Healthy Teen Life

Leslie Rose | Life Coach for Teenagers and College Students
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Healthy Teen Life is a weekly podcast providing teens, college-age young adults and their parents, with information, inspiration, and guidance on current teen health, nutrition, and mental wellness topics. Tap your podcast player icon below to listen now!

  1. 191. Teen Depression: The Mental Health Toolkit to Help You Stop Feeling Stuck

    6d ago

    191. Teen Depression: The Mental Health Toolkit to Help You Stop Feeling Stuck

    Heads up before you dive in: This episode talks openly about depression, anxiety, and panic attacks. If any of that feels heavy for you right now, it's okay to come back to this when you're ready, or listen with someone you trust nearby. Depression doesn't always look the way you've been told it looks. Sometimes it shows up as a slow heaviness. Sometimes it shows up as a loop in your head you can't seem to climb out of. Sometimes it shows up as isolation, exhaustion, or the feeling that nothing you do is going to matter. Wherever it shows up for you, this episode is for you. Today's guest is Brian Sachetta, an author, blogger, and mental health advocate behind Get Out of Your Head, a brand and book series that helps people work through anxiety and depression with practical, everyday tools. Brian spent years navigating his own anxiety and depression, and now uses what he learned to help others build a toolkit that actually fits their life. In this episode you'll hear why resisting your own anxiety or depression often makes it louder, the biopsychosocial model and how depression can come from biological, psychological, and social factors all at the same time, why depression works as a positive feedback loop (the kind that builds on itself, not the kind that lifts you up), and the simple lifestyle tools Brian leans on the most. Plus the single most important first step when you feel like you can't tell anyone what's going on. Why depression often shows up alongside anxiety and what it actually feels like from the inside Why trying to banish your anxiety or depression altogether usually backfires The biopsychosocial model and how to use it to look at your own life Why depression is a positive feedback loop and what it takes to start reversing it How alignment with what you actually want protects your mental health (not what your schedule or other people say you should want) Why exercise can be as effective as medication for many people according to research The Albert Einstein quote that explains why overthinking your way out of a spiral doesn't work How the amygdala and prefrontal cortex get hijacked during a depressive or anxious moment Why omega 3 fatty acids matter for mood and how to bring more of them into your day The one most important first step when you feel like you can't talk to anyone Parents: This episode is a great listen if your teen has been quieter than usual, more withdrawn, struggling with their mood, or showing signs of anxiety or depression. Brian breaks down what depression actually is in plain language, why it builds on itself, and the small daily tools that can start to shift things. He also makes a clear case for why your teen needs at least one trusted adult to start the conversation with, and offers a hopeful frame they can come back to over and over. Listen with your teen if you can, or send it to them with a short note that lets them know you're here for the conversation. Ready to support your teen through what they're navigating right now? Book a free clarity call with Leslie at leslierosecoaching.com/chat to talk through where they're at and what kind of support would actually help.   Connect with Brian: Website: https://getoutofyourhead.com/ Instagram: https://instagram.com/getoutofyourhead Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/getoutofyourheadbooks First book (on managing anxiety): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07L5Z6V75 Second book (on managing depression): https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B09KQ4FLBW   Connect with Leslie: Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie here to help your teen or young adult resolve weight and unhealthy eating habits, while improving body image and self-esteem.   Grab Leslie's free guide: 5 Ways to Help Your Teen Eat Better Without Making Things Worse Website: leslierosecoaching.com Instagram: instagram.com/leslierosecoaching Facebook: facebook.com/leslierosecoaching Disclaimer

