Confidence vs Comparison: Rebuilding Self Worth Online

Confidence vs Comparison: Rebuilding Self Worth Online

Author: Rach Friedli - Girls Mental Health & Behaviour Specialist November 19, 2025 Duration: 14:16
Send us Fan Mail Ever watched your daughter scroll and suddenly everything changes: her mood, her body language, her entire vibe? One second she’s fine… The next she’s tense, quiet, snappy, withdrawn… and you’re left thinking: How can one little phone do this much damage? In this episode, we’re diving into why social media hits girls so hard and how comparison, perfectionism, and online pressure slowly chip away at their confidence and self-worth. You’ll learn: Why girls’ brains are more s...

Navigating the mother-daughter relationship during adolescence can feel like deciphering a complex, emotional code. The Teen Whisperer Podcast: Understanding Behavioural Messages in Girls, hosted by Rach Friedli, a Girls Mental Health & Behaviour Specialist, offers a guiding light. This podcast moves beyond surface-level advice to explore the underlying messages in a girl's behaviour, whether she's a tween, teen, or young woman. Rach provides parents with the tools to interpret the 'why' behind the challenging moments and big emotions, transforming confusion into clarity. You'll gain insights that help you move from second-guessing to confident understanding, fostering a stronger, more connected relationship. Each episode is a step towards demystifying adolescent development, empowering you to respond with empathy and effectiveness. Tune in for a compassionate, expert-led conversation that gets to the heart of what's really going on, helping you build a foundation of trust and communication. This is more than just parenting support; it's a resource for anyone committed to strengthening that vital bond and seeing the world through their daughter's eyes. Listen to this podcast for practical wisdom and a deeper perspective on the journey.
Author: Language: en-gb Episodes: 81

Teen Whisperer Podcast: Girls Mental Health & Behaviour
Podcast Episodes
Normal Teen Chaos - or Something More? What Every Parents Needs To Know [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:29
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, I’m answering one of the top questions I got from my recent survey: “Is this normal teen behaviour… or is there something deeper going on?” Ever wondered, “Is this just normal teen behav…
She Slammed the Door Again… Now What? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:00
Send us Fan Mail That slammed door? It’s not just teenage attitude. It’s her nervous system trying to cope. In this real-talk episode, I unpack what’s really going on behind the mood swings, shutdowns, and outbursts - an…
Too Much? Not Enough? Rethinking Teen Revision Stress [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:13
Send us Fan Mail It’s Exam Season again and I’m diving into one of the biggest flashpoints between mums and teenage daughters right now: revision. If the idea of two hours a night feels impossible, sparks conflict, or le…
Anxiety in Girls - What if We’ve Got It Backwards? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:22
Send us Fan Mail It feels like every teenage girl is struggling with anxiety right now. But what if we’re looking at it the wrong way? Not every anxious moment means she has an anxiety disorder. In fact, most of the time…
WTF Is Going On?! What’s behind the eye rolls.. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:02
Send us Fan Mail Ever feel like your daughter’s eye rolls, sighs, and door slams are her way of telling you just how much she appreciates you? Yeah… me neither. But here’s the thing - her attitude isn’t just attitude. It…
Why She Won't Own It (And How to Help) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:45
Send us Fan Mail Do you feel like you’re constantly reminding (or let’s be real - nagging) your teen to take responsibility for the simplest things? Whether it’s forgotten homework, unwashed dishes, or the classic “I’ll…
Fed Up of Doing it All Alone? This One's For You [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:05
Send us Fan Mail You ever feel like everything - the emotional weight, the constant worry, the endless second-guessing - is on you? Like your daughter is pulling away, shutting you out, and you’re left carrying it all al…
She’s Avoiding Everything… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:31
Send us Fan Mail She’s shutting down (or has), avoiding responsibility, and ignoring everything she’s supposed to do. She’s hiding in her room 24/7 and you don’t know what to do. Homework/admin/emails? Left until the las…
I’m losing her and I don’t know what to do [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:36
Send us Fan Mail What happens when the daughter you love more than anything starts slipping away? When every conversation turns into a fight, when she locks herself in her room - not just physically, but emotionally? Whe…
Stop fixing, start connecting [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:56
Send us Fan Mail Mum, do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try to help, you just can’t seem to break through to your teen? You’ve got the advice, the solutions, the answers, but when you offer them, she shuts dow…