Podcasts about adolescent

What goes on at the neurobiological level that makes someone more vulnerable to self-injure or self-harm? What biological risk factors are at play? What roles do the vagus nerve, cortisol levels, and hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis have? We hope to discuss the psychology of self-injury pain in a future episode, but in this episode, Dr. Michael Kaess from the University of Bern in Switzerland explains the neurobiology of self-injury in simple terms, or what we hope can be considered simple layman's terms.  Learn more about Dr. Kaess and his research team at the Universitäre Psychiatrische Dienste (UPD) in Bern here. To participate in Dr. Kaess' research study of an online intervention for self-injury (in German), visit the STAR (Self-injury Treatment Assessment Recovery) Project at https://star-projekt.de/. Below are links to some of the research referenced in this episode: Kaess, M., Hooley, J. M., Klimes-Dougan, B., Koenig, J., Plener, P. L., Reichl, C., Robinson, K., Schmahl, C., Sicorello, M., Schreiner, M. W., & Cullen, K. R. (2021). Advancing a temporal framework for understanding the biology of nonsuicidal self-injury: An expert review. Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews, 130, 228-239. Reichl, C., Heyer, A., Brunner, R., Parzer, P., Völker, J. M., Resch, R., & Kaess, M. (2016). Hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis, childhood adversity and adolescent nonsuicidal self-injury. Psychoneuroendocrinology, 74, 203-211. Plener, P. L., Bubalo, N., Fladung, A. K., Ludolph, A. G., & Lulé, D. (2012). Prone to excitement: Adolescent females with non-suicidal self-injury (NSSI) show altered cortical pattern to emotional and NSS-related material. Psychiatry Research, 203(2-3), 146-152. Follow Dr. Westers on Instagram @DocWesters. To join ISSS, visit itriples.org and follow ISSS on Facebook and X/Twitter (@ITripleS). The Psychology of Self-Injury podcast has been rated #5 by Feedspot in their "Best 20 Clinical Psychology Podcasts" and by Welp Magazine in their "20 Best Injury Podcasts."

Welcome to the latest Midlife Minute. Today, we're discussing how oral contraceptives and Depo Provera can impact women's bone health over time.Stay tuned as I walk you through the research, prescribing trends, and ways women can support their bone health. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU WILL LEARN: How peak bone mass in adolescence affects bone health later in life How oral contraceptives can interfere with the bone development of young women The lack of informed conversations about the bone health risks associated with long-term contraceptive use Why Depo Provera may have a stronger impact on bone density than oral contraceptives The importance of nutrition and strength training for supporting bone health How hormonal contraceptives can affect the gut microbiome and immune system What you need to consider regarding your bone density and long-term health if you've been using oral contraceptives or Depo for many years Connect with Cynthia Thurlow   Follow on X, Instagram & LinkedIn Check out Cynthia's website. Submit your questions to support@cynthiathurlow.com  Join other like-minded women in a supportive, nurturing community: The Midlife Pause/Cynthia Thurlow.  Purchase Cynthia's book, The Menopause Gut. Cynthia's Intermittent Fasting Transformation Book The Midlife Pause Supplement Line Resources: Depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, oral contraceptives and bone mineral density in a cohort of adolescent girls doi:10.1016/j.jadohealth.2004.07.005 Oral Contraceptive Use and Bone Density Change in Adolescent and Young Adult Women: A Prospective Study of Age, Hormone Dose, and Discontinuation doi:10.1210/jc.2010-3027 Adolescent use of combined hormonal contraception and peak bone mineral density accrual: A meta-analysis of international prospective controlled studies doi:10.1111/cen.13932 No need to specialize: reproductive health is for all adolescents doi:10.1016/j.jpag.2006.01.055 Injectable Hormone Contraception and Bone Density: Results from a Prospective Study doi:10.1097/00001648-200209000-00015 Hormonal contraception and the development of autoimmunity: A review of the literature doi:10.1080/00243639.2017.1360065 Oral contraceptives, reproductive factors and risk of inflammatory bowel disease doi:10.1136/gutjnl-2012-302362 Combined oral contraceptive use and the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus doi:10.1002/art.24398 Oral Contraceptives and Multiple Sclerosis/Clinically Isolated Syndrome Susceptibility doi:10.1371/journal.pone.0149094 The Experience of Surviving a High-Risk Pregnancy doi:10.1080/23293691.2016.1166104 Effects of 0.9 mg Recombinant Human Thyrotropin on Thyroid Size and Function in Normal Subjects: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Cross-Over Trial doi:10.1210/jc.2004-0914  

This episode describes how to respond when a teen, adolescent or young adult says they want to hurt themselves or kill themselves.It's horrifying when someone as young as 12-20 years old says they want to take their own life. When a teen or young adult confesses thoughts of hurting themselves or even hints at a plan, panic often kicks in...but what you do next can mean the difference between life and tragedy. In this episode, Dr. Kibby describes how you can transform fear into effective, life-saving support. If you're a parent, clinician, educator, or anyone caring for at-risk youth, this episode will change your perspective on how to handle these terrifying moments with compassion, clarity, and confidence. In this honest conversation, you'll discover why traditional reactions often do more harm than good and how shifting from control to understanding can unlock trust and safety. Dr. Kibby shares insights from her nearly lifelong work with mental health crises as well as adolescent and family Dialectical Behavior Therapy expert Dr. Marcus Rodriguez. Drawing from what she learned from Dr. Rodriguez, she emphasizes the importance of treating the whole family and system instead of isolated individuals. You'll learn why vague answers from teens are actually a sign of trust-building, not apathy or indifference, and how impulsivity heightens the risk of dangerous behaviors that require immediate, delicate intervention. We break down practical, step-by-step frameworks for assessing suicidality, from asking direct questions about plans and access to means, to understanding the importance of safety measures like environment restriction and involving the support system. You'll hear specific scripts designed to validate pain without validating harmful coping strategies, and how to balance genuine empathy with concrete safety protocols. The core message: you're not just stopping a moment of crisis- you're working with the teen, their family, and their community, to understand their pain and help them find hope. Interpersonal triggers like breakups, bullying, and social rejection are particularly devastating for teens, and how they differ from adult experiences. Dr. Kibby describes how you can meet teens where they are, by respecting their vague answers, impulsive actions, and emotional intensity, and why working systemically is essential for lasting safety. Remember: Asking directly about suicide does not plant the idea; it saves lives. Whether you're facing an immediate crisis or working to prevent one, this episode is your essential guide to understanding and intervening with care, respect, and hope.Trigger warning: Sensitive topics discussed include self-harm, suicidal ideation, and family trauma.If you're involved with teens or young adults, or if you simply want to learn how to support someone in their darkest hour, this episode is a must-listen. Resources:Parents, partners and other loved ones of people struggling with self harm and suicide, check out ⁠⁠KulaMind⁠⁠. Book a free call with Dr. Kibby to learn how she can help.Adolescents, teens and families in California in crisis should learn about Dr. Rodriguez's Dialectical Behavior Therapy program at Youth and Family Institute