    41 min
  2. 190. Skin Health Explained- for Teens - Jodi Scott

    Jun 3

    190. Skin Health Explained- for Teens - Jodi Scott

    Your skin is more than what it looks like. It's the largest organ in your body, it's the first responder talking to your nervous system, your immune system, and your endocrine system, and it's covered in a living microbiome that's quietly doing protective work for you all day. Which means the stuff you put on it matters way more than you've been told. Today's guest is Jodie Scott, cofounder of Green Goo and a master's level expert in health psychology and psychoneuroimmunology, which is the connection between your immune system, nervous system, and psychology. Jodie spent years studying how the body actually works before building plant based alternatives to common first aid and personal care products. She knows what's in the products on most shelves, where those chemicals came from, and how they're affecting your body in ways you can't see. In this episode you'll hear what your skin microbiome actually is and why it matters, how phthalates, parabens, and petroleum can disrupt your hormones, mood, and sleep, why the "if it stings, it's working" myth is doing real damage to teen skin, and how to read product labels using free apps like Yuka and EWG Skin Deep. Plus the simple skincare ritual Jodie's own daughter uses ("Sanctuary Sunday") that pulls double duty as a stress reset for your nervous system. What your skin microbiome is and why it matters more than the products on top of it Why phthalates, parabens, and petroleum are called endocrine disruptors and how they mess with your hormones How modern skincare chemicals affect cortisol, inflammation, serotonin, and sleep (the negative feedback loop) Why "if it stings, it's working" is one of the biggest skincare myths and what it's actually doing to your skin The plant ingredients that calm skin without breaking the skin barrier (lavender, rosemary, calendula, beeswax) How to read a product label and check it in 10 seconds with the Yuka app or EWG Skin Deep database Why Korean skincare and other trending products aren't automatically clean The "Sanctuary Sunday" ritual that supports your skin and resets your nervous system at the same time How acne, eczema, and skin flare ups are tied to what you're putting on your skin every day Why your purchases are votes that actually change what brands put on shelves Parents: This one connects directly to so many of the things your teen is already navigating. Acne flare ups, hormone shifts during puberty, sleep struggles, anxiety, mood swings. Jodie breaks down the connection between everyday skincare ingredients and the systems that are already in flux during the teen years, and she gives you simple free tools (the Yuka app and EWG Skin Deep database) you can use the next time you're shopping together. Listen with your teen and pick one product to swap out this month. Ready to talk through your teen's overall wellness and what kind of support would actually help? Book a free clarity call with Leslie at https://leslierosecoaching.com/chat/    Connect with Jodi: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/greengoohelps/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GreenGooHelps Collaborate with Jodi Linked-In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodi-scott-7234331b8/   Connect with Leslie: Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie here to help your teen or young adult resolve weight and unhealthy eating habits, while improving body image and self-esteem.   Grab Leslie's free guide: 5 Ways to Help Your Teen Eat Better Without Making Things Worse Website: leslierosecoaching.com Instagram: instagram.com/leslierosecoaching Facebook: facebook.com/leslierosecoaching Disclaimer

