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This is THE podcast for mums of girls - tweens, teens and young women - who want to understand what the frigg is really going on beneath the tricky behaviour and big emotions, so you can stop second guessing, feel confident again and truly connect with your daughter.
Too often we're told it's "just" hormones, emotions or that they're too sensitive. But what if I told you there's something else at play? Something no one talks about - the body sending messages through behaviour. These are natural responses to an unnatural world, and when you understand them, you can start responding with insight not frustration.
Shocked, inspired, eyes wide open - that's what I want for you. To realise that so much of what we've been told about parenting is a lie, wrapped up in control, pressure and guilt. The world isn't set up for our girls - yes even in 2025 - but there is a different way. A way that puts understanding, connection and community first. A way that helps you see the root cause, understand what's happening and know exactly what you can do in the moment.
Let's make this a revolution - one episode at a time - so our girls grow up feeling seen, safe and capable... and we can stop trying to parent from fear and start parenting from insight.
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Send us a text Ever wondered why your daughter goes from excited… to overwhelmed… to melting down all in the span of 2 milliseconds? Why she suddenly can’t cope with noise, people, plans, or even the Christmas tree lights? It’s not attitude. It’s not drama. And it’s definitely not bad behaviour. Christmas is one giant overstimulation cocktail - noise, crowds, expectations, late nights, comparison, pressure to “be happy,” and zero downtime. Your daughter’s nervous system is basically running a...
Send us a text In this episode, we dive into what’s really going on with your tween or teen girl: the hormones, the rewiring brain, the overwhelm, the pushback, and that totally normal “WHO even are you today?” phase. I’m breaking down counterwill, the developmental stage nobody talks about, and why your daughter isn’t a mini adult (no matter how much the world expects her to be). If she feels emotional, unpredictable, reactive or shut down… there’s a reason. And once you understand the stag...
Send us a text Ever watched your daughter scroll and suddenly everything changes: her mood, her body language, her entire vibe? One second she’s fine… The next she’s tense, quiet, snappy, withdrawn… and you’re left thinking: How can one little phone do this much damage? In this episode, we’re diving into why social media hits girls so hard and how comparison, perfectionism, and online pressure slowly chip away at their confidence and self-worth. You’ll learn: Why girls’ brains are more sen...
Send us a text Ever have one of those days when your body says “Nope, we’re done here” The kind of day where you feel sick, your head’s heavy, your brain’s foggy and you’re so cold, you just can’t get warm, no matter how many jumpers and blankets you put on? Yup. I get it. That’s your body saying STOP. And if you don’t listen, it’ll make you. After last week's episode about grief, today, we’re talking about that moment - the running on empty, holding everyone else and supporting them, igno...
Send us a text Grief. It’s one of those words that sits heavy in your chest before you even try to say it out loud. This week, we’re pulling the curtain back on what really happens inside our girls and us, when bereavement hits. Whether it’s the death of someone close, the diagnosis that changes everything, or just the quiet ache of missing what used to be… grief touches every part of who we are. In this episode, I’m sharing what it’s been like walking through loss in real tim...
Send us a text Feeling like your home has turned into an emotional battlefield? This one’s for you. In this episode, we’re diving into why your daughter can’t just “calm down” when emotions run high. From hormones and emotional flooding to the teenage brain still under construction, you’ll hear why logic often fails mid-meltdown and what’s really driving those big reactions. I share real-life stories, eye-opening insights from my work with mums and girls, and gritty, in-the-moment tools you c...
Send us a text If home feels like a battleground over screens and moods, this one’s for you. We’ll dive into why social media hits girls harder from the dopamine highs to the self-doubt lows and how it messes with her developing brain. You’ll hear simple, in-the-moment tools to help you both find calm again and rebuild real connection in a world that thrives on distraction. Because it’s not about the phone, it’s about her physiology, and her need to feel seen. Download my free 60 sec reset - ...
Send us a text This week, we’re talking periods, body changes, and helping your daughter feel at home in her own skin. While heavy bleeding, pain, and mood shifts can feel overwhelming, many of the struggles girls face around their cycles are a response to societal shame, lack of understanding, and the world being set up for men, not a problem with them. I break down the 28-day cycle and what each phase really means in everyday life. I also share why understanding her cycle is just as much ab...
Send us a text This week, we’re diving into neurodivergence. While a diagnosis can be life-changing for some girls, many behaviours we’re quick to label as “symptoms” are actually responses to stress, screens, and an overwhelming world. I break down why physiology comes before psychology, exploring the nervous system, neuroplasticity, and how your daughter’s body and brain are doing exactly what they’re meant to do: survive. I also share simple reframes and practical tools to help her (and yo...
