Her Body Knows What to Do: Understanding how Stress Shows Up in Teen Girls

Send us Fan Mail If you find yourself asking your teen daughter how her day was, only to get a short or blank response, you're not alone. This episode dives deep into what stress actually is and exploring why traditional talking doesn't help reduce that load. Stress is not just a mental burden but a physical effect that lives in the body, influencing her behaviour and responses. Find out why girls are often discouraged from expressing the natural movements their bodies crave when stressed, what happens in their brain during moments of silence, and how mums can support their teen girls more effectively. You'll learn practical strategies for parenting teen girls that go beyond words and tap into movement as regulation. This episode offers valuable parenting support to strengthen the mother-daughter relationship and decode the behavioural messages your daughter is sending. Tune in to discover what you can do this week to support her and yourself through these challenging yet important moments. Is sleep an issue for you or your girl? When the nervous system can’t regulate, sleep suffers. And when sleep suffers, regulation is harder Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. If you’re listening to this thinking, “that’s me,” I’ve got something for you. It’s called Connect the Dots. It’s a really simple guide to help you slow down, look at what you’re actually seeing, and then zoom out and consider what else might be going on for your daughter. You can grab it for free here. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’re the first to get new episodes, and leave me a review - it helps other mums find the podcast too. Follow me on instagram or LinkedIn Let me know how you found this episode. See you next time! 💛