    31 min
  3. 189. How Teens Can Transform Tough Times Into Growth Opportunities

    May 27

    189. How Teens Can Transform Tough Times Into Growth Opportunities

    If you're feeling stuck right now, like life just sucks, like nothing is going your way and you can't see how it's going to get better, this one is for you. Hard things happen to every single one of us. The question is never whether they happen. The question is what you do with them when they hit. Today's guest is Ty Gibson, a speaker and mindset advocate whose entire framework is built around one core principle. There are no options when it comes to doing what it takes. Ty has lived this from the inside out. He grew up with juvenile diabetes, wore one of the first insulin pumps in the seventies (a one pound nine ounce box on his hip), and as an adult faced a 16 hour pancreas and kidney transplant with only a 50 percent success rate when his daughter was six years old. He came out the other side and now teaches the exact mindset that got him through. In this episode you'll hear the three principles of his no options mindset (grow or die, hope or despair, humor or drama), why adversity is actually the tool that builds you instead of breaking you, and the small daily goals approach that creates real change without the overwhelm of trying to fix everything at once. You'll also hear why visualization works the same way for an exam as it does for an athlete preparing for a game, and why celebrating your wins is the thing that actually wires the new habit into your brain. Why feeling stuck or like life isn't fair is exactly when this mindset matters most The "no options" approach Ty's dad taught him as a kid and how it carried him through everything later Grow or die, the question to ask yourself when you're facing a hard thing Hope or despair, how to flip the script from "why me" to "what now" Humor or drama, why the way you talk to yourself matters more than you think Why adversity is a tool that builds you, not a punishment to survive How to set small daily goals that actually stick, instead of giant ones that crush you Why visualization isn't just for athletes and how to use it for anything in your life How celebrating your wins, even small ones, wires the habit into your brain Why the chores, discipline, and "tough" things your parents make you do are actually building the version of you who can handle anything Parents: This is a great listen for any teen who's struggling with confidence, feeling stuck, or going through something hard. Ty's story alone is worth the time, but the framework he gives is something you can talk through with your teen and apply to whatever they're navigating right now. He also speaks directly to why the chores, discipline, and tough parenting moments matter way more than your teen realizes (and probably more than you realize too). Listen together if you can. Ready to support your teen's mindset, confidence, and the hard things they're working through right now? Book a free clarity call with Leslie at leslierosecoaching.com/chat to talk through where they're at and what kind of support would actually help.   Connect with Ty: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0QaxAU6ug2Yn13tHOr4V1G YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TyGipson Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61585869545884 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tygipson1/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ty-gipson-336b84b   Connect with Leslie: Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie here to help your teen or young adult resolve weight and unhealthy eating habits, while improving body image and self-esteem.   Grab Leslie's free guide: 5 Ways to Help Your Teen Eat Better Without Making Things Worse Website: leslierosecoaching.com Instagram: instagram.com/leslierosecoaching Facebook: facebook.com/leslierosecoaching Disclaimer

    33 min
  4. 188. The Academic Skills Most Teens Are Missing Before College (And How to Build Them)

    May 20

    188. The Academic Skills Most Teens Are Missing Before College (And How to Build Them)

    If you're a high school senior heading to college, or already a freshman who's hitting some academic walls, this one is for you. There's a stretch of skills your teachers probably aren't teaching, your parents may not have had to learn the same way, and that nobody is sitting you down to walk you through. They're the skills that decide whether your first year of college feels manageable or completely impossible. Today's guest is Dr. Tara Williams, owner and founder of Innovative Collegiate Consultants, an organization that helps neurodivergent students with IEPs transition from high school to college and thrive in a neurotypical environment. Dr. Tara has been teaching for over 20 years and is currently a chemistry professor at College of the Canyons in Santa Clarita, California. She works with students every single day on the exact skills you're about to hear about. In this episode you'll hear what self advocacy actually looks like and why it's the single most important skill to start practicing now, why time blocking in 60 to 90 minute chunks works better than trying to white knuckle a four hour study session, the chunking method for breaking down a paper or huge assignment, why writing your own notes by hand makes the information stick, and the real reason office hours are your best friend in college (even if walking in feels intimidating). Plus the email habits that quietly separate students who thrive from the ones who fall behind in their first month. What self advocacy really means and why it's the single most important skill to practice in high school Why time blocking in 60 to 90 minute chunks works better than trying to study for four hours How body doubling and study groups help your brain focus even when nobody is forcing you to The chunking method for breaking down papers, essay questions, and huge assignments Why writing your own notes by hand makes information stick (and why highlighting everything doesn't) How to read before class so you actually understand what's happening when the professor lectures Why office hours are your best friend in college and what to walk in and say The professor relationships that turn into job and internship recommendations later How to manage email so you do not miss critical college transition information The calendar, planner, post it, or color coding system that actually works (the one you'll actually look at) Parents: This is one of the most actionable episodes for any parent of a high school student, especially if your teen has an IEP, has ADHD, or struggles with executive function. Dr. Tara breaks down exactly which habits are worth practicing before college, how to scaffold them in a way that builds independence (not dependence on you), and why the email and self advocacy gap is the single biggest blind spot most families don't see coming. Listen with your teen if you can. Then pick one habit you'll start practicing together this month. Ready to support your teen's transition to college, both academically and emotionally? Book a free clarity call with Leslie at leslierosecoaching.com/chat to talk through where they're at and what would actually help.   Connect with Dr. Tara Williams: Website: https://innovativecollegiateconsultants.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-williams-phd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iccedservices# Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/your_innovative_consultants   Connect with Leslie: Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie here to help your teen or young adult resolve weight and unhealthy eating habits, while improving body image and self-esteem. Grab Leslie's free guide: The Ultimate College Move-In Checklist  Sign up for the Freshman Formula    Website: leslierosecoaching.com Instagram: instagram.com/leslierosecoaching Facebook: facebook.com/leslierosecoaching   Disclaimer

