Episode 50: I struggle with procrastination? What can I do?

Questions explored in this episode: 1. What should I think about when I’m davening? (00:36) 2. How can I not be jealous of my friend? (08:50) 3. A girl in my class says toxic things and curses a lot. There’s not much I can do, any advice? (12:52) 4. I go to an extremely small school but I want ‘the’ high school experience. How can I get through this? (17:41) 5. Ever since I was little I have felt like a boy. I have a girl's body, but it doesn't feel right. What does this mean, and is it bad? (21:27)

Questions explored in this episode: 1. Is it wrong to have a close friend who I don't share with about personal issues? (02:21) 2. How can getting bad marks on so many tests be part of Hashems plan? (08:46) How do I deal with being excluded from friendship in seminary? (16:15) 4. How do I become more confident and less awkward while talking to my mashpia (spiritual mentor)? (24:34) 5. I feel like sibling exploration that I had as a child may have gone too far. Should I speak to someone? (27:05) Feedback from Episode 55! (37:12) Submit your anonymous questions or feedback at www.jewishteentalk.com! We will be happy to hear from you :)

Questions explored in this episode: 1. How can I not be rude with boys when I have to stay away from them? (01:25) 2. Every time I think about Moshiach I get really nervous. This world is so comfortable how it is.  How could I change my perspective? (19:48) 3. I literally hate when people smoke. What do I do and do I accept it? (29:13) Submit your anonymous questions at www.jewishteentalk.com!

Questions explored in this episode: 1. I'm broken, depressed and suicidal. suicide! Why am I different than everyone? (01:26) 2. I’m afraid of not getting a good shidduch because my family is so messed up. Help! (14:21) 2. How do I transition into my "own" life from teenager to adult? (22:31) 3. How can I overcome a porn addiction with no support system? (28:26) 4. How can I be so selfish to bring children into this horrible world of suffering?? Please guide me. (35:36) Resource for suicide prevention: www.thelongshortroad.com Resource for porn addiction: www.guardyoureyes.com Submit your anonymous questions at www.jewishteentalk.com!

Questions explored in this episode: 1. I’m a Chassidish boy and I think that I need a girlfriend or wife who can understand my feelings. What do I do? (01:38) 2. I am not skinny and worried about getting a shidduch with an overweight boy with problems. How do I approach this? (08:07) 3. I have a Mashpia but I am embarrassed to ask her some questions. Any tips? (19:58) 4. How can a gay person be happy in a heterosexual marriage? (25:56) 5. I’m always telling off my siblings in matters of Torah. How can I stop this? (31:13) Submit your anonymous questions at www.jewishteentalk.com! Thank you to our sponsors, Chava and Rivka for your support!

Questions explored in this episode: 1. I sometimes wish bad things on people. How do I still look at myself as a good person? (01:20) 2. I am constantly telling off my siblings. How can I stop this? (09:51) 3. I recently heard that sexual abuse is common and present in the frum community. How can I keep myself safe and trust anyone? (16:14) 4. How is Judaism not being all or nothing different than the Reform choosing what to observe? (27:11) Submit your anonymous questions at www.jewishteentalk.com.

Questions explored in this episode: 1. Why is it bad to listen to non Jewish podcasts and YouTubers? (03:02) 2. Hashem is always testing me. Does He want me to stay religious? (09:15) 3. Am I getting depressed or is it just stress from exams? (14:40)

Questions explored in this episode: 1. I really struggle with procrastination? What can I do? (02:16) 2. Is it normal to so badly want to get married and have a baby? (09:39) 3. Why is everyone so fake? (15:37) 4. How do I bring my religiosity to the next level? (16:11) 5. How can I stay religious in this generation? (21:04)

Questions explored in this episode: 1. What is wrong with having a boyfriend? (01:35) 2. Any advice for staying strong about being Tznius? (01:59) 3. I want to hang out with boys and talk to them. What can I do? (02:28) 4. I never talk with my mom about boys or drama. Many of my friends do and it’s upsetting at times. What can I do? (02:58) 5. My brother is taking drugs, getting drunk and selling drugs. Please help me! (08:57) 6. I have a sister who’s becoming anorexic. What can I do for myself and for her? (21:39) Submit your questions at www.jewishteentalk.com! Partner with Jewish Teen Talk by sponsoring an episode at https://bit.ly/3SYdFsI.

Questions explored in this episode: 1. How do I dress Tznius when others around me don't? (02:48) 2. How do I stay frum but still make friends as a Chabad frum girl in a non-Jewish co-ed school? (06:24) 3. I have a Jewish mom and Christian father. How can I be a better Jew and get closer to G-d? (14:13) 4. My parents won’t let me get social media and it’s frustrating. What can I do? (22:58) Submit your questions at www.jewishteentalk.com! Partner with Jewish Teen Talk by sponsoring an episode at https://bit.ly/3SYdFsI.