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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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All Episodes

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182. What Mindful Mindset Eating Is and Why Teens...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/04/08

Have you ever caught yourself thinking I just want to stop eating this but I can't, or why did I eat that when I didn't even want it? You are not alone and it is not about willpower. In this episode of Healthy Teen Life, Leslie breaks down what is actually going on with your eating and introduces a different approach called mindful mindset eating that might finally make it all click.This is not the slow down and smell your food version of mindful eating you have probably heard before. This is

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42:55

181. Your Weight Doesn’t Define You: Teen Body & BMI...

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2026/04/01

Have you ever felt like your body is something you need to fix? In this episode of Healthy Teen Life, Leslie sits down with Dr. Joey Skelton, a pediatrician and author of Your Child Is Not Their Weight, to talk honestly about what your body size actually means, what it does not mean, and why the number on the scale tells you far less than our culture wants you to believe.If you have ever felt judged for how your body looks, confused about BMI, or unsure how to talk about food and weight in a way

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42:31

180. What Every Teen Athlete Needs to Know About...

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2026/03/25

Are you fueling your body, moving enough, and getting the sleep you actually need to perform your best? In this episode of Healthy Teen Life, Leslie sits down with Dr. Chris Koutures, a pediatric and sports medicine physician at Active Kids MD, to talk about how teen athletes can build real sustainable habits around food, fitness, and recovery.If you have ever wondered whether you are eating the right things at the right times, felt like exercise has started to feel more like an obsession than

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12:11

179. Why Every Teen Needs a Personal Fuel Plan to...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/03/18

Have you ever eaten lunch and then felt like falling asleep in your next class? Or crushed it at practice one day and felt completely empty the next? That is not random — it could be your food talking. In this episode of Healthy Teen Life, Leslie breaks down how to build a personal fuel plan that actually works for your unique body, your schedule, and your life.This is not about strict meal plans, going organic, or following someone else's diet. If you have ever wondered why what works for your

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33:34

178. How Teen Athletes Can Recognize Disordered...

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2026/03/11

Are you fueling your body enough to actually perform your best? In this episode of Healthy Teen Life, Leslie sits down with Michele Pettinger, a nutrition expert and lifelong runner who started running at 12 and now runs ultra marathons, to talk about what teen athletes need to eat to train well, recover faster, and protect their long term health. If you've ever felt exhausted at practice, hit a wall mid-workout, or wondered whether what you're eating is helping or hurting your performance, this

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37:11

177. How to Keep the Love of Your Sport as a Teen...

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2026/03/04

Have you ever felt like the sport you once loved has started to feel more like a job? In this episode of Healthy Teen Life, Leslie sits down with Harvey Araton, a 25-year New York Times columnist and author of The Goal of the Game, to talk about what youth sports pressure is doing to young athletes and how you can start playing for yourself again.If you have ever stayed in a sport because quitting felt like letting everyone down, wondered whether you love the game or just love the approval, or felt

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24:33

176: 15 Signs of Disordered Eating Every Teen Needs...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/02/25

Did you know that 1 in 5 teenagers may be struggling with disordered eating right now and most don't even realize it? In this episode of Healthy Teen Life, Leslie breaks down what disordered eating actually is, why it's so easy to miss, and why catching it early is one of the most powerful things you can do for your health and future. If you've ever felt anxious around food, guilty after eating, or like your thoughts about your body are taking up way too much space in your head, this episode is

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46:03

175: How to Overcome Teen Self-Doubt and Build Real...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/02/18

If you have ever felt like you're not good enough, not confident enough, or that one bad moment defines who you are, this episode is for you. Leslie sits down with Laura Ollinger, Teen & Parent Well-Being Coach, speaker, and certified Parent-Child Whisperer™, to get into the hidden ways self-doubt shows up in everyday teen life and, more importantly, what to actually do about it. Blending neuroscience, positive psychology, and her own experience raising four teens, Laura brings humor, heart, and

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32:21

174: On Second Thought: 4 Best Questions to Take...

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2026/02/11

Stress and anxiety can feel unavoidable in your teen and college years — from school pressure and exams to friendships and expectations. But what if there was an easy way to manage it?In this episode, Leslie sits down talks with Ariel Balfour to break down why stress feels so intense and how stress isn’t something to fear — it’s a signal. We explore simple, Ariel's powerful 4-step reset you can use anywhere to calm your nervous system, think clearly, and regain control — plus a few additional

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47:49

173: The Emotional Brain Under Stress — and the Tools...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/02/04

Teen stress, emotional regulation, and mental health are deeply connected to how the brain works. When teens and college students are under pressure, the emotional brain can override logic, leading to overwhelm, impulsive reactions, and feeling out of control. This isn’t a willpower problem — it’s a stress response in the brain.In this episode, Leslie talks with psychologist Dr. Laurel Mellin, founder of Emotional Brain Training (EBT), about how stress affects the teen brain and why common advice

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14:35

172: Stay Motivated - The Secret Only 9% Know for...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/01/28

Stop waiting to “feel motivated.” Learn how to actually build motivation to eat healthy, move your body, and stick with it — even on low-energy days.We often think we just need to “get motivated” to eat better, work out, or finally stick to healthy habits. Think again. In this episode, we break down why motivation isn’t what you think it is — and why waiting to feel motivated keeps you stuck. You’ll learn how motivation actually works in your brain, why it fades so fast, and the simple steps to

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49:55

171: Feeling Off? Check These 5 (Functional...

