Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam
Dr. Cam
Parenting Teens Got You Stressed? 🎙️ Dr. Cam—The Teen Translator—Has Answers!
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is the go-to podcast for parents who are ready to get real about raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell—adolescent psychologist, certified parenting coach, and mom of a teen—this podcast is all about honest conversations that dive deep into the challenges parents face and providing actionable solutions that actually work.
Dr. Cam doesn’t just talk theories—she shares real-life insights and strategies based on over a decade of experience and the struggles she faces as a mom herself. Every episode offers practical, science-backed solutions to help you understand your teen, improve communication, and build a stronger relationship. Whether you’re dealing with mood swings, defiance, anxiety, or social media issues, you’ll find easy-to-apply advice that makes a difference.
No interviews here—just authentic conversations that get to the heart of what parents are really dealing with. With a mix of expert tips and Dr. Cam’s own relatable stories, you’ll walk away with the tools you need to tackle even the toughest teen challenges with confidence.
#Parenting #ParentingTips #ParentingAdvice #ParentingLife #ParentingSupport #TeenParenting #Teenagers #RaisingTeens #ParentingTeens #TeenBehavior #TeenCommunication #TeenMotivation #TeenDevelopment #AdolescentDevelopment #ParentTeenConnection #TeenMentalHealth #DrCam #TheTeenTranslator
Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is the go-to podcast for parents who are ready to get real about raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell—adolescent psychologist, certified parenting coach, and mom of a teen—this podcast is all about honest conversations that dive deep into the challenges parents face and providing actionable solutions that actually work.
Dr. Cam doesn’t just talk theories—she shares real-life insights and strategies based on over a decade of experience and the struggles she faces as a mom herself. Every episode offers practical, science-backed solutions to help you understand your teen, improve communication, and build a stronger relationship. Whether you’re dealing with mood swings, defiance, anxiety, or social media issues, you’ll find easy-to-apply advice that makes a difference.
No interviews here—just authentic conversations that get to the heart of what parents are really dealing with. With a mix of expert tips and Dr. Cam’s own relatable stories, you’ll walk away with the tools you need to tackle even the toughest teen challenges with confidence.
#Parenting #ParentingTips #ParentingAdvice #ParentingLife #ParentingSupport #TeenParenting #Teenagers #RaisingTeens #ParentingTeens #TeenBehavior #TeenCommunication #TeenMotivation #TeenDevelopment #AdolescentDevelopment #ParentTeenConnection #TeenMentalHealth #DrCam #TheTeenTranslator
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Sep 16, 2021 • 40min
Inside the Teen Brain with Dr. Ian Chen
In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Dr. Ian Chen (@chenmedimo), an adolescent medicine expert and researcher.
Dr. Chen’s research combines psychology, medicine, neuroscience and mathematical modelling together in order to understand the development of the adolescent brain and to help young people become more resilient. He continues to research brain maturation using EEG and brain imaging techniques as part of the research and development at the new mental health institution that he is heading, Chen Medimo Corp.
Dr. Chen and Dr. Cam talk about:
What brain imaging technologies show us about brain maturation
The difference between mental health and mental performance
The impact of technology on the developing brain and its social ramifications.
How to use this information to build resilience and detect warning signs.
FREE STUFF!
Dr. Chen is offering a promotion to listeners on his website www.chenmedimo.org. Use promo code: CMCDRCAM
Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at www.askdrcam.com/motivateteens
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Sep 14, 2021 • 27min
How to communicate effectively with your teen with Jesse Giunta Rafeh
In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Jesse Giunta Rafeh, international best-selling author of Life Launch: A Roadmap to an Extraordinary Adulthood.
Jesse is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified success coach. She opened her private practice 15 years ago at age 26 working primarily young adults. Giunta is also a TEDx speaker. Her book, Life Launch, is a 360-degree guide to transitioning successfully into adulthood. It includes profound yet practical strategies for coping with anxiety and depression, creating an ideal career, and sustaining healthy relationships.
