Recent Episodes
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215: Is It Possible to Talk About Feelings Too Much?
Apr 15, 2025 – 32:33 -
214: Should I Let My Son Spend All His Free Time Playing Video Games?
Apr 8, 2025 – 31:34 -
213: Lessons from Netflix's "Adolescence"
Apr 1, 2025 – 33:26 -
212: ENCORE: Will Social Media Harm My Kid?
Mar 25, 2025 – 32:52 -
211: How Do I Parent with an Ex Who Doesn't Share My Values?
Mar 18, 2025 – 38:19 -
210: Dealing with Disappointing College Admissions. What Helps?
Mar 11, 2025 – 36:27 -
209: The Science of Managing Emotions with Author Ethan Kross
Mar 4, 2025 – 42:00 -
208: What Should I Do When Other Parents Host Wild Parties?
Feb 25, 2025 – 30:08 -
207: What's the Best Way for My Teen to Handle a Mean "Friend"?
Feb 18, 2025 – 32:05 -
206: How Can We Roll Back Our Kids' Technology Use?
Feb 11, 2025 – 35:02 -
205: The New Edition of Untangled by Dr. Lisa Damour
Feb 4, 2025 – 36:27 -
204: How Do I Help My Kid Develop a Work Ethic?
Jan 28, 2025 – 35:23 -
203: How Do I Get My Teen to Give Up Weed?
Jan 21, 2025 – 33:35 -
202: My Son's Friends Are Sending Him Inappropriate GIFs. How Do I Help?
Jan 14, 2025 – 29:44 -
201: 2025: The Year of Intentional Living
Jan 7, 2025 – 33:46 -
200: ENCORE:The Five Principles of Parenting with Dr. Aliza Pressman
Dec 31, 2024 – 45:54 -
199: ENCORE: How Should I Deal with My Angry, Disrespectful Son?
Dec 24, 2024 – 32:11 -
198: Is it Okay for My Kid to Gossip with Her Friends Online?
Dec 17, 2024 – 29:36 -
197: The Power of Belonging with Special Guest Dr. Alfiee Breland-Noble
Dec 10, 2024 – 36:05 -
196: Is My Kid Really Sick? Or Just Avoiding School?
Dec 3, 2024 – 31:57 -
195: ENCORE: How Do I Raise a Compassionate Child? With Dr. Traci Baxley
Nov 26, 2024 – 39:08 -
194: How Do I Help My Daughter Get Past an Ugly Rumor?
Nov 19, 2024 – 30:59 -
193: Should I Talk with My Teens About My Own Mental Health Challenges?
Nov 12, 2024 – 33:31 -
192: Raising Resilient Kids in Uncertain Times with Tovah Klein, PhD
Nov 5, 2024 – 41:02 -
191: Should I Let My Kid Use Swear Words?
Oct 29, 2024 – 31:37 -
190: How Can I Help My Depressed Teen?
Oct 22, 2024 – 31:36 -
189: How Do I Support My Unathletic Son in our Sports-Obsessed Town?
Oct 15, 2024 – 33:19 -
188: Should I Talk with My Teen About Masturbation?
Oct 8, 2024 – 34:54 -
187: Getting Into College with Special Guest Rick Clark
Oct 1, 2024 – 49:03 -
186: Can I Get My Entitled Teen to Change?
Sep 24, 2024 – 33:24 -
185: How Should My Son Deal with Trash-Talking Friends?
Sep 17, 2024 – 32:48 -
184: How Do I Support a Teen Who Hates Her Body?
Sep 10, 2024 – 35:06 -
183: Back to School with U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona
Sep 3, 2024 – 37:14 -
182: Untangling All Things Digital for Parents
Aug 27, 2024 – 35:30 -
181: Encore: How Do I Help My Disorganized High School Kid?
Aug 20, 2024 – 34:15 -
180: Encore: Never Enough: Confronting Toxic Achievement Culture (with author Jennifer Wallace)
Aug 13, 2024 – 42:00 -
179: Encore: Teens and Sleep, with Journalist & Author Lisa L. Lewis
Aug 6, 2024 – 38:04 -
178: Encore: My Son and his Friends Use Slurs. Can I Stop This?
Jul 23, 2024 – 29:08 -
177: Encore: My Teen Is into Sports Betting. Help!
Jul 16, 2024 – 33:42 -
176: Encore: My Child is Turning Into a Teenager. How Do I Handle It?
Jul 9, 2024 – 31:54 -
175: Encore: Should I Track My Teen’s Location?
Jun 25, 2024 – 30:17 -
174: The Making of "Inside Out 2"
Jun 11, 2024 – 34:26 -
173: S.U.N.: Lisa's Three Keys to a Happy Summer
Jun 4, 2024 – 31:27 -
172: Encore: Should I Kick My Kid Off TikTok?
