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Secret Lives of Teens Online

Secret Lives of Teens Online

CyberFareedah 4 Episodes Aug 20, 2026

Secret Lives of Teens Online exposes real-life stories of teens navigating a terrifying online world in the shadows, often right at home beneath their parents' protection. The show covers threats like online predators, secret romances, and sextortion that reach teens through smartphones and any internet connection. Hosted by CyberFareedah, an award-winning internet safety expert and Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree.

Episodes

What Does Online Grooming Actually Look Like? The Red Flags I Missed as a Teen
What Does Online Grooming Actually Look Like? The Red Flags I Missed as a Teen Aug 20, 2026 00:31:36 Online grooming doesn’t always feel scary to a teen. At first, it can feel like friendship, connection, acceptance, and finally finding someone who understands you.So how does online grooming actually start? And how can parents recognize the warning signs before their teen realizes something is wrong?In this episode of Secret Lives of Teens Online, I share what being groomed online actually felt l
Your Voice Matters: Share Your Secret Life Online | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep. 4
Your Voice Matters: Share Your Secret Life Online | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep. 4 Aug 14, 2026 00:06:12 Your story matters and I want to hear it. In this episode, I invite you to share your experiences growing up online, including the good, bad, ugly, and beautiful parts of your digital life. Maybe you formed a lifelong friendship through an online game. Maybe you lived a double life, experienced online grooming, or faced predatory behavior or exploitation. Whatever your story, you deserve a safe sp
Why I’m Finally Telling My Story of Online Grooming | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep. 3
Why I’m Finally Telling My Story of Online Grooming | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep. 3 Aug 14, 2026 00:19:25 Why am I finally sharing my story of being groomed online as a child?In this episode, I explain what led me to speak publicly about the good, bad, ugly, and beautiful parts of my secret life online. I reflect on the guilt and shame I carried, the memories I buried, and the safe spaces that helped me understand I was not alone...and that what happened was not my fault.I also explore why parents nee
She Stopped Me From Meeting an Online Predator | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep.2
She Stopped Me From Meeting an Online Predator | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep.2 Aug 14, 2026 00:29:21 At 16, I was preparing to leave home and meet a man I had met through an online game. I had been talking to him for months, and although some of his behavior made me uncomfortable, I didn’t fully understand that I was being groomed.Then I told my mother.In this episode, I share the conversation that became the beginning of the end of my double life online. Instead of reacting with anger, punishmen
Why Teens Hide Their Online Lives From Parents | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep.1
Why Teens Hide Their Online Lives From Parents | Secret Lives of Teens Online Ep.1 Aug 14, 2026 00:20:21 Why do teens hide parts of their online lives from their parents...even when they are loved, supported, and cared for?In this first episode, I (CyberFareedah) share my personal story of living a double life online, being groomed as a child, and feeling unable to talk to my parents about what I was experiencing. I explore why traditional internet safety conversations can make teens feel judged, mon

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