Hi, I’m Dr. Jodi Aman, and welcome to Anxiety, I'm So Done With You! If you’re curious about the benefits of strength training for teens or want to know how to make exercise a family-friendly, holistic practice, you’re in for a treat. Today, I'm thrilled to chat with Tiffany Ragozzino of Pretty Little Lifters about the mental, emotional, and physical advantages of weightlifting and how to help young people develop a positive relationship with exercise. Let’s dive in and learn how to inspire confidence and strength in today’s youth!

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Jodi sits down with Tiffany Ragozzino, founder of Pretty Little Lifters and a seasoned P.E. and health teacher. Together, they explore how strength training can transform teenagers' physical health and mental well-being. Tiffany shares how weightlifting can increase confidence, promote mental focus, and help teens learn to overcome challenges. She emphasizes the importance of teaching kids to celebrate their strength, rather than focusing on aesthetics, and encourages a balanced approach to exercise that includes strength, endurance, power, and flexibility.

The discussion also covers how to start strength training safely, the key differences between muscular strength and endurance, and the holistic benefits of exercise for teenagers who are often glued to screens. With practical advice for parents, teachers, and teens, this episode will empower you to make movement fun and impactful. Tiffany even shares tips on recognizing overtraining and how to ensure exercise remains a healthy habit.

Whether you’re looking for guidance on creating a fitness routine or want to understand how movement affects the body and mind, this episode is packed with actionable insights!

1. Holistic Benefits of Exercise: Strength training boosts confidence, reduces anxiety, and teaches teens how to push past limitations.
2. Start Simple: Keep exercises basic and gradually increase intensity. Focus on form and progressive overload for best results.
3. Balance is Key: Combine strength training with cardio, power movements, and flexibility to promote overall well-being.
4. Mindful Motivation: Shift the focus from appearance to health and strength to make fitness sustainable.
5. Watch for Overtraining: Be mindful of signs of over-exercising and incorporate rest days for recovery and optimal performance.

• Watch the video of this episode at the blog: https://jodiaman.com/blog/strength-training-for-teens/
• Tiffany Ragozzino’s Platforms: Pretty Little Lifters on Instagram, YouTube, and podcast channels
• Dr. Jodi Aman’s YouTube Channel: @DoctorJod
• Generation Z Mental Health Resource Guide: jodiaman.com/guide
• Redirect Positive Mindset Cards jodiaman.com/order-redirect-flash-cards
• EnCompass SEL Class Activity jodiaman.com/order-encompass-game
• Anxiety, I'm So Done with You! Book

Thank you so much for listening to Anxiety, I'm So Done With You! If you enjoyed today’s episode, please take a moment to leave a five-star review on Apple Podcasts and share it with someone who needs inspiration or help to heal!  

ASK DR. JODI

Join me live every Monday at 8 p.m. Eastern on YouTube, @doctorjodi, where you can ask your questions in real time. 

📣ALL NEW episodes are now on Ask Dr. Jodi - Mental Health and Relationship Advice Podcast.📣 Text JODI to 8334583845 to get in the show message group.

👉👉Get on the list to get reminders about the show, including the topic for the week, PLUS, receive my Gen Z Mental Health Resource Guide here: jodiaman.com/live. 

Contact Doctor Jodi:

• Website: jodiaman.com

• TikTok: @doctorjodi

• YouTube: @doctorjodi

• Instagram: @doctorjodiaman

About Dr. Jodi: 

Jodi Aman is a social work doctor with 28 years of experience in clinical practice. She helps clients heal from trauma, understand the world, and reclaim self-confidence. She created C.O.M.P.A.S.S., an emotional wellness curriculum for middle and high school health classes designed to mitigate symptoms of anxiety and depression.

You can find her live-streamed talk show on her YouTube channel @doctorjodi, where she discusses topics unique to Generation Z. Also, watch her TEDx Wilmington talk, "Calm Anxious Kids," and read her award-winning book, Anxiety… I'm So Done with You! to learn how to understand and reverse the current mental health crisis. More about Jodi

You’re listening to the Anxiety I'm So Done with You! Podcast with Doctor Jodi. 

We hope to ease the minds of “the anxious generation.” To do that, this show will guide emerging adults, their parents, and helpers, galvanizing them to release toxic stress, achieve emotional wellness, and hardwire their brains for a happy and meaningful life.

Ask Dr. Jodi Live

Do you, or does someone you love, have anxiety or ADHD? Do you struggle with motivation and worry about your future? Keep listening. 

As a psychotherapist, I have worked with young people for 28 years, and I’ve seen and understood the nuances of Generation Z from this rare perspective.

Guess what I discovered? Your brain is not broken. You are having a regular human response to the context of this crazy world. You don’t have to feel like this; you can feel better!

Tune in live every Monday at 8 PM E on @doctorjodi or binge the recordings. We’ll have relieving conversations, exciting guests, and inspirational stories that will show you how to get rid of worry, recover your energetic bandwidth, and grok a socially conscious life of overflowing joy.