Her Rewiring Brain: The Stage No One Talks About

Her Rewiring Brain: The Stage No One Talks About

Author: Rach Friedli - Girls Mental Health & Behaviour Specialist November 26, 2025 Duration: 14:56
Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we dive into what’s really going on with your tween or teen girl: the hormones, the rewiring brain, the overwhelm, the pushback, and that totally normal “WHO even are you today?” phase. I’m breaking down counterwill, the developmental stage nobody talks about, and why your daughter isn’t a mini adult (no matter how much the world expects her to be). If she feels emotional, unpredictable, reactive or shut down… there’s a reason. And once you understand the st...

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
The Reset Your Teen Really Needs: Play [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:51
Send us Fan Mail This episode of the Teen Whisperer Podcast dives deep into girls' mental health and adolescent behaviour, offering essential parenting support to mothers navigating the complex mother-daughter relationsh…
Christmas - Why Emotions Run High at Christmas [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:44
Send us Fan Mail Ever wondered why your daughter goes from excited… to overwhelmed… to melting down all in the span of 2 milliseconds? Why she suddenly can’t cope with noise, people, plans, or even the Christmas tree lig…
Confidence vs Comparison: Rebuilding Self Worth Online [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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 thi…
Calm the Body, Calm the Mind [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:43
Send us Fan Mail Ever have one of those days when your body says “Nope, we’re done here” The kind of day where you feel sick, your head’s heavy, your brain’s foggy and you’re so cold, you just can’t get warm, no matter h…
What’s Behind The Behaviour: Grief [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:14
Send us Fan Mail Grief. It’s one of those words that sits heavy in your chest before you even try to say it out loud. This week, we’re pulling the curtain back on what really happens inside our girls and us, when bereave…
Why She Just Can’t Calm Down… [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:19
Send us Fan Mail Feeling like your home has turned into an emotional battlefield? This one’s for you. In this episode, we’re diving into why your daughter can’t just “calm down” when emotions run high. From hormones and…
Why Social Media Feels So Intense for Our Girls [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:13
Send us Fan Mail If home feels like a battleground over screens and moods, this one’s for you. We’ll dive into why social media hits girls harder from the dopamine highs to the self-doubt lows and how it messes with her…
Periods, Pain & Power: How to Help Your Daughter Thrive [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:26
Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re talking periods, body changes, and helping your daughter feel at home in her own skin. While heavy bleeding, pain, and mood shifts can feel overwhelming, many of the struggles girls face…
When Survival Shows Up as Behaviour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:37
Send us Fan Mail This week, we’re diving into neurodivergence. While a diagnosis can be life-changing for some girls, many behaviours we’re quick to label as “symptoms” are actually responses to stress, screens, and an o…
The Pressure Trap Without The Burnout [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:35
Send us Fan Mail You know those mornings when your daughter says, “I can’t do it, Mum. I just can’t go to … (school, college, work today” and you can see the panic in her eyes? That’s not defiance. That’s not drama. That…