When Fear Becomes Her Default

When Fear Becomes Her Default

Author: Rach Friedli - Girls Mental Health & Behaviour Specialist August 27, 2025 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 systemsWhy “I don’t care” shrugs, meltdowns and shutdowns aren’t attitude - they’re fearMy personal story of watching this happen with my own daughterThree practical tools you can use today to help your girl feel safe againThis isn’t about labels or quick fixes. It’s about understan...

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
Is exam pressure pushing your teen (and you) to breaking point? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 8:31
Send us Fan Mail Mock exams can turn your once-chatty daughter into a bundle of stress—or maybe even an unbothered TikTok scroller. Sound familiar? This week on The Teen Whisperer, we’re diving deeper into the challenges…
Locked School Toilets: The Hidden Impact on Our Daughter’s Wellbeing [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 10:28
Send us Fan Mail Mums, let’s have an honest chat about something most of us never imagined we’d have to worry about—our daughters’ access to school toilets. Did you know that more and more schools are locking toilets dur…
Why Your Teen Girl Feels Overwhelmed: Unpacking Stress and Anxiety [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:55
Send us Fan Mail Ever wonder why your teenage daughter seems more stressed, anxious, or emotional than ever? In this episode, we dive into what’s really happening in her brain and body when stress takes over—and how toda…
Why does peer pressure hit our teen girls so hard? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 9:46
Send us Fan Mail 🎧 In this episode, we dive deep into the intricate world of teen girls and the powerful impact of friendships and peer pressure on their self-esteem and sense of belonging. Why do they sometimes stick wi…