Sounds Like Teen Spirit

This week, Maree and Rachel chat with Ben & Sienna Boyce - the father-daughter duo whose hilarious and heartwarming content has captured millions of views around the world. From embarrassing drive-thru skits to debating the Prime Minister, Ben and Sienna open up about the highs and lows of going viral, the realities of family content creation, and how parents can nurture their kids’ creativity without losing their footing. This is a funny, honest, and insightful look at fame, family, and finding

Maree and Rachel sit down with Professor Grant Schofield, leading public health expert and co-founder of PreKure, to unpack the “perfect storm” of modern teen life. From dopamine overload through social media, gaming, junk food, and vaping, to the loss of independence and free play, Professor Schofield calls out the uncomfortable truths about today’s youth health crisis. With practical advice on sleep, nutrition, and boundaries, this episode is a wake-up call for parents raising teens in the digital

In this powerful and personal episode, Maree and Rachel sit down with Genevieve Mora - mental health advocate, app creator, and co-founder of Voices of Hope. Genevieve opens up about her journey through OCD and anorexia as a teen, and what families can do to support without smothering. From spotting the early signs to creating safe, judgment-free spaces, Genevieve shares practical insights and hope-filled wisdom for parents raising teens today.About your guests:Genevieve Mora is the co-founder of

In this episode of Sounds Like Teen Spirit, Maree and Rachel sit down with Bruce Pilbrow, CEO of Spirit of Adventure, to explore why letting teens get uncomfortable might be the best thing we can do for them. From daily ocean swims to bunking with strangers and climbing 38-metre masts, Bruce shares how structured risk builds resilience, confidence, and courage. Plus, Year 13 student Sophie Wheelen joins to tell her story of 10 days at sea - storms, seasickness, and all - and why she came home

Youth vaping is a widespread crisis - vaping is more accessible and appealing to teens than smoking ever was, with alarming rates of youth addiction.It's fueled by marketing strategies targeting children with colorful designs, enticing flavors, and low prices alongside a retail strategy where vapes are sold at your teens local dairy. Highlights: parenting challenges with vape addiction where to go for help NZ legislative environment About your guest: Charyl Robinson is a founding member

Ever wondered how to manage that teenage appetite?! In this episode, we break down the talk with nutritionist and lifestyle coach, Renee Rigden on how to to make feeding teens a bit more manageable.Highlights: trends like high protein snacks and the Tiktok influence why teens need more calories the 80/20 rule for nutrition About your guest: Renee Rigden, a certified nutrition and lifestyle coach and a mum herself. Connect with Renee here: www.linkedin.com/in/renee-rigden-38b0618b/ Learn

Young love is everything we remember - messy, hilarious, and emotional! But now, as parents, we’re in charge of guiding our teens through the highs and lows of it all.Join us in this super practical episode with advice and thoughtful insights for helping teens make healthy, respectful choices in love. Highlights: do's and dont's of boundaries romantic vs platonic dynamics first breakups. About your guest: Sheridan Eketone, is a parenting coach and mum to four teens and young adults

Ever wondered why your teens are so obsessed with Snapchat? In this episode, we break down the app's unique appeal and why it keeps teens hooked.You’ll learn about the features they love (and why they can’t resist snapping!) and get expert tips on what parents should know. Highlights: The uniqueness of Snapchat’s disappearing messages How teens use the app to communicate Tips for parents to stay in the loop on Snapchat About your guest: Sean Lyons is Chief Online Safety Officer at NetSafe