The Puberty Podcast

We thought our recent social media post about masturbation was benign, offering straightforward advice about safe ways to talk to your kid. But it sparked a massive reaction — good and bad. Which is why we decided to do an episode talking about why masturbation really freaks people out.Show Notes:IG Reel discussed in the episodeCheck out all of our speaking and consulting work at www.Orderofmagnitude.co and all our super comfy products at www.myOOMLA.comLove what we talk about? Pre-order our book This Is So AwkwardProduction by Peoples Media

Braces, retainers, and all other mouth hardware offer a rite of passage for the awkward years. This hardware affects self-esteem, finances, executive functioning and more. Thanks to a beautiful listener question, we unpack all the ways that orthodonture impacts adolescents… and their parents.Show Notes:www.myoomla.comProduction by Peoples Media

Lying is normal – literally everyone does it – but it peaks during adolescence. Sometimes their little white lies, sometimes they’re big, scary lies. To help us understand how to handle all of them – and the difference between consequences, discipline, and punishment – child development specialist and parenting guru Betsy Brown Braun guides us through.Show Notes:www.betsybrownbraun.comFacebook.com/BetsyBBraunTwitter @BetsyBBraunProduction by Peoples Media 

Hickeys are back… but they never really went away. This episode focuses on these classic teenage suction-splotches and the age-old questions like: do we say something when we see them or zip our lips?! And what causes them anyhow?Production by Peoples Media 

Science journalist and author Donna Jackson Nakazawa explores the two-sided science of estrogen: as a source of female superpower and the root of certain mental health disadvantages. In light of recent data about teenage well-being, this is a must listen for anyone who wants to understand teen girls.Show notes:Girls on the Brinkdonnajacksonnakazawa.com Instagram: @DonnaJacksonNakazawaTwitter: @DonnaJackNakFacebook: @donnajacksonnakazawaauthor Production by Peoples Media 

Different families, different rules… a fact most apparent during sleepovers. Turns out, even Cara and Vanessa have surprisingly divergent opinions about sleepovers and how to handle the sticky situations that can arise.Production by Peoples Media 

We tackle the hormonal science behind voice changes and their social and emotional impacts, including the perennial question: why are these ups and downs so embarrassing?Show Notes:Join the Awkward Roller Coaster NewsletterProduction by Peoples Media 

This bonus episode with Dr. Lisa Damour dives into specific topics like substance abuse, gender socialization, gender identity, and race. Lisa parses the research to shed light on modern day life as an American teen.Show Notes:The Emotional Lives of TeenagersAsk Lisa PodcastSubscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster NewsletterProduction by Peoples Media 

Adults walk a fine line in an effort to both support the teens in their lives and help them learn to manage the expected distress of adolescence. The incredibly wise and wonderful Dr. Lisa Damour shares invaluable advice from her newest book, The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, packed with data and decades of experience. Show Notes:The Emotional Lives of TeenagersAsk Lisa Podcast& Subscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster NewsletterProduction by Peoples Media