Go Ask Ali

Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting life and all of its mess. For the first part of the season, Ali spoke with moms and experts on how to grow a teenager...in a pandemic. For Part Two, Ali picks up with how to grow and strengthen your relationships - ALL of your relationships: your friends, family, kids, UPS hero, spouse or luvah, and most of all your SELF.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the season finale on how to grow a teen in a pandemic, Ali Wentworth speaks with “Girls & Sex” author Peggy Orenstein about positive sexuality in teens. The two discuss virginity, how porn and mainstream media plays into sex education, and how parents can raise sexually healthy kids. Plus, what does “hookup” actually mean in today’s culture?Go Ask Ali returns in 2021 with all new episodes on how to grow a relationship in a pandemic!Sex, Teens, and Everything In Between S.E.X.: The All-You-Need-To-Know Progressive Sexuality Guide to Get You Through High School and CollegeAmaze.orgscarleteen.com Sexetc.org   Unitarian Church’s Our Whole Lives: Lifespan Sexuality Education Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Anna and Audrey, two of Ali Wentworth’s friends, share personal stories and advice from their experience of being around the dark web as teens. Ali then speaks to Julie Cordua, the CEO of Thorn, an international anti-human trafficking organization (co-founded by Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore). Julie chips away at who is most vulnerable to sex trafficking, what all can be found on the deep web, and more.Beware of where you end up on the internet.www.thorn.org stopsextortion.comwww.missingkids.org Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week, Jeanne Blake (founder of Blake Works) speaks with Ali Wentworth about how teens can grow from adversity.The “Words Can Work” author talks post-traumatic growth, and offers three key ways people can foster resilience in the face of the pandemic. Using real life stories from teens in her life, Jeanne shares how parents can help their kid build competencies, and be a source of support for them through this difficult time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jessica Lahey (teacher, NYT bestselling author of “The Gift of Failure”) joins Ali to discuss how parents can help teens learn from failure and rejection to become more resilient and successful people. Jessica outlines parenting styles, praise that’s actually helpful, how boys and girls deal with failure differently, and if it’s ever ok to let kids quit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Wentworth welcomes Stephen Russell, Ph.D (Regents’ Professor of Child Development) to discuss LGBTQ+ teens.  Stephen provides insight into the unique challenges faced by queer youth today and how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting many LGBTQ+ kids in quarantine. They take a closer look at gender identity and expression and Stephen offers ways parents can create more inclusive and affirming environments both in and out of the home. lgbtcenters.orgglsen.orgpflag.org Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Lisa Damour (psychologist and author of “Untangled” and “Under Pressure”) joins Ali to discuss teens and emotional health. Dr. Damour touches on different types of stress and how parents can manage the dreaded meltdowns, instill academic confidence in their daughters, and navigate social turmoil in a socially distanced world. @Mentions & Guest Names/Org Names:www.drlisadamour.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dr. Harold Koplewicz, founding president and Medical Director of the Child Mind Institute, joins Ali to discuss the most common mental health disorder in America – anxiety disorders. With the added stressors of today’s climate, Dr. Koplewicz breaks down the impact COVID-19 is having on teens and he outlines ways parents can prevent anxiety from taking over the household. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ali Wentworth speaks with Dr. Jen Ashton (ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent) about teen suicide prevention and healing. Informed by her own experience losing a loved one to suicide, Dr. Ashton shares how families can talk (and keep talking) to their adolescents about the topic. She also briefs parents on suicide prevention resources, and warning signs to look out for if a teen might be in distress.Life After Suicide by Jennifer Ashton, M.D. - jenniferashtonmd.com/book/life-after-suicide/ Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join Ali Wentworth and clinical social worker Jeanette Friedman as they discuss teens and addiction. The women dive into the effects of drugs, including alcohol, vaping and weed. They also explore how to tell if teenagers are on drugs, how they can get addicted, and how parents can educate their teens about the dangers of substance abuse. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.