    32 min
  5. 187. Why Nearly 30% of College Freshmen Drop Out — and How to Avoid It

    May 13

    187. Why Nearly 30% of College Freshmen Drop Out — and How to Avoid It

    If you're a high school senior who just committed to a college, or you've already graduated and you're heading to your freshman year, this one is for you. You did it. You got in. You made the call. And the next chapter is genuinely one of the wildest, most growth filled seasons of your entire life. New city, new people, new freedom, new version of you. It's exciting. Here's what almost nobody is telling you. The academic prep, the dorm shopping, the roommate matching, all of that gets covered constantly. The part that actually trips most freshmen up has nothing to do with classes or grades. Nearly 30% of college freshmen do not return for their sophomore year. The reasons usually aren't grades. They aren't money. It's mental health. It's loneliness. It's feeling like they don't belong on that campus. And almost none of those students were less capable than anyone else. They were just unprepared for the LIFE part of college. This episode is about the five pillars that change everything. The exact things that separate the freshmen who thrive from the ones who quietly struggle. You'll hear why those first six weeks set the entire tone, why the habits that worked in high school are about to stop working, and what you can actually build right now before you ever step on campus. If you're somewhere between "I cannot wait" and "I'm low key terrified," that's exactly where you're supposed to be. The goal is not to feel less of either of those. The goal is to walk in with the tools to handle both. Why being both excited and nervous about college is exactly where you should be What changes overnight the day your parents drive away from your dorm The real reason nearly 30% of freshmen don't return for sophomore year and how to not be one of them How to actually make real friends in college, because the lasting ones don't just happen Why sleep, active rest, and movement are the foundation that everything else gets built on How to fuel your brain in a dining hall full of midnight waffles and 2 PM pizza What to do at 2 AM when everything feels like too much and a deadline is looming The campus support and resources nobody is going to tell you about and why to use them early What life looks like in October when you've actually been preparing How to walk into your freshman year with clarity, confidence, and a real plan Parents: This one is for you too. If you have a high school senior or recent grad heading to college, the gap between "academically ready" and "life ready" is the one most families don't see coming. You'll hear the patterns that lead nearly 30% of freshmen home before sophomore year, and what actually protects your student in their first six weeks on campus. Listen with them if you can. Then talk through which of the five pillars they feel most ready for and where they want more support before move in day. Ready to give yourself or your student a real foundation for freshman year? The Freshman Formula is a five day video mini series built specifically for incoming college freshmen. Each day covers one of the five pillars with worksheets, checklists, and habit building tools you can start using before you ever set foot on campus. Plus a one on one coaching session built around your specific goals, your specific campus, and your specific stressors. Once you finish the five days, all the content stays accessible so you can come back to it during that first month when you'll need it most. Grab it at the introductory price below before it goes up.   Sign up for the Freshman Formula    Connect with Leslie: Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie here to help your teen or young adult resolve weight and unhealthy eating habits, while improving body image and self-esteem.   Grab Leslie's free guide: The Ultimate College Move-In Checklist  Website: leslierosecoaching.com Instagram: instagram.com/leslierosecoaching Facebook: facebook.com/leslierosecoaching Disclaimer

