Is It Possible to Talk About Feelings Too Much? | Episode

Are you drowning in emotional conversations with your teen? In this episode Dr. Lisa and Reena examine the critical line between healthy emotional processing and harmful rumination. They discuss how to support teenagers' mental health without letting feelings dominate, how to redirect emotional spirals, and empower teens to manage their emotions effectively. Whether your child overshares or stays completely closed off, this episode offers compassionate, expert guidance for navigating the complex emotional landscape of the teenage years while building trust and resilience.

We want to hear from you! How do you help your teen process difficult emotions without getting stuck?

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The advice provided on this podcast does not constitute or serve as a substitute for professional psychological treatment, therapy, or other types of professional advice or intervention.
If you have concerns about your child’s well being, consult a physician or mental health professional.
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Episode Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction
01:12 - Parenting teens through feelings
02:52 - When mental health talk goes too far
05:44 - How to stop your teen from picking at emotional wounds
08:10 - When self-reflection turns destructive
09:13 - Anxiety & OCD
11:23 - How to create a safe emotional sanctuary for your teen
19:11 - Helping kids escape mental spirals
20:41 - Social Emotional Learning: Pros & Cons
23:40 - Parenting to Go: Feelings should not call all the shots
24:46 - Next Episode: How do we get kids to stop fat shaming?

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Episode Keywords: teen emotions, anxiety, rumination, emotional regulation, teenage communication, coping skills, self-care, emotional intelligence, social emotional learning

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