In this episode of The Rachel Hollis Podcast, Rachel speaks with David Yeager, a developmental psychology professor at UT Austin, about his new book "10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People". They explore societal narratives about adolescence, the developmental importance of seeking status and respect, and effective communication strategies for parents. David shares practical tools for fostering healthy and open communication with teenagers, emphasizing long-term relationship building over immediate disciplinary action.

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00:00 Introduction: Challenging Youth Stereotypes

01:36 Meet the Expert: David Yeager

03:22 Parenting Teenagers: Building Trust

07:09 Navigating Teen Social Dynamics

13:17 Effective Communication Strategies

20:54 The Truth Campaign: A Case Study

28:06 Impact of Anti-Smoking Campaigns

29:04 Introduction to Start Today Journal

30:16 Discussing the Book: 10 to 25

31:34 Understanding Teen Motivation

39:41 Aligning Values with Behavior

44:33 Navigating Educational Choices

53:25 Concluding Thoughts and Resources

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