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In episode 48, Chris and Karlie give a big picture overview of the effects pornography has on developing minds and ways adults can help teens navigate the inevitable dangers of online porn. They also dive into acronyms that every parent needs to know and ways that Disney+ is changing. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - The Recovery Village: Pornography Facts and Statistics - Fightthenewdrug.org: Boys Exposed: How Porn Traumatizes - Fightthenewdrug.org: How Many Women Watch Porn? - Defendyoungminds.org: 10 Tricky Ways Porn Will Target Your Kids in 2022 - Defendyoungminds.org: 7 Ways Porn Kills Marriage–Plus Tips for Talking to Your Teens - Covanenteyes.org: The Holiday Reality of Peer-to-Peer Porn Exposure - YouTube: Raised on Porn Documentary - Cyberwise: Online Pornography - Covenanteyes.com - Defendyoungminds.com - See all the acronyms here! . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenli

If you’re confused about NFTs, you aren’t alone. Chris and Karlie talk non-fungible tokens and cryptocurrency in episode 47. What are they and why do they matter? They also explore how teens can invest and how to stay safe when shopping online with digital money. Don’t miss this week’s tip for a very useful safety feature on your phone that you probably don’t know you already have. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Teen Finance Today: A Teenager’s Guide to Investing in Cryptocurrency - The Verge: NFTs Explained - Forbes.com: What is an NFT, Non-Fungible Tokens Explained - Waveform: The MKBHD Podcast: NFTs Explained with Justin Maller! on Apple Podcasts - ‎Your Money’s Worth: Bitcoin: Should You Invest? With Tyrone Ross on Apple Podcasts - Trinity Portfolio Advisors - Topgolf: teenlife.ngo/topgolf - Ethereum - Apple: Emergency SOS for iPhone - AndroidPolice.com: Emergency SOS for Android . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe

Hope is one of the top indicators of mental health, but for many teens it can feel out of reach. Chris and Karlie share practical ideas for encouraging and teaching teens to be hopeful. They also take a look at social media’s effect on how teens see war and how they filter news sources. Don’t miss these useful tips for talking about the war in the Ukraine with teens. Be sure to listen to the end for this week’s tip on identifying triggers, too! . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Teen Life Podcast: Ep. 39: Athletics & Monetization of Youtube - Teen Life Podcast:Ep. 40: Preparing to Launch & The Sex Talk - USAToday: Why It’s So Important to Hope - Psychology Today: Why Hope Matters - Trinity Portfolio Advisors - Topgolf: teenlife.ngo/topgolf - Harvard: Pinker Explains “The Long Peace” - Instagram: Fake Tweet Post - Sharon McMahon: website - Instagram: @sharonsaysso - Instagram: Cherish on The SCARF Trigger Framework . . Visit our web

Can unplugging for a day really make a difference in a constantly connected world? We talk digital detox in episode 45 of the Teen Life Podcast! Stay tuned for insights into trending phenomenon, Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response (ASMR), and how to fail like a champ. If you’re not familiar with the weird science behind why whispers and haircuts are so relaxing, you’re in for a treat! . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - YouTube: Why You Should Do A Digital Detox – Cal Newport - YouTube: Can a Digital Detox reset your thinking? – A conversation with Cal Newport on Social Media - NPR: Craig Richard: Whispers and haircuts — the science of ASMR - Man of Many: 31 Best ASMR Artists: The Top Channels on Youtube - TikTok: @oldtimehawkeye - Instagram: Mikaela Shiffrin Post - Today.com: Mikaela Shiffrin on her Olympics . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram |

Have you noticed content in your social media feed that you didn't sign up for? Chris and Karlie talk suggested content in episode 44 - how it's chosen for you and how to stop seeing content you didn't choose to follow. Then, if you followed the winter Olympics at all, you probably saw the drama on the ice. We'll explore what happened and why it matters. Don't miss this episode's tip either! It's sure to be fun for the whole family. .  . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Instagram tests putting suggested posts ahead of your friends’ - How does Instagram determine which posts appear as suggested posts? - How the Instagram Algorithm Works for Feed Posts in 2022 - Dramatic skates, reactions from unforgettable women's free skate - Kamila Valieva’s sample included three substances sometimes used to help the heart.  - A Disturbing Night of Olympic Figure Skating Exposes the Dark Side of the Rink - Olympic figure skater Kamila Valieva was failed by the system, adults - Wordle | Nerdl

