Teen Life Podcast
We research teen culture so you can focus on connection.
Build a better relationship with the teens in your life by gaining insider knowledge into what teens are experiencing in school, on social media, and with their friends. We talk about the latest trends, new apps, teen terms, and better ways to connect.
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Ep. 64: Talking With Teens About Courage
Chris and Karlie talk about what courage is and how we can all motivate ourselves to be a little braver.
Ep. 63: Talking with Teens about Stress
Karlie and Tobin talk about some of the most common stressors we hear in Support Groups and how to help teens identify healthy stress management techniques.
Ep. 62: Talking with Teens about Capability
Kelly Fann joins Chris to discuss encouraging teens to improve their current skills and to gain new ones with a growth mindset.
Ep. 61: Talking with Teens about Self-Esteem
Karlie shares about one particular group that shows the state of self-esteem in today’s teens, and Chris and Karlie discuss positive self-talk.
Ep. 60: Talking with Teens about Strength
Tobin Hodges is back to talk with Chris about encouraging strength in teens and overcoming challenges. Listen together with your teen and see what they say!
Ep. 59: Talking with Teens about Integrity
How comfortable are you saying “no” when someone crosses your boundaries? We’ve got talking points for talking with your teen about integrity and boundaries.
Ep. 58: Talking With Teens About Connection
Join Chris and Karlie for the first of our summer series to discuss social connections and how to talk with teens about how connected they feel.
Ep. 57: College Experiences & Summer Jobs
Don’t miss our tips for teens who want to make the most of their college experience. We’ll share summer job ideas and why this year they matter more.
How to Talk About School Shootings
Karlie talks through some tips on how to talk about school shootings and also gives some ideas for how to be part of the solution moving forward.
Ep. 56: Teen Virtues & Marvel
Join Chris and Karlie in one of their most important conversations to date. Learn this simple trick to harness the power of words to encourage and affirm teens.