Podcast appearances and mentions of frances jensen

If you've ever attended one of my presentations, you'll understand the central role my mother plays in my life. She isn't just a parent; she's my confidante, my mentor, and a great source of inspiration. Her influence on me is immeasurable, and the knowledge she has shared has formed the bedrock upon which I build my work. I genuinely appreciate her willingness to participate in this interview, as it allows me to share her wisdom and insight with a wider audience. One of the most extraordinary aspects of my mother is her innate ability to connect with children. Kids are drawn to her like a magnet, and it's not by chance. She possesses a unique gift for speaking to them in a way that makes them feel heard and valued. She takes the time to listen to their thoughts, dreams, and concerns, forging genuine connections that leave a lasting impact. It's no surprise that children find in her not just a friend but a trusted mentor. During our time together, my mother and I delved into a wide range of topics. We explored the various methods she employed to nurture the individual talents and passions of not only myself but also some of my siblings. Her guidance and support were instrumental in shaping our journeys and helping us discover our own unique potential. Her unwavering belief in our abilities encouraged us to strive for greatness. One particularly memorable part of our discussion was her "3-13-17 talk." This insightful conversation centered around pivotal stages in a child's life—ages 3, 13, and 17—and the guidance parents should provide during these critical times. Her advice in this regard was not only enlightening but also profoundly practical, offering a roadmap for parents navigating the complexities of child-rearing. Additionally, my mother shared her valuable advice for grandparents actively involved in homeschooling. Her insights into this role emphasized the importance of intergenerational learning and the unique contributions that grandparents can make to their grandchildren's education. Enjoy!   BOOKS: The Teenage Brain: A Neuroscientist's Survival Guide to Raising Adolescents and Young Adults by Frances Jensen & Amy Nutt

‘Why are teens prone to risky behaviour?' asks Dr Mark Gallaway, ‘especially when with their friends?' 13 year old Emma wonders why she's chatty at school but antisocial when she gets home. And exasperated mum Michelle wants to know why her teens struggle to get out of bed in the morning. Swirling hormones and growing bodies have a lot to answer for but, as Professor of Psychology from the University of Cambridge Sarah-Jayne Blakemore explains, there's also a profound transformation going on in the brain. Hannah and Adam discover how the adolescent brain is maturing and rewiring at the cellular level and why evolution might have primed teens to prefer their peers over their parents. Frances Jensen, Professor of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania, tells us how all these brain changes can impact social relationships. And Dr Rachel Sharman, a sleep researcher from the University of Oxford, reports the surprising findings from her sleep study tracking 100 teenagers around the UK.

‘Why are teens prone to risky behaviour?' asks Dr Mark Gallaway, ‘especially when with their friends?' 13 year old Emma wonders why she's chatty at school but antisocial when she gets home. And exasperated mum Michelle wants to know why her teens struggle to get out of bed in the morning. Swirling hormones and growing bodies have a lot to answer for but, as Professor of Psychology from the University of Cambridge Sarah-Jayne Blakemore explains, there's also a profound transformation going on in the brain. Hannah and Adam discover how the adolescent brain is maturing and rewiring at the cellular level and why evolution might have primed teens to prefer their peers over their parents. Frances Jensen, Professor of Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania, tells us how all these brain changes can impact social relationships. And Dr Rachel Sharman, a sleep researcher from the University of Oxford, reports the surprising findings from her sleep study tracking 100 teenagers around the UK. Producer: Ilan Goodman

Should we think more like teens? From a 16-year-old CEO to a climate activist to a rebellious, teenage Paris Lees, we examine impulsivity and bad decisions. Dr. Frances Jensen speaks to Paris Lees about synaptic plasticity in a teenager's brain during this active social phase, and why these formative years are key to establishing the adults we become. The Flipside is hosted by Paris Lees, and written by Hannah Varrall and Paris Lees. The Assistant Producer is Lucy Evans, The Production Manager is Emily Jarvis. Audio engineering is by Chris Carter and Nick Webb and it is mixed by Mau Loseto It's produced by Hannah Varrall and the Executive Producer is Rubina Pabani It's made by ITN Productions for BBC Radio 4

