{"podcast":{"title":"Where Parents Talk: Evidence-based Expert Advice on Raising Kids Today","slug":"where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-4151257","podcast_index_feed_id":4151257,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/where-parents-talk-new","website_url":"http://whereparentstalk.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6d36c99f-8da7-4b9d-9ffc-f99337081ea9/zguyzi5qcgc.jpg","author":"Lianne Castelino","episode_count":277,"summary":"The Where Parents Talk podcast empowers parents to navigate the challenges of raising kids, teens, and young adults today with science-backed insights, evidence, and the lived experiences of parenting thought leaders. Every Saturday, host, award-winning journalist and mom, Lianne Castelino, distills parenting hot topics with her guests, including: managing hormonal changes, fostering healthy communication, and promoting emotional, mental, and physical health and well-being of kids. Get proven tips and expert advice on addressing device usage and managing social media to the latest evidence on bullying, consent, and relationships, to help instil discipline, encourage independence, and build resilience in children. Discover trusted advice, delivered with empathy and optimism, to support your parenting journey and help your family thrive.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-26T14:17:52.819424+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-4151257"},"episode":{"title":"When Big Feelings Take Over: Understanding Teen Emotional Overload","slug":"when-big-feelings-take-over-understanding-teen-emotional-overload","published_at":"2025-12-13T14:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-4151257/when-big-feelings-take-over-understanding-teen-emotional-overload","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/where-parents-talk-evidence-based-expert-advice-on-raising-kids-today-4151257","url":"https://whereparentstalk.stagingserver.cloud/podcasts/building-resilience-the-impact-of-social-media-on-youth-mental-health","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/1473a404-5d99-43a8-8539-470260f48f36.mp3","summary":"Learn how to de-escalate adolescent emotional dysregulation by moving from reactive conflict to proactive validation. 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