Jesse and Dr. Cam about:
How to be strategic about the timing of conversations.
How to speak logically and succinctly.
How to make it a negotiation not an ultimatum.
FREE STUFF!
Jesse Giunta Rafeh will offer free copies of her book Life Launch to the first 10 people who visit her website - https://www.jesse-giunta-rafeh.com/contact
Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at www.askdrcam.com/motivateteens
If you found this episode valuable, please take a quick moment to comment and share. This helps other parents like you find the show. Thank you!!
Sep 9, 2021 • 29min
How to make life with your teen more joyful with Susan Borison
Today I’m talking with Susan Borison, the founder and editor of Your Teen Media (@YourTeen)
Susan went to law school to prepare herself for negotiating with five teenagers. In the process, she needed to bolster her skills, so she founded Your Teen Media. In the past 14 years, YTM has helped countless parents also searching for the tools and advice to be the best parent they can be.
Susan and I are talking about:
How to find joy with your teenagers
How to develop more compassion for yourself
How to learn what's worth the fight and what's worth turning a blind eye
FREE STUFF!
Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at www.askdrcam.com/motivateteens
If you found this episode valuable, please take a quick moment to comment and share. This helps other parents like you find the show. Thank you!!
Sep 7, 2021 • 25min
How to help our teens go back into the classroom with Dr. Megan Sweet
Today I’m talking with author and leader in school reform, Dr. Megan Sweet (@Your3Eyes).
Dr. Sweet has almost 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher and school administer and for the past 15 years has been a leader in system-wide school reform. Her book is “An Education Guide for Using Your 3 Eyes.” Dr. Sweet is also the cohost of the education-based podcast The Awakening Educator, which covers topics such as equity, trauma-informed approaches to instruction, school lunch programs, and more.
Dr. Sweet and I are talking about:
How to address our worry about academics and grades
How to help our teens process the constant changes
How to help our teens thrive in the changing school environment
FREE STUFF!
Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at www.askdrcam.com/motivateteens
If you found this episode valuable, please take a quick moment to comment and share. This helps other parents like you find the show. Thank you!!
Sep 2, 2021 • 41min
Why teens make bad choices with Deborah Ann Davis
In this epsidode, Dr. Cam talks with Parenting Life Coach Deborah Ann Davis (@mommeetupforconfidentgirls)
Deborah is also an author, certified personal trainer, teacher, and mother. Her job is to help you recognize what you’re doing right as a parent, and then add supplemental strategies. Here books, “How To Keep Your Daughter From Slamming the Door” and “How To Get Your Happy On,” are available everywhere.
Deborah and Dr. Cam talk about:
How the teenage brain differs from an adult brain.
Why your teenage kids make the bad choices they do, and why we made bad choices when we were their age.
How to deal with The Inevitables and The Non-Negotiables when parenting a teenage brain.
FREE STUFF!
Get a free digital copy of “How To Get Your Happy On” at www.DeborahAnnDavis.com
Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at www.askdrcam.com/motivateteens
If you found this episode valuable, please take a quick moment to comment and share. This helps other parents like you find the show. Thank you!!
Aug 31, 2021 • 25min
Preparing teens to go back in the classroom with Wendy Weinberger
In this epsidoe, Dr. Cam talks with Wendy Weinberger, President & Co-founder of Illuminos Academic Coaching & Tutoring (@IlluminosCoaching)
Illuminos is a passion project born from Wendy’s experiences growing up with numerous family members with ADHD. When a child close to her received the same diagnosis, she not only worked hard to help him overcome the many challenges but decided to bring her cousin Evan’s academic coaching business to the DC area to help students in her community with similar struggles.
Wendy and Dr. Cam talk about:
How to help our teens prepare for the school year
What executive functioning skills teens need to succeed
How to help them establish healthy habits with minimal power struggles.