Tai’s 14 now. As he goes through adolescence, there are all sorts of weird things happening in his brain that are literally reshaping it, getting him ready for adulthood! But what’s happening in there? Why do humans even have an adolescent phase? And how can Tai harness his mental superpowers while he has them? This week Tai spoke to: Frances Jensen, Chair of Neurology in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania Juliet Davidow, psychology professor who developed the Learning and Brain Development Lab at Northeastern University

Addiction is something that is near and dear to Penny's heart because it has affected people that she loves. Teens are especially prone to addiction, so it is vital to talk to our daughters about this to help them know how to prevent future problems.  Teen Brains are especially susceptible to addiction Risk Factors: Biology, Environment, Immature Brain development Teen Brain uses emotional center and is hardwired to learn. It's better at learning addiction than an adult brain. Teens are addicted to a lot of different things Drugs, alcohol, smoking, vaping, pornography, exercise, shopping, gambling, smartphones, and the internet Effects of Addiction are long-lasting Harder to unlearn  Missed opportunities Can cause brain to stay in the emotional part and not mature to use the frontal lobe. Inability to pay attention and focus. Signs of addiction to watch for Most addictions share signs Depression and anxiety Withdrawl Changes in sleep/eating patterns Irritability Dropping Grades What to do if you suspect your teen has a problem Talk! Offer unconditional love Validate Find better ways to fill their needs Find treatment if necessary Resources: OHEL, Addictions in Children and Adolescents, https://www.ohelfamily.org/?q=mental_health/addiction_children_and_adolescents SlickText, Smartphone Addiction Statistics, https://www.slicktext.com/blog/2019/10/smartphone-addiction-statistics/ Tech Jury, Smartphone Addiction Statistics, https://techjury.net/blog/smartphone-addiction-statistics/#gref Sarah Karnasiewicz, 7 Scary Things You Never Knew About Cell Phone Addiction, https://www.health.com/condition/anxiety/cell-phone-addiction SOS Safety Magazine, 7 Signs of a Porn Addicted Child, https://sossafetymagazine.com/internet-safety/7-signs-of-a-porn-addicted-child/ Walden Behavioral Care, https://www.waldeneatingdisorders.com/blog/9-warning-signs-of-exercise-addiction/ National Institute on Drug Abuse,  https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics/trends-statistics/infographics/monitoring-future-2019-survey-results-overall-findings Sophie Scott and Rebecca Armitage, ABC, Teenagers Porn Use on the Rise, https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-30/teenagers-porn-use-on-the-rise-research-says/8664842 Eating Disorder Hope, https://www.eatingdisorderhope.com/information/statistics-studies#General-Statistics-on-Eating-Disorders John Lee, What are Some Warning Signs of Teenage Gambling Problem, https://www.choosehelp.com/topics/gambling-addiction/teen-gambling-and-teen-problem-gambling/what-are-some-warning-signs-of-a-teen-gambling-problem Good Therapy, Compulsive Shopping, https://www.goodtherapy.org/learn-about-therapy/issues/compulsive-shopping Heather Hatfield, Web-MD, Shopping Spree or Addiction?, https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/features/shopping-spree-addiction#1 NCP Gambling, High School Gambling Fact Sheet, https://www.ncpgambling.org/files/HS_Fact_Sheet.pdf Frances Jensen, The Power of the Adolescent Brain: A TAG Talk, https://youth.gov/sites/default/files/TAG-Talk_Adolescent-Brain-Power_Segment-3.pdf

