Tackling the College Life: Recent Episodes

Mel and Katie

This podcast is all about the college perspective on everyday topics and college life. We’re best friends who happen to go to rival colleges😈 Tune in every month for a chance to dive into our chaotic lives ;) Follow our insta @tacklingthecollegelife for more content!

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All good things must come to an end.. We want to thank all of you for listening each month! This experience has really made our college experience so much better. Although, lets just say that this may not be the last you see from us in the podcast world.. feel free to continue to follow our instagram because we will continue posting! Also, we will still be posting on YouTube so make sure to subscribe :)

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On this episode, we talk about the inevitable parties that happen during college. Some topics we discuss are: different types of parties, how to have fun sober, how to know if someone needs help, etc. We hope you learn something from this episode!

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New YouTube Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=exConBKvHQU

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Sometimes your best friend isn't a compatible roommate for you and THAT'S OKAY! Listen to us talk about our good and bad roommate experiences, how to find a good roommate, how to deal with conflict, and more! Follow our instagram @tacklingthecollegelife for more content :)

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We're upperclassmen now?! Let's chat about how our sophomore year went, our goals for junior year and freshman advice! We hope you like the updated look ;) Thank you for tuning in, let's tackle this year together!! Follow us on instagram for more content @tacklingthecollegelife

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Getting homesick is so real when you go away for college.. so let's talk about it! On this episode we share our experiences with homesickness and some ways to cope with it :)) Follow our instagram for more content: https://www.instagram.com/tacklingthecollegelife/


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Summer during your college years are way different than ever before so... let's talk about it! On this episode we will touch on topics such as: how to deal with friends traveling or leaving for internships, summer ideas, getting emotional when moving out, going home for the summer vs staying in your college town, and if summer internships are necessary. we hope you enjoy this episode :) feel free to reach out on our instagram @tacklingthecollegelife


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Social Media is TOXIC (well.. too much of it is). Listen to us talk about how we strive to limit our social media use and why social media is so damaging to your mental health. Thanks for listening! Follow us on instagram for more content: https://www.instagram.com/tacklingthecollegelife/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y%3D

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Let's talk about the things people do not tell you about growing up and getting a professional job! School only lasts for a small part of your life and more and more people are still not prepared for the real world afterwards. Hear us share what we have learned and things we think should be talked about more (like internships, resumes, and cover letters). If you are new here.. WELCOME - you can follow us for more content @tacklingthecollegelife - our DM's are always open :)

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Listen to Mel, Katie & our special guest, Kailey talk about college struggles, how to love yourself, dealing with haters, being successful, and more! You can definitely learn a lot from Kailey and what she has been through. Happy listening! For more, follow us on instagram @tacklingthecollegelife

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It is hard to LOVE the single life, but after you listen to this episode you may have a different perspective on it! follow our instagram @tacklingthecollegelife for more content. follow and rate if you loved the episode :) happy listening!

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Let's talk double standards! This is a fun one with lots of opinions. Let us know what your views are with these double standards on our instagram: @tacklingthecollegelife. Happy holidays and happy new year!

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we believe mental health should be your biggest priority! In this episode, we dive into our personal experiences with mental health and how to be there for people around you that struggles with mental health. all that and more! follow our instagram @tacklingthecollegelife for more content. thanks for listening!!

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welcome back to PART 2 of our heartbreak series! In this episode, we talk about what to do after a breakup and some controversial topics.. follow our instagram for more content @tacklingthecollegelife! If you are going through a breakup, know it gets better and do not hesitate to reach out! we love you <3


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PART 1 of our breakup series where we get REAL and share our experiences. we hope this helps someone! go to our instagram @tacklingthecollegelife for more resources and content about breakups. as always, do not hesitate to reach out! part 2 drops next week!


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Katie & Mel are recently single and will give you the hard truth about becoming independent. the pros, cons and some juicy stories. thanks for tuning in!