Everyone loves to flex their generational superiority, and we all know that each generation carries with it characteristics and tendencies brought forth by the circumstances of our time. In episode 43, Chris and Karlie explore what makes Gen Z different from Millennials or Generation X. Then they brave a difficult conversation about the popular HBO show, Euphoria. And don't miss this week's tip for blocking unwanted content on Instagram! . .   In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:  - Teen Life Instagram - aecf.org: What are the Core Characteristics of Generation Z? - Pew Research: Defining generations: Where Millennials end and Generation Z begins - Pew Research: Early Benchmarks Show ‘Post-Millennials’ on Track to Be Most Diverse, Best-Educated Generation Yet - Teen Life Podcast: Episode 5: Developing Thrivers with Dr. Michele Borba - Thrivers: Buy it on Amazon - Euphoria on HBO Max - USA Today: ‘Euphoria’ nudity, controversies make viewers uncomforta

Chris and Karlie are back together with some of their favorite ways to celebrate Black History Month. Then Karlie fills us in on what’s trending in teen clothing (aka “winter fits”). If you know what chelsea boots are, you’re ahead of the game. If you don’t be sure to tune in. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Association of the Study of African American Life and History; Black History Themes - Disney+: Rise Up, Sing Out - Black Effect Podcast Network - Be the Bridge – Book – Podcast – Facebook Group - Teen Life Podcast: Ep. 4: Dating Relationships & Streaming Services Ep. 20: Teen Fits & Constructive Thoughts TL Selects: Race & Teens with Robert Purvey . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges Hosted by: Kelly Fann & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duk

From Singles' Awareness Day to Galentine's to Valentine's Day, February 14 usually evokes a reaction, and teenagers are no different. Teen Life Program Director Tobin Hodges joins Karlie Duke to talk teen romance and what parents and teachers can do to encourage teens have healthy dating relationships. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Episode 40: Preparing to Launch & The Sex Talk - Episode 27: Meditation & Messaging Apps - Episode 26: Dating & Suicide Terms - Episode 4: Dating Relationships & Streaming Services - 8 Tips for Better Parent/Teacher Communication . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Kelly Fann & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

Karlie talks launching teens from home with her dad and parenting expert, Chris Hatchett, in a conversation you won’t want to miss. They’ll dive into the driving goals that should be behind every parent’s decision-making and real-life experiences in the Hatchett home. Also be sure to stick around for how and when to have “the sex talk” and Chris’s top advice for parents of all ages! . . If you’re looking for more on these topics, check out these links: - Teen Sexuality with Dr. Beth Robinson - Preparing Kids for the Future with Dr. David Fraze . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Karlie Duke & Chris Hatchett Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

Josh Duke joins Karlie for a coach’s perspective on how to make the most of school athletics for teenagers. Whether your teen is a star player or bench warmer, his practical advice will help you manage expectations and improve your player's game. Josh and Karlie also explore the monetization of YouTube- how channels build and lose revenue and who the key players are. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Business Insider: How Much Money YouTubers Make, According to Dozens of Creators - Teen Life Podcast: Episode 13: Teen Driving & YouTube - Forbes: The Highest-Paid YouTube StarsTeen Life Podcast: Episode 31: The Father Effect & The Paul Bros - YouTube: Mr. Beast Jake Paul Dude Perfect - Make Use Of: 4 Reasons Why Your YouTube Channel Got Demonetized . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Josh Duke & Karli

Social media isn’t going anywhere anytime soon, but we can help teens (and ourselves) have a better relationship. Join Karlie and guest podcaster, Kelly Fann, in a candid conversation about algorithms and how to talk with teens about the effects it can have on self-esteem. Don’t miss where they break down the “metaverse” and better ways to set health goals without encouraging a negative body image. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Netflix: The Social Dilemma - Tallo: How Gen Z Feels About Integrating Social Media and Education - Time: Will 2022 Be the Year of Reckoning for Addictive Algorithms? - NPR: 4 takeaways from Facebook whistleblower Frances Haugen’s Testimony - Later: Instagram Announces New Feed Views: Home, Favorites, and Chronological Following Feed - CyberWise: What the Heck is the Metaverse and Should You Let Your Children Go There? - New York Times: Investors Snap Up Metaverse Real Estate in a Virtual Land Boom - Facebook: About Meta . . Visit our website: w

