Why Success Isn’t What You’ve Been Told It Is

Success gets thrown around like it’s one definition, but it isn’t. For teens and young adults, chasing someone else’s version of success often fuels self doubt and damages your emotional well-being.

In this episode, hosted by Mark Taylor, we’ll explore how ideas of success are shaped, how they affect teen mental health, and how to step back from scripts you never agreed to. You’ll hear how to build self esteem, use self control to stay on track, and make better choices that align with your own values.

This is about facing mental challenges head-on, protecting your mental well-being, and finding advice for teens that helps you define success in a way that actually fits.

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Headstraight: Real Teen Mental Health Support is built on honest conversations — proper Mental Health real talks that make sense in real life. Each episode brings real talk mental health guidance designed to offer steady support for teens navigating the messy, complicated parts of growing up. If you’re looking for a teen mental health podcast that gives grounded support, you’re in the right place.