    28 min
  6. 186. Why Caloric Deficit Thinking Hurts Teens and What to Do Instead

    May 6

    186. Why Caloric Deficit Thinking Hurts Teens and What to Do Instead

    Heads up, this episode talks openly about eating disorders, disordered eating, and diet culture. If any of that is hard for you right now, please take care of yourself and come back when you're ready. If you're a teen who thinks losing weight is the goal, today's episode might change how you see food, your body, and what "healthy" actually means. Diet culture has been lying to every single one of us for a long time. The corset you didn't know you were wearing. The caloric deficit you've been taught to chase. The size you think will finally make you feel enough. None of it is what it told you it was. Carrie Lupoli is a nutrition education expert, founder of Diet Disruptors, host of a top nutrition podcast, and co-creator of PFC Pals, a program that teaches young people how to fuel their bodies with protein, fat, and carbs for real energy, focus, and confidence. Carrie has been featured on Today, ABC, NBC, and CBS. She wrote the book From Corset to Crown for women of every age who are ready to stop shrinking, and she's raising two daughters while running a private practice called Disruptive Nutrition. In this conversation you'll hear why "caloric deficit" is a dumb measurement that's quietly wrecking teen bodies, why carbs and fat are not the enemies you've been told they are, and why the number on the scale is the wrong thing to chase. You'll also hear Carrie's framework for figuring out who you really are before going after any goal (hint: it starts with four questions on a folded piece of paper) and why the friends you're trying so hard to impress are not the voices you should be asking up to. Why "health" and "weight loss" are two completely different things The truth about caloric deficit thinking and what it does to teen bodies over time What the PFC Pals (protein, fat, carbs) actually do for your energy, focus, and mood Why calories are a "dumb" measurement and what matters more How to figure out what you actually want and why you want it before chasing any goal Carrie's Do, Say, Think, Believe framework for becoming your healthiest self Why your friends are not the right people to ask about food, body, or confidence The "corset to crown" shift every teen girl deserves to know about How five minutes of morning reflection can change how you show up for your whole day Why self consciousness is a disease but self awareness is health Parents: This one is for you too. Carrie shares her own story of recovering from an eating disorder while raising daughters, and the practical shifts that changed the conversation in her home. You'll also hear why the "she's so small, she's fine" mindset misses the real issue and what actually protects a teen's relationship with food, their body, and their sense of worth. If you've ever caught yourself passing down diet culture beliefs you didn't even realize you were holding, this episode is a gift. Parents, if you want a practical place to start, grab Leslie's free guide, 5 Ways to Help Your Teen Eat Better Without Making Things Worse, at cc.leslierosecoaching.com/eat-healthier-5-steps. Five steps you can use this week. Connect with Carrie: Websites: https://www.carrielupoli.com/ https://www.disruptivenutrition.com/ Podcast - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CarrieLupoliOfficial/podcasts Pre-Order her book: https://www.carrielupoli.com/corsettocrown Connect with Leslie: Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie here to help your teen or young adult resolve weight and unhealthy eating habits, while improving body image and self-esteem.   Grab Leslie's free guide: 5 Ways to Help Your Teen Eat Better Without Making Things Worse Website: leslierosecoaching.com Instagram: instagram.com/leslierosecoaching Facebook: facebook.com/leslierosecoaching Disclaimer

    37 min
  7. 185. Why Teens Procrastinate (and How to Finally Focus and Get Things Done)