In this episode, Eva Catenaccio, MD, FAAP, discusses gender pay equity in pediatrics. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Lauren Chernick, MD, FAAP, about minor consent laws, adolescent knowledge and STI testing. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this insightful episode of The Hamilton Review Podcast, Dr. Bob Hamilton welcomes Professor Eva Telzer, Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, for an important conversation about adolescent brain development and the impact of social media on today's youth. Drawing from her article for the American Psychological Association, Professor Telzer explains how the teenage brain is uniquely shaped by social experiences, why social media can be both beneficial and harmful, and what current neuroscience reveals about the ways digital platforms influence behavior, emotions, and decision-making during adolescence. Parents, educators, and caregivers will gain valuable insights into how social media interacts with the developing brain, the role of peer relationships in teen development, and practical considerations for helping young people navigate an increasingly connected world. This thoughtful discussion offers evidence-based guidance for understanding the challenges and opportunities facing adolescents in the digital age. Eva Telzer is a Professor of Psychology and Neuroscience at UNC Chapel Hill. She is an Associate Editor for the leading journals of the field, including Child Development, Social Cognitive Affective Neuroscience, and Brain and Environment. Her research examines how social and cultural processes shape adolescent brain development, with a focus on both prosocial and risk-taking behaviors, family and peer relationships, and the role of the digital environment in youth's lives. Her research has been continuously funded for over two decades by numerous agencies and foundations including the National Institutes of Health, the National Science Foundation, the Templeton Foundation, and the Jacobs Foundation. She has authored more than 200 scientific manuscripts and book chapters and has received numerous awards for her work including an Association for Psychological Science Rising Star Award, an early career award from the Society of Research on Adolescence, a Young Investigator Award from the Flux Congress Society for Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience, and the American Psychological Association Distinguished Scientific Award for Early Career Contribution to Psychology. She is regularly featured as an expert in psychological science in consultation to government agencies and non-profit associations as well as media appearances in The New York Times, NPR, CNN, ABC, CBS, and NBC.   How to contact Professor Eva Telzer:   Professor Eva Telzer     How to contact Dr. Bob: Dr. Bob on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChztMVtPCLJkiXvv7H5tpDQ Dr. Bob on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drroberthamilton/ Dr. Bob on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bob.hamilton.1656 Dr. Bob's Seven Secrets Of The Newborn website: https://7secretsofthenewborn.com/ Dr. Bob's website: https://roberthamiltonmd.com/ Pacific Ocean Pediatrics: http://www.pacificoceanpediatrics.com/  

Love the podcast? Send us a text!When you're diagnosed with breast cancer, your first thought is often survival.But what about everything that comes after?For many young adults diagnosed with breast cancer, questions about fertility, family planning, hormone health, identity, and future possibilities quickly become part of the conversation. Yet too many patients never learn about their options until after treatment has already begun.In this episode of Breast Cancer Conversations, Laura Carfang sits down with Kara Bendle, RN, MSN, CPN, CNL, Fertility Preservation and Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Program Manager at Cleveland Clinic, to discuss why fertility conversations matter from the very beginning of a cancer diagnosis.Together, they explore:• When fertility preservation conversations should happen• How breast cancer treatments can affect fertility and hormone health• The difference between fertility preservation and family building• Egg freezing, embryo preservation, and ovarian tissue preservation• The emotional impact of infertility and loss of choice• Dating, relationships, and family planning after cancer• Fertility considerations for hormone-positive breast cancer patients• Insurance barriers and access to care• Why patients deserve information—even when options are limited• The importance of keeping future possibilities openThis conversation goes far beyond fertility. It explores identity, grief, survivorship, and the power of informed decision-making after a breast cancer diagnosis.Whether you are newly diagnosed, in treatment, navigating survivorship, or supporting someone you love, this episode offers compassionate and practical guidance for understanding your options and advocating for your future.Love this episode? Send us a text through the link in the show notes. Messages are completely anonymous. If you'd like a response, include your email address so we can follow up directly.Support the showListener FeedbackIf this episode resonated with you, we invite you to leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.You can also click the link in the show notes that says "Love this episode? Send us a text" to share feedback.Messages are completely anonymous.If you would like us to follow up directly, please include your email address in your message so we can respond.Latest News: Join our Mailing List - New content drops every Monday! Discover FREE programs, support groups, and resources from SurvivingBReastCancer.org! Become a Breast Cancer Conversations+ Member! Sign Up Now. Enjoying our content? Please consider supporting our work. 

Send us Fan MailOn-Demand Programme Link - https://mailchi.mp/bb2a7b851246/kairos-centreHuman beings have a life cycle. Each stage is marked by subtle adjustments to cope with the social, economical, cultural and sometimes, chronic stressors of the stage. Here is just one version of Life Stage age grouping categories. There are variants. Let us look at one version. Each stage looking at the different phases of life: Infant (Birth- 2 years): Changes in schedules – bedtime, routine etc., strangers and chaos can cause anxiety during this phase.Child (3-9 years): Separation anxiety can be seen as the children start going to school. Social skills and peer relationships are developed during this stage.Adolescent (10-19 years): Peer pressure, romantic relationships and independent identity are common changes during puberty. These may bring about strong emotional reactions and behavioural risks.Young adult (20-29 years): Beginning college, taking up a job, starting a family and buying a house are some of the significant events during this stage and may demand moving out of your comfort zone.Adult (30-39 years): Managing family and career growth along with increased responsibilities may lead to stress.Middle age (40-60 years): First signs of aging and effects of lifestyle, menopause in women, children leaving the house, grandchildren arriving, career peak – all these things may all take a toll on a person's mental and physical health.Independent old age (Age 60 onward): More signs of aging and lifestyle effects. Retirement, health problems and medications may cause a strain on a person in this stage.Dependent old age (Optional stage): The feeling of being dependent and requiring assistance may disturb a person and may reduce their ability to enjoy life.End of Life: This is the time when a person realizes that he/she has come close to the end and may require a lot of pep talk and love and care.Why are these stages of interest? Life Stages are NOT Mid-life crises, as some like to call them. Often said in a negative or derogatory way. Each stage has its own issues that may need help to negotiate through. But what if a partner is going through Life Stage changes in different ways and at different points in life? That is a recipe for much conflict and can feel like that partner is 'moving the goal posts' by doing behaviours outside of the norm in the relationship.Get some help from The Kairos Centre. See what you cannot see. Begin to change that which you begin to better understand.Bringing colour back to life - without Shame.Key words: sex addiction, addicted, partner, porn addiction, recovery, sex drive, therapy, sex therapy, podcast, relationships, relationship counseling, relationship advice, addiction, couples, couples therapy, sex therapy, emdr, love addiction, behavior,Support the show

