{"podcast":{"title":"Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam","slug":"parenting-teens-with-dr-cam-914977","podcast_index_feed_id":914977,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/drcam/feed.xml","website_url":"https://drcam.podbean.com","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/9091036/Dr_Cam_Podcast_Promo_1_6f5sj.png","author":"Dr. Cam","episode_count":291,"summary":"Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam is the go-to podcast for parents who are ready to get real about raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell—adolescent psychologist, certified parenting coach, and mom of a teen—this podcast is all about honest conversations that dive deep into the challenges parents face and providing actionable solutions that actually work. Dr. Cam doesn’t just talk theories—she shares real-life insights and strategies based on over a decade of experience and the struggles she faces as a mom herself. Every episode offers practical, science-backed solutions to help you understand your teen, improve communication, and build a stronger relationship. Whether you’re dealing with mood swings, defiance, anxiety, or social media issues, you’ll find easy-to-apply advice that makes a difference. No interviews here—just authentic conversations that get to the heart of what parents are really dealing with. With a mix of expert tips and Dr. Cam’s own relatable stories, you’ll walk away with the tools you need to tackle even the toughest teen challenges with confidence. 🎧 Subscribe now and become the parent your teen needs. #TheTeenTranslator #DrCamCaswell #ParentingTeens #TeenP…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T22:21:34.001369+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-teens-with-dr-cam-914977"},"episode":{"title":"How to Support a Grieving Teen While You're Still Grieving","slug":"how-to-support-a-grieving-teen-while-you-re-still-grieving","published_at":"2026-06-29T14:07:45+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-teens-with-dr-cam-914977/how-to-support-a-grieving-teen-while-you-re-still-grieving","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-teens-with-dr-cam-914977","url":"https://drcam.podbean.com/e/how-to-support-a-grieving-teen-while-youre-still-grieving/","audio_url":"https://pdcn.co/e/mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/hyd744uu2ip942xx/PTwDC_Ep_29395xqr.mp3","summary":"Grief in teenagers rarely looks the way parents expect, often masquerading as typical adolescent behavior—irritability, withdrawal, and emotional volatility. In this transformative conversation with grief expert and master certified life coach Krista St. Germain, parents learn that grief extends far beyond bereavement. It encompasses the loss of a parent, friend, or pet, plus developmental losses like the transition from childhood to adolescence that parents themselves experience. The outdated five-stage grief model has given way to the dual process model, which emphasizes healthy oscillation between confronting loss and finding restoration. This framework helps parents understand that healing happens through intentional balance, not linear progression toward ”acceptance.” Critically, grief affects the entire body—not just emotions. Brain fog, hormonal changes, immune system dips, and physical fatigue are normal neurological responses as the brain relearns where loved ones fit in our lives. Parents often inadvertently shut down their teens’ grief by attempting to fix it, offering false comfort (”everything happens for a reason”), or pressuring premature processing. Instead, modeling healthy emotional expression, normalizing grief as a natural human response, and providing presence without judgment creates safety. The most powerful parental strategy: believing in your teen’s resilience. When teens sense parental doubt about their ability to survive grief, they internalize that doubt. Conversely, demonstrating faith in their capability—while sitting alongside them in pain—builds confidence to navigate life’s hardships and opens doors to post-traumatic growth.","meta_description":"Grief in teenagers rarely looks the way parents expect, often masquerading as typical adolescent behavior—irritability, withdrawal, and emotional volatili…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2088,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/parenting-teens-with-dr-cam-914977/episodes/how-to-support-a-grieving-teen-while-you-re-still-grieving/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/parenting-teens-with-dr-cam-914977/how-to-support-a-grieving-teen-while-you-re-still-grieving.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}