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ASK! The Podcast
by ASK! The Podcast
ASK! The Podcast is an advice podcast for Teens and the Adults who Love Them.What makes us different? We are a Team of licensed Therapists and young adults (18 - 26 year olds) answering questions of teens and parents.Teens (12 - 20+) have lots of questions about difficult life situations and don't always have an adult they feel safe asking for help or advice--we're here to answer those questions honestly and anonymously.Parents have lots of questions about how to help guide their kids through difficult life situations--we're here to help coach you through the struggles of parenting.
Episodes
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Holidays & Family Dynamics
Thanks to Covid-19, this is the first holiday season in a couple of years that most people have restarted large gatherings for Thanksgiving and beyond. In this episode, Beth & Syd share easy to implement ideas for dealing with stressful family interactions throughout the holidays. We talk about…
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Teens: EcoStress and how to deal with it
* This is a fairly intense episode and might trigger anxiety or depression in some people. Please take that into account before you listen to it. We want you to take care of you! What is EcoStress? It's anxiety about the future of the planet (or really, the human race). A lot of teens and young...
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Parents: High Maintenance Kids & Wallflower Kids
Sometimes we have a kid who has a diagnosis (emotional, behavioral, or physical), that causes them to take up a lot of our time and energy as parents. Syd and Beth discuss how to make sure your "easy kid" doesn't get lost in the shuffle and how to have a positive relationship with a reactive child.
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Teens: High Maintenance Sibling? We got you
Ever feel like you're living in your needy sibling's shadow? Feel like you blend into the background so your parent(s) can focus on your sibling who needs more of their time? In this episode, Beth, Jack, and special guest Katie, discuss what it's like growing up with a sibling who has special…
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Parents: Our College Freshman looks back at the First Month
*Beth accidentally drops one F-bomb in this episode, so be warned if you don't want your kids to overhear. Our very own Dan shares valuable information from his first month as a college freshman. He tells Syd and Beth great advice his parents gave him, concrete actions he takes to stay on top of...
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Teens: The University Freshman First Month
What are the first weeks of college like? We have a couple of college freshmen who share what they wish they'd known, what they wish they'd brought or left behind, how bad homesickness can feel, and how they deal with it.
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Parents: Helping your Kids develop Healthy Boundaries
Syd & Beth discuss how to support your kids' development of healthy boundaries, teaching them to say no appropriately, etc. As always, we love your questions!
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Teens: Healthy Boundaries
Welcome to Season Two of ASK! The Podcast! We're so glad you're here. Who needs Healthy Boundaries? You do, I do, we all do! Why, you ask? Healthy boundaries help keep us balanced and safe. In this episode, Syd and Beth discuss different types of healthy boundaries and how to know when to use them.
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Panic Attacks--Parents
Do your kids have panic attacks? In this episode, Syd and Beth discuss how to support them through it and to help them reduce (and eventually eliminate), their panic attacks. Hey, this advice will help you help yourself if you have panic attacks! Goodbye Season One, Season Two is being recorded…
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Teens: Panic Attacks!!!!!
Have you ever had a panic attack? The fear that grips you, tells you that you can't breathe, can't get enough oxygen--maybe makes you think you're having a heart attack? Panic attacks can be really scary. Beth and Syd talk about how to conquer panic attacks once and for all.
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Parents: Happiness!
Your teen says that all they want is to be happy--what do you do?! What do you say?! No worries, we've got you covered. We're talking about choices, attitude, and contentment. In other words, how to be Happy!
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Teens: Are you Happy?
How do you know if you're happy? What is Happiness? Is there a pill that will make you happy instantly? Nope, it takes effort sometimes. That's okay, we've got ya covered. Syd and Beth talk about what happiness really is in this episode and how to achieve your perfect happiness.
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Parents: ADHD and your Kid
Hey Y'all! In this episode Sydney and Beth explain how to know if your kiddo has ADHD. We talk about different ways to support a kid with ADHD when they're struggling to do their homework. We also discuss different supports you can ask your child's school for--these do not give your kid a…
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Teens: Got ADHD? Squirrel!
Hey Y'all! There's been a lot of talk about ADHD lately, including on TikTok! How do you know if you have ADHD?! You're good, Syd and Beth talk about how to know, what to do if you do have it, strategies to deal with it naturally (without meds) and strategies that also help support you in…
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Real Talk about Divorced Parents
Our ASK! Team members, Claire & Sean, talk about what it's like when your parents divorce. Sometimes it doesn't change your life; sometimes it does. Claire and Sean share their experiences living in the world of their parents' divorces. Are your parents broken up? Divorcing? Let us know what's...
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Parents: Co-Parenting like a Boss!