Jonathan Dickinson sat on the floor of a temple in Gabon, initiated into the Bwiti tradition. He built the only ethical supply line out of that forest when no one else would. He co-authored the safety guidelines the entire field depends on, was part of the landmark Stanford research, and runs one of the world's leading ibogaine clinics through Ambio Life Sciences. This year he poured fifteen years of it into a new book.Psychedelics have moved from the counterculture to the President's desk, and our most elite warfighters are quietly leaving the country to get a treatment America still calls a crime. At the center of it is a root the people of Gabon have called a teacher for thousands of years.Jonathan walks us through what ibogaine appears to do for trauma, addiction, and brain injury, where the science is astonishing, and where the honest answer is still that we don't know. He describes a door this medicine opens in the mind, one he says the modern world has trained us to keep shut.Jonathan Dickinson WebsiteAmbio Life Sciences

In this episode we continue our conversation with six incredible female forensic psychiatrists as they dive into the complex issues faced by professionals working with vulnerable youth in forensic settings. From ongoing trauma to media portrayals and resource limitations, our panel shares insights, personal experiences, and advice for aspiring adolescent forensic psychiatrists.Dr Shaileigh Gordon is a Child & Adolescent and Forensic Psychiatrist working in Queensland in various roles across the public adolescent and adult forensic mental health service. She also provides private medicolegal assessments within the criminal and family court systems.Dr Katherine Watson is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist and Forensic Psychiatrist in Queensland. She works in a variety of roles in the public and private sectors, as well as providing medicolegal assessments and reports for criminal and civil matters. Dr Katie Niven is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist in Western Australia. She is currently working for the community-based Child and Adolescent Forensic Service and the Neurodevelopmental and Mental Health Service at Banksia Hill Detention Centre. She also provides Psychiatric in-reach services to the Perth Children's Court. Dr Meredith Gray is a forensic psychiatrist, currently completing the child certificate, who has worked across various roles in NSW and Victoria, particularly in the areas of fixated threats and stalking. She is the Adolescent Forensic Psychiatrist working statewide in Tasmania, where a new service is being established to provide throughcare across detention, court and community settings. She also provides private medicolegal assessments for civil and criminal matters.Dr Annie Parsons is a Child & Adolescent and Forensic Psychiatrist working in New South Wales with young people who are involved in, or at risk of becoming involved in, the criminal justice system.Dr Kimberley Juers is a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist who is currently undertaking the Certificate of Advanced Training in Forensic Psychiatry. She works across both child and adult forensic mental health services in South Australia.Topic suggestion:If you have a topic suggestion or would like to participate in a future episode of Psych Matters, we'd love to hear from you.Please contact us by email at: psychmatters.feedback@ranzcp.orgDisclaimer:This podcast is provided to you for information purposes only and to provide a broad public understanding of various mental health topics.  The podcast may represent the views of the author and not necessarily the views of The Royal Australian and New Zealand College of Psychiatrists ('RANZCP'). The podcast is not to be relied upon as medical advice, or as a substitute for medical advice, does not establish a doctor-patient relationship and should not be a substitute for individual clinical judgement.  By accessing The RANZCP's podcasts you also agree to the full terms and conditions of the RANZCP's Website. Expert mental health information and finding a psychiatrist in Australia or New Zealand is available on the RANZCP's Your Health In Mind Website.

Le 19 juin 1986, des millions de Français perdaient Coluche. Mais avant de devenir l'humoriste le plus populaire de sa génération, Michel Colucci a grandi dans la misère en banlieue parisienne, perdu son père à 3 ans et enchaîné une quinzaine de petits boulots : barman, livreur, vendeur de journaux, préparateur en pharmacie ou encore fabricant de guitares électriques. Adolescent, il frôle la délinquance avant de se ressaisir à 15 ans. Après un service militaire chaotique, il tente sa chance comme chanteur dans les cafés du Quartier Latin, puis rencontre Romain Bouteille, pape du café-théâtre, qui lui ouvre les portes du Café de la Gare. C'est là que tout commence vraiment. La Story Nostalgie vous raconte les origines méconnues de Michel Colucci, dit Coluche.

In the second episode of a special four-part Science of Reading: The Podcast adolescent literacy miniseries, Susan Lambert, Ed.D., speaks with Julie Burtscher Brown, Ed.D. a PreK–12 literacy facilitator. Julie talks about how she and her colleagues built a whole-school literacy initiative from the ground up, and what three years of data about it then revealed. Together, she and Susan also discuss why a few targeted, evidence-based practices (not sweeping overhauls) were what actually moved the needle for Julie's students; how content-area teachers can begin supporting literacy without reinventing their lessons; and what real, measurable change can look like at the secondary level when a whole school commits to the same practices. Show notes:Our Summer Learning Academy is back! Reserve your spot now to join Susan Lambert to dive deeper into the latest reading comprehension research.Check out our Science of Reading resources for grades 6-8.Connect with Julie Burtscher Brown on LinkedIn.Learn more about the Project for Adolescent Literacy.Explore Structured Literacy Interventions with Secondary Students.Review the IES 2022 Practice GuideWatch: Anita Archer: Secondary Reading—Implementing High-Leverage Practices.Get ready for Season 3 of the Amplify podcast Beyond My Years.Join our community Facebook group.Connect with Susan Lambert. Quotes:"Adolescent literacy is enormous and multifaceted. There's specialized instruction that needs to happen." —Julie Burtscher Brown"If you think of the word 'intervene' as a verb, it means to take action to prevent a predictable outcome." —Julie Burtscher Brown"Real, meaningful change can happen." —Julie Burtscher Brown"We reframed the word 'intervention' as an action, not a place." —Julie Burtscher BrownTimestamps*:01:00 Introduction: Actually moving the needle for adolescent readers, with Julie Burtscher Brown, Ed.D.09:00 A structured literacy program at Vermont's Woodstock Union High school and Middle School11:00 Grouping students by readiness17:00 Moving toward a whole-school literacy initiative23:00 High-leverage practices #1 and #2: Reading accurately and fluently30:00 High-leverage practices #3 and #4: Building word and world knowledge and accessing complex texts39:00 Building teacher leadership44:00 "Adolescent literacy is enormous and multifaceted. There's specialized instruction that needs to happen."46:00 Closing thoughts: what three years of whole-school effort produced*Timestamps are approximate

Adolescent health affects the well-being of teen girls in important ways. Dr. Jenifer Matthews and Dr. David Becker explain how hormonal change and emerging technology shape physical and mental health. Matthews examines acne, PMS, and menstrual cycle irregularities, and offers integrative approaches to supporting teen hormonal balance, including key nutritional strategies and simple, safe herbal medicine options. Becker considers social media, AI companions, and integrative mental health care, helping clarify how teens can be supported through rapid change. This work helps explain common adolescent challenges and points toward practical, whole-person strategies. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41545]

