Life, Puberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

06/06/2018

There is a gender problem in mathematics.

Very few full-time, tenured math positions are held by women. On today’s show, we follow a young female mathematician who goes to one of the best graduate schools in the country and has to deal with this gender disparity. What is it like to be a woman trying to make space in a field that is so male-dominated?

Listen now at http://lifepubertyhappiness.org/episode/2018/06/04/making-space.html

There is a gender problem in mathematics. Very few full-time, tenured math positions are held by women. On today’s show, we follow a young female mathematician who goes to one of the best graduate schools in the country and has to deal with this gender disparity. What is it like to be a woman tryi...

07/05/2018

A new episode of LPPH is live!

Friends, Roommates, and Nightmares

For most people, your roommate is the first person you meet who you have to get along with even though you may not know them too well and you guys might not be friends. That’s really hard, especially for the first time! Today, we hear roommate stories: from the crazy to the cool to the downright scary.

Listen now at https://bit.ly/2wlAqiy

For most people, your roommate is the first person you meet who you have to get along with even though you may not know them too well and you guys might not be friends. That’s really hard, especially for the first time! Today, we hear roommate stories: from the crazy to the cool to the downright s...

05/03/2018

Imagine going to college at 14.

In our latest episode hear from 2 people who did programs for "gifted students" and went to college years earlier than most people their age. Today we hear the full story: emotional, personal, and academic. And we learn why they did it and whether they now think it was worthwhile.

Listen to our latest episode at http://bit.ly/2FeNmuv

We’ve all heard about programs meant for “gifted students” that let students take more advanced courses when they’re really young. Today, we hear from two people who did these programs – they both went to college at least three years early – and we hear the full story: emotional, persona...

05/02/2018

College applications: they’re stressful, complicated, exhausting, and they don’t have to be that way. The number of high school students going to college is declining, and many students who would benefit from attending college aren’t. Today: how did we get here? And how can we get out?

Listen to our latest episode at http://lifepubertyhappiness.org/episode/2018/02/05/through-the-fafsa-and-the-flames.html

College applications: they’re stressful, complicated, exhausting, and they don’t have to be that way. The number of high school students going to college is declining, and many students who would be benefitted by attending college aren’t. Today: how did we get here? And how can we get out?

01/01/2018

The average 18-year-old has moved twice in their life. Caleb Kitchen passed that milestone before he got to middle school. To date, he’s moved seven times, been to three different high schools. And yet, most of Caleb’s friends from his past high schools say that in the short time they knew him, he changed their lives. On today’s show: what it’s like to constantly be on the move.

Listen at http://lifepubertyhappiness.org/episode/2018/01/01/from-beach-to-shining-coast.html

05/12/2017

#6: In the Moment

In today’s episode, we’re trying something different: we’re just telling a story. The story is about a kid who went on a spontaneous, unplanned, exhausting trip. In the moment, it wasn’t that memorable. Now, he says it changed his life.

Listen to our new episode at http://bit.ly/2ijaYQC

In today's episode, we're trying something different: we're just telling a story. No commentary at all. The story is about a kid who went on a spontaneous, u...

06/11/2017

#5: Moment of Maturity

The progression from childhood to adulthood is a pivotal part of everyone’s life… But, when are you an adult? What does that actually mean? And what is the road from childhood to adulthood actually like?

Our newest episode is out now at bit.ly/2zm9ZXy

People talk about 'adults' and 'children' or 'mature people' and 'immature people' all of the time. The progression from childhood to adulthood is a pivotal ...

03/10/2017

#4: Road Trips

We just published our fourth episode!!

Today we hear from someone who’s entire life was changed by taking a road trip. Listen to the full story at http://lifepubertyhappiness.org/episode/2017/10/02/road-trips.html

Also, mark your calendars! We are excited to announce our new monthly schedule with new episodes on the first Monday of each month.

The road trip holds a unique place in the American psyche. Rolling along on the wide, open road is seen as super romantic. Why? Today, we investigate, and we...

12/09/2017

#3: Plenty of Fish in the Schoolyard

"It was basically like kissing...a tree."

The third episode of LPPH is out now! Listen to the full story at http://bit.ly/2xWOV8q

Dating is never like it seems in the movies. Today, let's say no to that false, fake, movie dating culture and hear from real people about real dates.

12/09/2017

#3: Plenty of Fish in the Schoolyard

We just published a new episode. This week, we're telling stories about dating! You can listen at http://lifepubertyhappiness.org/episode/2017/09/12/plenty-of-fish-in-the-schoolyard.html or wherever you get your podcasts!

Dating is never like it seems in the movies. Today, let's say no to that false, fake, movie dating culture and hear from real people about real dates.

24/07/2017

#2: Near Death

Our newest episode, about death and how it changes people is out! You can find it on our website at http://lifepubertyhappiness.org/episode/2017/07/24/near-death.html or wherever you get your podcasts!

Dying is a taboo and strange notion in society. Today, we tackle that head on. What is dying like, and how does it change people?

24/06/2017

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22/06/2017

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We're always looking for new ideas for episodes! If you have any story ideas for our show, submit them to our website at http://lifepubertyhappiness.org/contact.html

We all remember what it was like to be a child. In fact, some of us still are. Welcome to LPPH, a podcast about the stories of the future generation: kids.

20/06/2017

#1: A Better World For Our Children

Our new episode, on losing your innocence, and how children can change the world is out! http://lifepubertyhappiness.org/episode/2017/06/20/a-better-world-for-our-children.html

People generally think that children are 'innocent.' But, what does that really mean? And what does losing your innocence mean for the world?

13/06/2017

Life, Puberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness

Our podcast, Life, Puberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, is on iTunes! It's about the stories of kids. Download it here: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/life-puberty-and-the-pursuit-of-happiness/id1247728352

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12/06/2017

Life, Puberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness