Andy Earle

Andy Earle

Host of the Talking to Teens Podcast and founder of Write It Great

Appears in 321 Episodes

Ep 342: Hot vs. Cold Communication Explained

Kenneth Ginsburg, author of Lighthouse Parenting, explains how parents can build lasting bonds with teens by balancing structure, trust, and unconditional love, and sh...

Ep 341: Launching Your Teen into Adulthood

Robert Finlay, author of Hey Dad, shares essential strategies on how parents can equip teens with crucial adulting skills, covering money management, networking, handl...

Ep 340: Why Teens Need You to Listen Differently

Christine Miles, author of What Is It Costing You Not to Listen?, teaches us how transformational listening can deepen connections with teenagers by hearing what's uns...

Ep 339: Ending Imposter Syndrome for Teens

Richard Orbé-Austin, author of Your Child's Greatness, discusses imposter syndrome, perfectionism, boundaries, and how parents can empower teens to build true resilien...

Ep 338: How Teens Can Master Emotional Control

Ethan Kross, author of Shift: Managing Your Emotions So They Don't Manage You, explains how teens and parents can become adept at emotional regulation, manage upsettin...

Ep 337: Coaching Youth Sports with Character

Mike Matheny, author of The Dad Coach, reveals how parents and coaches can teach character through youth sports, handle competitive pressures, and create a positive at...

Ep 336: The Teen Brain on Kindness

Nicole Karlis, author of Your Brain on Altruism, discusses the neuroscience behind altruism, revealing how acts of kindness impact teen brains, mental health, resilien...

Ep 335: What Disabled Parents Can Teach Everyone

Jessica Slice, author of Unfit Parent, shares her profound insights and experiences on disability and parenting, breaking down stereotypes, addressing ableism, and sho...

Ep 334: How Music Shapes Teen Minds and Moods

Sara and Morton Sherman, authors of Resonant Minds, reveal how parents can use music intentionally to build stronger connections with teens, navigate emotions, and sup...

Ep 333: Finding Joy and Humor in Parenting Teens

William Stixrud and Ned Johnson, authors of The Seven Principles for Raising a Self-driven Child, share how parents can build connection, support autonomy, set healthy...

Ep 332: Why Punishments Aren't Working

Doug Bolton, author of Untethered, reveals why teenage misbehavior is a skill issue rather than a motivation problem—and explains how adults can teach teens emotional ...

Ep 331: Helping Teens Feel Wealthy—Inside and Out

Elizabeth Husserl, author of The Power of Enough, joins us to discuss how parents can teach their teens a healthy relationship with money, how to use financial decisio...

Ep 330: How to Validate Your Teen (And When Not To)

Caroline Fleck, author of Validation, explains how to make teens feel deeply understood and supported, highlighting powerful validation tools, avoiding common parentin...

Ep 329: Who Needs College Anymore?

Kathleen deLaski, author of Who Needs College Anymore?, joins us to discuss the evolving necessity of college education in light of new career pathways, rising tuition...

Ep 328: Introducing Teens to an Experimental Mindset

Anne-Laure Le Cunff, author of Tiny Experiments, joins us to discuss how an experimental mindset can offer teens a refreshing, exploratory approach to personal success...

Ep 327: Getting Teens to Listen the First Time

Paul Sunseri, author of "Gentle Parenting Reimagined," shares strategies for fostering respectful and productive communication with teenagers, focusing on maintaining ...

Ep 326: Breaking Generational Parenting Cycles

Melanie Shankle, author of Here Be Dragons, joins us to share insights from her complex mother-daughter relationship and discuss how parents can break generational cyc...

Ep 325: Self-Hate in Teenagers is Dangerous

Blaise Aguirre, author of I Hate Myself, joins us to discuss the pervasive issue of self-hatred among teenagers, explore the role of comparison and perfectionism in se...

Ep 324: Teen Crushes, Relationships, and Growth

Lisa A. Phillips, author of First Love: Guiding Teens Through Relationships and Heartbreak, joins us to discuss the complexities of teenage love, including the effects...

Ep 323: From Passenger to Explorer Mode

Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop, authors of The Disengaged Teen, join us to discuss their insights on teenage disengagement and share strategies to foster better l...

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