The Puberty Prof

After sharing her background, Dr. Marni Sommer reminds us of the importance for being body positive, including the need to teach our young people about how to do this. Her discussion with the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, then covers basic body changes children experience, changes most girls experience including getting periods, typical emotional experiences, and the importance of young people.....

Do you remember the physical changes you experienced during puberty? If you don’t, or if you want a review, listen to this episode in which the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, discusses the basic changes young people experience. Information includes how to tell a friend they have body odor and fun facts about pubic hair. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to better recall what pubert...

In this mini-episode the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, provides an overview of the next 13 episodes! She also reminds you of the purpose of the Puberty Prof podcast and thanks a listener for sharing her positive experiences of using both the TALK Puberty app and TALK B4 Sex app! Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you.....

This episode of the Puberty Prof podcast includes 13 true/false statements and multiple guess questions that review episodes 40-51. 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/lKshze08iuI Also, to play this game through Kahoot, go to: https://create.kahoot.it/...

How can we make sure we talk honestly about personal topics, including sex ed? Find out by listening in to hear the conversation between the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, and Kim Cook, a registered nurse, health educator, and creator of Teen World Confidential and the Sex Education Alliance. Within this episode Kim shares her most embarrassing puberty story and the experience of raising three......

Are any of the young people in your life asking questions about pregnancy? This is typical of children and pre-teens, especially when puberty conversations occur. That’s why this week’s episode focuses on pregnancy, including common questions young people ask, with Ms. McKenzie Bradley, a Health and PE educator. In addition, McKenzie shares some of the thoughts and questions she curren...

As noted in the last episode of the Puberty Prof podcast, pre-teens experience more than physical growth during their pre-teen and teen years. This includes figuring out who they are and their potential intellectual paths. To help understand and support our pre-teens paths, Dr. Reichel speaks with Gail Swift, the President of Plans to Prosper Coaching, in this week’s episode. Listen in to he...

In addition to bodily changes, pre-teens typically experience social changes during their growing up years. To help young people navigate these changes, particularly within friendships, this week’s episode of the Puberty Prof features Jessica Speer who chats with Dr. Reichel. Author of BFF or NFF, not Really Friends: A Girl’s Guide to Friendships, as well as mom of two children... Sour...

Gender identity? Sexual orientation? LGBT? Nonbinary? Need to learn or be reminded of terms related to who we are and who we love? Then listen to episode #47 of the Puberty Prof Podcast! IIn this episode Dr. Lori Reichel speaks with the nationally recognized sexuality educator Al Vernacchio. After first sharing some of his background, Al discusses current sexuality terminology in a positive and......

How can we be more positive about puberty and other growing up challenges? One way is to listen to this week’s episode of the Puberty Prof’s podcast! Episode #46 includes Dr. Reichel talking with Caitlin McGuire about celebrating changes, especially first periods. Caitlin is the person behind Bloody Awesome and the Bloody Awesome Box for menstrual cycles, and, as you will hear in this...

Many younger listeners and their families say their favorite Puberty Prof episodes are those focusing on other people’s experiences. Therefore this week Ryan, a really positive and kind college student, shares some of his memories from his pubescent years including those dealing with crushes. Listen in to realize how we all experience some challenges while growing up yet can thrive through t...

How do you know your pre-teen is going through puberty? Listen in to episode #44 of the Puberty Prof podcast to hear Steph Auteri of Guerrilla Sex Ed talk about some of the basic physical changes pre-teens experience. Steph and the Puberty Prof also chat about what you can do to support your young person’s wellness during their pre-teen and teen years. To learn more about this episode’...

Gender inclusivity has become more popular in our lives. Yet what does this phrase actually mean? Join in to hear Saleema Noon, a comprehensive sexual health educator, explain this phrase, as well as how we can talk with our pre-teens in a gender inclusive manner. Saleema Noon is the sexual health educator behind Saleema Noon Sexual Health Educators. Based in Canada, Saleema and her team provide.....

