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Lifestyle and Weight Loss For TeensAuthor: Dr Jenny Gourgari
Struggling to help your teen get to a healthy weightwithout crash diets, stress, or shame?This podcast is for teens who want to feel better in their bodiesand for parents who want to support their kids the right way.Hosted by Dr. Jenny Gourgari, a pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine, and teen weight loss coach with over 15 years of experience, this podcast focuses on balancing puberty hormones, building healthy habits, and understanding the real science behind teen weight and wellness.Each week, Dr. Gourgari answers real questions like: Why do I feel hungry all the time? Are carbs bad for teens trying to lose weight? Can active video games actually help with fitness? Are smoothies helpfulor just sugar bombs? How does sleep affect my weight?Youll learn how puberty hormones impact your mood, metabolism, and energyand how small changes in your routine can make a big difference.If youre ready to stop guessing and start understanding the why behind whats happening in your teen bodyor help your child do the samehit follow and tune in every week. BONUS: Get a free copy of 30 healthy and easy recipes for teens that are high in protein LIFESTYLEFORTEENS.COM/RECIPES To learn more about the LIfestyle For Teens / LIFT Program, visit LIFESTYLEFORTEENS.COM/PROGRAM Language: en-us Genres: Fitness, Health & Fitness, Kids & Family, Parenting Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Ep. 75 Is Your Teen Stress Eating? Here’s What to Do
Wednesday, 23 July, 2025
Does your teen head to the pantry when they’re stressed, bored, or sad? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Jenny Gourgari breaks down why emotional eating is common in teenagers, how puberty hormones (like cortisol, estrogen, and leptin) play a big role, and what parents can do to help without shaming or controlling.You’ll learn:Why late-night snacking may be about feelings, not hungerHow hormone shifts drive cravingsThe role of parental modeling in emotional eatingSimple tools to help your teen develop better coping skills🎧 Want to learn how to open up healthy conversations with your teen? Download my free guide: 👉 15 Ways to Talk to Your TeenListen to these episodes for more:Ep 48: Understanding How Leptin Levels Change During PubertyEp 55: How Puberty Hormones Affect Weight Gain in TeensI’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach. After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.Here's what makes this different:✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disordersBecause when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!📲 Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly emails packed with easy tips, clinical insights, and practical tools 🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.Links30 Healthy Recipes for teenslifestyleforteens.com/recipes Smoothies Recipes for teenslifestyleforteens.com/smoothies Subscribe to my newsletterlifestyleforteens.com/newsletter
