Hope For Parents With Struggling Teens
You’ve read the books, followed the advice, and poured your heart into parenting, but your teen still struggles. Whether you're facing defiance, emotional shutdowns, anxiety, depression, or just feeling completely out of answers, you are not alone — and you are not failing. This podcast is your lifeline: real talk, expert insights, and practical tools that actually work. Join us each week for hope, direction, and a reminder that you can rebuild connection, influence, and peace in your home — one step at a time.
Podcasting since 2022 • 68 episodes
Hope For Parents With Struggling Teens
Latest Episodes
What These Psychological Terms Actually Mean (And Why It Matters)
Brandon Joffe discusses the misuse of psychological labels like trauma, abuse, gaslighting, and others, emphasizing the importance of precise language for effective understanding and healing. He highlights how mislabeling can hinder accountabil...
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Why Our Mental Health Culture Isn’t Actually Helping Kids Get Better
In this conversation, Brandon Joffe discusses the current state of mental health culture and its impact on youth. He argues that despite increased awareness and resources, many children are not improving and may even be getting worse. Brandon e...
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What is a Loving Response?
SummaryIn this conversation, Brandon Joffe, LCSW, discusses the concept of a 'loving parent response' and how it can be applied in various challenging parenting situations. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining healthy boundaries,...
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The Line Between Explaining and Enabling
In this podcast episode, Brandon Joffe, LCSW, discusses the delicate balance between enabling and teaching children. He emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries without over-explaining, which can lead to enabling behaviors. Joffe shares ...
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Trauma vs. Adversity: Why the Distinction Matters
In this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the nuanced world of trauma and the consequences of mislabeling everyday experiences as traumatic. Join us as we explore how this mischaracterization can affect mental health, relationships, and ...
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