May 28, 2024 – 28:23 -
171: Should I Snoop on My Teen?
May 21, 2024 – 30:20 -
170: How Should I Deal with My Angry, Disrespectful Son?
May 14, 2024 – 31:04 -
169: How Do We Move Our Family Without Damaging Our Kids?
May 7, 2024 – 32:25 -
168: Teens and Sleep, with Journalist & Author Lisa L. Lewis
Apr 30, 2024 – 35:24 -
167: Weed's Legal. How Do I Talk With My Teen About It?
Apr 23, 2024 – 33:27 -
166: My Kid Is Being Bullied. What Should I Do?
Apr 16, 2024 – 32:35
Recent Reviews
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NYC->LAWhat’s with the whispering?Lovely substance but the whispering is very distracting. It sounds like they are trying not to wake the baby
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Seattle Radio LoverLisa is great, but she needs a new sidekickReena Ninan may be talented, but she’s an obnoxious cohost. She fakes dumb, talks down to the parenting audience, and I find myself skipping over anything she has to say.
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AHro827Excellent Advice and Support for ParentsI love the question and answer format. As a Dad to a 13 year old and 10 year old, I want to be the best I can be. Lisa’s book and this podcast are helping me. Thank you!
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generally reliableThank you!I love this podcast as a helpful guide as my children are about to enter their teenage years. Dr. Lisa Damour helps me differentiate between normal pre-teen behavior and things that are more concerning. Your variety of topics are wonderful and I find myself searching for past shows to address specific issues as they arise. Thank you for sharing your expertise.
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KateECLEWork ethic episodeGreat episode! However I am a little surprised at how surprised Reena was about the idea of letting kids deal with the consequences of their own bad choices. Can we hear more about natural consequences (I’m a huge fan of Love & Logic parenting)? Also, I love what Lisa said about a parent’s willingness to be “disliked” or have the kid be mad at you. It’s how we parent. I feel like schools & society would be so much better if more parents were ok with having their kids “not happy” with them. More of this, please!
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kbm7777777Love live live and gratitudeI love this podcast so much and I’m so grateful as a mother and teacher. Thank you one million times.
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J K WLove everything about Dr. Lisa’s approachI have been listening to and reading Dr. Lisa’s research and guidance for awhile and she’s has yet to steer me wrong. I’m a mental health professional that works with a lot of teens and I’m a mom to a fantastic teen son. I can’t thank you enough, Dr. Lisa for being a guiding light🖤
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KLM2KTrying hard…To listen to what seems like valuable content but having very difficult getting past the wows and whispering. Hope either the hosts change overtime or I manage to become more tolerant of the grating bits
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Mom & LoloThis podcast is a true blessingI have been struggling with how to handle some of the complex issues arising with my 13 year old daughter. Thanks to the recent finding this show and delving into the archives for content applicable to our situation, I feel so much better prepared to understand and appreciate the adolescent years with my daughter. Dr. Lisa and Reena, thank you. You do amazing work. 🫶🏻
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TurdFerguson65Never againI listened to an episode from 2023 hoping to gain insight into parenting a child with ADHD and instead had to listen to Reena’s judgements about medicating children. Dr. Lisa is correct to discuss following the standard of care for children who have ADHD. If you actually have a child with this condition, you will know it in your heart. You will watch your child suffer socially and academically. You will see the judgmental looks from other parents who have no idea how hard your kid is trying to comply with society’s expectations of children. The last thing we need is someone like Reena being judgy without experiencing the challenges of parenting a child who is neurodivergent with ADHD. If it was just Lisa on the pod, I would listen again, but no way with this host. Maybe read up on the diagnosis and standard of care before being so judgmental of others.
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BleuBijouLove Lisa’s perspective and toolsHi there, Brian so glad to find this podcast as I have read the emotionalize of teenagers and untangled twice now to tune up what I have learned and will be listening to this podcast every week. I do have a question if anybody can address if there is a podcast spec to helping teens deal with a tormentor in their friend group. And all suggestions are welcome.
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mrsamandamkI tell everyone about Lisa Damour!After reading untangled about four times, I stumbled across this podcast. I was thrilled to continue to get nuggets of wisdom from Dr. Lisa. There is truly no one who understands the young mind (especially during the transition through puberty and teen years) as she does! The only reason I took a star off is Lisa and the cohost both whisper-talk. It’s really distracting! This is my problem, not theirs, but I want to throw my phone across the room sometimes.🤣
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EVoll2Amazing content.The content is amazing, very relevant and easily digestible meaning the advice and the information they share is so easy to take into your daily life. The only reason why I took off a star is for the whispering. Why are the hosts constantly whispering. It’s so distracting that I specifically came on here to see if other people felt the same way I did and we’re making that observation through their reviews and they did.but otherwise the content is really great
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NieztejziemiEye opener. RelatableI value Dr. Lisa’s voice because it is always spot on and backed up by research.
