Puberty, hormones, and periods—oh my! If you’re raising a teen girl (or soon will be), this episode is a must-listen. We’re diving deep into puberty, first periods, mood swings, and everything in between, so you can support your daughter without the guesswork.

Most parents feel completely lost when it comes to talking about puberty. Should you wait for your teen to bring it up? How much detail is too much? And what’s actually normal when it comes to irregular cycles, period pain, and hormone changes? The truth? Empowering young girls starts with the right education—and it’s never too early to start.

In this episode, we’re breaking down:
✅ The Puberty Timeline—When To Expect Changes And What’s Considered Early Or Late
✅ Why Hormones Take Time To Mature (And Why Irregular Periods Aren’t Always A Red Flag)
✅ How Nutrition, Stress, And Sleep Impact Teen Hormones And Overall Health
✅ The Truth About Birth Control—What Doctors Don’t Always Tell You
✅ How To Foster A Healthy, Open Dialogue With Your Teen (Without The Awkwardness!)

Watch the full episode here

📌 Chapters
00:00 – Introduction
00:36 – ‘Beautiful You’ and Teen Health
03:29 – Talking Openly About Health
06:14 – Puberty in Young Girls
08:14 – Challenges of Puberty
11:50 – Self-Care During Puberty
13:35 – Parents as Role Models
17:00 – How Lifestyle Affects Health
22:09 – Understanding and Supporting Teens
25:19 – Pressures on Teenagers
27:38 – Sleep and Teen Health
28:44 – Health Issues in Teen Athletes
30:52 – Birth Control and Teenagers
32:31 – Hormonal Acne and Diet
36:54 – Managing Mood Swings
38:53 – Preparing for the Teen Years
41:12 – Peer Influence on Teenagers
43:35 – Outro

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