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If you love Andrew Tate, you will not like this episode! lol we react to what this boy believes in and how his mindset is super destructive on young minds! happy listening :)


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oh boy here comes round 2 of the college life! listen to hear what we've learned from our freshman year and what we're worried/excited for going into our sophomore year! we are so excited to create more memories and content for you guys, stay tuned! oh and if you haven't followed us on instagram yet, feel free @tacklingthecollegelife


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hear our conversation about how our guest, Natalie, got through a really hard time! we hope this episode gives you a new perspective <3 we love you!!


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clicks in college?! we know and love ‘em. let’s talk about college stereotypes! this is a funny one to start but gets more serious when we talk about Roe v Wade in our segment! happy listening and stay respectful


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listen to Mel & Katie go back on episodes they created 2 years ago in high school and react to them. do they still think the same way?? more content on Instagram @tacklingthecollegelife <3


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Starting NEW at a University is SCARY - but we’re here to give you tips that we wish we got before freshman year! Follow us on insta @tacklingthecollegelife


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we finished our first year of college and are back for the summer!! we’re also both in long distance relationships.. and it is not easy! listen to some of our experiences and tips🤩 let us know the content you want to see/hear! Instagram @tacklingthecollegelife


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is being kind all the time a good thing? listen to our thoughts and more! we also talk about our Valentine’s Day plans! :)


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what’s the freshman 15? Is it real? how to avoid it and more with special guest, @dietitiandad! If your new here, welcome! find more content on our Instagram @tacklingthecollegelife :)


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we hope you all have a happy thanksgiving! listen to katie & mel rant about relationships, football games, frat parties, skipping classes and more! happy listening <3


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Is getting into a relationship as a freshman bad? find out on this episode of college relationships and if we’re single still! shhh


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we’re all settled in our new homes! listen in as we share our first of many crazy stories from college and how our move in process went! ASU vs UofA - follow our insta @tacklingthecollegelife for more content <3


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here we go!! listen to how we prepared for freshman year of college! hear how our summer went and the mistakes we’ve already made ahh. we hope you enjoy our first episode! many more to come! and if your new here, WELCOME #letsgetcrazy


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in this episode, our LAST episode, we share our best, worst, and hilarious moments on this podcast. things no one has heard before! it’s been a wild ride and we love all of you! have a crazy summer and make some memories. peace out, from Tackling the Teen Life’s Mel & Katie✌🏼


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ever feel burnt out socially? don’t want to talk to people but don’t want to seem rude?! we’ve all been there! hear our worst burnt out stories and how to deal with it! at the end we share our summer bucket list for our segment!


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hear our college plans and what we’re looking forward to in the future!! we give advice on staying in touch with your friends, hookup culture, finding a relationship, parties, and more!


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listen to us answer questions guys are too afraid to ask girls with a very special guest, Ariella Breyer !! If you haven’t listening to pt. 1 yet, you really should! we hope y’all enjoy!


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welcome our special guest, Nicole !! we talk about our worst jealous moments and how we deal with jealousy. this one is definitely eye opening. Nicole and Katie also touch on triplet life and why they love it!


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this is a spin off to tackling the pandemic! listen to our special guests share their advice and funny moments! Mel shares her first kiss story at the end and Katie shares her near death experience!


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covid and the pandemic has affected so many people, especially teens. we have 20+ guests share their personal experiences and stories. we appreciate y’all


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going through a breakup? need advice? we talk about our toxic/not fun experiences! we give our opinions on getting over a crush, how girls vs guys cope, if you should block your ex, stay friends with them, or even talk to someone new right after?! hope this helps


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Danielle lost 150 pounds!! listen to hear her story and how she lost the weight! you can learn so much from this episode, happy listening :))


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music is incredible and can help so many people go through tough situations! listen to katie, mel, and our special guest bryce talk about how music has affected us and our mental health!


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need an extra push? listen to this episode to get motivated and start whatever you have been wanting to start NOW!!


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listen to us answer questions guys are too afraid to ask girls with special guest, Tatum !! Tatum is hilarious and has so much experience/advice to share that can help you! Let us know if you want a part 2 :)) and if you haven’t already, check out the 2 parts we did with asking guys questions girls are too afraid to ask!


