Adolescents Don’t Have to be Assholes with Melinda Wenner Moyer

Leaving Our Baggage at the Door: One of the hardest things about raising kids through puberty is leaving our own baggage at the door. Our past experiences are seared into our brains and we’re so tempted to talk about them, but so often, our kids don’t want to hear about them. We... by This Is So Awkward

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Having the TALKs...by Personality Type: How we talk to our kids about complex topics like puberty and sex depends both on our kids’ personalities are ours, too. There is no one-size-fits-all on how to have these tricky conversations. In this episode, Vanessa and Cara break down the cast... by This Is So Awkward

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Body Positivity in Puberty with Zoe Bisbing of The Full Bloom Project: In this episode we tackle the complex challenges in trying to achieve body positivity in puberty with Zoe Bisbing, psychotherapist and co-founder of The Full Bloom Project, a body positive parenting resource. Zoe offers a thoughtful approach to all of... by This Is So Awkward

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Adolescents Don’t Have to be Assholes with Melinda Wenner Moyer: We want to raise our kids to be good people, but easier said than done, right? Science journalist Melinda Wenner Moyer and author of “How to Raise Kids Who Aren’t Assholes” joins us on this episode to tackle big topics like lying, sexism and... by This Is So Awkward

46 min listen

When You Didn’t Grow Up Talking About IT with Mary Pat Draddy, LMSW: How do you talk to your kids about complicated things when you didn’t grow up in a home that did? Our guest this week is Mary Pat Draddy, LMSW and Dynamo Director of Workshops, with her journey as someone who didn’t grow up talking about puberty... by This Is So Awkward

57 min listen

Dr. Hina Talib with a DEEP DIVE on Periods: Dr. Hina Talib, adolescent medicine specialist and host of the popular @teenhealthdoc on Instagram, joins us for a deep dive on periods. We discuss menstruation as a vital sign, what’s considered normal for teen menstruation and what’s not, when... by This Is So Awkward

66 min listen

The Path Through Puberty: Order of Operations: The word “puberty” means the process of sexual maturation - by the end of puberty, a person has the ability to reproduce. But the path through puberty is not a stepwise ladder where one part of the body changes, then another, then another. Rather,... by This Is So Awkward

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The Puberty Podcast - Trailer! by This Is So Awkward

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When Is My Daughter Going To Get Her Period?!!!: The number one puberty question we get asked is: when is my daughter going to get her period?!!! And while no one can say for certain, this episode will cover what are red herrings and what are true signs that her period is coming. Listen in for some... by This Is So Awkward

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Someone Has to Go First...The Early Bloomers: There isn’t ONE time to start puberty or end puberty and someone has to go first. In this episode, Cara explains the science behind early puberty and we explore the social and emotional impact of being an early bloomer. Plus you get to learn what an... by This Is So Awkward

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Roger Bennett on his English Adolescence: Roger Bennett, author of #1 the New York Times bestseller (Re)Born in the USA and co-host of the popular Men in Blazers podcast, shares the hilarious and painful experiences of his English adolescence of the 1970’s & 1980’s. He discusses what... by This Is So Awkward

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The Brave New World of Period Products: Everything you ever wanted to know about period products and were afraid to ask, from the old standby pads and tampons to brand new disruptors like menstrual cups and period underwear. This entertaining and informative tutorial walks through the many... by This Is So Awkward

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Why Does Talking About Puberty Even Matter?!!!: In the very first episode of The Puberty Podcast, Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett make the case for why talking to kids about puberty matters. It boils down to this: if we want to keep kids healthy and safe, we need to talk to them about... by This Is So Awkward

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Dr. Molly Colvin on the “Consistently Inconsistent” Adolescent Brain: Dr. Molly Colvin helps us understand the upsides and the downsides of the adolescent brain, in and out of pandemic. Her adage that tween and teen brains are “consistently inconsistent” provides critical insights for adults navigating the ways to... by This Is So Awkward

65 min listen

Dr. Lisa Damour on Return to School Resilience: Dr. Lisa Damour, New York Times bestselling author, columnist and co-host of the Ask Lisa Podcast, joins us for a back-to-school episode on lessons learned from the previous two school years under Covid. This episode explores the adaptability,... by This Is So Awkward

