Healthy Teen Life

If you’ve ever wondered anything about sleep as a teenager, like why you’re staying up later and sleeping in; the amount you should be getting nightly; how to fall asleep better; what to do about sleep deprivation, insomnia; or how it may be affecting your anxiety, performance and moods, you’re in for a treat, and a lot of answers!  Listen to today’s special episode with Dr. Sarah Silverman as she...

Metabolic health is essential for our overall health and well-being yet statistically, the vast majority of American's are not metabolically healthy. Unfortunately, rather than focus on the core elements of optimizing natural metabolic health, the media, diet and fitness industries tend to heavily focus on metabolism in relation to weight loss and quick-fix "metabolism revving" solutions. Problem...

Much of current fashion for teens and college-students is all about high-waisted pants and cropped tops which means midriff-bearing clothes that can leave you feeling self-conscious and uncomfortable about your belly and waistline. It's on display, and even a little extra bump or bulge can have you freaking out. Listen in to find out how excess fat in the abdominal area is different, what causes i...

Having issues with friends can be a real drag and sometimes hurtful to your physical and mental health. In this episode Leslie talks about  reevaluating toxic friendships, outgrowing others, and when to just add to your circle of friends for optimized health and well-being. To help more teens seeking health and wellness information, please share the podcast and spread the word. You can also show y...

If you've ever wondered if counting calories is a good method for weight management as a teenager, you'll want to listen in to this episode. Learn the basics of what it's all about, who it's for and, more specifically, how it can be different for teens, that you should definitely take into account when deciding what's right for you.   To help more teens seeking health and wellness information, ple...

Summer is my favorite time of year but, my kids and I have experienced times when the days seemed long and the weeks endless. It seemed as though there wasn't much to do. WRONG! There's plenty. It's just how you approach it. That's where this week's episode comes in. After a few changes, which I share in this episode, we discovered that summer boredom only happens when we're not prepared and not f...

One of the best ways to get in tune with your body and to build a better relationship with the food you eat is through Mindful Eating. If you tend to overeat, eat too fast or have the food police in your head creating a negative relationship with food, this is a great episode to listen in on. I'll explain what mindful eating is, how it differs from intuitive eating and give you 5 straight-forward...

Intuitive eating is an empowered way of eating and living your life for health and wellness, not diet, control or punishment. It means turning your eating and conscious decisions into daily practice until they become easy habit. The result? Feeling great about yourself and your choices. Take it from Leslie, who's lived this way for 30 years, it works! What you eat, how you feel about yourself, and...

Eating is influenced by so many internal and external factors in our lives that it can be hard enough for anyone to eat well and feel good about it. Add ADHD into the mix and for some people, it can seem impossible. But, here's the good news: it is possible, for anyone! In today's episode Leslie is joined by Nicole Malcher the founder of Eating with ADHD. She's a registered dietician, nutritionist...

We all experience it at one time or another. For some of us it’s more frequent and can really reek havoc on our lives. In today’s episode, we’re diving into five proven and highly effective strategies every teen should know and incorporate into their life to reduce stress and anxiety. To help more teens and young adults seeking health and wellness information like this, please share the podcast an...

Test anxiety is common, but it doesn't mean you have to suffer through it. With some simple planning and a few proven strategies, anyone can be successful and stress-free, including you! Listen in to learn all about these tips and how to incorporate now, for more final exam success this year.   Please share the podcast to help spread the word and reach more teens & young adults seeking health and...

We've all had difficulty going to sleep from time to time and when that happens, it's nice to reach for a little help that we can feel okay about. In recent years Melatonin has topped many people's list as a go-to method. It seems safe and when taken on occasion, seems to have few concerns. Until recently that is. In this Episode, Leslie covers new reports that highlight concerns with Melatonin an...

If the thought of warm summer weather, shorts, tank tops, summer dresses and wearing a bikini leaves you feeling uncomfortable and unhappy with your body, this is an episode you'll want to listen to. When you focus on all four components of body image, you'll be able to shift from focusing on your size, weight, or physical features and instead move into greater self-confidence that allows you to e...