Adolescent health affects the well-being of teen girls in important ways. Dr. Jenifer Matthews and Dr. David Becker explain how hormonal change and emerging technology shape physical and mental health. Matthews examines acne, PMS, and menstrual cycle irregularities, and offers integrative approaches to supporting teen hormonal balance, including key nutritional strategies and simple, safe herbal medicine options. Becker considers social media, AI companions, and integrative mental health care, helping clarify how teens can be supported through rapid change. This work helps explain common adolescent challenges and points toward practical, whole-person strategies. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41545]

Adolescent health affects the well-being of teen girls in important ways. Dr. Jenifer Matthews and Dr. David Becker explain how hormonal change and emerging technology shape physical and mental health. Matthews examines acne, PMS, and menstrual cycle irregularities, and offers integrative approaches to supporting teen hormonal balance, including key nutritional strategies and simple, safe herbal medicine options. Becker considers social media, AI companions, and integrative mental health care, helping clarify how teens can be supported through rapid change. This work helps explain common adolescent challenges and points toward practical, whole-person strategies. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41545]

Adolescent health affects the well-being of teen girls in important ways. Dr. Jenifer Matthews and Dr. David Becker explain how hormonal change and emerging technology shape physical and mental health. Matthews examines acne, PMS, and menstrual cycle irregularities, and offers integrative approaches to supporting teen hormonal balance, including key nutritional strategies and simple, safe herbal medicine options. Becker considers social media, AI companions, and integrative mental health care, helping clarify how teens can be supported through rapid change. This work helps explain common adolescent challenges and points toward practical, whole-person strategies. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41545]

Adolescent health affects the well-being of teen girls in important ways. Dr. Jenifer Matthews and Dr. David Becker explain how hormonal change and emerging technology shape physical and mental health. Matthews examines acne, PMS, and menstrual cycle irregularities, and offers integrative approaches to supporting teen hormonal balance, including key nutritional strategies and simple, safe herbal medicine options. Becker considers social media, AI companions, and integrative mental health care, helping clarify how teens can be supported through rapid change. This work helps explain common adolescent challenges and points toward practical, whole-person strategies. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41545]

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Adolescent health affects the well-being of teen girls in important ways. Dr. Jenifer Matthews and Dr. David Becker explain how hormonal change and emerging technology shape physical and mental health. Matthews examines acne, PMS, and menstrual cycle irregularities, and offers integrative approaches to supporting teen hormonal balance, including key nutritional strategies and simple, safe herbal medicine options. Becker considers social media, AI companions, and integrative mental health care, helping clarify how teens can be supported through rapid change. This work helps explain common adolescent challenges and points toward practical, whole-person strategies. Series: "Osher WISE: Well-being and Integrative Science for Everyone" [Health and Medicine] [Show ID: 41545]

Caden and Sara talk about Sara's training with Judge (Game's purple collar puppy), dogs bred for protection work and koolies!Get in touch with Sara:https://www.happydoglodge.com/https://www.fenzidogsportsacademy.com/people/786-people/faculty/9236-sara-brueskehttps://www.facebook.com/brueskesaraGet in touch with Caden:caden [dot] cristopher [at] gmail [dot] comhttps://adventuredogsanarchy.com/https://www.patreon.com/AdventureDogshttps://cadencristopher.bsky.social/Thank you ...to Lesfm for providing the royalty-free intro and outro music and to Isabelle Grubert for designing the show logo!

It is soon to be 'that' time of year again and the HSC is going to be fast upon us … and we are revisiting a timely podcast about the ‘HSC and the ATAR'. All too often, the HSC is a stressful time for students and for their parents and families also. In this podcast, we hear from Clinical Psychologists – Dr Mathew Pfeiffer and Michelle Wotton from The Resilience Centre as they shed light on the difference between ‘ambition' and ‘perfectionism', when it comes to working towards a goal. They bring a wealth of experience and a passion for helping students and their families to do the whole HSC experience (and not just during, but importantly life afterwards) well … The post Winter Listening: Revisiting the ATAR and Beyond: Real Skills for Real Life appeared first on The Resilience Centre.

REDIFF - À l'adolescence, pourquoi les petits-enfants prennent-ils parfois leurs distances avec leurs grands-parents ? Comment préserver le lien sans culpabiliser ni raviver la nostalgie de l'enfance ? Paul Delair et Caroline Dublanche apportent un éclairage précieux pour les familles confrontées à cette étape souvent douloureuse. Référence citée :- "Le psy-guide des grands-parents : aimer, soutenir et réconforter", Suzanne Vallières et Gabrielle Vallières-Lavoie, Éditions de l'Homme. Chaque soir, en direct, Caroline Dublanche accueille les auditeurs pour 2h30 d'échanges et de confidences. Pour participer, contactez l'émission au 09 69 39 10 11 (prix d'un appel local) ou sur parlonsnous@rtl.fr.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Has your teenage dog forgotten everything that they once knew - including their own name!? This week, we're exploring what adolescence really means for our dogs' bodies and brains, as well as why this typically troublesome lifestage can actually be a valuable opportunity to level up your (and your dog's) skills! While adolescence can inspire some funny and (often) embarrassing moments, it can also be a time of frustration and confusion, as our dogs may start displaying behaviours we've never seen before - from acting more stubborn than usual, to ignoring you completely! We'll dive into some of the geeky science behind teenage behaviour change, before zooming in to think about some specific tips and tricks you can use when your dog seems to forget the skills and training they were experts at not so long ago. Remember - the teenage years aren't forever. You've got this!................Whether your dog is unpredictable with other dogs or predictably bad…Whether it looks like freezing, barking, lunging or running away…Whether you are just starting out on your dog-owning journey or your dog has been labelled as having a “behaviour problem”…… this episode is for you and is going to give you huge insights!Want to join the Help! My Dog Online HUB? Here's the link: www.helpmydog.com/hubDr Tom Mitchell is a world-renowned veterinarian, behaviourist and dog trainer and director of the Behavet behaviour clinic (rated Excellent on Trustpilot), which sees over 400 pet behaviour consultations each and every month no matter where you are in the world. In 2023, he founded Help! My Dog, an online dog behaviour learning platform to help even more owners all over the world and show that dog behaviour transformation is not only possible but it's FUN, with the right know-how!Make sure to subscribe/follow the podcast for the free weekly episodes!Useful Links:Follow Help! My Dog on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/helpmydogofficial/Schedule a Consultation with Behavet: https://www.beha.vet/Follow Behavet on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/behavet

Men's mental health advocate and clinician, Ethan Getchell, joins Bryce Hamilton LSCSW in this episode to talk about mental health... The post Depression in Adolescent Boys appeared first on WebTalkRadio.net.