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From120475639Absolutely LOVE this podcast!!Dr Lisa Damour is a fantastic resource for parents who would like information on a wide range of parenting topics. She is smart, measured, engaging and offers superb advice and recommendations. I love the format of the podcast and I recommend it to parents all the time. I think it is the best parenting podcast out there.
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guerragramThank you, thank you Lisa!I appreciate Lisa’s books so much and am so excited to discover this podcast! I love her voice of informed reason that has helped me be a much more calmer, informed, effective parent. The clarity and how actionable her gems of wisdom are—priceless! Thank you Lisa for being you and sharing your knowledge and expertise with all of us parents! 10/10 HIGHLY recommend to every parent and know.
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JennyD11244Love the content, but I almost don’t want to listenI have to agree with other reviews regarding the voice level and the low talking or whispering by both hosts. I absolutely love Lisa’s books which is why I gravitated towards this podcast. So much relevant material. But, I feel that the whispering is unnecessary and just wish that both hosts would speak in normal clear voices so they can be heard well and listeners can focus on the content. I also have an issue with the co host, not having teens of her own but little kids I find she doesn’t often relate to the topic at hand, which makes it not as relevant. Thank you for all you do and please keep up the good work in general.
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NotSumthinNiceEnjoy it butI really enjoy the information. I would like to hear more about younger kids, especially toddlers. They can be exhausting. The reason for the 3 start rating is because there are multiple episodes I was excited to listen to due to the title but the episode is a sample from an different podcast. I would really like these episodes to be properly labeled.
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Runner850Invaluable resourceI listen to the Ask Lisa podcast episodes multiple times, as I have an almost-13-year-old and they have been an incredibly helpful resource! I understand my child better and have some great tools to help her and our relationship as she grows. THANK YOU and please keep the episodes coming!
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yakcamakGreat advice, annoying co-hostLisa’s advice is usually very good and clearly evidence-based. The co-host is super annoying, though. I always listen wishing that they had another expert on the show so there could be a meaningful back and forth conversation about the issue at hand.
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Thrive2LiveGun model ad at beginning of episodeI was shocked to hear an advertisement for miniature model guns, AK-47s, etc. at the beginning of a podcast on Lisa’s show. I stopped and hit replay to make sure I was hearing it correctly. I feel very strongly that show focused on parenting kids and keeping them safe as the #1 priority should have nothing to do with anything related to guns and selling them either as toys or models, or in any other fashion…shocked and sad that this was allowed on the podcast.
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ToddOrBillySFor the love of God, stop whispering!I have never written a podcast review before, but listening to one episode of Ask Lisa motivated me to. I like the content, but please stop with lapsing into a whisper over and over. The voice of host and cohost are appealing, but just stop the whispering. It is so … I don’t know … contrived? Pretentious? I can barely stand it.
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cpatrickmohanRelevant, useful, important — listen nowLisa’s books have been really helpful to me and her podcast episodes relevant. Thank you for this useful advice navigating the most important role I’ll ever have — that of parent to two fabulous kids.
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Herself FollowerParents of Tweens and Teens Thank You!Thank you for being a highly reliable resource for parents of tweens and teens. This is such a hard age group and your quality advice is very much needed and appreciated. Please keep putting out this content for us!
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Cheater11243355522266Whispering hurts the listener’s ear.The whispering overpowers, ironically, the content. Please consider speaking up.
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DGD2018Very practical and applicable adviseI love this podcast. I am learning so much and using what I learn immediately with my young kids. I also appreciate Dr. Lisa Damour’s books. She is such a treasure! So humble and honest and very well informed and wise.
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She Who Rides FarPeaceful Parenting PodcastDr. Lisa is so soothing to listen to and in her parenting inspiration and advice! I learn so much from her and gain confidence just hearing an expert is aligned with my intuition already. I love listening while I hike. She gets me thinking about how I can show up better for myself and my child.
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sbe1970Love!Love her books and now love her podcast and her very soothing voice! Balm for the weary parent, wondering if their child is ok!
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EdhmommaFive star content, but whisper voicesThe content in this podcast is top notch. Well researched, well articulated, and so deeply important to those of us raising teenagers. I also am sensitive to the pacing of podcasts and hate chatty hosts, and these hosts have meaningful banter that feels relevant to moving the topic forward. HOWEVER - they don’t speak to each other at all. They whisper. Like literally whisper to each other the entire podcast, as if they’re recording under the scornful eye of a stern librarian. I don’t get it. Has no one told them they’re being recorded and people want to hear their words? They are in serious need of vocal coaching. I turn up my volume to listen, but still they drop certain words or sentences to inaudible levels — usually the most important ones. And then my ears get blasted when the next show in my line up comes on and the hosts are speaking at normal volumes. So in summary, sometimes I suffer through the whispering because the content is so good, but their whispering makes it so hard to listen.
