The Rich Roll Podcast Lisa Damour, PhD On The Emotional Lives of Teenagers
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Apr 10, 2023 
Lisa Damour, PhD, is a renowned psychologist and CBS News contributor specializing in adolescent psychology. In this enlightening conversation, she discusses the unique challenges today's teens face, from social media's impact on mental health to the pressures intensified by the pandemic. Lisa emphasizes the importance of strong adult relationships and provides actionable strategies for parents to support their teens emotionally. She delves into topics like effective communication, gender identity, and fostering resilience, creating a vital guide for understanding and aiding our youth.
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Teenage Transformation and Stress
- Change is inherently stressful, a key principle in psychology.
- Teenage years involve rapid transformation, causing stress for teens and families.
Depersonalizing Teen Behavior
- Understand adolescence as a challenging phase teens navigate, not a personal attack on parents.
- Adults should adopt a perspective that separates teen behavior from their own emotional responses.
Why Your Teen Hates How You Chew
- Lisa Damour shares a personal anecdote about her daughter's increased irritability during adolescence.
- This illustrates the sudden and often unexpected shift in teen behavior, exemplified by the title "Why Your Teen Hates How You Chew".
