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Healthy Teen Life

Healthy Teen Life

Healthy Teen Life is a weekly podcast providing teens, college-age young adults and their parents, with information, inspiration, and guidance on current teen health, nutrition, and mental wellness topics. Tap your podcast player icon below to listen now!

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102: The Power of Active Listening: Transforming Teen...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/09/18

Welcome to the Healthy Teen Life Podcast with your host, Leslie. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the essential skill of listening and how it can significantly improve communication and relationships. Our special guest, Deb Porter, founder of HOLD (Hearing Out Life Drama), shares her expertise in active listening and emotional intelligence. Deb explains the concept of active listening and its importance for both teens and parents. She introduces her CORE framework—Calm, Outcome, Relate, and

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48:33

101: Conquering Social Anxiety: Causes, Remedies and...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/09/11

Welcome to the Healthy Teen Life Podcast! In this episode, Leslie chats with Dr. Stephan G. Hoffman, a leading expert in social anxiety and cognitive behavioral therapy. Together, they delve into the complexities of social anxiety, differentiating between normal social discomfort and social anxiety disorder. Dr. Hoffman explains the various forms of social anxiety, how it overlaps with other disorders like depression, and the significant impact it can have on one's life. The conversation highlights

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45:26

100: Beyond Confidence: How to Build Self-Esteem

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/09/04

When you’re not feeling great about yourself it negatively impacts everything in your life -- which is why focusing on self-esteem above all else is essential. In this episode we delve into the crucial topic of self-esteem and why it's the root of happiness. I explain what everyone gets wrong about confidence vs. self-esteem, and why self-esteem should always come first.Learn practical strategies for improving self-esteem, including awareness mapping, reflecting on character strengths,

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01:05:19

Benefits of Plant-Based Eating for Teens with Brenda...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/08/28

Plant-based eating can be one of the best approaches to living well. But before transitioning, it's important to understand the variations, nuances and best practices to live healthy and well on a plant-based diet.In this episode Leslie is joined by Brenda Davis, a renowned registered dietitian and a pioneer in plant-based nutrition. Together, we delve into the essentials of plant-based eating, breaking down myths and offering practical advice for teens, young adults, and families. You'll learn

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37:19

Breathe Your Way to Calm: Unlock the Power of...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/08/21

If you or someone close to you struggles with anxiety, stress or depression then you know it can be all-consuming to the point of panic. One often overlooked method for calming, treating and managing symptoms is breathwork.In today’s episode we talk about Resonance Frequency Breathing with Adrian Cox, of BreathYoga. RFP is a simple, science-based method of measured breathing. Using gentle, slow and circular breaths to gain body-mind balance, resonance breathing stimulates a relaxation response that

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46:18

Finding Purpose: Insights from Developmental...

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2024/08/14

When we search for our meaning in life, it usually centers around purpose. Why we're here and what we're meant to do. For young people in high school and college, this is especially true. What it is and how teens and college students can cultivate purpose is the topic of my conversation with Kendall Cotton Bronk, a developmental scientist and professor of psychology at Claremont Graduate University. Kendall and her colleagues have done extensive research on positive youth development and the moral

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47:28

Managing Anxiety: Bite-Sized Tools and Strategies...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/08/07

Anxiety is a common issue among today's youth, influenced by the pressures of academics, athletics, and family life. Luckily there is increased awareness and understanding of anxiety and with that comes empowering tools like those developed by today's guest Tessa Zimmerman, founder of Upstream Education. Join us as we discuss anxiety management and the groundbreaking work she's doing to support mental health in schools across the U.S.In this episode we chat about: - Upstream Education's tier-one

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54:04

Connecting to Your Intuition For Inner Guidance and...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/07/31

As a teen or young adult, making decisions and doing what's best for yourself can be really hard -- especially when everyone is telling you who you should or shouldn't be in life. It leads you down paths that feel wrong and leaves you anxious and confused. If that sounds on point, this episode is for you.Join us as Kristin Quattlebaum, a former corporate hustler turned purpose guide, talks about why finding and cultivating intuition when you're still trying to understand who you are and how you fit

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01:01:57

Navigating Eating Disorder Recovery: A Parent’s Guide...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/07/24

When your child shows signs of an eating disorder or is diagnosed, it can be scary, overwhelming, and raise more questions than answers. Most of all you want to know how you can help support at home.Luckily there is a resource for parents that answers these questions, and more. In this episode, Leslie talks with Judy Krasna, Executive Director of F.E.A.S.T. (Families Empowered and Supporting Treatment) for Eating Disorders, a peer-to-peer support community. Judy provides a highly informative

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01:00:20

Dangers of Teen Dieting on Eating Disorders with...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/07/17

In this episode of the Healthy Teen Life Podcast we're breaking down the complexities of eating disorders with Dr. Marsha Herrin, a highly experienced and regarded registered dietitian and clinical assistant professor at Dartmouth College, author and eating disorder recovery expert.In this episode, you'll discover: The intricate definition of eating disorders and how they differ from disordered eating. The significant role genetics play in the development of eating disorders. The impact of social