    Apr 29

    185. Why Teens Procrastinate (and How to Finally Focus and Get Things Done)

    If staying focused, getting started on tasks, or managing everything on your plate feels impossible, you are not broken and you are not behind. In this episode, Leslie sits down with executive function coach Lauran Kerr-Heraly to break down what executive function skills actually are and why they are something every teen can learn regardless of where they are starting from. From procrastination to planning to keeping your focus when your phone is right there calling your name, Lauran walks through practical, low-pressure strategies you can start using today. Whether you are neurodivergent, buried in college prep, or just trying to get through your week without burning out, this episode is full of tools that work with how teen brains are actually built right now. Parents: Lauran also gets into the unique pressure teens are carrying and what you can do to support your teen without taking over. From asking for help the right way to rethinking the college prep grind, this is a conversation worth sharing. Why procrastination is not a character flaw and what is actually driving it for most teens What "low stakes experiments" are and how they help your brain build new habits without the pressure How body doubling and habit bundling make it easier to focus without making everything feel miserable What a helpful morning and evening routine actually looks like when you are overwhelmed and short on time Why junior year of high school is the hardest and how to protect your mental health while still showing up What one small habit you can start today to begin building your executive function from the ground up Connect with Lauran: Website: https://alteringcourse.com Free Infographic: https://www.alteringcourse.com/infographic   Connect with Leslie: Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie here to help your teen or young adult resolve weight and unhealthy eating habits, while improving body image and self-esteem.   Grab Leslie's free guide: 5 Ways to Help Your Teen Eat Better Without Making Things Worse Website: leslierosecoaching.com Instagram: instagram.com/leslierosecoaching Facebook: facebook.com/leslierosecoaching Disclaimer

    47 min
  8. 184. What Every Teen and Parent Needs to Know About Online Safety and Sexual Predators

    Apr 22

    184. What Every Teen and Parent Needs to Know About Online Safety and Sexual Predators

    Have you ever wondered whether the person messaging you online is actually who they say they are? In this episode, Leslie sits down with Dr. Bronwen Carroll, a pediatric emergency medicine physician at Boston Medical Center, to have the conversation that most adults are not having with teens but absolutely should be. Dr. Carroll breaks down the real risks of sexting, explains what sextortion is and how fast it can escalate, and walks through the exact grooming behaviors predators use both online and in person so you know what to watch for. Whether you are active on social media, gaming platforms, or just starting to navigate online relationships, this episode gives you practical tools to recognize warning signs early, understand your rights, and know what to do if you ever find yourself in a situation that feels wrong. You are not alone, and you are not to blame. Knowledge is the most powerful protection you have. Parents: Dr. Carroll also speaks directly to you in this episode about why these conversations need to happen earlier than most parents think, how to start them even when the topic feels awkward, and how building what she calls "conversational scaffolding" with your teen creates a safe opening for them to come to you when things get hard. What is sextortion and why is the FBI issuing increased warnings about it specifically targeting teens? What are the most predictable grooming behaviors predators use online and in person that teens should be able to recognize immediately? Why is sexting risky even when the person receiving the image feels completely trustworthy? What does "conversational scaffolding" mean and why does starting these talks early make all the difference? What are the warning signs of in-person grooming by someone a teen already knows and trusts? What should a teen do right now if they are being threatened or targeted online? Connect with Bronwen: Website: https://www.bronwencarrollmd.com/ Instagram at @bronwencarrollmd Connect with Leslie: Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie here to help your teen or young adult resolve weight and unhealthy eating habits, while improving body image and self-esteem.   Grab Leslie's free guide: 5 Ways to Help Your Teen Eat Better Without Making Things Worse Website: leslierosecoaching.com Instagram: instagram.com/leslierosecoaching Facebook: facebook.com/leslierosecoaching Disclaimer

    44 min
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Healthy Teen Life is a weekly podcast providing teens, college-age young adults and their parents, with information, inspiration, and guidance on current teen health, nutrition, and mental wellness topics. Tap your podcast player icon below to listen now!

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  • Creator
    Leslie Rose | Life Coach for Teenagers and College Students
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    192
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Copyright 2022 All rights reserved.
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    Healthy Teen Life

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