Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting

215: Is It Possible to Talk About Feelings Too Much?


Listen Later

Are you drowning in emotional conversations with your teen? In this episode Dr. Lisa and Reena examine the critical line between healthy emotional processing and harmful rumination. They discuss how to support teenagers' mental health without letting feelings dominate, how to redirect emotional spirals, and empower teens to manage their emotions effectively. Whether your child overshares or stays completely closed off, this episode offers compassionate, expert guidance for navigating the complex emotional landscape of the teenage years while building trust and resilience.

We want to hear from you! How do you help your teen process difficult emotions without getting stuck?

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents: https://drlisadamour.com/books/the-emotional-lives-of-teenagers/

________________


“Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting” is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and former journalist and mom of two Reena Ninan as they explore real-life parenting challenges.  Looking to learn more about how to boost kids’ resilience, build their confidence, or support their emotional well-being? Dr. Lisa and Reena have got you covered! Together they address listener questions about stress, anxiety, social media concerns, school pressures, and challenges in peer relationships. Each episode provides practical advice and science-backed solutions to help parents raise resilient, confident, and emotionally healthy kids. Tune in every week for the latest topics in parenting, child psychology, and family wellness. Get answers to your most pressing parenting questions. New episodes drop every Tuesday. 

Check out our Ask Lisa Podcast Playlists. Binge specific topics like Raising Sons, Staying Connected to Your Teen: https://www.youtube.com/@asklisapodcast/playlists

________________


Episode Keywords: teen emotions, anxiety, rumination, emotional regulation, teenage communication, coping skills, self-care, emotional intelligence, social emotional learning

Show Keywords: ask lisa podcast, dr lisa damour, reena ninan, psychology, parenting, podcast, teens, tweens, parenting teens, parenting tweens, teen parenting, tween parenting, parenting tips, parenting advice, positive parenting, parenting podcast, teen behavior, tween challenges, raising tweens, raising teens, parenting hacks, parenting help, family dynamics, kids podcast, mental health, teen mental health, attachment styles, emotional intelligence

...more
View all episodesView all episodes
Download on the App Store

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of ParentingBy Dr. Lisa Damour/Good Trouble Productions

  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8
  • 4.8

4.8

710 ratings


More shows like Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting

View all
Happier with Gretchen Rubin by Gretchen Rubin / The Onward Project

Happier with Gretchen Rubin

12,958 Listeners

The Lazy Genius Podcast by Kendra, The Lazy Genius

The Lazy Genius Podcast

6,503 Listeners

For The Love With Jen Hatmaker Podcast by Jen Hatmaker

For The Love With Jen Hatmaker Podcast

6,376 Listeners

Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers by talkingtoteens.com

Talking To Teens: Expert Tips for Parenting Teenagers

201 Listeners

Everything Happens with Kate Bowler by Everything Happens Studios

Everything Happens with Kate Bowler

5,067 Listeners

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently by Understood.org, Gretchen Vierstra, Rachel Bozek

In It: Raising Kids Who Learn Differently

250 Listeners

Raising Good Humans by Dear Media, Aliza Pressman

Raising Good Humans

1,864 Listeners

Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who Worry by Lynn Lyons LICSW, Robin Hutson

Flusterclux With Lynn Lyons: For Parents Who Worry

435 Listeners

Kelly Corrigan Wonders by Kelly Corrigan

Kelly Corrigan Wonders

3,331 Listeners

ReThinking by TED

ReThinking

616 Listeners

Good Inside with Dr. Becky by Dr. Becky Kennedy

Good Inside with Dr. Becky

4,354 Listeners

We Can Do Hard Things by Glennon Doyle and Audacy

We Can Do Hard Things

41,346 Listeners

This Is So Awkward by Peoples Media, This Is So Awkward

This Is So Awkward

320 Listeners

All There Is with Anderson Cooper by CNN

All There Is with Anderson Cooper

9,653 Listeners

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus by Lemonada Media

Wiser Than Me with Julia Louis-Dreyfus

10,604 Listeners