Adolescent nutrition is at a turning point.

Pediatric Grand Rounds: Heavy Menstrual Bleeding in Pediatric and Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Patients — A Pediatric Hematology Perspective Speaker: Victoria E. Lehrmann, MD Holly Wayment presents a Pediatrics Now Grand Rounds on evaluating heavy menstrual bleeding in adolescents: defining normal vs abnormal bleeding, recognizing red flags for inherited bleeding disorders, and reviewing common hematologic causes such as von Willebrand disease, platelet dysfunction, and hemophilia/carrier states. The episode covers practical diagnostic tools (ISTH-BAT, PBAC), initial labs (pregnancy test, CBC, PT/PTT, fibrinogen, ferritin, and VWD testing), and interpretation caveats, plus acute and long-term management strategies (stabilization, hormonal therapy, tranexamic acid, iron repletion, IUDs) and the importance of multidisciplinary care.

In this first episode of our special four-part Science of Reading: The Podcast Adolescent Literacy miniseries, Susan Lambert, Ed.D., speaks with Doug Fisher, Ph.D., a celebrated professor, author, and one of the most influential voices in adolescent literacy. They explore what the evidence really tells us about supporting adolescent learners, and what it means for classroom practice. They also discuss why Doug and his colleagues set out to find a new model for adolescent literacy, how self-efficacy powers literacy development in adolescent learners and what teachers can do to build it, and what "foundational skills" in reading truly means for adolescent readers—and why it is non-negotiable.Show notes:Our Summer Learning Academy is back! Reserve your spot now to join Susan Lambert for a pair of sessions that will help you dive deeper into the latest reading comprehension research.Check out our Science of Reading resources for grades 6–8. Connect with Doug on LinkedIn.Learn more about Doug's book, Teaching Foundational Skills to Adolescent Readers.Read Doug's article, A Model for Adolescent Reading Instruction.Get ready for Season 3 of the Amplify podcast Beyond My Years.Join our community Facebook group.Connect with Susan Lambert.Quotes:"Our literacy skills contiue to grow across our lifetimes." —Doug Fisher"The human brain operates on language, and reading, writing, speaking and listening, are the language operating systems of our brain." —Doug Fisher"The word 'foundational' to me means not optional." —Doug Fisher"Literacy is a gatekeeper. If we can develop stronger literacy skills in our student, we will change their lives." —Doug Fisher"The passion that educators bring also makes learning relevant." —Doug FisherTimestamps:0:00 Introduction: New adolescent literacy mini-series02:00 Foundational skills for adolescent learners, with Doug Fisher06:00 "Our literacy skills continue to grow across our lifetimes08:00 In search of a new adolescent literacy model14:00 Distinguishing early, general, and disciplinary literacy17:00 Why the Reading Rope was not designed for adolescent learners19:00 Introducing the reading circuit and self-efficacy27:00 Sentence level analysis31:00 Building self-efficacy through academic risk taking34:00 Redefining "foundational skills" for adolescent readers38:00 What this looks like in high school classrooms43:00 Teacher self-efficacy and the joy of student learning48:00 Closing thoughts: "Literacy as a gatekeeper"*Timestamps are approximate

There's nothing to fight for. Train crime is "down." Pearl calls. Adolescent misbehavior.

Representatives from the #Right2RemainSilent: Children's Early Access to Counsel campaign join Social Work Talks to discuss groundbreaking youth justice legislation aimed at protecting young people during police interrogations. The coalition, made up of more than 150 organizations across New York State, is advocating for passage of the Youth Interrogation Bill, which would require that anyone under the age of 18 consult with an attorney before waiving their constitutional right to remain silent during law enforcement questioning. Leading the discussion is José Perez, Program Strategist at Children's Defense Fund – New York and an impacted individual dedicated to criminal justice reform and systemic change. This important conversation explores: The history and urgency behind the legislation The impact of false confessions on youth Racial inequities within the legal system Adolescent brain development and decision-making Why youth access to legal counsel matters

Adolescent girls are uniquely impacted by substance use disorder. If your teenage daughter is struggling with an addiction, here's what you can do to help her. Learn more at https://clearforkacademy.com/residential-treatment-for-teen-girls-cleburne/ Clearfork Academy City: Fort Worth Address: 7820 Hanger Cutoff Road Website: https://clearforkacademy.com/ Phone: +1-888-430-5149 Email: info@clearforkacademy.com

Your puppy was doing so well… and then suddenly they stopped listening.In this episode, we break down one of the most frustrating — and completely normal — stages of dog development: adolescence. Between 6 and 18 months, many puppies begin testing boundaries, ignoring cues, losing focus, and acting as if all previous training disappeared overnight.We cover: Why adolescent regression happens  Boundary testing and reinforcement history  Why most handlers accidentally raise expectations too quickly  How to reset training without starting over  Practical strategies for rebuilding consistency and reliability If your once-sweet puppy has entered their chaotic teenage phase, this episode will help you understand what's normal, what's not, and how to get through it without losing progress — or your sanity.Support the showFollow us on social mediaInstagram @BAXTERandBella Facebook @TheOnlinePuppySchool YouTube @BAXTERandBellaSubscribe to our site for FREE weekly training tips! Check out our FREE resources!Join our membership here.

This week we review a landmark paper from the NEJM by the SCOUT-HCM study group assessing the impact of mavacamten on HCM in the adolescent patient. How does this agent work and what impact did it have on the LVOT gradients in obstructed HCM teens? Does this agent affect other biomarkers associated with more obstruction in this setting? Who is a good potential candidate for the use of this agent? Why must the EF be carefully monitored while using this agent? Dr. Joseph Rossano, Professor of Pediatrics at The University of Pennsylvania and the chief of pediatric cardiology at The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia joins the podcast to discuss this groundbreaking work.doi: 10.1056/NEJMoa2601103