Most people start the year full of resolution… which ends somewhere around January 5. But what if there was a way to set goals that made them easier to keep? Chris and Karlie have a few tips up their sleeves on how to start better so finishing is easier and how to help teens achieve their goals in 2022. Then join the conversation on why working till you drop won’t really work. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Teen Life Blog: 4 Ways to Finish with Success - Jon Acuff Books: - Finish - Start . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

TL Selects is a special series, starting December 2021, with four of the past episodes we’ve found most helpful and that we believe could be the most helpful to you. Racism is a topic that pervades schools, politics and churches in America. Join Chris and Karlie with special guest Robert Purvey in an important conversation about this difficult and sometimes polarizing subject. We are excited for you to hear Robert’s wisdom and insight on the importance of talking about racism with our teenagers. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: Books: - Uncomfortable Conversations with a Black Man - Be the Bridge - I’m Still Here Podcasts: - Nice White Parents - Southlake . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlife

TL Selects is a special series, starting December 2021, with four of the past episodes we’ve found most helpful and that we believe could be the most helpful to you. Teenage substance abuse is a growing problem, especially with the changing marijuana laws. In this episode, you’ll hear from the Program Manager of a rehabilitation center for adolescents. Guest Sara Kaylor will talk through substance use trends, treatment options and the importance of family support. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - My Health My Resources (MHMR) Tarrant County: Youth Services - 211.org . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

In part two of a two-part interview, Enneagram expert and author, Suzanne Stabile talks with Chris and Karlie about numbers 5 through 9 on the Enneagram. She explains struggles teenagers face in each type and how adults can better interact with them. This is an incredible discussion for anyone who interacts with teenagers and wants to use the Enneagram as a tool to encourage meaningful relationships. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - The Enneagram & Teens with Suzanne Stabile Part 1 - Suzanne Stabile Books: - The Road Back to You - The Path Between Us - The Journey Toward Wholeness - Enneagram Podcast Episodes - The Liturgists Podcast – The Enneagram - The Enneagram Journey Podcast . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this pod

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What are your favorite Christmas traditions? Especially during the holidays, family traditions come to the forefront and every family is different. In episode 36, Chris and Karlie talk common Christmas traditions like matching pjs, movies to watch, and funny fails. Listen for fun ways to celebrate the holidays and get new ideas on how to make the most of your time together. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Pickle Ornament - The Palace Theater To Watch: - White Christmas - Elf - The Santa Clause - Home Alone - Home Sweet Home Alone - Christmas Vacation - It’s a Wonderful Life - Miracle on 34th Street - Die Hard To Read: - The Polar Express - The Night Before Christmas To Play: - Settlers of Catan - Oven Mitt Game . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Ke

Still looking for the perfect gift for your teenager? We’ve got it covered with some great picks that even the hardest to shop for teen is sure to love. Listen along as Karlie and Chris talk through gift ideas by personality type and trend. This is a special Christmas episode you won’t want to miss! . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - BirchBox - Spotify - Fujifilm Instax Mini 11 Camera - Sarah Brooks’ Game Recommendations - The Teen Life Gift Guide . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

Do you know the signs that a teen has AHDH? In episode 34, we talk symptoms of ADHD, and how to help in areas like school and driving. We’ll also talk all things Thanksgiving- from traditions to how to keep teens engaged to post Thanksgiving shopping. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Child Mind Institute: ADHD in Teenagers - Child Mind Institute: A Teacher’s Guide to ADHD - NBC: Why You Should Start Holiday Shopping Now . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teenlifepodcast/support

Men’s mental and physical health are in crisis. In fact, the statistics are staggering. Men die, on average, five years earlier than women. Four out of five deaths by suicide in the United States are men. The Movember movement seeks to change that. Join us as we discuss how to help move the mark, specifically with teenage boys. Then, if you love all things pumpkin spice, this week’s trend is for you. We’ve got all the fall trends and a Thanksgiving tip for making the holidays more fun for everyone. . . In this episode, we mentioned the following resources: - Movember - Episode 31: The Father Effect & The Paul Bros - Episode 22: Mental Health & YikYak - Starbucks Fall Menu Ranked - The Power of Validation . . Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter . . Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera Hosted by: Chris Robey & Karlie Duke Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann --- Support this pod