Teen Whisperer | Understanding Teen Girl Mental Health

Rach Friedli - Teen Girl Mental Health Specialist

This is THE podcast for mums of girls. Whether your daughter is a tween, teen or young woman, and you want to understand what the friggidy frigg is really going on beneath the tricky behaviour, the big emotions, and the screen she won't put down, this is the podcast for you. Here's the truth nobody else is saying. Girls are not small boys. They run on a completely different biological operating system, a 28-day cycle instead of a 24-hour one. Different hormones, different stress responses, different energy, different needs, week by week, month by month. And almost every parenting tool, every expert strategy, every piece of advice you've ever been handed? Built on male biology. Handed to you as if it would work the same way for her. It doesn't. And that is why nothing has worked. Too often we're told it's "just" hormones, or she's too sensitive, or she needs to put the phone down. But what if I told you the phone isn't the problem, it's a message from a nervous system that isn't getting what it was designed to need? These are natural responses to an unnatural world. And when you understand them, you can stop reacting with frustration and start responding with insight. Every week, Health Play Specialist and mum Rach Friedli brings you the biology, the tools, and the honest conversation that should have happened years ago. The nervous system science behind her behaviour. The truth about what tech is actually doing in her body. The Whole Body Reset tools that give her something better to reach for, because we can't talk it out of our girls. But we can give their nervous systems somewhere better to go. Shocked. Inspired. Eyes wide open. That's what I want for you. Because so much of what we've been told about parenting girls is wrong, wrapped up in control, pressure and guilt. The world isn't set up for our girls. But there is a different way. A way that starts with understanding her body, her cycle, and the world she's actually living in. Let's make this a revolution, one episode at a time, so our girls grow up feeling seen, safe and capable. And we can stop parenting from fear and start parenting from insight

  1. May 6

    Teen Girls Anxiety: Why Nothing Has Worked And What Actually Does

    Send us Fan Mail Teen girls anxiety and overwhelm often resist "traditional" strategies, here's why.  In this episode, discover why almost all mental health tools were built on male biology.   What you'll learn:  The 28-day cycle that changes everything about how she experiences stress, connection, and regulation, Why the scroll is a message, not the problem, and what the nervous system is actually hungry forOne simple observation to start this week And finally understand why nothing has worked until you shift from strategy to what’s actually going on for her.  Period stress?WUKA period pants and health gummies have been a game changer. No stress. No faff. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.If what you've heard today felt like something you needed to hear, I want to tell you about WTF - What's The Feeling. It's my membership for mums just like you. The physiology, the tools, the community of women who are in it too - all in one place. The doors are open right now, but only until the end of June. Then they close until August. So if you've been thinking about it, now's the time. Check out the details here Wish your daughter had her own podcast to help understand what’s going on? Send her to Girl You’ve Got This - available on all major platforms. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’re the first to get new episodes, and leave a review - it helps other mums find the podcast too. See you next time! 💛

    15 min
  2. Apr 28

    The Most Powerful Parenting Tool for Girls' Mental Health You Didn't Know You Had

    Send us Fan Mail Understanding girls' mental health and teenage behaviour starts with one of the most powerful but often overlooked tools: co-regulation. In this episode, we explore how your presence and nervous system act as a behavioural message to your daughter, shaping her emotional regulation and sense of safety.  This deep dive into the mother daughter relationship highlights the subtle yet impactful ways you influence your teen girl's behaviour and mental wellbeing every day. You will learn how your heart rate, breath, and presence work silently to communicate safety and security, supporting your parenting teen girls journey with powerful insights into co-regulation. Discover practical tips on when to step closer or step back during challenging moments, helping you to support your daughter's emotional needs more effectively. Join me as we uncover why co-regulation is essential in promoting girls mental health and how intentional parenting support can transform your connection. This episode is a must-listen for any mum looking to deepen her understanding and strengthen the bond with her daughter through mindful and empathetic parenting. If what you've heard today felt like something you needed to hear, I want to tell you about WTF - What's The Feeling. It's my membership for mums just like you. The physiology, the tools, the community of women who are in it too - all in one place. The doors are open right now, but only until the end of June. Then they close until August. So if you've been thinking about it, now's the time. Check out the details here Wish your daughter had her own podcast to help understand what’s going on? Send her to Girl You’ve Got This - available on all major platforms. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’re the first to get new episodes, and leave a review - it helps other mums find the podcast too. See you next time! 💛

    13 min
  3. Apr 22

    Looking After Yourself as a Mum of a Girl: Understanding Stress and Body Signals

    Send us Fan Mail This episode is a heartfelt message to every mum working her way through the day to day life of parenting teen girls and supporting their mental health. We explore the behavioural messages your body sends when you're running on empty and how suppressed stress affects not only you but your mother daughter relationship.  Discover what permissioned release looks like in real life, a manageable approach that brings relief rather than guilt. Learn about teenage behaviour through the lens of biology, and why taking care of your nervous system is crucial not just for your daughter's wellbeing, but for yours as well.  This episode offers parenting support tailored to understanding and managing the pressures that come with teen girls, helping you find balance and resilience in your journey. Is sleep an issue for you or your girl?When the nervous system can’t regulate, sleep suffers. And when sleep suffers, regulation is harderDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.If what you've heard today felt like something you needed to hear, I want to tell you about WTF - What's The Feeling. It's my membership for mums just like you. The physiology, the tools, the community of women who are in it too - all in one place. The doors are open right now, but only until the end of June. Then they close until August. So if you've been thinking about it, now's the time. Check out the details here Wish your daughter had her own podcast to help understand what’s going on? Send her to Girl You’ve Got This - available on all major platforms. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’re the first to get new episodes, and leave a review - it helps other mums find the podcast too. See you next time! 💛

    12 min

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This is THE podcast for mums of girls. Whether your daughter is a tween, teen or young woman, and you want to understand what the friggidy frigg is really going on beneath the tricky behaviour, the big emotions, and the screen she won't put down, this is the podcast for you. Here's the truth nobody else is saying. Girls are not small boys. They run on a completely different biological operating system, a 28-day cycle instead of a 24-hour one. Different hormones, different stress responses, different energy, different needs, week by week, month by month. And almost every parenting tool, every expert strategy, every piece of advice you've ever been handed? Built on male biology. Handed to you as if it would work the same way for her. It doesn't. And that is why nothing has worked. Too often we're told it's "just" hormones, or she's too sensitive, or she needs to put the phone down. But what if I told you the phone isn't the problem, it's a message from a nervous system that isn't getting what it was designed to need? These are natural responses to an unnatural world. And when you understand them, you can stop reacting with frustration and start responding with insight. Every week, Health Play Specialist and mum Rach Friedli brings you the biology, the tools, and the honest conversation that should have happened years ago. The nervous system science behind her behaviour. The truth about what tech is actually doing in her body. The Whole Body Reset tools that give her something better to reach for, because we can't talk it out of our girls. But we can give their nervous systems somewhere better to go. Shocked. Inspired. Eyes wide open. That's what I want for you. Because so much of what we've been told about parenting girls is wrong, wrapped up in control, pressure and guilt. The world isn't set up for our girls. But there is a different way. A way that starts with understanding her body, her cycle, and the world she's actually living in. Let's make this a revolution, one episode at a time, so our girls grow up feeling seen, safe and capable. And we can stop parenting from fear and start parenting from insight

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