{"podcast":{"title":"Midlife Mayhem","slug":"midlife-mayhem-6731699","podcast_index_feed_id":6731699,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/joanneleecornish/feed.xml","website_url":"https://podcast.joannelee.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/17651524/3000x3000.jpg","author":"joanne lee cornish","episode_count":100,"summary":"Midlife Mayhem hosted by body composition expert, Joanne Lee Cornish is intended to explain the madness that can occur during midlife. Offering information and solutions to help you avoid what most people experience in Midlife. Aimed at both men and women. Joanne can help those who want to be helped","last_synced_at":"2026-09-29T00:18:37.560951+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/midlife-mayhem-6731699"},"episode":{"title":"Teenage Boys, Puberty & Body Image: The Conversation We're Not Having","slug":"teenage-boys-puberty-body-image-the-conversation-we-re-not-having","published_at":"2026-07-30T14:51:27+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/midlife-mayhem-6731699/teenage-boys-puberty-body-image-the-conversation-we-re-not-having","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/midlife-mayhem-6731699","url":"https://podcast.joannelee.com/e/teenage-boys-puberty-body-image-the-conversation-were-not-having/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/tzw5dv2edjst3edm/teenage_boy_podcastb6t2s.mp3","summary":"Teenage Boys, Puberty & Body Image: The Conversation We're Not Having Most people assume body image struggles during puberty are a girls' issue. They're wrong. In this episode of Midlife Mayhem, Joanne shares why so many teenage boys are quietly struggling with their bodies—and why parents, coaches and even healthcare professionals often miss the signs. Drawing on current research and over 30 years of coaching experience, Joanne explains the powerful hormonal changes happening during puberty, why boys compare themselves so harshly, and why many are judging themselves long before their bodies have reached their true muscle-building years. This is an important conversation for anyone raising, coaching or supporting teenage boys. In this episode: Why teenage boys experience significant emotional changes during puberty—not just aggression. The remarkable 20-fold increase in testosterone during adolescence. Why muscle development continues long after height growth has finished. Why two boys of the same age can be years apart biologically. The hidden impact of comparison in the gym, on sports teams and on social media. What research tells us about body dissatisfaction and muscle dysmorphia in adolescent males. Warning signs that normal motivation may be becoming unhealthy rigidity. Why emotional vulnerability in boys is often misunderstood. Practical advice for parents and coaches on supporting teenage boys without adding pressure. Why \"you're not behind—you’re simply mid-build\" may be one of the most important messages a teenage boy can hear. Key Takeaways Puberty isn't simply a period of growth—it's one of the biggest hormonal transitions the human body ever experiences. Many boys believe they should already look like fully developed young men, when in reality their gr…","meta_description":"Teenage Boys, Puberty & Body Image: The Conversation We're Not Having Most people assume body image struggles during puberty are a girls' issue. They'…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2124,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/midlife-mayhem-6731699/episodes/teenage-boys-puberty-body-image-the-conversation-we-re-not-having/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/midlife-mayhem-6731699/teenage-boys-puberty-body-image-the-conversation-we-re-not-having.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}