Is cannabis really harmless for teens? Neuroscientist Dr. Yasmin Hurd reveals what parents need to know about today’s high-THC products, brain development, and the real risks of early use. Learn how addiction can form, why anxiety and psychosis are rising, and the signs parents should watch for. Press play to hear the truth behind the science and how to protect your teen with facts, not fear.

What to expect in this episode:

• What “epigenetics” really means and how early cannabis exposure rewires the brain
• Why today’s cannabis is drastically stronger and far riskier than parents realize
• How to shift from lecturing teens to empowering them with facts and trust
• The myth of “non-addictive” marijuana and what science actually shows
• The mental health red flags linked to heavy THC use in teens

About Yasmin Hurd, Phd
Dr. Yasmin is the Ward-Coleman Chair of Translational Neuroscience and Director of the Addiction Institute at Mount Sinai. A world-renowned neuroscientist, her groundbreaking research explores the neurobiology of addiction and related psychiatric disorders through a multidisciplinary, translational lens. Dr. Hurd’s work bridges molecular neuroscience with real-world impact, focusing on how genetics and early exposure to substances like cannabis influence brain development and vulnerability to addiction. Her team also leads pioneering clinical trials aimed at developing new therapies for opioid use disorder.

Connect with Dr. Yasmin

• Website: Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
• LinkedIn: Yasmin Hurd, PhD
  
  

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• EP117: Treating ADHD Improves Outcomes for Treating Addiction
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• EP144: Helping Young Adults Get Back On Track
  https://impactparents.com/helping-young-adults-get-back-on-track

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Many of the challenges families face are more connected than they appear. In this episode, we bring together key insights from this year to explore how executive function, nervous system regulation, and sleep shape behavior and daily life. You’ll hear why surface-level strategies fall short and what helps families move forward with intention. Tune in to connect the dots.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why executive function and nervous system regulation drive sleep and mornings
• How circadian rhythms shape sleep timing, not willpower
• What shifts when kids co-create routines instead of being pushed
• How parent regulation sets the tone for problem-solving
• What actually builds executive function over time, and what doesn’t

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• EP196: Why Sleep Is SO Hard for Neurospicy People (& what to DO about it)
• EP198: ADHD & Sleep pt 2: Getting Kids In & Out of Bed
• EP227: Key Lessons from 14 Years of Parent Coaching
• EP236: Executive Function & ADHD: What Parents Need To Know
• EP240: Mild to Moderate ADHD? Why Labels Mislead in Helping Your Child Thrive

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Do you ever feel like your needs and your child or young adult’s needs are constantly clashing? In this episode, Dayna Abraham shares how small daily steps, honest conversations, and self-awareness can ease tension and rebuild trust. Listen now to discover one powerful shift that brings more calm, clarity, and connection at home.

What to expect in this episode:

• Why you are not the only one and how the community breaks the isolation of parenting
• What “late to launch” really means and why delays often widen after 18
• How the GRIT method (Ground, Release, Invite, Take action) helps parents manage real worries
• Why must connection come before skills when guiding young adults
• How transparency and negotiation can ease clashing needs at home

About Dayna Abraham
Dayna is the bestselling author of Calm the Chaos: A Fail-Proof Roadmap for Parenting Even the Most Challenging Kids. A National Board Certified educator and parent of three neurodivergent children, Dayna also lives with ADHD herself, giving her a deeply personal and practical perspective on raising kids in today’s world. Through her compassionate Calm the Chaos framework, she has guided millions of parents worldwide to move beyond traditional strategies, find peace at home, and connect with their children in meaningful, lasting ways.

Connect with Dayna

• Facebook: Calm the Chaos Parenting
• Instagram: @calmthechaosparenting
• Podcast: Calm The Chaos Podcast
• Book: Calm the Chaos
  
  

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• EP144: Helping Young Adults get back on Track
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• EP200: Reduce Family Stress by Taking Aim
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep200-reduce-family-stress-by-taking-aim/id1565976964?i=1000689309013
• EP221: Parenting Tips When Emerging Adults Feel Stuck
  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ep221-parenting-tips-when-emerging-adults-feel-stuck/id1565976964?i=1000715430261

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• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/impactparents
  
  

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Do you recognize current ADHD interventions fall short? At DIG Coaching, we've developed a groundbreaking field of engineering called Cognitive Ergonomics from the Inside Out. Discover a fresh approach to ADHD care that looks beyond traditional methods.

Learn more at www.cognitive-ergonomics.com