SCARS OF YOUTH OFFICIAL TRAILER
We all wear a mask — smiling, posting, pretending everything’s fine. But beneath it, there are wounds most people never see — heartbreak, loneliness, family pain, silent battles, and the scars that shape who we become.
In this first episode of Scars of Youth, Makena Brandon opens up about the hidden pain that defines today’s young generation — and why healing starts with being honest about what hurts. This is not about pity. It’s about truth. Because before we heal, we must face the scars we’ve been hiding.
SCARS OF YOUTH (EPISODE 1) : The Wounds We Hide; The Story of One Mitchelle Oyoo Abiero
In the first episode of Scars of Youth, Makena Brandon opens a raw conversation about the hidden pain young people carry — the scars no one sees but everyone feels.
Through the powerful story of Michelle Oyoo Abiero, a Kenyan youth who turned her own mental health struggles into a movement for healing, this episode dives deep into what it means to face your pain and transform it into purpose.
This is not just Michelle’s story — it’s ours. The story of every young person learning that silence is not strength, and that healing begins the moment we speak.
SCARS OF YOUTH (EPISODE 2): The Digital Mirror; When "LIKES" Don't Mean LOVE
In this powerful episode of Scars of Youth, Makena Brandon explores the story of Essena O’Neill, an Australian influencer who walked away from fame to reclaim her truth.
Through her journey, we uncover the silent pressure of social media — the need for likes, the illusion of perfection, and the loneliness behind the filters.
This episode dives deep into how the digital world shapes self-worth, identity, and mental health — and how young people can learn to live beyond the screen.
THE SCARS OF YOUTH (EPISODE 3): The Scars of Friendship; The Story of Amanda Todd Chapter 1
In this emotional episode of Scars of Youth, host Makena Brandon takes us deep into the real-life story of Amanda Todd — a young girl whose online trust turned into a global wake-up call.
Through honest storytelling and raw emotion, this episode unpacks the hidden dangers of digital friendships, the pain of betrayal, and the lasting impact of cyberbullying. Told with empathy and truth, Makena walks us through Amanda’s world — her laughter, her dreams, her isolation — and how her story still echoes in the lives of countless youths facing silent struggles behind their screens.
A story not just of loss, but of lessons — about trust, awareness, and the urgent need for kindness in a connected world. “Because sometimes, what breaks us isn’t what we face — it’s who we trusted.”
THE SCARS OF YOUTH (EPISODE 3): The Scars of Friendship; The Story of Amanda Todd Chapter 2
In this emotional episode of Scars of Youth, host Makena Brandon takes us deep into the real-life story of Amanda Todd — a young girl whose online trust turned into a global wake-up call.
Through honest storytelling and raw emotion, this episode unpacks the hidden dangers of digital friendships, the pain of betrayal, and the lasting impact of cyberbullying. Told with empathy and truth, Makena walks us through Amanda’s world — her laughter, her dreams, her isolation — and how her story still echoes in the lives of countless youths facing silent struggles behind their screens.
A story not just of loss, but of lessons — about trust, awareness, and the urgent need for kindness in a connected world. “Because sometimes, what breaks us isn’t what we face — it’s who we trusted.”