{"podcast":{"title":"Deciphering Growth","slug":"deciphering-growth-6731338","podcast_index_feed_id":6731338,"rss_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ead22edc/podcast/rss?fbclid=IwAR08-8pjRp4wBtlhGSApkIdo2cLEyc3uaI99PAJIdfpLtdq9Dpop2poSgsQ","website_url":"https://www.bluegardenscounseling.com/decipheringgrowth","image_url":"https://d3t3ozftmdmh3i.cloudfront.net/staging/podcast_uploaded_nologo/39296431/39296431-1768341344685-82a9a7cbf72c4.jpg","author":"Tiffany Graves and Eric Stone","episode_count":78,"summary":"Deciphering Growth is a mental health podcast that aims to clear up misunderstandings and mysteries surrounding mental health. Our goal is to provide information and insights that can help people grow their understanding of this important issue. We cover a wide range of topics related to mental health, from anxiety and depression to trauma. Our hope is that by shedding light on these topics, we can help people feel more informed and empowered to take charge of their own mental health.​ Join Tiffany Graves and Eric Stone as we dive into the wonders of Mental Health!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:17:20.470026+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338"},"episode":{"title":"Adolescents, Trauma, and Dopamine: A Therapist’s Guide to What’s Really Going On","slug":"adolescents-trauma-and-dopamine-a-therapist-s-guide-to-what-s-really-going-on","published_at":"2025-11-22T15:06:30+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338/adolescents-trauma-and-dopamine-a-therapist-s-guide-to-what-s-really-going-on","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338","url":"https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/decipheringgrowth/episodes/Adolescents--Trauma--and-Dopamine-A-Therapists-Guide-to-Whats-Really-Going-On-e3baqa1","audio_url":"https://anchor.fm/s/ead22edc/podcast/play/111552257/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-10-22%2F89cc91e1-9e21-de36-1a81-8068d6f67f5f.m4a","summary":"We’re diving into how teen trauma reshapes the developing brain—and why that can look like “bad choices,” emotional whiplash, or substance use. Tiffany breaks down the neurobiology (amygdala, prefrontal cortex, reward systems, HPA axis) while Eric explores real-world patterns in youth vaping, drinking, and self-medication.Key takeaways:• Trauma ≠ destiny—adolescent neuroplasticity means we can rewire toward regulation and resilience.• Dysregulation can mimic ADHD/ODD/depression; zoom out before labeling.• Substance use often signals unmet regulation needs, not moral failure.If this topic hits close to home, pace yourself and come back when ready. #DecipheringGrowth #TeenMentalHealth #TraumaInformed #Neuroscience #ACEs #YouthSubstanceUse #ParentingTeens #Resilience #TherapyPodcast","meta_description":"We’re diving into how teen trauma reshapes the developing brain—and why that can look like “bad choices,” emotional whiplash, or substance use. Tiffany br…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1873,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/deciphering-growth-6731338/episodes/adolescents-trauma-and-dopamine-a-therapist-s-guide-to-what-s-really-going-on/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/deciphering-growth-6731338/adolescents-trauma-and-dopamine-a-therapist-s-guide-to-what-s-really-going-on.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}