Healthy Teen Life

10 Tips for Building Resilience - to withstand any life challenge

involves a mix of related attributes and behaviors — some we learn from our parents and others we must figure out on our own. As a short-cut, listen now for 10 key attributes for greater resilience coping with any difficult life situation. The best time to learn is before challenges strike.
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Cannabis and Teen Mental Health: What Teens Need Know - with Dr. Ryan Sultan

Is cannabis okay? Can I become addicted to marijuana? It's legalized in some states, doesn't that mean it's safe? It helps take the edge off anxiety, how can that be bad? Are some ways of using marijuana safer than others? Can someone have a bad reaction? If you've asked one or several of these questions before, this episode will provide you with the answers. Dr. Ryan Sultan, Director of Integrative Psych and Mental Health Informatics Lab at Columbia University, and medical researcher Alex Zhang join Leslie to discuss cannabis, it's relationship to the adolescent brain and mental health.
For more in-depth information on Dr Ryan's work:
Nondisordered Cannabis Use Among US Adolescents (JAMA Network Open)
For Relevant News Articles:
Nature, 12/2023
Scientific American, 12/2023
New Scientist, 11/2023
NBC News, 5/2023
Columbia Psychiatry, 5/2023
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Best Dating Advice for Teens and Young Adults

Dating can be exciting and exhilarating, but also difficult and devastating. In this episode, Dr. Cortney Warren provides some of the best tips and information for successfully navigating dating in your teen and young adult years, and beyond. Learn how to navigate relationships when starting out, relationship building, online dating, breakups, difficult ex's and way more! 
Dr. Cortney S. Warren, PhD, ABPP, Board Certified Clinical Psychologist and author of the books:
Letting Go of Your Ex (2023) and Lies We Tell Ourselves: The Psychology of Self-Deception
Website: https://drcortney.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drcortneywarren/
 
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Healthy Divorce Strategies: Guidelines for Teens and their Parents

Family structure can change significantly with divorce, affecting more than a million children each year. Teens in particular can often feel angry, hurt, sad, or even lost in the shuffle when their role in the family has become independent. In today's episode, Dr. Jenna Flowers provides advice for both teenagers and their parents on how to approach divorce decisions for a smoother change and stronger relationships.
You can find Dr. Jenna Flowers at:
Website: https://drjenna.com/
Course: https://www.coparentwell.com/
Instagram: dr.jennaflowers
 
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How Teens Can Transition to a Plant-Based or Vegan Lifestyle

in this week's episode I break down Plant-based and Vegan eating, pros and cons, and practical steps teens can take to transition into the lifestyle in a healthy way that's sustainable long-term. This is valuable information for anyone who wants to go Plant-based, Vegan, or just wants to improve their diet and eat healthier overall.
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Building Greater Self-Compassion (for Teens) - with Karen Bluth

In today's society filled with constant pressures and high expectations, teens are increasingly feeling the negative impacts resulting not only in higher anxiety, depression and loneliness, but also greater self-judgement and lower self-worth. At the root of solving all this is self-compassion.
Karen Bluth, PhD, an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of North Carolina, a mindfulness practitioner for over 40 years, teacher and educator, shares insights on self-compassion for teens, what it is and how young people can leverage the core elements of self-compassion for greater self-esteem, self-care, and happiness.
For more on Karen Bluth, PhD and her work:
Website: www.karenbluth.com 
Social: Instagram and Facebook @karen.bluth
Publications:
 The Self-Compassion Workbook for Teens
 The Self-Compassionate Teen
Mindfulness and Self-Compassion for Teen ADHD
Self-Compassion for Girls: A Guide for Parents, Teachers, and Coaches
Making Friends with Yourself in the NY Times
 
Programs and Training:
Mindful Self-Compassion for Teens classes
MSC-T Teacher Training Information
 

Exercise Benefits for Depression Symptom Treatment

Studies have shown exercise to be helpful to our overall health and wellness in numerous ways. Individual studies have also indicated the benefits of exercise in relation to anxiety and depression. Well now there's a meta-analysis that reveals just how impactful exercise can be versus medication and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) as forms of symptom treatment. Listen in to learn more about the study results, beneficial forms of exercise, and more.
Note: this episode is for informational purposes only and is not meant as medical advise or treatment plan for anxiety or depression. Anyone with anxiety or depression should always work with their medical practitioner for advice and treatment specific to their individual condition (both current and pre-existing) and needs.
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Eating Disorders: What Every Teen Should Know

Eating Disorders affect an estimated 28.8 million Americans in their lifetime, often starting in the teen and college years, yet there's still a number of misconceptions and stigma that can prevent those effected from seeking and getting help. In this episode, I'm joined by Mollie Schlapp-Gilgoff of NEDA (National Eating Disorder Association) who shares with listeners what defines an ED, who it can effect, common myths, what to do if you or someone you know has developed an ED, and how to get help. She also shares news about their annual events for Eating Disorder Awareness Week, a national effort to increase awareness and access for those touched by Eating Disorders. This is a highly informative, must-listen episode for teens, young adults, and parents!
For more information and resources use the following quick links:
EDAW page: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/eating-disorders-awareness-week-2024/ 
ED Screening Tool: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/screening-tool/
Grace Holland Cozine Resource Center: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/resource-center/
Find Treatment page: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/find-treatment/   
Campus Warriors: www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/campus-warriors/
Social Media links:
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Instagram
TikTok
Youtube
LinkedIn
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The Adversity Advantage - Expert Tips for Overcoming Any Adversity

Seems bizarre to think of adversity as being good for us, but after listening to this episode of the Healthy Teen Life podcast with guest Jesse LeBeau, you'll know it makes perfect sense. Jesse is a highly sought-after youth motivational speaker and coach. He has walked the walk through difficult adversity to eventually develop his TEAM-up approach and now leads young people all over the world in developing positive attitude and intention, no matter their situation in life. Listen in as he shares his story, while providing powerful insights and inspiring advice on attitude and adversity. 
If you’d like to connect with Jesse, request him for a speaking engagement, or to follow his show:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5uw99zoDpcbs9I96N5jG9A
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jesselebeau/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/JesseLeBeauPage
FB Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thrivingteens
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jesse-lebeau-243b4636/
For more on his speaking and programs:
https://www.jesselebeau.com/youth-speaker/
https://theattitudeadvantage.com/
 
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5 Episodes for Boosting Self-Love

Loving yourself isn't always as easy as it sounds, and it difffers for everyone. Which is why I'm providing in this mini-episode, 5 recommendations to help build greater self-love, where you need it most.
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