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Learn why thousands of parents tune in every week to hear parent-teen researcher Andy Earle interview the world’s top authors and experts on Talking to Teens.
The #1 Podcast for Parents of Teens
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Parents Trust Our Experience
Are you tired of hearing the same unhelpful advice about parenting teenagers over and over again? We were…
That’s why we set out on a mission to track down the most unorthodox and exceptional tips on the planet for dealing with tough teenagers. And because our founder is a research psychologist, we verified everything scientifically too.
Featured Guests
A Few Of Our Most Popular Interviews
FBI hostage negotiator, NYT bestselling author of Never Split the Difference, and top communication consultant.
New York Times columnist, author of two NYT bestselling books: Untangled and Under Pressure, and researcher of girls.
World-renowned economist and NYT bestselling author of Messy, Adapt, The Undercover Economist, and more.
Expert on ADHD, anxiety, and gaslighting, and bestselling author of many books, including Gaslighting.
Browse Our Podcast Episodes
Ep 222: Demystifying Sex
Benjamin Dunks, author of Intimacy, comes on the show to demystify common concerns and misconceptions teens have a about sex. We discuss how parents can rethink the sex talk,...
Ep 221: The Forgotten Power of Friendship
Marisa Franco, author of Platonic, discusses how society devalues friendship in favor of romantic relationships—and the power of re-prioritizing friendship. Plus, how to turn a stranger into a friend,...
Ep 220: How to Raise An Anti-Racist
Tiffany Jewell, author of This Book is Anti-Racist, joins us to explain how we can raise teens who actively fight against discrimination of all kinds. We discuss the difference...
Ep 219: Discipline Without Negativity
Darby Fox, author of Rethinking Your Teenager, joins us to discuss how we can implement discipline without falling into negative cycles with our kids. We also talk about how...
Ep 218: Planning For a Bright Future
Tamara Raymond, author of Careering, joins us to discuss how teens can get a head start on career development while they’re still in high school. We talk about...
Ep 217: Why Your Teen Thinks Differently
Chantel Prat, author of The Neuroscience of You, joins us to talk about how every brain is unique. We discuss the left and right brain, how to use psychology...
Ep 216: Creating a Coming-of-Age Ritual
David Arms and son Steven Arms, authors of Milestone to Manhood, join us this week to talk about how families can organize a coming-of-age ritual that helps teens...
Ep 215: Eating Together, Being Together
Caroline Clauss-Elhers, co-author of Eating Together, Being Together, joins us to talk about how cooking and eating with our kids creates opportunities for deeper connection.
Ep 214: Resilience Through Emotional Management
Kate Lund, author of Bounce, joins us to explain how teens can face obstacles and practice resilience when life gets tough. We also discuss the importance of stress management,...
Ep 213: Guiding Teens Through Grief
Dr. Elena Lister, psychologist and author of Giving Hope, speaks about why it’s so essential to discuss death with our kids. Elena explains how to have age-appropriate talks when...
Ep 212: Reset Health by Starting with Stress
Doni Wilson, author of Master Your Stress, Reset Your Health, joins us to explain the science behind the body’s stress response. We talk about how everyone’s reaction to...
Ep 211: Everyday Risks We Take with Our Teens’ Health
Dr. Robert Lustig, author of Metabolical: The Lure and the Lies of Processed Food, Nutrition, and Modern Medicine, joins us to talk about how sugar and processed foods really...
Ep 210: Essential Money Talks to Have With Teens
Kathryn Tuggle, author of How to Money, joins us to discuss the essential money advice teens need for a financially independent future. We talk about first jobs, saving for...
Ep 209: Communication Tips for Tough Topics
Derek Borthwick, author of How to Talk to Anybody, joins us to share how we can create better communication with teens. We talk about body language, initiating tough conversations...
Ep 208: Motivation, Dedication and the Warrior Mentality
D.J. Vanas, author of The Warrior Within, reveals how teens can find purpose, develop resilience, and maintain motivation by adopting the community-focused mentality of a Native American Warrior.
Ep 207: Anxiety and the Communication Tools to Fix It
Donna Jackson Nakazawa, author of Girls on the Brink joins us to talk about the drivers behind sky-high rates of anxiety and depression among young people—and how bio-synchronicity and...
Ep 206: Building Character and Self-Awareness in Teens
Scott Barry Kaufman, author of Transcend and Wired to Create, joins our show to explain how we can help teens on their journey to self-awareness. Scott and I talk...
Ep 205: Pressure, Pain, And Kids’ Athletics
Linda Flanagan, author of Take Back the Game: How Money and Mania are Ruining Kids Sports, joins us to discuss how the competitive culture of kids’ sports can be...
Ep 204: ADHD Triggers And Emerging Solutions
Dana Kay, author of Thriving With ADHD, joins us to talk about the traditional solutions to ADHD and the emerging science behind the likely triggers of the growing epidemic....
Ep 203: The Importance of Rest for Productivity
Alex Pang, author of Rest, joins us to explain the cognitive benefits of taking time off and doing nothing! Plus, how non-work activities like sports, naps, and gap years...
Ep 202: Money Mindset For Self-Starting Teens
Erik Huberman, author of The Hawke Method, joins us to talk about how we can empower teens to be self starters. Plus, how teens can pick a career...
Ep 201: How Minds Change
David McRaney, author of How Minds Change, joins us to explain why it’s so hard to change a teens’ mind! We also talk about the psychology behind persuasion and...
Ep 200: A Supercut of Talking to Teens!
We’re hitting some of the highlights for our 200th episode. Take a listen to favorite insights, guests, and memories from the vault!
Ep 199: What the Science Says About Sexual Identity
Eliot Schrefer, author of Queer Ducks, joins us to shine a light on how same-sex relationships and gender fluidity occur naturally in the animal kingdom—and how to use this...
Ep 198: Emotional Awareness for Better Self-Control
Thibaut Meurisse, author of Master Your Emotions, joins us this week to explain how we can process negative emotions in healthier ways. He also shares why we...
Ep 197: Happy Brain Chemicals and Teen Behavior
Loretta Breuning, author of Habits of a Happy Brain, joins us to talk about how oxytocin, dopamine, serotonin and endorphins create happiness and habits in our teens’ minds.
Ep 196: Do Genetics Determine Teens’ Behavior?
Jesse Prinz, author of Beyond Human Nature, joins us to discuss the role of both nature and nurture in teens’ development. He explains why we shouldn’t attribute teens’ abilities...
Ep 222: Demystifying Sex
Benjamin Dunks, author of Intimacy, comes on the show to demystify common concerns and misconceptions teens have a about sex. We discuss how parents can rethink the sex talk,...