69 min listen

Dr. Aliza Pressman on Parenting the Emotional Rollercoaster of Puberty: Dr. Aliza Pressman, host of the Raising Good Humans Podcast, joins us to discuss the ways we can respond to the emotional ups and downs of parenting kids in puberty. Aliza’s practical and actionable advice boils down to this: what’s going on for... by This Is So Awkward

45 min listen

All About Acne: One of the most common questions - and worries - about puberty: zits. Why do we get them? Where? When? And what can be done? Get everything you need to know about acne, backne, buttne, and more… Show Notes: & Visit to shop... by This Is So Awkward

54 min listen

The Do-Over (AKA The Best Parenting Tip Ever): A humongous part of raising tweens and teens is messing up. We all make rules but then change our minds; give incorrect information; or simply lose our cool for no good reason. Here’s a dirty little secret: we can always take a do-over. This episode... by This Is So Awkward

43 min listen

Puberty Meets Perimenopause with Monica Corcoran Harel: The brilliant and hilarious Monica Corcoran Harel, writer and founder of Pretty Ripe, paints the picture of what her household looks like as her daughter experiences puberty and she enters perimenopause, or what she calls “puberty in reverse.”... by This Is So Awkward

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The Science of Late Bloomers: There’s a timeline for puberty - when it starts and how fast it proceeds - which means that there’s also “early” and “late.” Layered on top is the relativity of puberty: when everyone else is going through it (or not), the person who’s... by This Is So Awkward

56 min listen

Erections & Nocturnal Emissions (AKA Boners & Wet Dreams): Erections and nocturnal emissions – AKA boners and wet dreams – are big pieces of puberty that often go unmentioned unless they’re punchlines in a joke. Which is a big conversational miss, because these topics can cause unnecessary confusion,... by This Is So Awkward

43 min listen

Hygiene...Or Lack Thereof: For so many adults, addressing kids’ hygiene -- keeping their bodies clean, smells at bay, zits minimal, and all the rest -- feels really tricky. We never want to shame kids, but we all want them to learn how to take care of themselves. So what... by This Is So Awkward

61 min listen

Nick Kroll On Being Late To The Puberty Party: Nick Kroll, comedian, actor and Big Mouth creator, sits down with Vanessa Kroll Bennett (his sister) and Dr. Cara Natterson for an honest conversation about what life was like as someone late to the puberty party. The episode is not quite as hilarious... by This Is So Awkward

62 min listen

Unicorn Space for All with Eve Rodsky: Most parents say they just want their kids to be happy. What if happiness comes when we find our “Unicorn Space” – a place at the intersection of purpose and meaning? In our conversation with Eve Rodsky, author of Unicorn Space and New York... by This Is So Awkward

60 min listen

Boobs: All about breast development: when they grow, why they can be painful or lumpy (or both), and how to manage this shifting landscape. Shownotes: Visit to shop thoughtfully designed (OOM)Bras! Produced by by This Is So Awkward

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Goodbye to Anxiety with Dr. Terri Bacow: Anxiety is a humongous topic of conversation these days, especially increasing rates among kids. Dr. Terri Bacow, author of Goodbye Anxiety, helps sort through what falls into this category, points to the best resources for help, and offers... by This Is So Awkward

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The Importance of Air (Down There and Everywhere): As bodies grow, new smells emerge from head to toe, hair sprouts in dark, moist places, and both sweat and fluid begin to flow. To solve for odors, rashes and infections, there is a free remedy: AIR. This episode is all about how we can help our kids... by This Is So Awkward

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Dr. Louise Greenspan on Puberty’s Dramatic Shift: Earlier but Not Faster: Over the past two decades, puberty has crept up earlier and earlier, redefining what it means to be “early” or “late.” But why? Is it the food we’re eating? The water we’re drinking? The cosmetics we use? The medications we take? Is it... by This Is So Awkward

79 min listen

What Teens Need To Know About Sex: Part 3 of a 3-part series: What do kids need to know about sex and when? In this episode, we focus on conversations about sex with teens in high school and beyond. The continuation of this ongoing conversation about what they - and you - need to... by This Is So Awkward

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Talking to Tweens About Sex: What do kids need to know about sex and when? This is the second in a 3-part series answering that question. In this episode, we focus on conversations with kids from 5th grade through the end of middle school, a time when most kids enter and progress... by This Is So Awkward

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Adolescents Don’t Have to be Assholes with Melinda Wenner Moyer

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