After a hiatus, the much-loved Collett Smart has returned for Season 8 of the Raising Teens podcast.

Key points

• Season 8 brings insightful conversations, practical wisdom and intriguing guests.
• Do you have a burning question? Send it through to Collett here.
• Season 8 Episode 1 ‘Supporting Teens Through Trauma’ is available now.

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I don’t know about you, but around the office, we’ve really missed Collett’s wisdom!

Many of us are raising teenagers and we need all the help we can get.

If you’re new to Raising Teens, host Collett Smart is a psychologist, qualified teacher, speaker, and internationally published author, with 25 years’ experience working in private and public schools, as well as in private practice. She’s also raising teens herself.

The Raising Teens podcast is a place of hope, where we provide you with information and resources to support you and your teen in this next chapter of the journey.

Season 8 brings insightful conversations, practical wisdom and intriguing guests.

Being the parent of a teenager can be incredibly fun and full of laughs and good times – but there are also challenges which are unique to this particular age group.

In true Collett form, Season 8 brings insightful conversations, practical wisdom and intriguing guests.

Has your teen experienced hardship? It can be difficult to know how to support them, without encroaching on their privacy or independence. Collett chats with Dr Jo Prendergast to find out what we can do, to help our teens get through a traumatic experience.

RUOK? Day has taken off – it’s a great reminder of the importance of checking in with each other. But did you know that RUOK? Day originated with tragedy? Graeme Cowen, RUOK? Day founder shares his story and brings valuable insight into the world of mental health, and what we can do to support the teens in our world.

While it can be fun, raising teens brings unique challenges.

Whatever aspect of raising teens is getting you stuck, this Raising Teens, Season 8 promises help and support, and a few good laughs along the way.

While we’re at it, let’s take a look at the top episodes of Season 7:

1. Supporting Teens in Grief

Collett sits down with mother and chaplain Raewyn Elsegood, to talk about grief from the perspective of someone who has helped others with their grief, but who has also been on the journey herself.

2. Q&A – “What If Parents Disagree About Parenting Decisions?”

When answering tricky questions, sometimes two heads are better than one! So, this season Collett is joined by Michelle Mitchell, to answer some of the questions you’ve been asking.

3. What Does ‘Purpose’ Look Like for a Teen?

Collett sits down with author and speaker Glen Gerreyn to chat about some of the questions that have stumped people for millennia… what is the meaning of life? Why am I here? What is my purpose?

4. What If My Teens Won’t Do Anything?

When answering tricky questions, sometimes two heads are better than one! So, this season Collett is joined by Michelle Mitchell, to answer some of the questions you’ve been asking.

5. Supporting Teens Through Anxiety

Collett sits down with neurodevelopmental educator Karen Young to talk about the very real issue of anxiety in teens today. How can we help them reframe their thinking and build courage, while not minimizing how they feel?

Do you have a burning question? Send it through to Collett here.

Raising Teens, Season 8 Episode 1 ‘Supporting Teens Through Trauma’ is available now, on the Hope 103.2 app and wherever you get your podcasts.

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Article supplied with thanks to Joni Boyd. Joni is the Digital Media Coordinator at Hope 103.2. She is passionate about the power of stories shared, to transform lives.

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