Healthy Teen Life

168: Safe vs. Unsafe Relationships: What Teens Should Know


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What does a safe relationship really look like — at home, at school, or while dating? In this powerful episode, Leslie talks with Sabrina Osso, founder of Osso Safe and survivor-advocate, about why respect must be the foundation of every relationship and how teens can recognize warning signs before things escalate.

This conversation covers:

  • The difference between discipline vs. abuse

  • Why home safety impacts confidence, mental health, and future relationships

  • Early red flags in teen and college dating (control, isolation, humiliation, love-bombing)

  • How emotional abuse can hide behind “jokes,” jealousy, or pressure

  • Why teens deserve voice, choice, and safety — before things get out of hand

  • Practical ways teens can protect themselves and seek support

    This episode empowers teens and young adults to trust their instincts, recognize unsafe dynamics early, and understand what real respect looks like.

    Sabrina also shares the Osso Safe certification, how it's more effective in bringing peace to the home and practical, actionable steps for teens and parents on prevention, safety strategies, and breaking cycles of violence.

     

    Sabrina and OssoSafe:

    Website: https://www.ossosafe.com/

    Home Safe Home, For You and Me Written by Sabrina Osso and Illustrated by Aiwaz Jilani

    http://amazon.com/dp/B0BHLBWMXQ

     

    TEDx Talk…

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zyAhN_xwCxs&feature=youtu.be

     

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    Parents:

    For support with teen self-esteem and food+body issues, schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie here.

     

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