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2026/01/21

Feeling exhausted, anxious, bloated, foggy, or just not yourself—even though doctor visits end in more questions than answers, and your labs come back “normal”? Having health concerns as a teen or college student can be concerning when you're not sure what's going on. But not getting clear answers can be even more stressful, frustrating and sometimes, feel hopeless. In this chat with functional medicine practitioner Hali Laricey we break down 5 key blood markers often missing from common blood work

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34:00

170: The Hidden Impact of AI Filters on Teen Body...

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2026/01/14

AI filters, photo editing, and social media beauty standards are changing the way teens and college-age young adults see themselves — often without them even realizing it. In this episode, Leslie talks with artist and researcher Gretchen Andrew about how AI-driven images are shaping self-perception, setting unrealistic expectations, fueling comparison, and quietly impact mental health.Discover: How AI filters distort reality (even when they seem subtle or “harmless”) Why teens and college students

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39:10

169: How Food Ingredients Guide Teens to Eat Better,...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2026/01/07

Tired of obsessing over calories or feeling confused about what you're actually eating? You're not alone. Most of us have been taught to judge food by numbers on a label or trendy health claims — and honestly, it just makes eating more stressful. In this episode, nutrition expert Julia Putzeys breaks down why what's actually IN your food matters way more than calories — and how understanding ingredients can help you feel more energized, less anxious around food, and actually enjoy what you

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43:28

168: Safe vs. Unsafe Relationships: What Teens Should...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2025/12/31

What does a safe relationship really look like — at home, at school, or while dating? In this powerful episode, Leslie talks with Sabrina Osso, founder of Osso Safe and survivor-advocate, about why respect must be the foundation of every relationship and how teens can recognize warning signs before things escalate.This conversation covers: The difference between discipline vs. abuse Why home safety impacts confidence, mental health, and future relationships Early red flags in teen and college

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45:11

167: Loneliness - Why Teen Disconnection Happens &...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2025/12/24

Loneliness is a big challenge teens face today — and it’s far more common (and more normal) than most teens recognize. In this episode, Leslie talks with licensed psychologist and author Dr. Kathy Wu about why so many teens feel disconnected, what loneliness does to the teen brain, and how it affects self-confidence, motivation, and mental health.What you'll hear: How the brain’s reward system and stress response make loneliness worse The link between belonging, self-talk, self-compassion, and

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39:29

166: Perfectly Hidden Teen Depression - Why Looking...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2025/12/17

On the outside, some teens can look like they “have it all together” but on the inside, they're carrying something much heavier behind the scenes: hidden depression. In this powerful conversation, Dr. Margaret Rutherford—clinical psychologist and author of Perfectly Hidden Depression—breaks down why some teens suppress emotions, strive to seem perfect, and quietly carry stress, pressure, or loneliness without telling anyone.This is an important listen for any teen who feels overwhelmed by trying to

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36:53

165: Mindful Eating for Teens - How to Feel In Charge...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2025/12/10

This episode breaks down mindful eating in a way teens and young adults can use in their everyday lives — and during the holidays when stress, emotions, and food are everywhere. Dr. Michelle May joins Leslie to explain why typical “outside-in” rules (counting, restricting, avoiding “bad” foods) actually fuel guilt, cravings, and feeling out of control, and what to do instead.You’ll learn: • How to use the Mindful Eating Cycle (the six decisions behind every eating moment) • The difference between

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35:23

164: Teen Skincare 101 - Clear Skin, Acne Triggers &...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2025/12/03

Dr. Angela Casey, double-boarded dermatologist and creator of Bright Girl, breaks down straightforward, science-backed skincare for tweens and teens.Learn why a pH-balanced cleanser, good moisturizer, and mineral sunscreen are the foundation, which trendy ingredients to avoid, and how sleep, diet, and stress affect acne and skin health. This episode includes easy morning/night routines, acne prevention tips, plus an exclusive Bright Girl listener offer (use code HTL15 at brightgirl.com for 15%

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40:06

163: You're Not Bad At Math - What's Holding You Back...

Healthy Teen Life ·

2025/11/26

If you've ever struggled with math you've probably had thoughts that you're dumb, not good at it, or will never "get it". Too many students struggle and give up when they begin to fall behind or miss out on a section that leaves a gap in the building blocks of math. And sometimes parents believe their student isn't trying hard enough or isn't as smart as the other kids. In today's episode Beth Bowen joins Coach Leslie to bust those beliefs and talk about why math is often a mental block for

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