Dr. Veronika Mesheriakova is an adolescent medicine physician, addiction specialist, and founder of the Northern California Adolescent Specialty Center. She previously served as an Associate Professor in the Division of Adolescent & Young Adult Medicine at University of California, San Francisco, where she founded the UCSF Youth Outpatient Substance Use Program and conducted research focused on adolescent substance use and addiction. Dr. Mesheriakova completed her pediatrics residency at Yale New Haven Children's Hospital, followed by a fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at UCSF. She will also be a featured speaker at the Human Potential Conference.In this timely episode of Shrinks Rap, Dr. James Bramson speaks with Dr. Veronika Mesheriakova about the growing mental health and addiction crisis facing today's teens. Together, they explore the rise of high-potency cannabis, fentanyl exposure, vaping, and polysubstance use among adolescents—many of whom appear outwardly “fine” while quietly struggling emotionally.Dr. Mesheriakova explains how today's cannabis differs dramatically from earlier generations, with higher THC concentrations linked to anxiety, depression, psychosis risk, emotional dysregulation, and addiction in developing brains. The conversation also examines the growing danger of fentanyl contamination in counterfeit pills and recreational drugs, making experimentation increasingly life-threatening.The episode highlights practical ways parents can approach teens without escalating shame, secrecy, or power struggles around substances and screen time. Dr. Mesheriakova emphasizes the importance of family involvement, the role medications can play in treatment, and how recovery ultimately depends on helping adolescents reconnect with hope, purpose, belonging, and a future worth showing up for. The conversation balances science, compassion, and humor—because parenting teenagers sometimes requires both evidence-based care and an excellent breathing practice.Credits:River is High, Ticketless TravelerCarl Reisman, guitar, singer, and songwriterJenny Goodwine, vocalsJames Singleton, bassJohnny Vidocovich, drumsDave Easley, steel guitarProduced by Morgan Orion Reismanfor more information, carlreisman@gmail.comCopyright 2025WCMI networking group A networking group for mindfulness-focused clinicians dedicated to learning together & collaborating for more information click here

For 20 years, Valley Health's Metabolic and Bariatric Program has been changing lives in the Northern Shenandoah Valley — and it's almost never about the number on the scale. On this Community Health Day edition of The Valley Today, host Janet Michael sits down with Dr. Christopher Reed (Medical Director and Surgeon), Tiffany Sommer (Nurse Practitioner), and Jennifer Adsit (Registered Dietitian) to talk about why obesity is an incurable disease that requires lifelong support, and how a team-based approach has built the program's reputation. The conversation moves through the multiple "pathways" patients can take — medical weight loss, GLP-1 medications, endoscopic procedures, and surgery — why surgery is still the most durable option for the right patient, and what life actually looks like before, during, and after treatment. Plus: a preview of the program's 20th anniversary celebration on June 10th, open to past, current, and potential future patients alike. WHO'S ON THIS EPISODE Dr. Christopher Reed — Medical Director and Surgeon, Valley Health Metabolic and Bariatric Program Tiffany Summer — Nurse Practitioner, Valley Health Metabolic and Bariatric Program Jennifer Adsit — Registered Dietitian, Valley Health Metabolic and Bariatric Program IN THIS EPISODE (00:00) 20 years of the program — and why a team approach is unusual in this field (01:00) Why post-op life matters more than the surgery itself (02:00) Cutting through diet misinformation — evidence-based, sustainable change (03:30) Portion control over elimination — meeting patients where they are (04:30) Obesity as an incurable disease and why malnourishment drives much of it (06:30) The full menu of options — medical, endoscopic, and surgical (08:00) When surgery isn't the first step — using the medical program to prepare patients (09:00) The moment patients connect food and how they feel (11:30) What a first appointment really looks like — pathways, not pressure (14:00) Why surgery still has the best durable weight loss — and what GLP-1s leave out (15:00) The risk calculator that personalizes every surgical recommendation (16:30) The pre-op process — dietitian visits, behavioral health, and the checklist (18:30) Post-op care for life — labs, vitamins, and why follow-up matters (19:30) The six-month visit — energy, mobility, and lives changed beyond weight loss (21:30) Building healthy habits the whole family benefits from (24:00) The 20th Anniversary Celebration on June 10th — details and how to RSVP (26:00) Free support groups, virtual and in-person (27:00) The adolescent program — comprehensive care starting at age 14 EVENT DETAILS Valley Health Metabolic and Bariatric Program — 20th Anniversary Celebration June 10, 2026 Winchester Medical Center Campus, Conference Center Open to past patients, current patients, potential future patients, and community providers Raffle prizes including vitamin gift baskets and wellness center memberships RSVP via the program's Facebook page LINKS & RESOURCES Valley Health Metabolic & Bariatric Program: valleyhealthlink.com (Our Services → Metabolic and Bariatric Program) Program Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/VHSBariatricProgram  Free monthly support groups — virtual and in-person, with guest speakers and gift card giveaways Adolescent program available starting at age 14 THE VALLEY TODAY with Janet Michael — A decade of conversations. New podcast episodes drop weekdays at 11 AM. Catch the show on The River 95.3 and Fox Sports 1450 AM weekdays just after noon. Subscribe and listen at thevalleytodaypodcast.com — available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. If you enjoy the show, please take a moment to leave a rating or review — it helps more listeners find us. Connect with us: Facebook — facebook.com/ValleyTodayFanPage Instagram — instagram.com/thevalleytoday

In this episode, Pediatric Nursing Editor Dr. Tedra Smith, talks with 2025 Donna Wong Award winner Briana Keller, a PhD Candidate at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, about her article published in the November/December 2025 issue titled “'I Can't Complain Because at Least I Still Have My Child': Disenfranchised Grief Among Mothers of Chronically Ill Adolescents.” Ms. Keller discusses the intangible and often overlooked loss parents of chronically ill children may experience, and emphasizes the importance of recognizing and supporting that grief. Initially set out to explore ambiguous loss amongst chronically ill adolescents, she explains how interviews with caregivers unearthed a less discussed hurt – disenfranchised grief. She shares her experiences in studying this topic, including one particular interview in which a mother felt she could not complain because at least she still had her child. Ms. Keller continues on to discuss how health care providers can support both parent and child from diagnosis and beyond.Briana P. Keller, Med, is a PhD Candidate at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, AL.Tedra Smith, DNP, CRNP, CPNP-PC, CNE, CHSE, is a Professor and the Interim Assistant Dean for Graduate Clinical Education at The University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Nursing and serves as the Editor of Pediatric Nursing.© Jannetti Publications, Inc.All rights reserved. No portion of this podcast may be used without written permission.To learn more about and subscribe to Pediatric Nursing, the premier resource for evidence-based clinical information, research studies, and advances in child health care, visit http://pediatricnursing.net/Music by:Scott Holmeshttp://www.scottholmesmusic.com

In this episode of Better Thinking, Nesh Nikolic speaks with Dr Eden Robertson about the psychosocial needs of families affected by rare disease and how lived experience can drive better, more compassionate healthcare.Dr Eden Robertson is a Sydney‑based behavioural scientist specialising in understanding and addressing the psychosocial needs of children and families navigating complex, rare disease. For more than a decade, she has worked alongside families, clinicians and advocacy organisations to identify unmet needs and co‑design interventions that are both evidence‑based and genuinely usable in real‑world care. Her academic training spans a Bachelor of Psychology (Honours), a Graduate Certificate in Adolescent and Young Adult Health and Wellbeing, and a PhD in Medicine. Eden has made significant contributions to her field, including developing the world's first family decision‑making resource for childhood cancer clinical trials, designing and evaluating a new model of care for caregivers of children with genetic epilepsy, and more recently supporting people affected by inherited retinal diseases to better understand and engage with advanced therapeutics. Highlighting her leadership in the field, she was awarded a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship in 2020.Drawing on experience across academia, health services and the non‑profit sector, Eden brings a unique cross‑system perspective that strengthens her ability to translate evidence into meaningful, practical solutions for children, families and the teams who support them.

