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Healthy Teen Life

Leslie Rose | Life Coach for Teenagers and College Students

The first podcast dedicated specifically to helping teens, college-age young adults (and their parents), seeking health, nutrition and mental wellness information that is based on their unique phase in life. Hosted by Leslie Rose, along with guest experts, the show provides healthy lifestyle information, self-help tools and inspiration, all specific to teens’ developing minds and bodies.

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All Episodes

41:02

Is My Eating a Problem? Signs Every Teen Should Know

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/10/07

Ever wonder if your relationship with food is actually okay? In this episode, registered dietitian Jessica Setnick joins Leslie to talk about the early signs that eating has become more than just eating — the connection between stress and food, why body image gets distorted, and how to know when it's time to talk to someone. This one's for anyone who's ever felt confused, guilty, or "off" about food.[01:19] Why diet culture messaging is louder than it used to be[03:45] How eating problems actually

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12:46

207: Is It Normal to Feel Homesick at College?

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/09/30

Why college can feel so hard and what to do about it.Feeling homesick weeks into college and wondering if something's wrong with you? It's not — and it's incredibly common. In this episode, Leslie breaks down "the dip," the very real adjustment phase that hits after the initial excitement of college fades, plus 3 beliefs that quietly fuel homesickness anxiety and 3 things you can actually do about it starting today.Listen now if you've been feeling off, out of place, or unsure whether what you're

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33:06

206: When Therapy Isn't Working, Try This Instead

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/09/23

Been going to therapy for months and still feel stuck? You're not alone — and it might not be you. In this episode, Dr. Stacey Krauss explains why weekly one-on-one therapy doesn't work for many teens and college students, how group therapy and higher-frequency care can actually move things faster, and how to speak up when sessions aren't landing. If you've ever thought "therapy just isn't for me," this one might change your mind.Chapters:[00:00] When therapy feels like it's going nowhere[01:33]

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14:44

205: How to Figure Out Who You Actually Want to Be

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/09/16

Stuck in a loop of "I need to do better," "I need to be more organized," "I need to stop procrastinating"? In this episode, we flip the question. Instead of asking what you need to fix, ask who you actually want to be — and why that one shift changes everything about how you make decisions. Leslie breaks down a simple 4-step framework plus two action steps you can start today to discover who you want to be.[00:00] Why "I need to do better" is the wrong question[02:21] Your daily choices are building

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14:04

204: How to Deal With a Roommate Problem (Without...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/09/09

Dealing with roommate drama right now? You're not alone — approximately 7 out of 10 college students go through some version of it. In this episode, I break down the 3 phases every roommate relationship hits (honeymoon, annoyance, and get-along-or-bust), the one communication shift that actually defuses conflict, and what to do if it's truly not working -- there are options like a roommate agreement. Plus my own freshman year roommate story and what I wish I'd known sooner.What you'll hear:[00:00]

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29:43

The 2-Minute Body Trick That Calms Your Anxiety Fast

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/09/02

Ever notice your shoulders creep up to your ears when you're stressed, even when nothing's actually wrong? Your body still thinks it's being chased by a tiger. In this episode, somatic practice expert Annie Vinje breaks down what's really happening in your nervous system when you're anxious — and simple, science-backed ways to calm it down in real time, no 20-minute meditation required.Listen now to find a somatic reset you can actually stick with.Then leave a comment - what tip was most helpful for

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36:04

202: 3 Simple Tools to Stop Feeling Overwhelmed, From...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/08/26

Has this happened to you: your body goes into full panic mode over something small — and you can't figure out why? That's your nervous system talking. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge breaks down exactly what your nervous system does, why stress builds up like water filling a cup, and how to empty it before it overflows. We get into why some people bounce back from stress fast while others stay overwhelmed for hours, and Dr. Roseann shares three simple, science-backed tools you can use

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28:51

201: Flow State 101 - Why Multitasking Is Actually...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/08/19

Ever lose track of time doing something you love — then completely dread starting your homework two minutes later? That's flow, and you can actually trigger it on purpose to help you do the things you want to do. In this episode, I'm talking with Laurie Smith, author of The Flow Habit, about how to get into a flow state even when you have zero motivation. We break down her 4-step FEAL method (Focus, Engage, Equalize, Listen & Let Go), why perfectionism is on the rise in teens, and how flow can

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16:32

200 Episodes In — The Ones That Actually Changed How...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/08/12

We just hit 200 episodes — so which ones actually stuck with you? In this solo recap, I'm counting down the top 5 episodes of all time and breaking down why I think each one hit different. From body image and comparison, to resilience after hard stuff, to why procrastination isn't really a focus problem — this episode is basically a highlight reel of everything that's helped you most so far.Here are some of the topics that interest you most:Body image and size acceptanceBuilding resilience after

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39:51

The Real Way to Use AI as a Teen (It's Not for...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/08/05

