This week on Selective Hearing, host Julie Dammar sits down with Dr. Emily Gordon—a psychologist who specializes in adolescent mental health and eating disorders—to explore the powerful connection between parenting, self-awareness, and teen well-being. As a mother of three young adults and a passionate advocate for proactive parenting, Dr. Gordon shares her personal and professional insights on how families can break harmful cycles and build healthier relationships.
In this episode, we discuss:
- Breaking Generational Patterns Around Food: How parents and even grandparents unknowingly pass down harmful beliefs and habits—and what we can do to change that narrative.
- What Proactive Parenting Really Looks Like: Real-world insights into the daily actions and attitudes that help teens feel seen, supported, and safe.
- Recognizing Our Own Patterns: Why self-reflection is essential for effective parenting, especially when it comes to modeling healthy behavior and communication.
- Tuning into What Really Matters: How to strengthen the ability to listen to your own voice—and help your teen do the same—amid all the external noise.
This compassionate and practical conversation offers hope, clarity, and actionable tools for any parent navigating the complexities of raising teens today.
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