Cherie Colbom is not only an expert Nutritionist, she has written 35 books, including her Juicing For life which has sold 2 million copies and her current book which became available on April 28th entitled The Truth About Seed Oils. Cherie will talk about how Seed Oils can have negative health effects for consumers and will discuss the link between Seed Oils and Pediatric, Adolescent and Young Adult, and Adult Cancer. Cheire has been on television many times discussing this issue and has also written many articles on this subject.

Véronique raconte la situation très préoccupante de son fils de 42 ans, alcoolique, dont le comportement met en difficulté son propre fils de 11 ans lors des droits de visite. Elle cherche à savoir comment mieux protéger cet enfant, alors que la situation familiale devient de plus en plus lourde à gérer. Chaque soir, en direct, Caroline Dublanche accueille les auditeurs pour 2h30 d'échanges et de confidences. Pour participer, contactez l'émission au 09 69 39 10 11 (prix d'un appel local) ou sur parlonsnous@rtl.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Your preadolescent child should have their blood drawn to test their cholesterol levels, new guidelines from the American College of Cardiology specify. That's because of a condition that happens in one in 250 people where such levels are abnormally high … There's a test your adolescent should have to help avoid cardiovascular disease, Elizabeth Tracey reports Read More »

In this episode, Eli Lourie, MD, MBI, FAAP, discusses principles for health information technology to support and protect adolescent confidentiality. David Hill, MD, FAAP, and Joanna Parga-Belinkie, MD, FAAP, also speak with Diana Montoya-Williams, MD, FAAP, and Kate Wallis, MD, MPH, FAAP, about consensus recommendations for antiracist child health research. For resources go to aap.org/podcast.

In this episode Alexis & Jerry meet with Adam Lewis, M.A. - head of school at Catholic Memorial High School in Boston, MA - to discuss the current landscape of supporting adolescent boys. We have an in depth and thoughtful dialogue about the pressures that adolescent boys feel these days. We consider ways of engaging with boys to address their vulnerabilities from a place of respect, genuine care, and perspective-taking as a way to break down the barriers. The important and significant role of women in the lives of boys is also explored and acknowledged. There are so many important messages within this episode that we hope are insightful and inspiring.Summary:The ways that boys may experience and manifest mental & emotional challengesHow to engage with boys to facilitate honest conversationsSocietal and environmental pressures for boysThe importance of women in the lives of boysThe ReidConnect-Ed Podcast is hosted by Siblings Alexis Reid, M.A. (educational therapist) and Dr. Gerald Reid (licensed psychologist), produced by CyberSound Recording Studios in Boston, MA and original music is written and recorded by Gerald Reid (www.Jerapy.com)*Please note that different practitioners may have different opinions- this is our perspective and is intended to educate you on what may be possible.Follow us on Instagram @ReidConnectEdPodcastShow notes & Transcripts: https://reidconnect.com/reid-connect-ed-podcastListen on SpotifyListen on Apple Podcasts

À l'adolescence, pourquoi les petits-enfants prennent-ils parfois leurs distances avec leurs grands-parents ? Comment préserver le lien sans culpabiliser ni raviver la nostalgie de l'enfance ? Paul Delair et Caroline Dublanche apportent un éclairage précieux pour les familles confrontées à cette étape souvent douloureuse. Référence citée :- "Le psy-guide des grands-parents : aimer, soutenir et réconforter", Suzanne Vallières et Gabrielle Vallières-Lavoie, Éditions de l'Homme. Chaque soir, en direct, Caroline Dublanche accueille les auditeurs pour 2h30 d'échanges et de confidences. Pour participer, contactez l'émission au 09 69 39 10 11 (prix d'un appel local) ou sur parlonsnous@rtl.fr.Hébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Catherine, 71 ans, appelle parce qu'elle vit très mal la prise de distance soudaine de sa fille et de son petit-fils de 13 ans, dont elle s'occupait plusieurs soirs par semaine depuis des années. Elle a le sentiment de perdre brutalement sa place auprès de cet adolescent, dans un contexte de tensions avec sa fille autour de son rôle, de l'autonomie du garçon et de l'évolution des liens familiaux. Cette situation réactive chez elle une forte tristesse, un sentiment d'inutilité et une inquiétude plus large face au vieillissement. Chaque soir, en direct, Caroline Dublanche accueille les auditeurs pour 2h30 d'échanges et de confidences. Pour participer, contactez l'émission au 09 69 39 10 11 (prix d'un appel local) ou sur parlonsnous@rtl.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

Manon, 17 ans, souffre d'anorexie et de crises d'angoisse, dans un contexte d'isolement et de rupture avec la scolarité. Elle explique ne plus être suivie depuis deux ans et se heurte à l'incompréhension de ses parents, ce qui complique sa demande d'aide. Chaque soir, en direct, Caroline Dublanche accueille les auditeurs pour 2h30 d'échanges et de confidences. Pour participer, contactez l'émission au 09 69 39 10 11 (prix d'un appel local) ou sur parlonsnous@rtl.frHébergé par Audiomeans. Visitez audiomeans.fr/politique-de-confidentialite pour plus d'informations.

"The Desperate Needs of an Adolescent Seeking Guidance" - Listen to my Morning Monologue: I'm sharing my take on pressing issues, enlightening research on human behavior, answering questions I get by email, and my favorite, most instructive interactions with callers. Everything you'll hear is designed to help you become a better spouse, parent, family member, co-worker, friend, and human being. It's the free therapy you need!  Call 1-800-DR-LAURA / 1-800-375-2872 or make an appointment at DrLaura.com Follow me on social media: Facebook.com/DrLaura Instagram.com/DrLauraProgram YouTube.com/DrLaura Join My Family!! Receive my Weekly Newsletter + 20% off my Marriage 101 course & 25% off Merch! Sign up now, it's FREE! Each week you'll get new articles, featured emails from listeners, special event invitations, early access to my Dr. Laura Designs Store benefiting Children of Fallen Patriots, and MORE! Sign up at DrLaura.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