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need to hear some advice? we got you !! it’s never a bad thing to hear others perspectives to help you in your own life! we talk high school relationships, drama, breakups, school stress, anxiety, making friends and so much more! we hope you get some insight from this episode and have a good laugh at some of our stories! we just love exposing ourselves lmao


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disclaimer: if you are sensitive to religion, maybe this episode isn’t for you! listen to our different perspectives on religion and what we personally believe! you can choose what you want to be believe and not agree with other people. that’s totally okay! it’s important to respect other people’s viewpoints. you do you ;)


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this one is hilarious! listen to hear our crazy stories in high school. thank god we had each other lmao. let us know what your favorite story was and if you’d want a part 2! enjoy !!


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have you ever struggled with your body image? listen to this episode to relate to the struggles of comparing, having a bad relationship w food, unrealistic standards and more! hear our stories with a our special guest, Eve!!


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listen to hear a personal experience with Covid and how it can affect you! this virus is no joke, so please stay safe during this crazy time! at the end we talk about our perspective on what is going on in the world today! remember this is only our opinions, please respect that. love you guys! let us know if you need anything !!


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2021 is almost here! listen to us look back at this crazy year of 2020. what we’ve accomplished and all the bad things we learned from! hear our New Years resolutions and traditions. Have a safe and happy new year !!🥳🎉


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🚨if you are under the age of 12 please do not listen to this episode🚨Merry Christmas !! this is our favorite time of the year. we know this season can be hard for some people, especially in these times, so we wanted to help get you guys in the holiday spirit! we hope everyone has a very merry and safe Christmas with their family and friends!


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you don’t have to be a woman to be a feminist.. and our guest Quinn proved that! listen to hear our viewpoints and experiences with toxic masculinity, feminism stereotypes, and gender inequality in general :))


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listen to hear our biggest fears and our experiences with them! maybe you can spot yours in there? happy Tuesday everyone! remember, fear only holds you back from truly living :) enjoy!


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listen to our thoughts and experiences with high school guys and relationships in general with a special guest, Regan !! Regan is a Junior in high school, does choir, cross country, dance, and has a lot of experience with high school relationships! enjoy :)


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meet the boys!! listen to Luke, Gunner, and Josh answer questions girls are too afraid to ask guys! ladies your welcome and guys let us know if you agree with them :) also, remember that every guy is different and you shouldn’t feel any pressure to change for anyone


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Let’s dive deep into some heavier topics this week! relate or learn what many people go through in their day to day. welcome our guest, Arlene!! she’s amazing! have a blessed day everyone😋


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we love Halloween !! In this episode we share our funny memories, traditions, and even some spooky stories! we have a special guest on as well... Will!! meet Will and his amazing charm ;) have a happy and safe Halloween everyone! 🎃👻


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20TH episode!! listen for a chance to learn or relate to woman struggles. we don’t shy away from any crazy topics! follow our insta @tacklingtheteenlife for more🤪


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let’s tackle childhood memories !! the good, bad, and hilarious times. don’t be afraid of the past, it made you who you are today! be proud of that!!


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we hate stereotypes. but, in this episode we address every single different high school stereotype! can you find where you fit in? either way, don’t let anyone tell you who you are !! if your new listening in, WELCOME !! and thanks for listening :)


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welcome DIEGO and JORDAN !! they give us the inside scoop on a teenage guys perspective! check their podcast out on Spotify and follow them on Instagram: @sh1tsfricked 🤪 thanks for listening! have the best day, you deserved it 🥰🥺


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WE’RE BACK 🎉 we talk about what we plan for our future/lives and how scary the unknown is. listen until the end to find out what heartbreaking thing happened to the pink cube😫 have a fantastic Tuesday !!


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let’s talk CONSPIRACY THEORIES !! these are so fun! follow us on insta @tacklingtheteenlife for more content!


