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Raising Teenagers: Self care, Surviving & Thriving with Dr Ginni Mansberg
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Our guest in this episode is Dr Ginni Mansberg, a renowned GP, author, and television presenter who has a passion for supporting families, women's health, and lifestyle medicine. We discuss the challenges of parenting teenagers, offering evidence-based advice and practical strategies for parents. We also talk about the parental mental load, the Sandwich Generation (managing the dual responsibilities of raising teenagers and caring for ageing parents), the importance of self-compassion and maintaining a healthy family dynamic through connected communication and proper support systems.
In this episode:
- The challenge of raising teenagers today
- The impact of social media and devices
- Social Media and sleep
- Eating disorders and body image
- Parent-reen communication
- Brain development in teenagers
- Nutrition, supplements and sleep for teens
- Alarm clocks and device-free bedrooms
- Entitlement and Earning Privileges
- Skincare obsession among tweens
- The Sandwich Generation struggles
- Seeking help and self-compassion
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Come take a seat On the Couch with Clare, your weekly dose of common sense and raw conversations, where psychology meets everyday life. It’s a show aimed to bring scientific insights, engaging conversations and never shies away from the tough topics across health, relationships, politics, parenting and everyday life.
You’ll hear from guests from diverse backgrounds, including media personalities, authors, and health professionals. Expect a blend of professional wisdom, personal anecdotes and political correctness - free zone.
Clare’s straightforward and honest approach delivers shame-free practical solutions, new perspectives, and actionable advice. Keeping it real, she addresses everything from fitness struggles, ADHD and digital addictions to mental health challenges and the dating scene. So, whether you’re sipping coffee or enjoying your favourite wine, prepare for your weekly meet-up with a friend who’s here to show you that the only battle you’re truly facing is with yourself—and it’s a battle you can win.
Clare Rowe is a dynamic Sydney-based psychologist with a Masters in Educational & Developmental Psychology. Heading up a leading Child & Adolescent Psychology clinic, Clare’s career spans from the therapy room to the courtroom and the media spotlight, offering practical solutions for parents regaining confidence, individuals navigating life post-divorce, and anyone trying to balance the demands of a fast-paced world.
Dropping every Thursday, "On the Couch with Clare" will unfold with season 1 launching in July 2024.
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