Healthy Teen Life

Ever wonder if your relationship with food is actually okay? In this episode, registered dietitian Jessica Setnick joins Leslie to talk about the early signs that eating has become more than just eating — the connection between stress and food, why body image gets distorted, and how to know when it's time to talk to someone. This one's for anyone who's ever felt confused, guilty, or "off" about food.[01:19] Why diet culture messaging is louder than it used to be[03:45] How eating problems actually start[07:31] Two questions to ask about any "should" message about your body [10:49] Why stress affects your eating[15:24] Yellow flags in how you think about food[19:01] Why your brain doesn't show you an accurate picture of your body[27:34] What's different about high school and college [31:43] How to know when it's time to get help[36:48] Can you actually have a healthy relationship with food?Resources mentioned:Freshman FormulaParent Masterclass - for parents of high school students planning to attend college or college freshman already on campusFree Clarity Call with Leslie

Why college can feel so hard and what to do about it.Feeling homesick weeks into college and wondering if something's wrong with you? It's not — and it's incredibly common. In this episode, Leslie breaks down "the dip," the very real adjustment phase that hits after the initial excitement of college fades, plus 3 beliefs that quietly fuel homesickness anxiety and 3 things you can actually do about it starting today.Listen now if you've been feeling off, out of place, or unsure whether what you're feeling is normal — it is, and this episode will help.Chapters:[00:00] Is it normal to feel this bad right now?[02:17] Why it hits so hard right now: "the dip"[04:12] 3 beliefs driving your homesickness anxiety[06:38] 3 things you can actually do about it[10:08] How long transition really takes[10:42] When it's more than homesickness — getting extra support[11:40] Free resources for you and your parentsResources mentioned:Episode 197: What Nobody Tells Freshmen About the First Semester of CollegeFree Clarity Call with LeslieFree "Four Conversations" Guide for parents

Been going to therapy for months and still feel stuck? You're not alone — and it might not be you. In this episode, Dr. Stacey Krauss explains why weekly one-on-one therapy doesn't work for many teens and college students, how group therapy and higher-frequency care can actually move things faster, and how to speak up when sessions aren't landing. If you've ever thought "therapy just isn't for me," this one might change your mind.Chapters:[00:00] When therapy feels like it's going nowhere[01:33] Meet Dr. Stacey Krauss[02:40] What to do when therapy isn't enough[04:23] Why one bad fit makes people quit therapy[05:41] Speaking up when sessions aren't working[07:40] How group therapy shifts the dynamic[09:29] Mental fatigue and bouncing between therapists[11:42] What group therapy is actually like[13:29] Why session frequency matters[15:22] Fitting it into a packed schedule[20:51] Who group therapy works best for[23:16] When individual therapy is the better fit[24:55] How to find group therapy options[28:07] College mental health services as a starting point[29:48] Dr. Krauss's final advice: start with your future visionAbout the guest:Dr. Stacey Krauss is CEO of Transitions Counseling and Consulting, an intensive mental health clinic helping adolescents and families navigate severe clinical crises without hospital stays. She's a double board-certified clinical psychologist, Bronze Star recipient, and former Chief of Behavioral Health at Fort Bragg, where she led the Army's largest behavioral health program, overseeing mental health services for thousands of soldiers and their families. She now applies that crisis expertise to adolescent care, helping teens and parents understand when IOP or PHP may be the right level of support between weekly therapy and hospitalization.Resources mentioned:Transitions Counseling and ConsultingDr. Stacey Krauss on LinkedInConnect with Leslie:Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie here for support helping your high school teen or college student build healthy life skills and independence for college and beyond.Website: leslierosecoaching.comInstagram: instagram.com/leslierosecoachingFacebook: facebook.com/leslierosecoachingDisclaimer

Stuck in a loop of "I need to do better," "I need to be more organized," "I need to stop procrastinating"? In this episode, we flip the question. Instead of asking what you need to fix, ask who you actually want to be — and why that one shift changes everything about how you make decisions. Leslie breaks down a simple 4-step framework plus two action steps you can start today to discover who you want to be.[00:00] Why "I need to do better" is the wrong question[02:21] Your daily choices are building your identity[03:39] Step 1: Know Yourself[05:09] Quick mention: The Freshman Formula[06:01] Step 2: Trust Yourself[07:27] Step 3: Choose Yourself[08:53] Step 4: Lead Yourself[09:51] Coming back to the question: who do you want to be?[10:42] Your 2-step action plan for this week

Dealing with roommate drama right now? You're not alone — approximately 7 out of 10 college students go through some version of it. In this episode, I break down the 3 phases every roommate relationship hits (honeymoon, annoyance, and get-along-or-bust), the one communication shift that actually defuses conflict, and what to do if it's truly not working -- there are options like a roommate agreement. Plus my own freshman year roommate story and what I wish I'd known sooner.What you'll hear:[00:00] The "are we fighting?" moment every freshman knows [01:56] Reality check — how common roommate conflict actually is [02:36] For high schoolers: how to pick a good roommate before move-in [04:34] For current students: why getting along actually matters [05:44] The 3 phases: honeymoon, annoyance, get-along-or-bust [08:44] Quick mention: The Freshman Formula [09:33] The 4 things that actually fix roommate friction [11:32] Worst case scenario — RA, agreements, room changes [12:33] The one takeaway to rememberRESOURCE MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Freshman Formula detailsConnect with Leslie:Parents: Schedule a free Clarity Call with Leslie HERE to help your teen or young adult build healthy habits, confidence, and prepare for the transition to college so they can live well, Follow me on Instagram: @leslierosecoachingSUBSCRIBE & REVIEWIf you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review on Apple Podcasts. Your support helps us reach more teens, college students and parents who need these insights. Thanks for your support and see you next week!