In addition to knowing information about puberty and other growing up topics, knowing how and when to approach these topics is important for caregivers. Therefore this week’s guest, Rowena Thomas from “Amazing Me,” discusses with Dr. Lori Reichel basic tips for how you can talk with your pre-teen about basic human sexuality concepts. Rowena is the creator of sex education program...

This week Dr. Casey Tobin returns to talk with the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel. After last week’s discussion on 13 fun facts about most girls and their body parts, this week focuses on 13 fun facts about most boys and their body parts. Facts refer to circumcisions, nocturnal emissions, and penises. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversat...

To start off 2022, the Puberty Prof and Dr. Casey Tobin talk about 13 fun facts of body parts most girls have. Facts refer to vulvas, glands, discharges, and more! Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you to go over specific topics at your own speed and comfort level. Sections include: Basic Questions About Puberty... Sour...

Happy New Year! The Winter Series of the Puberty Prof Podcast returns next Tuesday, January 18th, 2022! Get ready to listen in as Dr. Lori Reichel, the Puberty Prof, talks with guests about a variety of growing up topics including: Fun Facts about Reproductive System Body Parts, Tips for Talking with Pre-Teens, Gender Inclusive Puberty Talks, Sexual Identity and Orientation Terminology... Source S...

In this mini-episode, Dr. Lori Reichel, the Puberty Prof, provides an overview of this past fall series of episodes, as well as what to expect in Winter 2022. In addition, she thanks you, the listeners, and wishes everyone a HAPPY & HEALTHY NEW YEAR! Still need a holiday gift? Consider getting the book Common Questions Children Ask About Puberty . This book is the recipient of the Mom’s...

JUST IN TIME FOR THANKSGIVING! Some pre-teen trivia reviewing the past 12 episodes! This episode has 13 true/false statements focusing on the mental, emotional, and social challenges young (and older) people experience. After each statement is provided, a few seconds are given to let you think, and then the correct answer is revealed. The Puberty Prof even sings a little bit to demonstrate the fun...

Within this recording, the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel: reviews the past 12 episodes of this podcast (episodes 27-38), thanks YOU, the listeners, her guests, and the folks who have given feedback on the TALK Puberty App and this podcast, and reminds everyone to be prepared for the 39th episode which will be presented as a True/False Trivia Game. Thanks for your continuous support! Source See om...

The Puberty Prof wants to help families and schools empower children and youth with positive coping skills, which can include Positive Reading Habits. To help explain this habit, Dr. Danny Brassel, a passionate school educator and international speaker with experience ranging from teaching preschoolers to rocket scientists, provides advice for how to help young people read. Source See omnystudio.c...

On this episode, Brant Gauthier talks with the Puberty Prof about the realities of Mental Health and Mental Health Conditions during the pre-teen and teen years. A passionate educator from the local community resource National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI.org), this guest talks about statistics and stigmas existing in the United States, as well as the symptoms and signs to look for. Source See...

On today’s episode, the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, focuses on the topic of bullying. To help her out, Sumi Mukherjee shares his experiences as a victim of bullying in his youth. Public Speaker and author of A Life Interrupted – The Story of My Battle with Bullying and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Sumi believes one of his purposes in life is to tell his story to help prevent futu...

The Puberty Prof wants to help families and schools empower children and youth with positive coping skills, including the benefits of drawing. To help her, Haley Weaver, an illustrator and creator of “webcomics,” talks about her passion for helping people use art as a tool for figuring out our emotions, as well as other coping skills to support one’s wellness. She also shares her...

On this episode of the Puberty Prof podcast Dr. Kelli Palfy talks honestly about the need to educate our children, as well as adults, on the variety of concerns regarding child sexual abuse. After noting the need to include boys in these conversations, Dr. Palfy addresses the realities of perpetrators, grooming techniques used, the challenge of defining “trusted adults... Source See omnystud...