97. Being Normal

What makes teens happy and mentally healthy? There are three things that each teen can do to make sure they are able to handle difficult situations in life and be resilient. Are you doing these things? Have a listen and find out. For help with anxiety head to: https://www.theteen ... Show More

September is suicide prevention month and knowing when and how to get help can make a world of difference. This week on the podcast Dr. Shairi Turner, Chief Health Officer at Crisis Text Line, joins me to talk about getting help during a crisis, mental stigma, as well as tips on ... Show More

Social media and teens doesn't always equal a bad thing. On the podcast this week I have author JoAnn Schauf, MS, joining me to talk about why social media is a great tool and resource for teens to use. To learn more about JoAnn, visit: https://www.yourtweenandyou.com/about-joann ... Show More

Series of Extras! In this episode we need to talk about the 6 stages of denial. How there is a healthy kind of it and how sometimes it is the worst possible state. Disregarding what you feel at the moment of denial turns out to be a nightmare that you have to live. Breaking some ... Show More

Have you ever wondered why some people just won't change no matter how much you try? Don't they see that they are hurtful and toxic? Why can't they just be "normal"? I try to answer all of these questions and more in this episode. 

Allison knows something is fundamentally different about her. She looks different and she feels different from the other girls in school. But when her parents refuse to acknowledge just how different she is, it becomes harder and harder for her to reckon with who she is, and who ... Show More

New to the show? Start Here + Listening Paths: https://breakingupwithbingeeating.transistor.fm/start-herePick the path that fits what you’re dealing with right now. "I want to eat like a normal person". That's what people tell us over the phone, on Zoom, via email, or written int ... Show More

Join host Dr. Natalie Crawford as she talks about the stigma of the menstrual cycle and learn about how hormones control our body. Educate yourself about what is normal, what is not normal, and when you should be concerned, because you can't understand your fertility if you don't ... Show More

<p>We are in that post-Thanksgiving, not-yet-Christmas period where many of us are playing supermom trying to do it all, so we figured you could use a reminder from one of our favorite episodes that this is a season....the holiday season AND a season in your and your family's lif ... Show More

Ever feel like you’re not “normal enough” to belong? Dora opens up about imposter syndrome and why being yourself — quirks and all — is what truly connects us to others. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices 

to be human is to be gross, weird, disgusting and bizarre. we're all gross and weird. but most other people don't see us being gross and weird. it makes me shudder to think about it. however, ironically, today, i'm going to be sharing with you all of the gross and weird shit that ... Show More