Navigating the Emotional Landscape of Teenagers w/ Dr. Melanie McNally

Mama Knows

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Parenting, Kids & Family

5 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 22 April 2025

⏱️ 45 minutes

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In this conversation, Nina and Dr. Melanie McNally discuss the complexities of adolescence, focusing on emotional regulation, the impact of childhood experiences, and the importance of fostering independence in teens. They explore how early communication about emotions can shape a child's ability to cope as they grow, and provide practical advice for parents on how to support their children through these critical developmental stages. In this conversation, Dr. Melanie McNally discusses the challenges of parenting teens, focusing on the balance between granting independence and maintaining boundaries. She emphasizes the importance of logical consequences, scaffolding, and emotional awareness in helping teens navigate social pressures and develop resilience. The discussion also highlights the significance of open communication and creating a safe space for teens to express their feelings, especially regarding peer influence and emotional health. 00:00: Navigating Troubled Teen Years 02:02: Understanding Adolescent Psychology 04:24: The Impact of Childhood on Teen Emotions 09:29: Building Emotional Awareness in Children 16:55: Fostering Independence and Critical Thinking in Teens 22:25: Navigating Teen Independence and Boundaries 28:56: Coping with Social Pressures and Expectations 33:19: Understanding Emotional Contagion and Peer Influence 38:51: Processing Emotions and Building Resilience Dr. Melanie McNally is a licensed clinical psychologist and brain coach who helps people maximize their potential so they get the most out of life. From adolescents struggling with motivation to executives seeking direction, she helps people feel less overwhelmed, figure out their next steps, and reach meaningful goals. Dr. Melanie has worked in the field of psychology since 2005 and has written two books, The Emotionally Intelligent Teen and Helping Your Unmotivated Teen. Recognized nationally for her expertise, Dr. Melanie has been invited to the White House to discuss the paramount importance of teen mental health. She's appeared in The Huffington Post, Parents Magazine, Business Insider, Fast Company, and more. Episode Sponsor: Visit activeskinrepair.com to learn more about Active Skin Repair and to get 20% off your order, use code: MAMAKNOWS New customers can enjoy this special offer of only $1.99 a meal. Go to everyplate.com/podcast and use code mamaknows199 to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:00.0	Hey, it's Zach and Laura from Marriage Therapy Radio.
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0:36.6	I was a troubled teen, I would say. I wasn't like one of those like troubled teens,
0:42.3	drugs, alcohol and like suspension type teens, but like emotionally troubled. Like I didn't
0:47.9	have a good relationship with my mom. In that time frame, we didn't get along. I was always in my
0:53.1	room. I was like sneaking out the
0:55.2	windows to hang out with my friends. And I don't know if you would consider that troubled,
0:59.2	but I don't remember my teen years being like the best times of my life with my mom. She was a
1:05.2	single mom. So I just felt like we were really disconnected. And I'm excited to talk about teens
1:10.7	today because this is something,
1:13.2	my kids are three and six. So it's talking about teenage stuff isn't super relevant in my life,
1:18.6	but I do want to highlight the fact that it is so important to start some of these
1:24.2	habits, like communication habits with your kids early in order to build onto them
1:30.4	as their teens. And I'm not an expert. So I'm curious to see what you have to say about that.
1:34.3	But I think it's so important to start talking about emotional regulation in teenagers because
1:41.2	we all know. I think everyone listening here, I think we all can relate to the fact that when we were teenagers, we probably just were kind of sassy and whatever. I don't know. I don't want to label it. I know that's one of your things. Like we shouldn't label teens, but that's how the society labels us, right? So before we dive in, I have Melanie here today, Dr. Melanie McNally.
2:00.9	Can you introduce yourself to my audience and tell me a little bit about yourself and how you got into this space?
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