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| Date | Combined Rank | Apple Podcasts |
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| Oct 27 | — | — |
| Oct 24 | #150 | #150 |
| Oct 23 | #150 | #149 |
| Oct 22 | #171 | #171 |
| Oct 21 | #157 | #157 |
| Oct 20 | #179 | #179 |
| Oct 17 | #183 | #183 |
| Oct 16 | #179 | #179 |
| Oct 15 | #145 | #146 |
| Oct 14 | #156 | #156 |
Latest episodes
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Guys and Sex with Dr. David Bell
October 20, 2026 · 55 minWe’ve covered boys and we’ve covered sex, but we’ve never covered male sexual health… until now. To understand more about what they’re doing and why, we’re joined by adolescent medicine physician Dr. David Bell. This episode covers a lot…
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Modern Marijuana: What You Need to Know
October 13, 2026 · 57 minWhat you think you know about marijuana doesn’t entirely translate to today’s weed. Yes, they’ve got the same active ingredient — cannabis — but the dose is now far higher, making it essentially a new drug. Enter Linda Richter, a leading…
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The Insidious Ranking Lists of Middle + High School
October 6, 2026 · 49 minKids have ranked other kids according to attractiveness, popularity, and sexual appeal for decades. But today’s tech platforms –– from social media to group chats to AI –– can amplify this old-school cruelty. Ranking lists reach many more…
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Sexual Assault and Consent
October 3, 2026 · 1 hr 20 minThe story of the “Cornell 7” gang rape has sent shockwaves across the country. As details emerge, a parade of issues have follow, from disturbing legal loopholes to the impact of media on young people’s behavior to the responsibilities of…
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The Childhood Wounds We Bring to Parenting
September 29, 2026 · 52 minOur childhoods may be long ago, but they don’t always stay in the past. The hurts and patterns we experienced can shape relationships with adults and our kids, especially during the complicated adolescent years. In this episode…
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Growing Up in the Age of Deepfake Nudes
September 22, 2026 · 45 minAI makes it easy to create fake sexual content — changing what a person is wearing, the pose they are striking, or generating a video of them engaging in sexual acts. Teens regularly encounter these images on social media and in their…
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The Puberty Update: Timing, Trends, and What We Still Don't Know
September 15, 2026 · 55 minJust like the kids going through it, puberty data is constantly growing and changing. In this episode, we update listeners with the latest research about puberty: when it begins, what influences its timing, and how long it actually lasts…
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Does AI Help Raise Kids?
September 8, 2026 · 50 minAI impacts all of us at every age – down to the youngest kids. But how, exactly, does it change things like brain development, language acquisition, and interpersonal relationships? Pediatric surgeon and early childhood expert Dr. Dana…
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Senior Year of High School, Unfiltered
September 1, 2026 · 1 hr 2 minSenior year of high school looms large – not just in the minds of teens, but their parents, too – for all its stresses and tribulations. In this episode, we hear straight from Vanessa’s daughter about her experience navigating senior year…
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The Science of Real Optimism
August 25, 2026 · 49 minThe term optimism doesn’t just refer to blind positivity. It’s also the acknowledgement of challenges that lay ahead, plus the belief we have the skills and tools to face them. Dr. Deepika Chopra is a psychologist and optimism expert. She…
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Can Middle School Be Wonderful?
August 18, 2026 · 55 minRereleasing this gem pushing back on the tired trope that middle school is a phase to endure not enjoy. But according to educator, principal, and author Chris Balme, these years may be some of the most fascinating and important in a…
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Understanding the Kids Who Challenge Us Most
August 11, 2026 · 1 hr 6 minRerelease of one of our all time most eye-opening episodes about the kids who act out, push boundaries, or seem impossible to reach. In this episode, Psychologist, educator, and author Doug Bolton helps us understand that these kids need…
About the show
Growing up is packed with awkward moments… not just for the kids going through it, but for their adults, too. Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett are here to help, with humor and zero judgment. They explain the science behind all of the physical, emotional, and social changes of the tween, teen, and even early 20-something years.
From body changes and big feelings to every imaginable blush-worthy question about friendships, sex, and social media, we cover it all. Trade in your cringe for clarity so it can all be less awkward!
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