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This Is So Awkward

Peoples Media, This Is So Awkward

This is so awkward…but it doesn’t have to be. These days, puberty starts earlier, lasts longer, and happens with a cellphone in hand. The most trusted voices on puberty, Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett, are here to remove cringe from this stage of life – not just for kids going through it but also the adults who care about them. With science, guidance and humor, they cover all the physical, emotional, and social changes that happen between ages 8-18 and beyond. Watch the full episodes

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43:42

Erections & Nocturnal Emissions (AKA Boners & Wet...

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/06/28

Erections and nocturnal emissions – AKA boners and wet dreams – are big pieces of puberty that often go unmentioned unless they’re punchlines in a joke. Which is a big conversational miss, because these topics can cause unnecessary confusion, shame, worry, or awkwardness. In this episode, we break down the science behind boners and wet dreams (and yes, we also use the language that kids use) and then offer practical ways to help males manage these unexpected and uncontrollable experiences.Show

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54:58

It’s Not Hysteria with Dr. Karen Tang

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/06/25

Fibroids, Endometriosis, PCOS…the list of gynecologic hot topics goes on and on. Gyn Dr. Karen Tang is author of the myth-dispelling It’s Not Hysteria. She takes on pretty much every question about women’s reproductive health – starting in the tween and teen years — combining science with actionable guidance.Show Notes:It’s Not HysteriaJoin our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIPVisit Bioptimizers.com/oomla and use promo code OOMLA during checkout to save 10 percentGet 25% off your first order of Phyla, when

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40:23

The Sex Series: What Teens Need to Know

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/06/21

The third re-release in the series: What do teenagers need to know about sex? A lot. By the teen years, these conversations become both personal and complex. Some teens still need foundational knowledge, while others are ready for far more sophisticated information. For those who need help teasing apart what they need to know, by when, and how to say it, we’ve got you.Show Notes:Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIPVisit Bioptimizers.com/oomla and use promo code OOMLA during checkout to save 10

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40:57

Mood Swings

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/06/18

Swinging moods are a hallmark of the puberty years. And since kids start puberty earlier than ever before, so too do those emotional ups and downs. Understanding the physiology of rising and falling hormones makes it much easier to develop strategies for managing this roller coaster ride – for adults and kids alike.Show Notes:Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIPVisit Bioptimizers.com/oomla and use promo code OOMLA during checkout to save 10 percentGet 25% off your first order of Phyla, when you visit

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39:45

The Sex Series: Talking to Tweens About Sex

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/06/14

The second re-release in a series of 3: What do middle school kids need to know about sex and when? The learning curve is steep between 5th - 8th grade. Not only is this a time when kids are progressing through puberty, but it’s also when most begin health and sex education classes in school… and also when most get their own phone. We cover how to stay ahead of all of it.Show Notes:Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIPVisit Bioptimizers.com/oomla and use promo code OOMLA during checkout to save 10

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51:31

Stress Reset with Dr. Jenny Taitz

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2024/06/11

Stress is ubiquitous, with new stressors appearing regularly in tween and teen lives. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jenny Taitz shares practical strategies for people of all ages to manage overwhelming emotions.Show Notes:Stress Resets by Dr. Jenny TaitzJoin our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIPVisit Bioptimizers.com/PUBERTY and use code PUBERTY10 for 10% off your purchase.Get 25% off your first order of Phyla, when you visit PhylaBiotics.com and use the code PUBERTY at checkout!Order our book This Is So

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34:05

The Sex Series: What School Aged Kids Need to Know

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/06/07

The first re-release in a series of 3: What do younger kids need to know about sex and when? We cover all the conversations kids need, from kindergarten until they start middle school. How to build the foundation — anatomically correct vocabulary, consent, and privacy — using age-appropriate and inclusive language.Show Notes:Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIPVisit Bioptimizers.com/PUBERTY and use code PUBERTY10 for 10% off your purchase.Get 25% off your first order of Phyla, when you visit

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1:01:41

Trends in Sex with Professor Debby Herbenick

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/06/04

Trends in sexual behaviors continuously evolve, with often older generations often judging the choices of younger ones. That’s nothing new. But today, there are some new norms that feel particularly alarming like, for example, the prevalence of choking during sex and other forms of rough sex. Professor Debby Herbenick, sexuality researcher responsible for much of the emerging data, joins us to share her insights.Show Notes:Yes, Your Kid: What Parents Need to Know About Today's Teens and SexJoin our

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49:49

What Jonathan Haidt Gets Right… and Wrong

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/05/31

A new bestselling bookThe Anxious Generationis making big waves in the parenting world.Jonathan Haidtpresents incredibly important data, but the messaging around the book is scaring many parents, making some feel terrible about their tech choices. This episode walks through what he gets right (sociological data, tech use trends, and the importance of limit setting) and what he getswrong (specifics about puberty and brain development).Show Notes:Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIPGo to

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51:10

Health Tips for Launched Kids

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/05/28

Whether it’s a kid who has moved out of their childhood home or one who’s just away for the summer, there’s a list of conversations to have before they fly the coop. Dr. Jill Grimes, author of the Ultimate College Student Handbook – one of our favorite high school graduation gifts! – shares her best tips on everything from drugs to birth control to when to take yourself to the emergency room.Show Notes:Updated Ultimate College Student Health HandbookJoin our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIPGo to

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37:23

Stress in Growing Bodies

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/05/24

Human bodies aren’t designed to live with chronic stress, and yet these days, so many do. Including kids. This episode explains the physiology of the stress response, what happens in tween and teen bodies in particular, and steps to manage it.Show Notes:*Note: This episode tethers to a newsletter article for our membership – if you want to receive deep dive articles, join at Less AwkwardGo to magicspoon.com/PUBERTYto save $5Visit Bioptimizers.com/PUBERTY and use code PUBERTY10 for 10% off your

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53:04

Disordered Eating and Eating Disorders with Dr. Kelly...