First-time podcast guest (on any podcast), Dr Anastasiya Suetin joined us in the TYP virtual studio for her debut and she was (is) a delight. Totally real, refreshing, interesting and of course, smart. Our conversation was broadly about her work in the neurodivergence space, but we covered plenty of territory - both related and not. She also shared some recently-discovered personal information for the first time in public. The good Doc is a Clinical Psychologist with more than 15 years experience working with children, adolescents, and adults across clinical, educational, and private practice settings. She holds a Master's and PhD in Clinical Psychology (Child and Adolescent specialisation) from the University of Melbourne and is a registered and endorsed Clinical Psychologist with Psychology Board of Australia. Enjoy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. David Elliott is a clinical psychologist, former president of the Rhode Island Psychological Association, and Harvard graduate. He teaches internationally on attachment, personality, and psychotherapy process, and is the co-author of Attachment Disturbances in Adults. In this conversation, we explore: — The ‘ideal parent figure' method and how it can be applied to heal attachment wounds — The three pillars of integrative attachment therapy — The benefits and limitations of the therapist becoming the client's good attachment figure. And more. You can learn more about Dr. Elliott's work at https://www.davidelliottphd.com. --- Dr. Elliott received his Ph.D. in Psychology in 1989 from Harvard University. His clinical training while at Harvard included externships at the Tufts University Counseling Center, the Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic of St. Elizabeth's Medical Center in Brighton, Massachusetts, and a clinical psychology internship at McLean Hospital, the psychiatric teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School. He also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at McLean Hospital, where he worked on the Adolescent and Family Treatment Unit and at the hospital's mental health outpatient clinic. He was licensed as a Psychologist in Massachusetts in 1990, and in Rhode Island in 1993. Recognizing from an early age that there are many dimensions to human experience, any and all of which can contribute to well-being or to difficulty, Dr. Elliott has maintained a commitment to learning and understanding the whole range of human possibility — from the deepest confusions and struggles of psychosis, to the patterns of personality that create personal and relational conflicts, to the development of the self in ways that promote both independence and intimacy, and to higher levels of growth that allow for flourishing and even a recognition of oneself as beyond the limits of the personal self. --- Interview Links: — Dr Elliott's website - https://www.davidelliottphd.com 3 Books Dr Elliott Recommends Every Therapist Should Read: — Secure Relating: Holding Your Own in an Insecure World - Sue Marriott & Ann Kelley - https://amzn.to/4cn9ttG — A Compelling Idea: How We Become the Persons We Are - Alan Sroufe - https://amzn.to/4cvP31X — Attachment Disturbances in Adults: Treatment for Comprehensive Repair - Daniel P. Brown & David S. Elliott - https://amzn.to/4cvPcCx

Brian Hampton of Youth For Tomorrow joins Dr. Joe to share his journey from adolescent substance use to recovery and advocacy, exploring how self-esteem, faith, and understanding the I-M Approach can help young people feel valued, build resilience, and make small changes that lead to lasting transformation! Get in touch with Brian by email at brianhampton1980@gmail.com!

Your child didn’t suddenly become difficult - something deeper is going on. New research reveals a surprising truth: during adolescence, personality traits actually take a temporary dive. Motivation drops. Emotions spike. Agreeableness disappears. And parents are left wondering… what just happened? In this episode, we unpack the “adolescent personality dip” - why your teen feels harder to live with, what’s really changing beneath the surface, and the simple shifts that can transform daily conflict into connection. If you’re raising a teen (or about to), this will change how you see them - and how you show up. KEY POINTS Personality traits decline during adolescence - and it’s completely normal Teens become less motivated, less agreeable, and more emotionally reactive Girls experience a sharper rise in emotional intensity than boys Social awareness and peer pressure amplify big reactions This phase is temporary - but how you respond matters long-term QUOTE OF THE EPISODE “Your teenager isn’t broken - their personality is under construction.” RESOURCES MENTIONED Longitudinal study on adolescent personality development (Norway) The “Big Five” personality traits (OCEAN model) ACTION STEPS FOR PARENTS Step into their world before reacting - perspective changes everything Replace control with collaboration wherever possible Acknowledge feelings before correcting behaviour Explain your reasoning instead of giving blunt instructions Prioritise patience - more than you think you need See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode I am joined by Ken Wilber, contemporary philosopher, author, and founder of Integral Theory. Ken recounts his biography and intellectual development including prodigious early reading, major spiritual experiences, and his models of spiritual and psychological development. Ken reflects on his rise to fame, his deeper motivations for writing, and whether or not his Integral Institute made the impact he had hoped for. Ken also gives a detailed account of his association with controversial American spiritual teacher Adi Da, weighs the good and bad of Da Free John's career, considers the source of Adi Da's shaktipat power, and reveals why he almost joined the guru's inner circle. … Video version: https://www.guruviking.com/podcast/ep356-awakening-to-wholeness-ken-wilber Also available on Youtube, iTunes, & Spotify – search ‘Guru Viking Podcast'. … Topics include: 00:00 - Intro 00:51 - Steve's favourite Ken Wilber book 02:01 - Difficulties writing “One Taste” 05:39 - Adolescent interest in developmental psychology 08:53 - Major spiritual experience at 13 years old 09:55 - Comparing stage models 12:24 - Zen Buddhist practice 13:47 - Ken's first theoretical discovery 15:57 - Different types of wholeness 17:19 - Waking up 17:55 - Growing up 19:00 - Opening up 21:15 - Cleaning up 23:47 - Showing up 24:43 - 4 perspectives of person 28:51 - Ken's fiction reading and the types of truth 31:11 - Marquis de Sade 32:45 - Why Ken wrote 39:39 - Why participate in the Great Conversation? 41:29 - Who you really are 43:32 - Universal mysticism 45:00 - Two types of religion 53:15 - Dealing with the audience response 56:22 - Being noticed in public 57:50 - Did Ken have collaborators? 01:00:05 - Integral group gatherings and conferences 01:04:22 - Ken's assessment of the overall impact of Integral theory and the Integral gatherings 01:07:58 - No regrets 01:09:39 - Ken's opinion of Steve's work 01:12:23 - Ken's history with Adi Da 01:17:10 - Invited to be part of Adi Da's inner circle 01:19:57 - Meeting Adi Da 01:20:59 - When Ken decided not to join Adidam 01:21:57 - Sadness at Adi Da's death 01:23:53 - William Tsiknas 01:25:22 - Falling in love with Adi Da 01:28:35 - Source of Adi Da's power 01:28:41 - Ken on Adi Da's relationship with his teachers 01:32:59 - Adi Da's pranic transmission 01:35:38 - Muktananda + why Adi Da was drawn to Rudi 01:40:16 - What is shaktipat? 01:43:15 - Post-death contact and ethical controversies 01:45:04 - Feeling the heart transmission of Adi Da 01:47:17 - Ken's disappointment in Adi Da's controversial conduct 01:50:54 - Good vs bad of Adi Da … To find our more about Ken Wilber, visit: - https://kenwilber.com/ For more interviews, videos, and more visit: - https://www.guruviking.com Music ‘Deva Dasi' by Steve James