Send us a text You know those mornings when your daughter says, “I can’t do it, Mum. I just can’t go to … (school, college, work today” and you can see the panic in her eyes? That’s not defiance. That’s not drama. That’s her body in survival mode. 🚨 In this episode of The Teen Whisperer, I break down what’s really happening when pressure tips your daughter into overwhelm and why it’s biology, not bad behaviour. You’ll learn the simple reset tool that helps calm her nervous system, lower...
Send us a text Autism doesn’t have to mean overwhelm. In this episode of The Teen Whisperer, I’m joined by Taiba Bajar, author of the bestselling 7 Steps Autism Action Plan and founder of Unlock Autism. Taiba is a mum who turned her family’s journey with autism into a science-backed framework that’s giving parents hope and creating real change at home. We talk about: ✔️ What most parents don’t know about autism (and why environment matters) ✔️ Taiba’s 7-step framework for real-life family c...
Send us a text Mums, this week's episode is for you. Between meltdowns, endless worries and running around after everyone else, it's so easy to forget your own needs. I unpack why putting on your own oxygen mask isn't selfish - it's a life saver. You'll hear why micro-moments of space make a bigger difference than you think, how your daughter mirrors your self care and simple, real life tools to reclaim calm, patience and energy. Raw, honest and full of practical advice, this epis...
Send us a text Is your daughter refusing school, waking with tummy aches, or spiralling before the day even begins? You’re not alone and she’s not “just being difficult” ad you are often told. In this episode I unpack why school anxiety and refusal are actually a nervous system response, not bad behaviour. You’ll learn what your daughter is really signalling, and practical tools you can use in the moment to help her feel safe, seen, and supported. This episode is real, raw, and filled with ...
Send us a text Fear. It’s the quiet thief of confidence and it’s still living in our daughters’ bodies years after COVID. In this episode of The Teen Whisperer, I unpack: How lockdown rewired our girls’ nervous systemsWhy “I don’t care” shrugs, meltdowns and shutdowns aren’t attitude - they’re fearMy personal story of watching this happen with my own daughterThree practical tools you can use today to help your girl feel safe againThis isn’t about labels or quick fixes. It’s about understandi...
Send us a text Fear of the future is eating our girls alive. It hides behind slammed doors, endless scrolling, half-finished work, and the shrug that says, “I don’t care.” But underneath procrastination and perfectionism is the same raw truth: she’s terrified of failing, of disappointing, of not being enough or of letting you down. In this episode of The Teen Whisperer, I unpack why procrastination and perfectionism go hand in hand - especially in the shadow of any kind of results. You’ll hea...
Send us a text If your home feels like a pressure cooker - waiting for those exam/test results... you're not alone. This week on the Teen Whisperer, we’re diving into something that comes up again and again, whether it’s exam results day, a driving test, a sports trial, a performance review, or even how she compares herself to her friends: What does “success” actually mean to her? Because here’s the truth - if she’s only measuring success by what other people value, she’ll never feel l...
Send us a text She used to tell you everything. Now? Eye rolls, closed doors, and that feeling you’re not needed anymore. If your daughter is pulling away: talking less, rolling her eyes more and acting like you're the most embarrassing person alive - this episode will help you understand what’s happening underneath. Inside we’ll explore: Why pulling away is a necessary part of becoming herself but doesn’t mean she doesn’t need youWhat’s going on in her developing brain (and how to stop tak...
Send us a text If the thought of someone asking you for one more thing makes you want to hide in the car… this one’s for you. This episode is a love letter to the burnt-out mum who’s always holding it together... just. We’ll unpack: What your body’s trying to tell you through the exhaustion, the snappiness, the mental fogWhy the idea of “self-care” often makes you roll your eyes and how to reclaim it without guiltOne small, doable nervous system reset you can try right now (no 5am journalin...
Send us a text If your house feels like a battleground of snappy comments, blank stares and endless scrolling… you’re not alone. This week on The Teen Whisperer, we’re hitting pause to look at what’s really going on underneath the tech battles, the sleep-deprived strops and that general ugh vibe that’s taken over. Let’s talk about: How screens, sugar, and sleep-debt mess with the teen brain (and why the whole house feels off)Why you keep having the same circular arguments (hint: it’s not ab...
Send us a text Summer’s here, routines are out the window, and suddenly everything feels like a battle - sound familiar? In this episode of The Teen Whisperer, we’re talking about what’s really going on when moods spike, tension rises, and your daughter seems like a completely different person (and maybe… you do too). Join me as we explore: Why the summer mood swings aren’t just “teen drama” What’s happening in your body when it all kicks off (and why it matters just as much as hers)A...
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