Hope For Parents With Struggling Teens
By Brandon Joffe, LCSW
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Episodes: 69
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You’ve read the books, followed the advice, and poured your heart into parenting, but your teen still struggles. Whether you're facing defiance, emotional shutdowns, anxiety, depression, or just feeling completely out of answers, you are not alone — and you are not failing. This podcast is your lifeline: real talk, expert insights, and practical tools that actually work. Join us each week for hope, direction, and a reminder that you can rebuild connection, influence, and peace in your home — one step at a time.
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When Parenting Isn’t Working, Do Nothing (And Why That Helps)
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Apr 29, 2026 |
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What These Psychological Terms Actually Mean (And Why It Matters)
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Why Our Mental Health Culture Isn’t Actually Helping Kids Get Better
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Dec 18, 2025 |
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What is a Loving Response?
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Oct 23, 2025 |
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The Line Between Explaining and Enabling
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Sep 29, 2025 |
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Trauma vs. Adversity: Why the Distinction Matters
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Aug 25, 2025 |
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Parenting and Social Skills: You Don’t Get to Opt Out Without Consequence
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Aug 08, 2025 |
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Giving Kids Too Much Say
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Jul 28, 2025 |
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The Parenting Void
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Jul 21, 2025 |
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Aligning Your Morals and Values
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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Trying Again This Father’s Day
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Jun 17, 2025 |
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Let the Storm Pass
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Jun 03, 2025 |
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When School Becomes a Power Struggle
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May 26, 2025 |
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The Many Sides of Mother’s Day
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May 12, 2025 |
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Why Fidgets Don’t Fix It
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May 05, 2025 |
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EMDR Under the Microscope
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Apr 28, 2025 |
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The Seduction of Why
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Apr 22, 2025 |
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Leading Without Losing Yourself
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Apr 08, 2025 |
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Healing Starts with You
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Mar 31, 2025 |
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When Parenting Styles Clash
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Mar 24, 2025 |
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Detach from Chaos, Compartmentalize Stress
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Mar 17, 2025 |
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Encouraging Personal Agency
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Mar 10, 2025 |
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Redefining Self-Love
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Mar 03, 2025 |
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Beyond the Bully and the Victim
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Feb 23, 2025 |
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Finding Community and Building a Network
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Feb 10, 2025 |
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Food Refusal
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Feb 03, 2025 |
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The Myth of Bottling It Up
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Jan 27, 2025 |
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Saying No While Staying Supportive
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Jan 20, 2025 |
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Trust Between Parents and Teens
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Jan 13, 2025 |
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School Refusal
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Jan 06, 2025 |
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The Impact of Sports on Families
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Dec 23, 2024 |
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ADHD or Just Being Human?
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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Why Teens Lie and How to Respond
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Dec 09, 2024 |
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The Addict Inside
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Dec 03, 2024 |
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A Purpose-Driven Life
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Nov 18, 2024 |
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Parent-Child Communication
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Nov 04, 2024 |
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Debunking Dopamine Addicton
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Oct 28, 2024 |
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The Diagnosis Dilemma
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Oct 21, 2024 |
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Resilience with Zack Collie, AMFT
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Oct 14, 2024 |
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Building a Healthy Routine
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Oct 07, 2024 |
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Let Your Child Fail
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Sep 30, 2024 |
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The Cycles of Family Dynamics
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Sep 23, 2024 |
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Codependency and Independence
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Sep 16, 2024 |
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Justice, Grief, and Identity
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Sep 09, 2024 |
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Bring Balance to Your Life
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Sep 02, 2024 |
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Parenting a Problem Child While Supporting Siblings
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Aug 26, 2024 |
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Self-Care Through Boundary Setting
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Aug 19, 2024 |
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Stick to the Plan
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Aug 12, 2024 |
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Be Honest with Yourself
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Aug 05, 2024 |
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The 90/10 Rule
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Jul 29, 2024 |
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Failure to Launch
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Jul 22, 2024 |
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Healthy Boundaries for a Balanced Life
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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Contentment without Resentment
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Jul 08, 2024 |
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Food Addiction and Grief
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Jul 02, 2024 |
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Passing on Morals and Values
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Mar 25, 2024 |
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The Laundry Issue!
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Feb 20, 2024 |
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The Yelling Challenge
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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Parenting Pinocchio
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Aug 08, 2023 |
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New Diagnosis and Misdiagnosis
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Jul 28, 2023 |
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A New Discussion About Body Image
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Apr 17, 2023 |
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Hope For Dealing With Teens And Suicide
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Mar 21, 2023 |
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The Truth About Gas Lighting
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Mar 17, 2023 |
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3 Parent Relationship Basics
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Mar 06, 2023 |
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Boundaries II
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Nov 30, 2022 |
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A Parenting Presentation For Orange Lutheran High School
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Oct 21, 2022 |
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Addiction and My Teen: What Can I Do?
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Sep 16, 2022 |
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Setting Boundaries
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Aug 23, 2022 |
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Getting Your Teen Help
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Aug 01, 2022 |
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Putting The Relationship First
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Jul 25, 2022 |