In this episode, Mark and Cherry explore how unconscious stories can show up in youth as patterns like pulling away, risky behavior, or self-sabotage. They discuss how mentors can approach these moments with curiosity and compassion, rather tha...

In this episode, we explore how mentors can support teens in building healthy boundaries. Rather than giving scripts or telling teens to simply say no, this episode focuses on helping young people notice their internal signals, understand their...

In this episode, we explore how mentors can support teens in building their decision-making capacity—not by handing them the “right” answers, but by helping them pause, think, and reflect. You’ll learn how to guide teens through uncertainty, se...

In this episode, Mark Teetor joins us for a deep dive into one of our core distinctions—Framework for Action. Together, we explore how this tool can help mentors notice when their mentee is stuck, identify what might be missing (like skills or ...

In this heartfelt episode, Julio, Director of Level Up, reflects on his own journey grieving the loss of a parent. Together, Mark and Julio explore how mentors can hold space for grief—how to show up with presence, validate a wide range of emot...