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Teen Life Podcast

Teen Life Podcast

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 A weekly podcast where we research teen culture so you can focus on connection with the teenagers in your life. Join Karlie Duke, Tobin Hodges, and Caleb Hatchett for fun conversations, trends, and tips for how to best connect with teenagers. This podcast is perfect for parents, teachers, counselors, church or school staff. Subscribe and join us today!Teen Life Parenting Relationships
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  • Helping Teens Build Better Habits | Ep. 191

    Helping Teens Build Better Habits | Ep. 191
    Apr 21 2026
    Your teen says they want to change—but nothing seems to stick.It’s easy to assume it’s a lack of effort, but the real issue is often deeper: habits.Nearly half of what we do each day runs on autopilot, and those patterns quietly shape who we’re becoming. Instead of pushing for more willpower, this conversation helps you guide teens to notice their habits, understand what those habits are doing for them, and make small, meaningful swaps that actually last.Because lasting change doesn’t come from big promises—it comes from small rhythms repeated over time...In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:The Common RuleThe Common Rule by Justin Whitmel EarleyPsychology Today: Adolescence and the Development of HabitsAmerican College of Pediatricians: The Benefits of the Family TableJOMOBrickTeen Life Blog: Imitation as a Form of Habit-CreationAtomic HabitsAtomic Habits by James Clear..Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.comSubscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribeWatch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter..Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin HodgesHosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin HodgesProduced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann
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    27 mins
  • How to Stop Teen Gossip at School | Ep. 190

    How to Stop Teen Gossip at School | Ep. 190
    Apr 14 2026

    Drama spreads fast—especially when emotions are high and information is unclear.


    Get a better picture of why teens gossip, how rumors escalate, and the subtle ways adults can unintentionally fuel the problem.


    More importantly, learn practical ways to respond without shutting teens down—so you can build trust, model integrity, and redirect conversations toward something healthier.

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    Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com

    Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe

    Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!

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    Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges

    Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges

    Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann
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    18 mins
  • Is Teen Anger Normal? | Ep. 189

    Is Teen Anger Normal? | Ep. 189
    Apr 7 2026

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    In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:

    • Child Mind Institute: Teens and Anger

    • American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry: Teen Brain: Behavior, Problem Solving, and Decision Making

    • Michigan State: Understanding brain development is useful when handling conflict with teens

    • New Harbor Behavioral Healthcare: Teen Anxiety and Irritability: Are They Related?

    • Disney+: Inside Out

    • The Teen Magazine: The Art of Rage-Baiting: Revealing Social Media's New Candy

    • Teen Life Podcast: Anger | Navigating Difficult Conversations | De-escalation Skills and Conflict Management | Understanding the Teenage Brain | Why Teens Say Offensive Things

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    Visit our website: www.teenlifepodcast.com

    Subscribe to get the episodes in your inbox: www.teenlife.ngo/subscribe

    Watch the podcast on ⁠YouTube⁠!

    Follow Us: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter

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    Podcast Music by: Luke Cabrera & Tobin Hodges

    Hosted by: Karlie Duke, Caleb Hatchett & Tobin Hodges

    Produced by: Karlie Duke & Kelly Fann
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    22 mins
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