Dr. Jennifer Hartstein joins Something For Everybody this week. Dr. Jen is currently in private practice in New York City, specializing in the treatment of high-risk children and adolescents. She is the owner and founder of Hartstein Psychological Services, PLLC, a group psychotherapy practice. Dr. Jen is the mental health contributor for Yahoo! Lifestyle and Yahoo! News. She is also a frequent psychological contributor for NBC’s The Today Show, a national morning news program.

In this conversation, Dr. Jen and I explore the complexities of parenting, adolescence, and mental health. We discuss the impact of overprotective parenting on children's resilience, the importance of listening to teens, and the role of media in shaping young men's perspectives. The conversation emphasizes the need for supportive environments and daily mental health check-ins to foster well-being.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Navigating Life's Challenges

02:50 Self-Care Strategies for Burnout

09:02 The Importance of Movement and Social Connection

12:08 Understanding Mental Health Misconceptions

20:55 Resilience in Today's Youth

24:06 The Role of Parents in Adolescent Mental Health

33:49 The Impact of Overprotective Parenting

39:20 Listening to Teens

43:32 Navigating the Challenges of Adolescence

47:44 The Role of Media in Shaping Young Men's Perspectives

51:14 The Need for Supportive Conversations in Schools

56:19 Understanding the Male Sedation Hypothesis

01:04:04 Daily Mental Health Check-Ins: A Habit fo

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(Recorded on May 1st, 2025)

Edited by Ben Rogerson (@BenRogerson_)

Intro music by Residual Audio (Residualaudio.com)

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