Many doctors and dermatologists overlook dietary changes when making acne prevention or elimination recommendations. But research shows that food does have a direct impact on skin health and the prevention or elimination of acne. Listen in as Leslie walks through foods that can aggravate and cause acne, plus foods to eat, and nutrients that support healthy skin for reduced risk of acne and breakou...

When we're not satisfied with ourselves and what we believe other people think of us, it's easy to target our body, weight, size, features, or shape as a means to be more liked, accepted and appreciated. Problem is, they're superficial and don't define all that we are. Physical change overlooks all that you are on the inside. Physical change can be fleeting when pursued for all the wrong reasons a...

Eating disorders are growing among teens and binge eating disorder is now the #1 form of EDs. But there’s good news because it can be overcome. In today’s episode, Leslie is joined by binge eating recovery coach, Justina Froese. We talk about what causes binging, why you may be binging, the cycle many bingers fall into, the role of our modern diet, and how to break free and stop binge eating for g...

There's numerous benefits to walking as a form of exercise but there are 5 specific reasons that are especially helpful for teens that I talk about in today's episode. Find out what they are and when's the best time to walk to reap the benefits. It's easy, free and doesn't have to take a lot of time!   Rate, review and share the podcast to spread the word and help more teens seeking health and wel...

As a teen, being healthy may not always be at the top of your mind. But it should be. Of course, you have academic and social pressures to worry about, sports or other activity demands, maybe college prep, and honestly, just trying to make it through each day. That's exactly why living healthy is so important. It fuels all these demands on your body, brain, and dreams for the future. The more you...

If goal setting seems boring or writing in a journal is not your thing, there's another way to identify and go after your dreams and goals. It's called Vision Boards and they're a lot of fun! Listen in as Leslie is joined by Christi Howard who frequently uses vision boards as a self-help tool for going after what you most want in life! website:  Christi Howard – The Mom Life Coach .  Metime4mom.co...

Today's episode will give you an understanding of what goes into food journaling, why do it in the first place (hint: it's not about dieting, weight loss, or calorie tracking), how to level it up a notch to really get to the root of your challenges, and how to get the most out of it for maximum results. This is an information packed episode so get ready to take notes and learn!   To help teens you...

More and more research is identifying the link between food and it’s direct impact our mental and emotional state of well-being both in terms of numerous neurological conditions (like anxiety and depression) as well as plain old moods. It's becoming more and more evident that what we eat, becomes who we are in more ways than one. In today's episode Leslie provides the worst foods to remove or grea...

Constant self-judging, criticizing and not feeling good about yourself can all be signs of low self-compassion. Self-compassion is about being kind and understanding of yourself, loving who you are -- as you are-- and knowing we're all human. Nobody is perfect (as much as they would like us to believe they are!). Listen in as Leslie talks about the Yin and Yang of self-compassion. How the two part...

Sugar on your mind? Or maybe it’s salty or fatty foods. That persistent whisper in your brain urging you to eat a sugary treat, salty snack, creamy dessert, or your favorite soda. It won’t stop nagging you, making it impossible to resist. If you’ve ever felt this way, you’re not alone. And, there are proven solutions.  In today’s episode, I’ll be talking about the real root cause of cravings, comm...

Eating healthier can often be a matter of switching out food you're already eating for an improved, healthier version. Rather than going to extremes of completely eliminating or restricting favorite foods. In today's episode we cover 3 main types of food that you can upgrade to feel better both emotionally and physically.   To help more teens seeking health and wellness information, please share t...

You're trying to lose weight, you start eating better, exercising, making changes in your life only to be hit with a pothole in the road, a roadblock that derails you, and you give up and quit. Well, that's not uncommon. Listen as Leslie explains what these 5 common weight loss roadblocks are and how, with awareness, you can make changes that keep you on track and reaching the finish line.  You ca...