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/05/21

Disordered eating and eating disorders – two separate issues along a single continuum – are widespread among tweens and teens. While these struggles aren’t new, rates are up and people are talking about them more openly. This episode starts by defining terminology like anorexia, bulimia, bingeing, purging, bigorexia, and orthorexia. Then we get into all of the reasons why kids (and adults) might experience one or more.Show Notes:Center for Emotional WellnessJoin our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIPGo to

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39:41

To Spy Or Not To Spy?

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/05/17

A listener asks: Is it ok to snoop through your kid’s phone? And if you do, and then you find something surprising or worrying, what next? We cover the complexities of talking to kids when information was gathered while spying on them.Show Notes:Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIPGo to magicspoon.com/PUBERTYto save $5Visit Bioptimizers.com/PUBERTY and use code PUBERTY10 for 10% off your purchase.Go to FACTORMEALS.COM/puberty50 and use code puberty50 to get 50% off your order.Get 25% off your first

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45:28

Managing Failure with Michelle Icard

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/05/14

This sounds negative, but it’s not: helping kids to avoid failure is a major parenting goal. They need to learn to handle setbacks in order to navigate life. Educator and author of 8 Setbacks that Can Make a Child a Success, Michelle Icard, g0es beyond managing kids’ failure to making space for healthy risk taking.Show Notes:Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIPGo to magicspoon.com/PUBERTYto save $5Visit Bioptimizers.com/PUBERTY and use code PUBERTY10 for 10% off your purchase.Go to

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34:34

Mistakes We Make With The First Kid

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/05/10

Ah, the first pancake: it’s either overcooked, undercooked, or somehow both simultaneously. Every parent (and grandparent, too!) lives a steep learning curve the first time through, racking up a long list of what and how they could have done better. But there’s also a silver lining as we all get better at the job over time. This episode is about letting go of the guilt we feel when we make mistakes, instead leaning into a parenting growth mindset.Show Notes:Join our LESS AWKWARD MEMBERSHIPGo to

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52:07

Elisa Song on Healthy Kids, Happy Kids

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/05/07

Trailblazing integrative pediatrician and author ofHealthy Kids, Happy KidsElisa Song has long been a deep believer in the brain-gut connection. Her two decades in functional medicine have made her a leading voice… you’ll understand why when you hear how she explains the gut microbiome to the youngest kids and connects it to issues like teen anxiety for the older ones.Show Notes:Go to magicspoon.com/PUBERTYto save $5Visit Bioptimizers.com/PUBERTY and use code PUBERTY10 for 10% off your purchase.Go

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37:06

Setting a Firm Limit

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/05/03

A listener wrote in asking: if I give my kid a hard “no” answer to something I know they really want to do, am I just setting them up to go behind my back and do it anyway? Limit setting would be so much easier if it were black and white. This episode explores the gray area of boundary-setting so that adults can remain in conversation with the kids they’re desperately trying to keep safe.Show Notes:Go to magicspoon.com/PUBERTYto save $5Visit Bioptimizers.com/PUBERTY and use code PUBERTY10 for 10%

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53:41

Data and Decision Making with Emily Oster

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/04/30

Author and economist Emily Oster covers all the ways to apply data to thoughtful decisions, from wellness to managing illness. There’s science all around us, but sometimes so many numbers that we feel overwhelmed. Emily to the rescue.Show Notes:Go to magicspoon.com/PUBERTYto save $5Visit Bioptimizers.com/PUBERTY and use code PUBERTY10 for 10% off your purchase.Go to FACTORMEALS.COM/puberty50 and use code puberty50 to get 50% off your order.Get 25% off your first order of Phyla, when you visit

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51:31

Smells and Puberty

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/04/26

Odors make a grand entrance as bodies grow and change. This episode covers everything from how we smell (olfaction) to how we smell (stinky or delicious). There are lots of specific ways to prevent potent odors on increasingly sweaty, oily, hairy bodies — we dig into many of them.Show Notes:Go to magicspoon.com/PUBERTYto save $5Visit Bioptimizers.com/PUBERTY and use code PUBERTY10 for 10% off your purchase.Go to FACTORMEALS.COM/puberty50 and use code puberty50 to get 50% off your order.Get 25% off

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52:44

The New Menopause with Dr. Mary Claire Haver

This Is So Awkward ·

2024/04/23

Menopause maven Dr. Mary Claire Haver, author of The New Menopause, joins us to debunk myths and educate listeners about some of the big topics like: hormone therapy treatment, the data on estrogen, and new ways to approach this complex stage of life that so often intersects with puberty.Show Notes:Go to magicspoon.com/PUBERTYto save $5Visit Bioptimizers.com/PUBERTY and use code PUBERTY10 for 10% off your purchase.Go to FACTORMEALS.COM/puberty50 and use code puberty50 to get 50% off your order.Get

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