Teenager’s mental health challenges have drawn attention since the Pandemic, pointing to many possible causes. But left largely undiscussed is the story of those who are commonly central in teens’ lives—their parents and caregivers. Steve talks with Psychologist Richard Weissbourd, about caring for the caregivers and the critical link between parent and teen mental health.  The conversation is based on this article: 

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5b7c56e255b02c683659fe43/t/64ac08af6f3dc8123d9b3c45/1688996016873/Caring+for+the+Caregivers_final.pdf

Max and Jenn venture back to December 2003 with Julia Roberts in Mike Newhall’s.. MONA LISA SMILE. Also, MEGALOPOLIS and SNL.

The One About Conversion Therapy. With Dina Losito and Tomm Looney

Max and Jenn take a look at Martha Coolidge’s (Valley Girl, Real Genius, Rambling Rose, Lost in Yonkers) 1976 director debut..  (available on the Criterion Channel, Blu-ray dvd and Apple Movies) NOT A PRETTY PICTURE. Also… MY OLD ASS. Follow us on Facebook – @cinemaxers

Man and Jenn venture back to Christmas 1993 with Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer in George P. Cosmatos’ …. TOMBSTONE. Also, Tim Burton’s … BEETLEJUICE BEETLEJUICE. Follow us on: Facebook- @cinemaxers

The One Where Everything He Touches Dies. With Dina Losito and Tomm Looney

The one with The Debate. With Al Rantel and Debbie Ellis

Steve talks about Free Speech with Greg Luianoff, author of The Canceling of the American Mind:  How Cancel Culture Undermines Trust, Destroys Institutions and Threatens Us All.

The one with the drug test. With Dina Losito and Tomm Looney

Steve talks with Tim Carney, author of Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be.