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EarsopenMarinCAGreat content - cringe formatI love the content in this podcast! However, I find the conversational dynamic between the host and Dr Lisa painful to listen to. Why do they whisper so much? Why do they giggle and say “Wow!” so much? Can we get a different host? Or could Dr. Lisa run the show on her own? And can she please speak clearly without whispering half the episode?
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leviandbetsyLifelineDr. Lisa really gets practical in this podcast, which is what I so appreciate about her. Her research and steady encouragement is such a help to parents who feel like they just need a roadmap for their teen (🙋🏻♀️).
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NMKK07Thank you!I have 16 year old twins, a boy and a girl, and they’re completely opposite. I’ve been struggling emotionally to make sure my son is doing okay. And I get one word answers. Thank you for your Podcast about talking with your teenage sons. I have your book Untangled, and it’s wonderful. I appreciate your podcast and books, thank you!
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shellbuggyfilled with actionable advicethis is a sensitive fantastic podcast with common sense strategies and a wide range advice for ages and both genders!!!! love love love
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KarynClayKeep listeningEven if you don’t think these topics are you directly related to you, keep listening. There are endless fruits of helpful concepts and information in here.
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annereinsBeing a parent is hardI’ve benefited greatly from listening to this podcast. Lisa is sensible and takes on every parenting curveball.
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Sydney D SLTDon’t miss this podcastReal life advice from a professional. A must listen for all parents. Her books are great too!
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MoriahmtI love this show!Real life, professional and practical advice for being a better parent.
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LoosahEssential listeningThis is the podcast I need.
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I_love_wisconsinPractical and upliftingWith a new teenager, I’ve been checking out lots of parenting podcasts. Ask Lisa is the only one I’ve stuck with… and now I use her advice almost every day to move from kid-parenting to teen-parenting (without losing my mind). After working through much of the Ask Lisa podcast catalog, I purchased both of Dr. Lisa’s books on Audible, and I started following her high-value posts/reels on Instagram. I now recommend the podcasts to my mom-friends, and we all find her *so* helpful. Truly life-changing!!
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dmiller425Lisa is so insightful and disarming!My wife and I listened to ‘Untangled’, and it is a real paradigm shifter. This podcast promises to bring more of that, and we welcome frequent and periodic installments in a podcast format.
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TomtomtomleighleighGreat podcast!This podcast is so relevant and helpful. The hosts are so thorough and give reasons and responses when trying to understand our teens and what they are working through. Highly recommend. Even if you think the topic/title isn’t relevant to you, it is worth a lesson. I always have take a ways.
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ERDocVtSuper helpful!Thank you both for the time and honesty you put into this podcast. I appreciate the conversations and lots of them have opened my eyes to other ways of looking at things. I have recommended your books to many friends and your podcast has been super helpful :-)
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Stamina CosmeticsThank you! Excellent advice !Truly grateful 🥹
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LPSParentLove - mostly. (4.5)Podcast resonates... so informative and thought provoking. This feels so nitpicky, but Reena's repeated use of "WOW, I've never thought of that!" (or some minor variation) in EVERY episode has become grating. Reena is great other than that, but with a podcast, the audio cringes matter.
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TheOtherLisaMy favorite podcast!Dr Lisa makes me a better, wiser, more prepared parent, plain and simple.
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Grace mouseStart hereEvery week I learn something new about children, development, the human brain, and also about myself. This is the most thought provoking and insightful podcast I have ever found. Do not hesitate to subscribe, you will not regret it.
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DvGutsLove Lisa and her advice is sound, BUT ….Lisa Damour’s license lapsed YEARS ago and she hasn’t renewed. Why is that??
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educationuhgfParenting advice when you need it in a way you need itOne of my favorite parenting authors turned podcaster. I LOVE this podcast and Dr. Damour’s style of parenting. I have shared many episodes with friends and families as they face these timely issues.
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SamsPlusMemberGreat informationThank you for sharing your knowledge! I love listening and find this so informative, engaging and with so many helpful tips. My kids are not quite teens yet, but I am a family physician and appreciate psychology colleagues and all that you offer as we work as a team!
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ClontzemThank you!!!Love the latest episode on 13. You described the relationship with my 13 year-old perfectly. It can be very, very hurtful. And I have been worried. It has been a little tougher with my second girl than my first as she is more vocal and more extreme.
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