Decode Teen Emotions Podcast
by Agnes Blake
Decode Teen Emotions is a podcast about teen emotions for teens and the parents who love them. Real tools for teen anger, teen confidence, teen self esteem and teen communication, plus help with stress and anxiety. Host John, expert Susan, and a real teen guest decode what's really going on beneath the surface, in short episodes with a free worksheet for each one. Based on the teen book series by Agnes Blake.
Episodes
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Episode 15: Building Bridges: Teen Communication, Trust, and Repair
Ever feel like your relationships take more actual work than anything else in your life right now? Welcome back to Decode Teen Emotions. I'm John, here with Susan, and Page is back with us for an episode about strengthening relationships, listening, saying what you mean, trust, boundaries, and...
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Episode 14: Breathe, Move, Create: How to Calm Down Fast When You're Angry
What do you actually do the second anger hits, not an hour later? Welcome back to Decode Teen Emotions. I'm John, here with Susan, and Braydon is sticking around for round two of the toolbox. This episode is less about talking through feelings and more about what to actually do with them in the...
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Episode 13: The Feelings You Haven't Named: Building Your Emotion Words
Ever answer "I'm fine" when you're really anything but? Welcome back to Decode Teen Emotions. I'm John, here with Susan, and today Braydon is back with us for an episode about something that trips up teens and adults alike: actually naming what you feel instead of rounding everything down to mad,...
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Episode 12: Digital Distress: Social Media and Your Mental Health
It's 7am and you're already comparing yourself to people who look like they have more going on, more followers, and a better life than you. Sound familiar? In this episode, John and therapist Susan get into what social media actually does to your emotional health, and why comparing your insides…
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Episode 11: Fitting In vs. Being Real: Confidence for Teens
Maya hid her love of astronomy for two whole years after one uncomfortable moment in sixth grade. It made sense at the time. The problem is when hiding becomes so automatic you stop knowing what you're hiding anymore. In this episode, John and therapist Susan get into the emotional cost of...
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Episode 10: Peer Pressure: The Power of Being You
Have you ever agreed with someone just to avoid the awkward silence? Changed how you talk, what you laugh at, or what you admit to liking depending on who's in the room? In this episode, John and therapist Susan break down what peer pressure actually is, why your brain is wired to feel social...
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Episode 9: The Past Isn't Over Until We Face It: Healing Old Hurts
Why do you keep ending up in the same arguments? Why do certain friendships hit a wall every time? Why do some reactions feel way bigger than the moment seems to call for? In this episode, John and therapist Susan get into what actually happens when you don't face the hard stuff from your past…
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Episode 8: Home Isn't Always a Haven: Coping When Home Is Hard
Home is supposed to be a safe place. But what happens when it isn't? In this episode, John and therapist Susan tackle the harder side of home life: sibling rivalry, financial stress, and parental conflict, and what it actually does to you emotionally when the place you're supposed to feel safe...
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Episode 7: Family Pressure or Family Peace: Calming Conflict at Home
Do you ever feel like you're carrying an invisible scorecard at home, constantly being measured against expectations you never agreed to? In this episode, John and therapist Susan unpack where family pressure actually comes from (hint: it's usually love and anxiety, not criticism), and teen guest...
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Episode 6: Why Am I Like This: How Your Past Shapes Your Anger
Have you ever reacted to something and wondered why it hit so hard? In this episode, host John sits down with teen emotional wellness expert Susan and teen guest Page to answer one of the most searched questions teens type into Google at midnight, "Why am I like this?" and what your past actually...
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Episode 5: Home or Pressure Cooker: Handling Family Stress
Ever walked into your own house and felt your whole body tense up for no reason you can explain? In this episode, host John sits down with teen emotional wellness expert Susan and teen guest Braydon to unpack one of the most overlooked sources of teen stress, the home environment itself, and why…
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Episode 4: Riding the Hormone Hurricane: Teen Mood Swings Explained
Ever wondered why some days feel completely impossible for no clear reason? In this episode, host John sits down with teen emotional wellness expert Susan and teen guest Page to get into the real science behind hormonal mood shifts during puberty, and what they mean for both guys and girls. John...
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Episode 3: Trigger Tracking: What Sets Your Anger Off
Ever explode over something small and wonder why it hit so hard? In this episode, host John sits down with teen emotional wellness expert Susan and 16-year-old guest Brayden to break down one of the most powerful tools for managing your emotions: understanding your triggers. Susan explains what...
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Episode 2: The Soccer Game Snap: When Teen Anger Explodes
Ever said something in anger and immediately thought, "Why did I just do that?" You're not alone. In this episode, host Chris and teen guest Peyton get real about those moments when anger takes over — the snaps, the text spirals, the blowups that seem to come out of nowhere. With expert Susan...
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Episode 1: Anger Hits Like a Storm: What Teen Anger Really Is
When anger hits, it can feel overwhelming — like a storm you didn’t see coming. In this first episode of Decode Teen Emotions, we break down what anger really is, why it shows up so fast, and what it’s trying to tell you. Instead of feeling out of control, you’ll start to understand what’s...
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Trailer: Welcome to Decode Teen Emotions
New format. Real teens. Expert voices. Welcome to Decode Teen Emotions — your go-to space for real conversations that help families and teens grow, connect, and thrive. In this intro episode, we’re reintroducing ourselves and sharing what’s new. You’ll hear from teens and special guests…
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About this show
Decode Teen Emotions is a podcast about teen emotions for teens and the parents who love them. Real tools for teen anger, teen confidence, teen self esteem and teen communication, plus help with stress and anxiety. Host John, expert Susan, and a real teen guest decode what's really going on beneath the surface, in short episodes with a free worksheet for each one. Based on the teen book series by Agnes Blake.
Hosted by
Agnes Blake