If you're using AI to knock out your homework in five seconds so you can go hang out with your friends, this episode is for you. Not to lecture you. To show you what's actually at stake in a few years when you're applying to college and trying to get hired, and why the way you're using AI right now is quietly deciding which side of that transition you land on.Today's guest is Amy Love, a Harvard MBA, former Fortune 500 chief marketing officer, and founder of Discovering AI. She's a nationally

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21:29

Why Your Mornings Feel So Chaotic as a Teen...And the...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/07/29

If your mornings feel like a chaotic scramble the second your feet hit the floor, or you start the day already stressed, foggy, grumpy, or behind before school has even started, this episode is for you. There's a specific 10 minute morning routine that changes everything, and summer is the perfect window to build it before school starts back up.Today Leslie walks you through the exact morning routine she recommends to teens and college students. It's not the basic "make your bed and eat breakfast"

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11:07

192. Teen Binge Eating Isn't a Willpower Problem —...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/06/17

Heads up before you dive in. This episode talks openly about binge eating, overeating, body image, and the emotions underneath them. If any of this feels heavy for you right now, please take care of yourself and come back when you're ready, or listen with a parent or trusted adult nearby. And if you've been binging multiple times a week or daily for months, please reach out to a professional for support. This episode is meant to start a conversation, not replace clinical care.If you've ever

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40:47

191. Teen Depression: The Mental Health Toolkit to...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/06/10

Heads up before you dive in: This episode talks openly about depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. If any of that feels heavy for you right now, it's okay to come back to this when you're ready, or listen with someone you trust nearby.Depression doesn't always look the way you've been told it looks. Sometimes it shows up as a slow heaviness. Sometimes it shows up as a loop in your head you can't seem to climb out of. Sometimes it shows up as isolation, exhaustion, or the feeling that nothing you

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31:21

190. Skin Health Explained- for Teens - Jodi Scott

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/06/03

Your skin is more than what it looks like. It's the largest organ in your body, it's the first responder talking to your nervous system, your immune system, and your endocrine system, and it's covered in a living microbiome that's quietly doing protective work for you all day. Which means the stuff you put on it matters way more than you've been told.Today's guest is Jodie Scott, cofounder of Green Goo and a master's level expert in health psychology and psychoneuroimmunology, which is the

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33:04

189. How Teens Can Transform Tough Times Into Growth...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/05/27

If you're feeling stuck right now, like life just sucks, like nothing is going your way and you can't see how it's going to get better, this one is for you. Hard things happen to every single one of us. The question is never whether they happen. The question is what you do with them when they hit. Today's guest is Ty Gibson, a speaker and mindset advocate whose entire framework is built around one core principle. There are no options when it comes to doing what it takes. Ty has lived this from the

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31:37

188. The Academic Skills Most Teens Are Missing...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/05/20

If you're a high school senior heading to college, or already a freshman who's hitting some academic walls, this one is for you. There's a stretch of skills your teachers probably aren't teaching, your parents may not have had to learn the same way, and that nobody is sitting you down to walk you through. They're the skills that decide whether your first year of college feels manageable or completely impossible.Today's guest is Dr. Tara Williams, owner and founder of Innovative Collegiate

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28:19

187. Why Nearly 30% of College Freshmen Drop Out —...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/05/13

If you're a high school senior who just committed to a college, or you've already graduated and you're heading to your freshman year, this one is for you. You did it. You got in. You made the call. And the next chapter is genuinely one of the wildest, most growth filled seasons of your entire life. New city, new people, new freedom, new version of you. It's exciting.Here's what almost nobody is telling you. The academic prep, the dorm shopping, the roommate matching, all of that gets covered

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37:18

186. Why Caloric Deficit Thinking Hurts Teens and...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/05/06

Heads up, this episode talks openly about eating disorders, disordered eating, and diet culture. If any of that is hard for you right now, please take care of yourself and come back when you're ready.If you're a teen who thinks losing weight is the goal, today's episode might change how you see food, your body, and what "healthy" actually means. Diet culture has been lying to every single one of us for a long time. The corset you didn't know you were wearing. The caloric deficit you've been taught

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46:36

185. Why Teens Procrastinate (and How to Finally...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/04/29

If staying focused, getting started on tasks, or managing everything on your plate feels impossible, you are not broken and you are not behind. In this episode, Leslie sits down with executive function coach Lauran Kerr-Heraly to break down what executive function skills actually are and why they are something every teen can learn regardless of where they are starting from.From procrastination to planning to keeping your focus when your phone is right there calling your name, Lauran walks through

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44:18

184. What Every Teen and Parent Needs to Know About...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/04/22

Have you ever wondered whether the person messaging you online is actually who they say they are? In this episode, Leslie sits down with Dr. Bronwen Carroll, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Boston Medical Center, to have the conversation that most adults are not having with teens but absolutely should be. Dr. Carroll breaks down the real risks of sexting, explains what sextortion is and how fast it can escalate, and walks through the exact grooming behaviors predators use both online

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