‘Hits Different, Pop Off, Rizz’: Why Is My Teen Speaking Another Language?

‘Hits Different, Pop Off, Rizz’: Why Is My Teen Speaking Another Language?

Author: Mamamia Podcasts March 28, 2024 Duration: 17:09

Feeling lost in your teenager's slang-filled conversations? You're not the only one. So, we've enlisted our very own Gen Z to explain them, so you can finally understand what your teenager is saying.

And, if your teen still isn't keen on fruits and vegetables, Ginni and Jo discuss ways to help them get over their anxieties so they can start getting the nutrients they need. 

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Hosts: Dr Ginni Mansberg & Jo Lamble

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Producer: Tahli Blackman

Audio Production: Thom Lion

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