Regulation Before Behaviour: Transforming Parenting for Girls' Mental Health

Regulation Before Behaviour: Transforming Parenting for Girls' Mental Health

Author: Rach Friedli - Teen Girl Mental Health Specialist March 11, 2026 Duration: 17:28
Send us Fan Mail When your daughter is dysregulated, traditional parenting methods like consequences, logic, and talking often don’t work, not because you’re doing it wrong, but because her nervous system isn’t available for any of it. In this episode, I dive into girls' mental health and teenage behaviour, explaining why everything you’ve been taught about parenting falls short when the nervous system is dysregulated. You’ll discover two transformative frameworks: the simple in-t...

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: 87

Teen Whisperer | Understanding Teen Girl Mental Health
Podcast Episodes
Co-Regulation Starts With You | Why Your Nervous System Matters [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:05
Send us Fan Mail Before you can regulate your daughter's nervous system, you need to regulate yours. In this episode, discover why co-regulation starts with you, not her. Learn what co-regulation actually is, why your bo…
Parenting Teen Girls & Phone Anxiety | Why Limits Alone Don't Work [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:48
Send us Fan Mail You've set the limits. She went straight back. Here's what's really happening: nervous system regulation, not willpower. This episode reveals what your daughter's nervous system craves when she reaches f…
Teen Girls Anxiety: Why Nothing Has Worked And What Actually Does [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:57
Send us Fan Mail Teen girls anxiety and overwhelm often resist "traditional" strategies, here's why. In this episode, discover why almost all mental health tools were built on male biology. What you'll learn: The 28-day…