, we are always tired. is this our body simply keeping the score? are we subconsciously emotionally drained? or maybe we like to indulge in this feeling because it’s comfortable and familiar. so, instead of trying to film this episode when we had more energy, we decided to give into it and let you see us at a vulnerable state… aka when we’re ti...
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why is eating healthy considered over restrictive?

October 24, 2025 • 26 mins
if your friend brought a greek yogurt bowl to the movies, would you think they're smart or depriving themselves? this episode was inspired by a viral tiktok of a couple doing just that and the internet went crazy. in this episode we talk about diet trends, the line between self care and over restriction, and body image. now, it seems like food is a statement everyone is reading into. follow us: @grownk1d @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez j...
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friendship and community aren't the same thing

October 10, 2025 • 41 mins
the new buzzword everyone seems to be talking about is “community.” and though we keep hearing about the importance of community and how we have to create it, nobody really talks about what it actually is. is it friendship? is it a support system? a social circle? though the line of friendship and community blur, in this episode, we talk about how we differentiate the two, the steps we’ve taken to build both, and why everyone seems...
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does moving solve all your problems?

October 3, 2025 • 30 mins
it's been a few weeks since we settled into new york and we're here to answer the big question everyone asks... does moving solve all your problems? and the short answer is: it solves some and creates others. so we reflect on how the move has felt so far, the problems it’s helped us leave behind, and the new challenges we’ve been facing. follow us: @grownkld @gaelaitor @_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://form.typeform....
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it’s not you, it’s the job market

September 26, 2025 • 28 mins
it’s no secret that everyone is applying for jobs but nobody’s hearing back… even the job market is ghosting us. in this episode, we get into the current school-to-work crisis, how our friends are dealing with it, and how we’ve been navigating it ourselves—kayla recently graduating debt-free from USC (thank you financial aid) and gael dropping out to take an entrepreneurial route. but whether you went to college or not, the result ...
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the reality of leaving home for the first time

September 19, 2025 • 30 mins
we have officially moved to new york!!! and with this big move, came a mix of emotions—excitement for what’s ahead, and reflection on what we're leaving behind. though we're risking a lot with this move, we talk about not letting fear, guilt, and anxiety overwhelm us because #yolo. we're just a pair of grownkids trying to make our dreams happen and this move is one step closer to it. follow us: @grownkld@gaelaitor@_kaylasuarez ...
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crumbl cookies vs ozempic & why we hate soft clubbing

September 12, 2025 • 41 mins
we discovered something very empowering this episode, and that is painting our faces as clowns. something about it made us feel invincible and intimidating muahahah. but in our clown getup, we got to chatting about gael's worst fear (eating a dozen crumble cookies), the ozempic boom, and why we hate coffee raves. follow us: @grownkld @gaelaitor@_kaylasuarez join our social club: https://form.typeform.com/to/eBSho4lE overshare w...
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