Today’s show is on the science of sleep. Specifically, how sleep – or too little of it – affects the growing brains of adolescents. Why do teenagers stay up so late? What sleep schedules are optimal for their learning? We’ll hear from two world experts in adolescent sleep -- Dr. Beth Malow and Dr. Frances Jensen. Dr. Malow is a Professor of Neurology and Pediatrics at Vanderbilt, and the Burry Chair in Cognitive Childhood Development. She directs the sleep division at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and has been a major advocate for policies that promote healthy adolescent sleep patterns. Dr. Jensen is Professor and Chair of Neurology at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, and is President Elect of the American Neurological Association. She has researched the mechanisms of epilepsy, stroke, and adolescent brain development, and is the author of the book “The Teenage Brain.” Drs. Malow and Jensen were interviewed by ANA Investigates producer and UCSF Neurohospitalist, Dr. Megan Richie. Series 1, Episode 15

Atlanta-based counselor specializing in adolescent mental health Robert Vore on ministering to our high schoolers, college students, and emerging adults. Robert's tips for helping teenagers and young adults cope with difficulty and disappointment: 1) Validate their emotions. Then, after calm is restored (minutes or hours or days later), challenge the harmful thoughts. 2) Facilitate safe social interactions whenever possible. A Zoom movie night, online social gaming, phone calls with friends, digital hangouts. 3) Lean into the context of your own setting and struggles. Don't just minister to your teen, also check in on how YOU are doing and make sure you aren't coming in hot or anxious to their struggles. Resources for further reading, from Robert (with notes!): The Teenage Brain by Frances Jensen // if folks are wanting to learn more about the neuroscience of adolescence but in a way that’s written to be understandable for parents (and by extension, people ministering to youth). Parenting a Teen Who Has Intense Emotions // this one is super practical, focusing on how to interact with adolescents The Stressed Years of Their Lives by B. Janet Hibbs & Anthony Rostain // I *highly* recommend this one for folks who work with your late high school/college-aged kids. The first few chapters in particular gives one of the best overviews of the current state of college kids (and the factors that go into that) that I’ve read. Under Pressure by Lisa Damour // focuses mostly on girls & anxiety, but still great [information for parents of any teenager]

Dr. Frances Jensen, Chair of the Department of Neurology, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania, and author of "The Teenage Brain," explains how vaping, binge drinking, and pot smoking are especially dangerous for adolescent brains. Young adults are more susceptible to addiction, cognitive impairment, and mental health issues when exposed to such substances because their brains have not finished developing the neural connections needed to make good decisions.

This podcast covers adolescent brain development with Dr. Frances Jensen. Our guest speaker, Dr. Jensen, is an internationally known expert in neurology in the adolescent brain and chair of and professor in the neurology department at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. This podcast series is funded by an award from the US DHHS Office of Population Affairs. Its contents are solely the responsibility of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official views of HHS, OASH, or OPA. A transcript is available at http://www.ctcfp.org/wp-content/uploads/Adolescent-Brain-Development-Podcast-Transcript.docx 

This is a reboot of interviewed that aired. Host Fred Opie talks with wife and husband Jennifer and Adam Silva who were student-athletes at West Point Military Academy. They have a son who is a student athlete at West Point, and two younger children at home, one male one female. We delve into the recruiting process in light of decision-making ability of teenagers, setting reasonable club and tournament restrictions, concussions, gender differences in coaching youth sports, and the biological changes that happens in athletes between the ages of 13 and 20. I suggest the author interview below about the teenage brain. Follow the Fred Opie show and the content Fred shares on his website, Twitter and Facebook. Take the time to review the show on You Tube, iTunes, Stitcher, and Soundcloud. If you like what you hear and learn, tell others about it and share and post the link to the show. Subscribe to our Podcasts: http://www.fredopie.com/podcasts/ Buy Fred's Memoir/Career Advice http://www.fredopie.com/startwithyourgift/ Buy Fred's Books: http://www.fredopie.com/books/ About Fred, Blogs, and Podcast: http://www.fredopie.com Follow Fred on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/frederick.d.opie Follow Fred on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DrFredDOpie Dr. Frances Jensen, The Teenage Brain: http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/01/28/381622350/why-teens-are-impulsive-addiction-prone-and-should-protect-their-brains

A neurologist and a mother: that's how Frances Jensen, one of the most respected international researchers of the adolescent brain, defines herself. She is chair of the Neurology Department at the University of Pennsylvania. In her latest work 'The Teenage Brain'. "Teenagers are learning machines," states this neurologist, although she qualifies that "they learn both the good and the bad equally well." From her privileged position as a scientist, teacher, and mother, Jensen explores and dispels myths about adolescence and provides practical advice on how to get through this complex stage of life.

