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Ask Lisa: Untangling Family Life

Dr. Lisa Damour
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Parenting a tween or teen? Buckle up. Ask Lisa: Untangling Family Life tackles the questions that keep parents up at night — academics, friendships, mental health, screens, meltdowns, and more. Every week, psychologist Lisa Damour teams up with a different expert to answer a real parent's real question — no fluff, no judgment, just practical, evidence-based advice you can actually use. Dr. Damour ... more

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Lauren Regula
Three-time Olympian and Olympic medalist
Former elite athlete; youth sports advocate
Episode: 293: Olympic Mom on How to Keep Club Sports in Check | Lauren Regula
Tori Cordiano
Colleague and expert on adolescence and sexuality
Episode: 292: How Pornographic Content Harms Sexual Development | Dr. Tori Cordiano
Michelle Icard
Specialist in all things middle school, author of several books
Author and educator
Episode: 291: How Your Kid’s Exclusion Hurts You Too | Michelle Icard
Dr. Mark McConville
Clinical psychologist, author of Failure to Launch
Independent/Clinical Practice
Episode: 290: How to Prevent Failure to Launch | Dr. Mark McConville
Dr. Kelly Bhatnagar
Adolescent medicine expert specializing in eating disorders; former president of the Academy of Eating Disorders
Academy for Eating Disorders
Episode: 289: Signs Your Teen is Heading Towards an Eating Disorder | Dr. Kelly Bhatnagar
Dr. Tori Cordiano
Leading expert on executive functioning, ADHD, learning disorders, and anxiety
Independent clinical practice
Episode: 288: Getting Your Disorganized Teen on Track | Dr. Tori Cordiano
Nadine Burke Harris
California's inaugural Surgeon General, physician and public health leader
Ace Resource Network; California Surgeon General (former)
Episode: 284: ENCORE: Screens, Toxic Stress & Staying Connected with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
Dr. Reshma Shah
Board-certified pediatrician, parent coach, co-author of Nourish
Plant-Based Juniors, Stanford instructor, Nourish author
Episode: 282: ENCORE: How to Help Kids Build a Healthy Relationship with Food
Joanna Schroeder
Author of Talk to Your Boys
Author, Talk to Your Boys
Episode: 281: ENCORE: Talk to Your Boys: Raising Confident, Caring Young Men

Hosts

Reena Ninan
Co-host of the show; journalist by background; focuses on parenting tweens and teens with empathy and practical guidance.
Dr. Lisa Damour
Clinical psychologist and co-host; expert on teen development, attachment, and evidence-based parenting guidance.

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4.7 out of 5 stars from 1.2k ratings
  • Episode 291

    I want to say thank you. My son (11) and out family is dealing with a similar situation atm. It was so helpful to recognise my not so helpful comments or strategies but also the helpful bits (not making what’s happening more than what it is). When my son comes home later i will be letting him to vent, as last time he said something i was so hurt that i told him enough about this. But now i realise i am his safe place and now i’m more aware of how to approach his feelings. So thank you.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AllyM87
    United Kingdom21 days ago
  • Very interesting and informative.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Mtl
    2 months ago
  • My go to for parenting teens!

    Love this podcast. Lisa’s advice is well informed and caring and her voice is wonderfully warm and caring. The podcast has made the difference for my family more than once. When I’m overwhelmed with parenting the down to earth caring advice offered here help me feel I’m not alone.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Carrie SkyTree
    United States2 months ago
  • Awesome

    I listen to this podcast as a 12 year old girl, and the information is extremely helpful during my day-to-day life. I have learned many tools to cope with anxiety and other personal issues, and it has really been a game changer. Highly recommend. (Also, I think that Lisa’s voice ads to the overall affect)

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cacakekoo
    United States3 months ago
  • Thank you!

    Such thoughtful and evidence based recommendations, great discussions, helpful scripts. I have been sharing this podcast far and wide.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TinyTarzan04
    Canada4 months ago

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Feedback highlights strong expertise from the two hosts, with positive reception to research-backed insights.
Parents appreciate practical, compassionate guidance and evidence-based recommendations.

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292: How Pornographic Content Harms Sexual Development | Dr. Tori Cordiano
Q: Hi Dr. Lisa. I have two teen boys and I'm concerned that one of them is on the path to porn addiction. How much is too much?
The answer starts with treating ADHD if present, establishing device controls, and using ongoing, developmentally appropriate conversations that acknowledge curiosity while framing long-term health and relationships; if needed, involve professionals who specialize in ADHD and internet-use issues to provide targeted support.
290: How to Prevent Failure to Launch | Dr. Mark McConville
Q: Should the parent in this situation be trying to get this girl back into college?
The decision depends on the individual child's readiness and interest; if she wants to return, support her in building the necessary skills, but if she is firm in staying out, focus on finding a path that aligns with her interests while maintaining expectations and support.
288: Getting Your Disorganized Teen on Track | Dr. Tori Cordiano
Q: What foundational idea should families keep in mind about executive functioning in high school?
Development is messy and not all teens will have fully developed executive functioning by 18; expectations should be lowered while providing structured supports and gradual independence.
284: ENCORE: Screens, Toxic Stress & Staying Connected with Dr. Nadine Burke Harris
Q: Can you talk us through what toxic stress means in the online context for developing nervous systems?
Toxic stress arises from repeated activation of the body's stress response without adequate buffering from caring adults; online content can trigger this, influencing brain, immune, and hormonal development, and even how DNA is read, making caregiver presence and open conversations crucial.
280: ENCORE: Dream School: How Do You Find the Right College for Your Teen?
Q: How do you break the cycle of prestige when discussing colleges with other parents?
Open conversations less about brand names, encourage focusing on belonging, mentorship, and fit, and highlight that many less selective schools can offer excellent opportunities without the hefty price tags.

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- Practical, science-backed guidance for parents navigating tweens and teens, with a focus on resilience, emotional well-being, social media, and real-life parenting challenges. Episodes blend clinical insights from psychology with actionable strategies, often featuring guest experts or authors who discuss child development, nutrition, education, and family dynamics.

- A standout angle is translating research into everyday parenting tools, from conversations about risky behaviors and digital citizenship to building attachment and healthy independence. The show balances empathy with direct coaching, aiming to equip caregivers with realistic, doable approaches for diverse family situations.

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2. Tori Cordiano
3. Michelle Icard
4. Dr. Mark McConville
5. Dr. Kelly Bhatnagar
6. Dr. Tori Cordiano
7. Nadine Burke Harris
8. Dr. Reshma Shah

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