A door slams. Voices rise. Someone yells, “You just don’t get it!” and suddenly the house feels tense and quiet all at once. These moments are often dismissed as “just part of being a teenager,” but what if they’re signs of something deeper?

In episode three of Let’s Talk About It With OhioGuidestone, host Derek Rader sits down with Nicole Klimas-Morrison, MSW, LISW-S, CDCA, Regional Director of Operations at OhioGuidestone, to explore the realities of mental health during the teen years. Together, they discuss the emotional ups and downs adolescents face, the pressures teens navigate today, and how parents, caregivers, and trusted adults can better recognize when a teen may be struggling.

Their conversation takes a closer look at what may be happening beneath the surface of mood swings, conflict, withdrawal, and emotional outbursts, while offering insight into how connection, communication, and support can make a lasting impact. So listen along, and let’s talk about it!

There are things we all think, but don't always say out loud.
Is this normal?
Why am I feeling so overwhelmed?
Shouldn't I be able to handle this?
If you've ever wondered, "Am I the only one feeling this way?" You're not, let's talk about it.

Questions about our podcast? Email podcast@ohioguidestone.org to get in touch with us. To learn more about OhioGuidestone, visit ohioguidestone.org.