Do you share a child(ren) with your Ex? Is it stressful or ugly every time you have to exchange the kid(s)? We talk you through strategies to survive and thrive Co-Parenting with your child's other parent. #coparentinglikeaboss #coparentingsuccess #askthepodcast #divorcedparents #betterparenting...
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Teens: Got Divorced/Split-up Parents?
Heyyy! This week we're answering a question about how to deal with parents who aren't "together" anymore and who say mean things about each other to you all the time. Sometimes it's just one parent who is bitter or angry, but sometimes it's both parents. We share strategies on how to help your...
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Teens: Got Bullies?
Bullying. It sucks. Nuff said. But sometimes it's hard to determine if you're really being bullied or if you just don't like what someone is saying. In this episode, Beth & Syd lay out the differences. Then we share strategies for dealing with bullying.
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Parents: Bullying
Hi Parents! This week we're defining Bullying and then we offer suggestions on how to support your teen if they're being bullied.
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Parents: Angry Teens, Part Two: When your teen has been harmed
This episode follows up on our previous episode for parents about teen anger. In this episode Beth & Sydney address the anger and other emotions that teens struggle with when they've been violated or harmed in some way (date rape, physical bullying/beaten up, hate crime, pedophile online, etc.).…
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Parents: Angry Teens
Dealing with a moody, brooding teen? In this episode, Beth & Syd talk about how to work constructively with your teen to help them conquer their anger. We ran out of time to record the second half of the episode, dealing with anger/moodiness as a result of bullying, assault, or other harms done…
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Teens: Got Anger? We can help!
Ever feel just pissed off at the world and you don't know why? Been bullied or otherwise hurt and feeling overwhelmed with emotion/hate and don't know what it is or how to deal with it? We've got you covered. This week we're talking about ANGER!! #askthepodcast #angryteen #angry #angermanagement...
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ASK! Team talks about Social Media and Happiness
Claire and Dan talk about how social media and Influencers can impact happiness positively or negatively, it's up to you. #socialmediainfluencers #influencersinfluencehappiness #choosehappiness
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Learning about Allyship with Angelica Kang, Chief Diversity Officer
In this episode of ASK!, Beth interviews Angelica Kang who is the Chief Diversity Officer (CDO) for the City of Albany, NY. Angelica shares some of her experiences growing up as a Chinese-American and she talks about the importance of underrepresented and vulnerable populations working together…
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Does Social Media Really Affect Us?
In this episode, our experts talk about their thoughts on how social media and in particular, influencers, affect us all. What does social media do to us and how can we change this? Beth and Syd answer this!
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Tourette Syndrome: From the perspective of a parent of a child, and of someone, who has it
Penny, Valerie's mom, talks about what it was like growing up with Tourette Syndrome (TS) without knowing what it was and then raising a child with Tourette's and how she tried to make Valerie's experience better. Penny shares valuable insight into TS and gives parents helpful advice about…
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18-year-old with Tourette Syndrome Interview.
18-year-old Valerie talks about her experiences with Tourette Syndrome.
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The Experts talk about Consent in the Me, Too era
How do you handle consent as a young person? How do you teach your kids about consent? This is a huge topic and we begin to tackle it. Let us know what questions you have about consent. [email protected] or message us on Instagram @AskThePodcast
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Experts tackle trust with teens and parents
In this episode, Beth and Syd talk to parents and teens about their thoughts and experience with trust. Is it right to look at you child's phone? How much should I trust my kids? These questions will be answered.
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Team on hover parents
Today, we are talking about hover parents. We go over how they affect kids and their friends. What can you do?
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Experts Answer
Beth and Syd talk about their thoughts on Crumbling relationships and getting into the workplace with anxiety.
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Breakups and getting into the workforce with the team
Dan, Sean, and Jack talk about their experience and thoughts on break-ups and crumbling friendships. They also go on to talk about entering the workforce while suffering from anxiety.
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Motivation with the Team
In this episode, the team goes over motivation.
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Resilience with Rushka
Today, Beth is interviewing Rushka about her childhood and how she used resilience to become the woman she is today.
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Introductions
This was supposed to be our first episode where we introduce our team.
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The Experts Conquer Rejection
In this episode, Beth and Sydney talk about some of the best ways to deal with rejecting someone.
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Rejection With Sean and Jack
This episode, Sean and Jack go into their experience with rejection. They look at rejection from a "teen's" standpoint.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
ASK! The Podcast is an advice podcast for Teens and the Adults who Love Them.What makes us different? We are a Team of licensed Therapists and young adults (18 - 26 year olds) answering questions of teens and parents.Teens (12 - 20+) have lots of questions about difficult life situations and don't always have an adult they feel safe asking for help or advice--we're here to answer those questions honestly and anonymously.Parents have lots of questions about how to help guide their kids through difficult life situations--we're here to help coach you through the struggles of parenting.
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