Teen Life Podcast

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A weekly podcast where we research teen culture so you can focus on connection with the teenagers in your life. Join Karlie Duke, Tobin Hodges, and Caleb Hatchett for fun conversations, trends, and tips for how to best connect with teenagers. This podcast is perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, church or school staff. Subscribe and join us today!

  1. 1D AGO

    Is Teen Anger Normal? | Ep. 189

    . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Child Mind Institute: Teens and Anger American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Teen Brain: Behavior, Problem Solving, and Decision Making Michigan State: Understanding brain development is useful when handling conflict with teens New Harbor Behavioral Healthcare: Teen Anxiety and Irritability: Are They Related? Disney+: Inside Out The Teen Magazine: The Art of Rage-Baiting: Revealing Social Media's New Candy Teen Life Podcast: Anger | Navigating Difficult Conversations | De-escalation Skills and Conflict Management | Understanding the Teenage Brain | Why Teens Say Offensive Things . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠! Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

    22 min

  2. MAR 31

    Why Teens Say Offensive Things | Ep. 188

    Teens often say offensive things. So how do adults set healthy boundaries without losing connection? Teens often push boundaries with sarcasm, edgy jokes, or language that makes adults pause—but what does it actually mean? In this episode of the Teen Life Podcast, we unpack why teens use humor to test identity, gain social approval, and navigate belonging. More importantly, we explore how adults can respond in ways that build connection and empathy instead of escalating the moment. If you’ve ever wondered whether a comment is “just a joke” or something more, this conversation will give you clarity and practical tools to respond with confidence. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Casey, Jones & Hare (2008) – The Adolescent Brain https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2475802/Center for Teen and Parent Communication: Developing Adolescent IdentityLIH: Does Humor Explain Why Relationally Aggressive Adolescents Are Popular?Parents: How Can I Get My Child to Be Serious When They Need to Be?Lisa Damour, PHD: Should I Let My Kid Use Swear Words?The New York Times: What Teenagers Are Saying About CursingTeen Life Podcast: Identity Formation. . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠! Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

    21 min

  3. MAR 24

    How to Support Younger Adolescents | Ep. 187

    . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: PsychologyToday: Why More Kids Are Starting Puberty Earlier Than Ever Before JAMA: Social Media Use and Depressive Symptoms During Early AdolescenceElsevier: Addictive Digital Habits in Early Adolescence Linked to Mental Health Struggles, Study FindsPediatrics Nationwide: As Suicide Increases in Preteens, Investigators Expand Research into Causes and PreventionWashington Post: New study shows social media use predicted future depression in tweensWait Until 8th Teen Life Podcast: - Helping Teens Build Real Life Coping Skills - Teen Boundaries That Work - Setting Realistic Tech Boundaries - First Cell Phone Advice . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠! Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

    18 min

  4. 10/28/2025

    Understanding the Teenage Brain | Ep. 186

    Teen brains aren’t broken — they’re under construction. Geek out with Karlie over brain development and learn what’s actually happening inside. You'll learn why mood swings and risky choices make sense, and most importantly, practical ways parents, teachers, and mentors can support healthy growth. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - PMC: Maturation of the adolescent brain - NIHM: The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know - Rockwood Go Karts - Teen Life Podcast: Digital Lives with Sarah Brooks | Real World Coping Skills | Sleep . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠! Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

    25 min

  5. 10/21/2025

    How to Read the Bible with Teens | Ep. 185

    How to Engage Teens with Scripture For many teenagers, the Bible feels confusing, boring, or overwhelming. But what if the problem isn’t the Bible itself, but how we approach it? We explore how parents and mentors can help teens engage the Bible as a story to live, a prayer to pray, and a truth that makes sense for their real lives. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - How We Read the Bible: 8 Ways to Engage the Bible With Our Students by Matthew Laidlaw - The Story Bible - Bible Recap - Sing by Worship Initiative . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠! Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

    23 min

  6. 10/14/2025

    Helping Teens Build Real-World Coping Skills | Ep. 184

    Coping Skills That Last a Lifetime Anxiety among teens is on the rise, but resilience can be taught. In this week’s episode, we unpack how parents, teachers, and mentors can create space for teens to fail, problem-solve, and grow stronger—skills that will carry them into adulthood. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt - Teen Life Podcast: Digital Lives with Sarah Brooks - ⁠Teen Life Blog: How to Help a Teenager with Anxiety | How Much is TOO MUCH? Winning at Screen Time - ⁠Brick App . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠! Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

    20 min

  7. 10/07/2025

    Spotting the Signs of Teen Nicotine Use | Ep. 183

    What You Might Be Missing Vaping and nicotine pouches are designed to stay hidden—sweet scents, sleek devices, and nearly odorless pouches make them easy to miss. Get our list of research-backed warning signs, the real health risks, and practical ways to talk with teens without shutting down the conversation. Stay informed so you can help protect the teens you care about. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - The Guardian: Young vape users three times as likely to start smoking, study finds - CDC: Health Effects of Vaping - CDC Foundation: The Connection between Vaping and Mental Health Challenges: Why Youth Deserve Our Protection - Keck School of Medicine of USC: Use of nicotine pouches increases significantly among U.S. teens - VeryWell Health: Is Zyn Bad for Your Heart? - Teen Life Podcast: Vaping | Zyn | Teen Addictions | Juul Marketing . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠! Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

    20 min

  8. 09/30/2025

    Questions That Get Teens Talking with Sarah Brooks | Ep. 182

    From “Fine” to Real Talk: How to Get Teens to Open Up Tired of getting one-word answers when you ask, “How was your day?” You’re not alone. Sarah Brooks joins the team to share practical ways to move past “fine” and into meaningful conversation. Discover why timing, setting, and the right questions make all the difference—and how to listen so teens actually want to talk. Listen now and learn simple, everyday strategies that build trust and turn small moments into real connection. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Teen Life Podcast: Icebreaker Questions | Helping Teens Balance Digital Lives with Sarah Brooks . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠! Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Sarah Brooks & Tobin Hodges Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

    30 min
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A weekly podcast where we research teen culture so you can focus on connection with the teenagers in your life. Join Karlie Duke, Tobin Hodges, and Caleb Hatchett for fun conversations, trends, and tips for how to best connect with teenagers. This podcast is perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, church or school staff. Subscribe and join us today!

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  • Creator
    Teen Life
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    253
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Teen Life
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    Teen Life Podcast

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