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01:05:49

Beyond the Mirror: Understanding Body Dysmorphic...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/07/10

As you’ll discover in this episode, body image or body dysmorphia, as it is often commonly referred to, is not the same as Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Robyn Stern a LCSW and therapist, joins me to define the key variables and signs that can make a significant difference in identifying, seeking and getting the right kind of effective support. She’ll also share her own lived experience with BDD, how to discuss when you have concerns about BDD, and common misconceptions that can cause

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53:35

Why Un-Social Media is Making Teens Depressed and...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/07/03

We love it, we hate it but most of all, we want to believe we have control over social media. Unfortunately, our relationship with social media isn't that easy and for adolescent brains, it can be even harder than adults. Learn about how un-social, social media is for us.What we discuss in this episode with Patrick Ney: - Research data showing the correlation with depression and loneliness - The Law of Incremental Gains and how to use it to make change - The concept of Locus of Control and why

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48:44

Breaking the Silence: Deep Dive into Eating Disorders...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/06/19

While awareness for eating disorders has been increasing, there's still plenty that is misunderstood and stereotypes that continue to perpetuate in society. In today's episode Samantha DeCaro, Director of Clinical Outreach and Education at the Renfrew Center provides insights around changes in eating disorder classifications, truths about contributing factors, and details options for support and recovery. For more information and resources: The Renfrew Center: www.renfrewcenter.com; 1-800-RENFREW

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30:23

Summer Health Boost: Sleep, Sweat, and Sizzle

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/06/12

With hectic, busy and often over-scheduled lives we often compromise on essential lifestyle habits that support our health and well-being. It’s seriously hard to find the time to make changes, develop new routines and follow-through with consistency. But with longer days of summer, it’s an ideal time to build on key lifestyle habits that make us feel better and set us up for success, long-term. In today’s episode, Leslie and Zoe talk about three pivotal lifestyle factors that every teen or college

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28:04

End Overeating & Binging Through Mindfulness Practice

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/06/05

Overeating a delicious meal isn’t completely uncommon for many of us. It happens from time to time. But when it becomes more frequent or turns into binges, it’s time to take notice and make positive changes that can help manage how we're eating and how much. That’s where mindfulness comes in. In today’s episode we cover the power of mindfulness practice as an effective method in raising awareness and attention around occasional overeating or binging of food and eating.Note: If binging or overeating

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34:49

Summer Body Tips for Teens - the Healthy Way

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/05/29

Summertime can stir up a mixed bag of emotions. On the one hand is the excitement of summer fun, but on the other it can be hard to enjoy when all you can think about is how you look in summer clothes and on the beach. When we’re not feeling great about our bodies, whether it’s weight or body image, it can ruin a good time. Today’s episode covers how you can get that summer body you love, in both body and mind.Parents: Grab a copy of my FREE Parent Guide on unhealthy teen eating habits and how you

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26:27

How to Cope and Thrive - When Life Seems Meaningless

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/05/22

Sometimes life can really suck. Like the times when things don’t seem to be going well: friend issues, relationship break-ups, family challenges, school pressures, anxiety or depression seem to be taking over, and you’re struggling to feel like you have any purpose or meaning in life. That’s when pressing the pause button and taking a moment to reset can be so valuable. Life is a journey, for all of us. The key is learning to leverage coping methods and mindset that can help weather the storm and

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23:45

Food Guilt - Solutions for Battling Food Remorse

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/05/15

In this episode, Leslie dives into the topic of food guilt, often defined by negative emotions such as remorse, shame, and self-criticism attached to our dietary choices.But what's interesting and maybe even surprising to know, is liberation from food guilt does not necessarily involve food itself. Just like the layers of a cake, food guilt is layered with dimensions of societal norms, diet culture, and personal influences. When combined, they foster guilt, shame and negative self-perception

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47:34

The Silent Epidemic of Fentanyl Poisoning

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/05/08

In this thought-provoking episode, Amy Neville, founder of the Alexander Neville Foundation, unmasks the nitty-gritty of; the youth drug crisis; medications not obtained from a legitimate prescription; how drug dealers are winning over youth; as well as tips and insights from her interactions with teens and experts. Amy dedicates her time and efforts to learn from experts, inform students, parents, educators, and policy-makers about the grave realities of drug abuse, busting myths and

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20:53

Body Dysmorphia Facts for Teens - Truths, Symptoms &...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2024/05/01

In this episode we delve into a pressing topic affecting countless teenagers around the globe - Body Image challenges, and more specifically, Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD). Far from being a mere preoccupation with physical appearance, BDD is a serious mental health issue often leading to social isolation, anxiety, depression, and in extreme cases, triggering suicidal thoughts.We explore the basics of body dysmorphia(BD) starting with how body image challenges often begin for many teens and young

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