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everyone judges, including you! we talk about our experiences with body shaming and judgment in general. at the end we have a fun segment with a special guest! 🤫 follow us @tacklingtheteenlife !! 🥰💞


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we talk about the biggest pet peeves, including ours !! you can for sure relate. follow us @tacklingtheteenlife on insta for more! also, drop a voice message :)


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meet our third guest, Natalie !! she is a hardworking gymnast who trains for hours on end and still manages to get good grades, have a social life, and eat clean🤩 we talk our experiences with hard work and what it takes. follow us @tacklingtheteenlife. take care !!😛😘


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listen to this weeks episode all about our experiences with peer pressure in high school and how to handle it. doing things you personally don’t want to do is not fun. so stand your ground and only do things because YOU want to. period. if you have any questions or need help on anything, dm and follow us @tacklingtheteenlife on Instagram! we’re always there for y’all ;)


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our 10th episode !! listen to our experiences with our jobs and some crazy times we’ve had with customers! we give tips on being a teen and getting a job so young. don’t feel like you need to get a job, it should be a fun and cool way to make money! if you have any more questions feel free to follow and dm us on our insta @tacklingtheteenlife. thanks for tuning in, we love you! have the best day !! 💕 :)


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hi parents! we’re here to let you in on all the scoop and advice for your teen children! we talk good techniques and bad ones. we also share our experiences with our personal parents! remember, every teen is different so treat them with respect and love! have a great day!! 💞🤩


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we talk friendships with special guest JONNA URBAN. she is a rising senior in high school, a great friend, and has a lot of experience moving. she had to make new friends and leave old friends behind. listen to hear our experiences with toxic friendships and how it affected us! you can follow Jonna @jhurban and our insta page @tacklingtheteenlife. always remember to be grateful for the good friendships you have!


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would you say your a confident person? does it depend on the day? listen to this episode all about confidence and how to put yourself out there!! we talk about our personal journeys with becoming confident and what we do to put ourselves out there! if there is ANY episode you listen to on our podcast, it is this one !! we promise you’ll have a different mindset once your done listening. don’t be afraid to let people see the real you and never let anyone tell you who you are! follow us on our insta @tacklingtheteenlife for more content! love y’all and have a great day!


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Teenagers mental health is worse than any other age! It can be a hard time for people. We talk about our mental health struggles and what we do to cope! Sometimes you can’t even tell that someone is going through a mental health struggle but they are. Always check up on a friend! It can save a life. And always know, that eventually, everything gets better! Love you guys and stay safe!💞


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Having social media can be irritating at times but overall it’s a huge advantage! Listen in to hear us talk about all the negatives and positives about it. Our stories and perspectives! Also there’s a fun teen tea segment at the end! Have a fantastic day and try and join us on Friday (or any day you prefer) not using social media for 24 hours straight! It’s hard but it’s worth it! Let us know how you liked the episode and if you try out this challenge on our insta @tacklingtheteenlife!


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Have you ever wanted to ask a dietitian questions? Well, we did it for you! Meet our first guest Michael Murphy! We talk everything health and fitness. The false info people believe and what is actually good for you to do! Towards the end we test him on teen slang. He doesn’t do so well... Follow @tacklingtheteenlife on insta! New episodes every Tuesday! Also, follow @dietitianmike and @weightlossinstituteofaz for more info. Dm us if you have any more questions. Have a great day!! :) #health #fitness


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We talk about common insecurities and how to deal with them. We also have a Q&A segment towards the end to let you guys learn more about us! Thanks for listening! Follow our insta @tacklingtheteenlife. We post every Tuesday. Remember, you are beautiful the way you are! So, you do you :)


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We talk about teen freedom. The positives and negatives. Towards the end we give our viewpoint on what has been happening in our world today. The police brutality and racism. We need change. Text “FLOYD” to 55156 and “JUSTICE” to 668366. Donate if you can! Vote! Don’t forget that you have a voice, so use it! Follow our insta @tacklingtheteenlife for more content! Love you guys! Stay safe.


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Our first ever episode! We introduce ourselves and this podcast. We also talk about quarantine life for us and teens. The negatives and positives in this rough time. Follow our insta @tacklingtheteenlife for more content!


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