The Puberty Prof

In this episode Jen Mead returns to discuss the importance of “I” statements and how she teaches young people how to use them. Jen is the NYS Health Teacher of the Year and focuses her teaching on skill development in the classroom setting. As noted in this episode by the Puberty Prof, an “I feel” statement includes four parts: I feel _____ when _______ because ______. I need/want __________. An e...

As young people grow up they experience more opportunities to talk with others and form friendships. To help them best communicate their ideas and needs/wants, Jen Mead joins the discussion with the Puberty Prof to share the basics of what positive/assertive communication is about.  Jen Mead is the NYS Health Teacher of the Year and focuses her teaching on skill development in the classroom settin...

There are many choices for supporting breasts, including tank tops, basic bras, padded bras, and sports bras. This episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast presents these choices with returning guest Meghan Vlad. Megan is New York State’s AHPERD Amazing Person for Technology Use (2022) and, as you hear/see in this episode, a positive health teacher who really cares about her students. Remember you can...

Breast budding and development occurs to most girls during the pre-teen years. This episode focuses on basic information on this development as well as other concepts young people often wonder about. To help discuss this topic is Megan Vlad. Megan is a passionate school health teacher and New York State’s AHPERD Amazing Person for Technology Use (2022). Remember you can watch this episode on the P...

This episode continues the conversation with Dr. Ryan Fisk in which more questions about body parts most boys have are answered. In addition to talking about questions about the sperm and semen, Ryan and the Puberty Prof talk about wet dreams (nocturnal emissions) and how to handle comparing oneself to others, including in the media. Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTub...

Young people ask great questions about bodily changes so this episode focuses on questions asked about most boys (specifically questions about reproductive parts). To help explain answers to these body parts, Dr. Ryan Fisk is this episode’s guest.  Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel here. Dr. Ryan Fisk is a Director of Technology and a graduate-level professo...

Do you know all of the menstrual period choices available in 2023? Listen in the hear returning guest Caitlin McGuire discuss the options with Dr. Lori Reichel. These choices include menstrual pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and menstrual underwear in which all are explained in this episode. In addition other simple facts about having a period will be shared, including the reality of occasional sta...

Another 13 episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast start being released next week, May 2nd, just in time for those spring puberty talks!  Episodes will include common questions children ask about puberty and simple life sklls young people can learn to be happier and healthier. Know someone who needs some help having puberty talks? Then recommend they: download  the TALK Puberty app, click here . purc...

This trivia game reviews basic concepts covered in episodes 79 to 90 of the Puberty Prof Podcast. Listen in to figure out what you learned and/or know. You can also play this game by watching it on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here. To further help you understand growing up changes and help you have talks : download  the TALK Puberty app, click here . purchase the book,  Common Questions Chi...

Next week is episode #9: The Puberty Prof Trivia Game in which Dr. Lori Reichel will review the past 12 episodes. Listen in to have some fun! And THANK YOU for the guests who helped out on the past 12 episodes!  Remember you can watch this episode on the Puberty Prof's YouTube Channel here. Do you know someone who can use some tools for talking about puberty? Then recommend this podcast, the TALK...

Decision making is a skill we need to teach young people, especially as they become more responsible and independent. To talk about this skill is this episode’s guest, Kathleen Vogt. A passionate health education teacher, Kathleen explains how she helps young people learn about this skill as well as shares some of the decisions she made growing up. The Puberty’s Prof’s YouTube Channel is found her...

How do you prepare for your first period? What do you do if you get your period and you are not at home? Listen to this episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast to get the answers to these questions as well as other common questions young people wonder about. To help answer questions, Caitlin McGuire returns as this episode’s guest. Caitlin is the person begin Bloody Awesome and a period party box. To...

Although some people simply google their questions for answers, we want to make sure our sources are reliable and correct. To help explain how we can do this, including how to teach young people how to access the best information, Jessica Matheson returns to the Puberty Prof Podcast. Remember to view this episode on the Puberty Prof's Podcast channel here: https://youtu.be/GgBRdp-_qxE To get a cop...

Many young people wonder “Am I normal?” and “What is normal?” This episode goes over these questions with special guest Jessica Matheson. Jessica is the SHAPE Health Education Teacher of the Year (2022) and, on this episode, she discusses with the Puberty Prof a variety of “normal” events that occurs when growing up. To get in touch with Jessica Matheson, tweet her at: @CoachMatheson Or email her...

The past episodes of the Puberty Prof Podcast focus on the realities of the many influences young people experience. Although some influences can be positive, many are negative in which between being exposed to so much while also going through puberty and other growing up events, can create feelings of anxiety. To better understand what anxiety is and how we can help pre-teens and teens handle the...

This upcoming week is Global Unplugging Day in which people around the world will “unplug” from technology. So how can you help the young people unplug? And how can you help them self-regulate their personal devices? Listen in to this episode of the Puberty Prof podcast in which Sarah Maynard explains the need to talk with young people about technology communication. Sarah is the person behind “Th...

The word “beautiful” is often referred to how something looks on the outside, including people. Yet, as this episode’s guest explains, growing up to become an adult is beautiful because everyone can figure out who they truly are, which is BEAUTIFUL ! Listen in to hear Stavros, a 22 year old male born and raised in Greece, describe this occurrence as well as his feelings and thoughts of his own gro...

All of us need to love ourselves. Therefore, on this episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast, Dr. Lori Reichel explains 5 ways everyone, young people and adults, can love themselves. These 5 ways include moving our bodies, analyzing the influences around us, limiting our social media time, honoring what our bodies do, and giving ourselves a “date night.” Remember- everyone is one this planet for a rea...

As young people get older, their number of influences increase. So how can we best help them? To answer this question, as well as others, Judy LoBianco joins in this episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast. An experienced Health and Physical Educator/Administrator, Judy explains what this skill set is about (NHES #2), as well as how parents and other caregivers need to be positive influences. For more...

In the last episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast, Dr. Dalmacio Dennis Flores noted common communication barriers existing between parents and their children when it comes to talking about human sexuality, including puberty. In this episode, Dr. Flores returns and provides recommendations for removing these barriers and creating “bridges” in communication. Recommendations include talking before the...

Do you feel awkward thinking about talking with others about sexuality, including your children about pubertal changes? Then listen to this episode to learn that you aren’t alone. After discussing his background, Dr. Dalmacio Dennis Flores, the Puberty Prof’s guest explains that research notes the typical barriers and why they exist. Remember to check out this episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube...

What are all of the things kids experience as they go from being a child to becoming an adult? You might automatically think of the changes during puberty, yet there is so much more going on! In this episode, Dr. Lori Reichel goes over the variety of growing up aspects including social, mental, emotional, environmental, physical, and spiritual changes (referred to as SMEEPS by the Puberty Prof). S...

Happy 2023! The Puberty Prof podcast returns with this mini-episode in which Dr. Lori Reichel goes over: the differences between puberty and adolescence, updates for 2023, and lessons learned over the past 78 episodes (2 years). Congrats to the Puberty Prof for a successful two past years! Remember to check out this mini-episode on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/aeoE-FdJ...

In this mini-episode, the Puberty Prof gives a quick review of the fall episodes, notes what is to come in January of 2023, and wishes everyone a Happy and Healthy Holiday Season! Remember to check out the Puberty Prof's website at www.lorireichel.com . Both her award winning book and apps are described with links available to help purchase these items. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...

This episode of the Puberty Prof podcast includes 13 true/false statements and multiple guess questions to review episodes 66-77. Play along as the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, challenges you and your friends/family members! To check out the video of this episode/trivia game on YouTube go to: https://youtu.be/1qT2KmFllfg Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and c...