FREE STUFF!
Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at www.askdrcam.com/motivateteens.
If you found this episode valuable, please take a quick moment to comment and share. This helps other parents like you find the show. Thank you!!
Aug 26, 2021 • 31min
Using hypnotherapy to stay mindful and calm with Jake Rubin
Today I’m talking with Jake Rubin, Co-Founder of MamaZen
Jake Y. Rubin, M.A, is a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist, a former university professor of psychology, and a recognized expert in hypnosis and hypnotherapy with degrees in Psychology from UCLA and the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. He is also the co-founder of the #1 Mindful Parenting app, MamaZen which he created to empower moms all over the world to be CALMER, HAPPIER & HEALTHIER and raise happier kids!
Jake and I are talking about:
The importance of staying mindful and calm as a parent.
How to use hypnotherapy to stay mindful and calm.
How to use hypnotherapy to calm our teens.
FREE STUFF!
30 days of free access to the MamaZen app (@mamazenapp).
Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at www.askdrcam.com/motivateteens.
If you found this episode valuable, please take a quick moment to comment and share. This helps other parents like you find the show. Thank you!!
Aug 24, 2021 • 28min
Tapping into your parenting power with Christian de la Huerta
Today I’m talking with Personal Transformation Coach and author of the “Calling All Heroes” series, Christian de la Huerta.
With 30 years of experience, Christian is a sought-after spiritual teacher and leading voice in the breathwork community. He has traveled the world offering inspiring and transformational retreats combining psychological and spiritual teachings with lasting and life-changing effects. An award-winning, critically acclaimed author, he has spoken at numerous universities and conferences and on the TEDx stage. His new book, Awakening the Soul of Power, was described by multiple Grammy Award–winner Gloria Estefan as “a balm for the soul of anyone searching for truth and answers to life’s difficult questions.”
Christian and I are talking about:
The difference between egoic power (control) and soulful power (guidance).
How we can use our power to connect with our teens and avoid power struggles.
How to use our power to communicate more effectively with our teens
FREE STUFF!
Get a free guided meditation, power practices, and a chapter from Christian’s book at https://soulfulpower.com/.
Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at askdrcam.com/motivateteens.
If you found this episode valuable, please take a quick moment to comment and share. This helps other parents like you find the show. Thank you!!
Jul 23, 2021 • 31min
How to be a confident dad with David Maxwell
In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Men’s Coach, David Maxwell
David coaches men on how to live a life with purpose and passion using his 4 A proprietary process. He’s spent the last 25 years helping young men and teenagers feel confident in who they are and the decisions they make. He has been speaking in front of small and large audiences for over 30 years and hosts “The Confident Man Podcast” on all major podcast platforms. He’s also a dad of two.
David and Dr. Cam talk about:
How to actively show up as a dad.
How to apply our leadership skills to parenting.
How to turn listening into a full-contact sport.
David is offering a replay of his free webinar to the dads of my audience at www.theconfidentdad.me
Jul 23, 2021 • 34min
How Parents Can Help Their Depressed and Anxious Teens with Jason Reid
In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Jason Reid, Founder of Chooselife.org
Jason is a serial Entrepreneur whose companies employ over 2500 people nationwide. He is also a partner at CEO Coaching International where he coaches 15 CEO's across the world. In March 2018, Jason's world changed forever when his youngest son Ryan took his own life. Jason is the Founder of Chooselife.org an organization focused on ending Teen Suicide by helping parents "Own their children's mental health."
Jason and Dr. Cam talk about:
What parents need to know about teen depression, anxiety, and suicide.
What signs parents should look for.
How parents can own their teen’s mental health.
Tell My Story Film - http://www.tellmystoryfilm.com/
Choose Life non-profit - https://www.chooselife.org/
If you want to find more mental health help, I created a printable list of 30 hotlines and resources for families with teenagers. You can download it at https://www.askdrcam.com/free-resources.
