Supporting Parenting: New Year, Same Struggles? How Change Really Happens.

Supporting Parenting: New Year, Same Struggles? How Change Really Happens.

Author: Rach Friedli - Girls Mental Health & Behaviour Specialist January 7, 2026 Duration: 12:17
Send us Fan Mail January can make it feel like everything should be different: new routines, new energy, new rules and yet your daughter is still avoiding work, shutting down, or pushing back. If you’re standing there wondering, “Why isn’t this changing? What am I doing wrong?” this episode is for you. This week, we unpack parenting support and why behaviour doesn’t shift overnight, how to spot small wins you’re probably overlooking, and practical ways to support your daughter when she’s unm...

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
Stop Running on Empty: Why Mums Need Space [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:35
Send us Fan Mail Mums, this week's episode is for you. Between meltdowns, endless worries and running around after everyone else, it's so easy to forget your own needs. I unpack why putting on your own oxygen mask isn't…
School Refusal Isn't Defiance - It's a Signal [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:13
Send us Fan Mail Is your daughter refusing school, waking with tummy aches, or spiralling before the day even begins? You’re not alone and she’s not “just being difficult” ad you are often told. In this episode I unpack…
When Fear Becomes Her Default [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:06
Send us Fan Mail Fear. It’s the quiet thief of confidence and it’s still living in our daughters’ bodies years after COVID. In this episode of The Teen Whisperer, I unpack: How lockdown rewired our girls’ nervous systems…
She's Not Lazy - She's Scared of the Future [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:52
Send us Fan Mail Fear of the future is eating our girls alive. It hides behind slammed doors, endless scrolling, half-finished work, and the shrug that says, “I don’t care.” But underneath procrastination and perfectioni…
Unlocking the Secrets to Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 12:33
Send us Fan Mail If your home feels like a pressure cooker - waiting for those exam/test results... you're not alone. This week on the Teen Whisperer, we’re diving into something that comes up again and again, whether it…
Who Even Is She Right Now? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:00
Send us Fan Mail She used to tell you everything. Now? Eye rolls, closed doors, and that feeling you’re not needed anymore. If your daughter is pulling away: talking less, rolling her eyes more and acting like you're the…
I'm Done. I've Got Nothing Left to Give. [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:20
Send us Fan Mail If the thought of someone asking you for one more thing makes you want to hide in the car… this one’s for you. This episode is a love letter to the burnt-out mum who’s always holding it together... just.…
From Aargh to Ahh - The Simple Reset [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:07
Send us Fan Mail If your house feels like a battleground of snappy comments, blank stares and endless scrolling… you’re not alone. This week on The Teen Whisperer, we’re hitting pause to look at what’s really going on un…
Why am I Losing it Over Nothing? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:23
Send us Fan Mail Summer’s here, routines are out the window, and suddenly everything feels like a battle - sound familiar? In this episode of The Teen Whisperer, we’re talking about what’s really going on when moods spik…