Why can’t you get your teen out of bed in the morning? Why are they so impulsive? Frances Jensen says their still-developing brains are to blame.

Are you really, really tired of this election? Well, maybe democracy isn’t the best form of government. Plus, teenagers are… hard to understand. Neurology professor Frances Jensen says it’s all because of their still-developing brains. And finally, what if campaigns aren’t as important as you thought?

The early days of neuroscience relied on tragedy to strike—a rabies infection, a botched lobotomy—before doctors could peek inside the brains of humans. Today advanced technology, such as the functional MRI, helps scientists study brains (and healthy ones at that) far more easily. The revelations they’re making call into question conventional ideas of maturity and our capacity for free will. The story begins at a unique laboratory at Michigan Technological University, called the Mind Music Machine, where reporter Allison Mills talks to a cognitive scientist who’s trying to develop technology that can interpret our emotions.  Then we talk about the history of neuroscience with Sam Kean, a regular contributor to Distillations magazine and author of the recent book The Tale of the Dueling Neurosurgeons. Frances Jensen, a neuroscientist and author of The Teenage Brain, brings us into the present and explains the science behind why teenagers drive their parents crazy. SHOW CLOCK: 00:03 Introduction 02:01 The Mind Music Machine 12:38 Sam Kean on the history of neuroscience 28:22 Frances Jensen on the teenage brain CREDITS: Hosts: Michal Meyer and Bob Kenworthy Guests: Sam Kean and Frances Jensen Reporter: Allison Mills Producer & Editor: Mariel Carr Music courtesy of the Audio Network.    Check out Distillations magazine at distillations.org, where you'll find articles, videos, and our podcast.

From an undisclosed location, Joe phones in to talk Arsenal, cigarettes, IQ, marijuana, transcendence, IP law, the regulation of the internet, a look back at taxing eggs, getting rid of Groundhog Day, and nonsense (but I repeat myself). This show’s links: Episode 7: Speed Trap Fresh Air, Why Teens Are Impulsive, Addiction-Prone and Should Protect Their Brains (text from and a link to the audio of a Fresh Air interview with neurologist Frances Jensen) Flowers for Algernon and Lucy INS v. AP, Traffix Devices v. Marketing Displays, and Bonito Boats v. Thunder Craft Boats Tom Wheeler (FCC Chairman), This Is How We Will Ensure Net Neutrality Episode 10: My Beard Is Not a Common Carrier (guest Christina Mulligan) Episode 16: The Whole Spectrum (guest Jim Speta) Hayley Tsukayama, AOL Still Makes Most of Its Money Off Millions of Dial-Up Subscribers Joe Brodkin, Verizon Nears “the End” of FiOS Builds (Joe was right.) FCC, Chairman Wheeler Proposes New Rules for Protecting the Open Internet About municipal broadband Episode 47: Making Lisa So Mad (featuring our discussion of the opinion in Perez v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue finding compensation for egg donations to be taxable) Episode 33: Other Minds (guest Matthew Liebman) About Groundhog Day Eyder Peralta, Groundhog in Wisconsin Bites Mayor’s Ear

Joyce welcomes Dr. Brien Smith, chairman of the board of the national Epilepsy Foundation; Dr. Frances Jensen, president of the American Epilepsy Society; and Joan Austin, Ph.D., R.N., FAAN, a distinguished professor emerita at the Indiana University School of Nursing in Indianapolis and a consultant for the Intramural Program of the National Institute of Nursing Research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH). They will be discussing the latest research findings on the treatment of epilepsy as published in the book, Epilepsy across the Spectrum published by the Institute of Medicine of The National Academies.