Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Raising Tweens & Teens is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and former journalist and mom of two Reena Ninan as they explore real-life parenting challenges. Lookin ... Show More
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271: Prom Night: Do I Trust My Teen—or My Instincts?
It's prom season, and one mom is facing a tough call: her son wants to go to an unsupervised after-party two hours away. Other parents are saying yes. Her gut is saying no. And her son is saying he'll skip prom entirely if she doesn't let him go. Whether it's prom, spring break, ... Show More
30 m
May 5
270: Should I Let My Kid Make In-App Purchases in Video Games?
Loot boxes, in-app purchases, Robux, skins — and a kid who won't stop asking for them. If you're a parent of a tween or teen gamer, you already know this pressure. But are these purchases actually harmful, or are you just out of touch with how gaming works today? In-app purchases ... Show More
28m 46s
Jul 2025
The Problem Isn’t Just BMI: How Weight Bias Is Harming Kids in the Exam Room
If you’ve ever felt confused, judged, or overwhelmed by how weight is discussed at your child’s doctor’s visits? Whether your child is in a larger body, a smaller body, or somewhere in between this episode is for anyone who wants to raise healthy kids without harmful messaging. I ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2024
Ep 310: Helping Teens Develop Positive Body Image
Charlotte Markey, author of Adultish, joins us to discuss teen body image and well-being, sharing research-based strategies for fostering body gratitude and combating diet culture.Full Show NotesAs a parent, you want your teen to feel confident, secure, and comfortable in their o ... Show More
23m 30s
Nov 2024
2782: Don’t Pass Down Your Food & Body Image Baggage: 5 Rules To Raise Your Kids By by Sally Kuzemchak of Real Mom Nutrition
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Sally Kuzemchak emphasizes the importance of breaking cycles of food and body image baggage to nurture a healthy mind ... Show More
10m 15s
Apr 2025
Body Positivity for Kids: What to Say If a Kid Asks, “Am I Fat?” with Zoë Bisbing, MSW, LCSW
<p>Let’s talk about body positivity in children i.e. how to help kids build a healthy relationship with food and their bodies. Whether they’re your own kids or perhaps your siblings/ nieces/ nephews/ students, then I’m sure you want them to have healthy body-image. But raising bo ... Show More
54m 51s
Jun 2022
17: Hate your body? 15 ways I learned to love my body
Lyndi used to hate her body. Like really hate her body.But no matter what she weighed, it was never good enough. Every time she overate, felt guilty and loathed her body even more. Eventually she realised, her weight was never the problem. The problem was a lack of self-acceptanc ... Show More
42m 24s
Aug 2024
#326: Body Image: What the Evidence Really Says, with Charlotte Markey
Psychologist and body-image researcher Charlotte Markey joins us to discuss myths and misinformation about body image, how chronic illness and pain affect perceptions of our bodies, the body positivity vs. body neutrality debate, the potential body-image harms of social media (an ... Show More
43m 1s