10 for Teens + Tweens

10 for Teens + Tweens keeps things simple in the best way: each episode is roughly 10 minutes long and focuses on one topic that matters to young people right now. Host Stephanie Valdez, founder of Empowerful Girls and a certified Girl Power Instructor trained in Social and Emotional Learning, covers self-love, friendship drama, anxiety, social media pressure, goal-setting, and family communication. The format is direct and practical — no filler, no rambling. With 145 episodes releasing biweekly, the show has built a solid library covering just about every emotional challenge a tween might face. Valdez also holds training in Youth Mental Health First Aid, which means the advice isn't just well-intentioned — it's informed by actual expertise. She talks to listeners like they're capable young people navigating real stuff, not like they need to be protected from their own feelings. The 4.7-star rating from 361 reviews on Apple Podcasts tells you what the audience thinks, and the listener reviews are genuinely moving — young people writing in to say the show helped them through a tough week or gave them words for feelings they couldn't name. The 10-minute format is perfect for the tween attention span and fits neatly into a morning routine, bus ride, or wind-down before bed. Transcripts are available on EmpowerfulGirls.com for anyone who prefers reading. For tweens dealing with the emotional turbulence of ages 10-13, this podcast is like having a smart, caring older sister in your earbuds.