Inside the teenage brain: why your teen seems "different," what's actually happening, and how to stay close while giving them space. Dr. Becky sits down with Dr. Lisa Damour to unpack what's really going on inside a teenager's mind and body, why "it's like a tornado" is such an apt description of adolescent emotion, and how to talk to and listen to your teen so they actually open up instead of shutting down. 0:00 Intro — meet Dr. Lisa Damour 2:20 What "mental health" actually means for teens 3:55 The fork in the road — the moment that shapes everything 12:02 "It's like a tornado" — the teenage emotional experience 16:28 How to calm your kid down and listen better 21:17 Roleplay — practicing the script 26:52 What this looks like at home (and protecting their sleep) 35:45 Rapid-fire Q&A Tools for tweens and teens - when the conversation gets harder. → https://bit.ly/4wLyLvP #teens #tweens #raisingteens #adolescence #teenmentalhealth Join Good Inside Membership: bit.ly/3EVLZhj Follow Dr. Becky on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drbeckyatgoodinside Sign up for our weekly email, Good Insider: https://www.goodinside.com/newsletter Order Dr. Becky's book, Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be, at goodinside.com/book or wherever you order your books. Today’s episode is brought to you by Cerebelly: Cerebelly is baby food with 16 key nutrients that nourish a growing brain. Cerebelly’s organic, non-GMO recipes include vegetables as the main ingredient and offer nutrients that are matched to your child’s developmental stage. Cerebelly is Clean Label Project Certified, meaning they’ve been rigorously tested for over 400 heavy metals and toxins. Use the code GOODINSIDE for 20% off your first order and get an additional 15% off when you sign up for subscribe & save at cerebelly.com