Teen Life Podcast

Drama spreads fast—especially when emotions are high and information is unclear.

Get a better picture of why teens gossip, how rumors escalate, and the subtle ways adults can unintentionally fuel the problem.

More importantly, learn practical ways to respond without shutting teens down—so you can build trust, model integrity, and redirect conversations toward something healthier.
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
Child Mind Institute: Teens and Anger

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Teen Brain: Behavior, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

Michigan State: Understanding brain development is useful when handling conflict with teens

New Harbor Behavioral Healthcare: Teen Anxiety and Irritability: Are They Related?

Disney+: Inside Out

The Teen Magazine: The Art of Rage-Baiting: Revealing Social Media's New Candy

Teen Life Podcast: Anger | Navigating Difficult Conversations | De-escalation Skills and Conflict Management | Understanding the Teenage Brain | Why Teens Say Offensive Things

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Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com
Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe
Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

Teens often say offensive things. So how do adults set healthy boundaries without losing connection?
Teens often push boundaries with sarcasm, edgy jokes, or language that makes adults pause—but what does it actually mean?
In this episode of the Teen Life Podcast, we unpack why teens use humor to test identity, gain social approval, and navigate belonging.
More importantly, we explore how adults can respond in ways that build connection and empathy instead of escalating the moment.
If you’ve ever wondered whether a comment is “just a joke” or something more, this conversation will give you clarity and practical tools to respond with confidence.
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
Casey, Jones & Hare (2008) – The Adolescent Brain
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2475802/

Center for Teen and Parent Communication: Developing Adolescent Identity

LIH: Does Humor Explain Why Relationally Aggressive Adolescents Are Popular?

Parents: How Can I Get My Child to Be Serious When They Need to Be?

Lisa Damour, PHD: Should I Let My Kid Use Swear Words?

The New York Times: What Teenagers Are Saying About Cursing

Teen Life Podcast: Identity Formation

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Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com
Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe
Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
PsychologyToday: Why More Kids Are Starting Puberty Earlier Than Ever Before

JAMA: Social Media Use and Depressive Symptoms During Early Adolescence
Elsevier: Addictive Digital Habits in Early Adolescence Linked to Mental Health Struggles, Study Finds

Pediatrics Nationwide: As Suicide Increases in Preteens, Investigators Expand Research into Causes and Prevention
Washington Post: New study shows social media use predicted future depression in tweens
Wait Until 8th

Teen Life Podcast:
- Helping Teens Build Real Life Coping Skills
- Teen Boundaries That Work
- Setting Realistic Tech Boundaries
- First Cell Phone Advice
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Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com
Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe
Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann

Teen brains aren’t broken — they’re under construction.

Geek out with Karlie over brain development and learn what’s actually happening inside.

You'll learn why mood swings and risky choices make sense, and most importantly, practical ways parents, teachers, and mentors can support healthy growth.
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In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
- PMC: Maturation of the adolescent brain
- NIHM: The Teen Brain: 7 Things to Know
- Rockwood Go Karts
- Teen Life Podcast: Digital Lives with Sarah Brooks | Real World Coping Skills | Sleep
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Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com
Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe
Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!
Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter
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Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges
Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges
Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann