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The Paula Faris Show

The Paula Faris Show

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Join Emmy-Award winning journalist, Founder of CARRY™ and America’s most curious mom, Paula Faris, as she and her frequent co-host, husband John, talk about the hottest topics that parents are talking about. This listener driven show tackles your big questions: "When to have the sex talk with my kid? Why are we fighting about the dishes again? How can I juggle work and life? Why are teenagers and toddlers so hard?" If you’re talking about it, Paula is talking about it in a real, relatable and authentic manner. Join Paula as she engages in a conversation style of no sugar coating, authenticity and keeping it real. She will have you laughing and learning. Life Happens. Let's Talk About It!That Sounds Fun Network Ciencias Sociales
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  • Teens, Tech & the Mental Health Crisis

    Teens, Tech & the Mental Health Crisis
    Aug 12 2025
    Teen anxiety, depression, and even OCD-like symptoms are rising at staggering rates—and technology plus social media are playing a major role. In this second episode of our month-long series on TEENAGERS, I’m joined by therapists Sissy Goff and Niro Feliciano to unpack the connection between mental health struggles and the digital world our kids are growing up in. We’ll explain: ➡️ why girls are experiencing anxiety at twice the rate of boys ➡️ how social media hijacks the brain’s dopamine system ➡️ and the critical signs parents shouldn’t ignore From early intervention to everyday tech boundaries, this conversation is a must-listen for every parent raising kids in a digital age. Listen in to learn more: (00:10) Gender Disparity in Mental Health Treatment (03:06) Teen Mental Health Crisis and Parenting (07:53) Rise in Anxiety Symptoms Among Girls (11:16) Yoga Exercise for Mental Health (16:02) Social Media's Impact on Children's Brains (20:33) Effects of Grayscale Phone Display (24:05) Parenting and Technology Concerns (27:10) The Complexity of Social Media Decision (33:19) Effects of Social Media on Kids (39:41) Limiting Screen Time With Grayscale Mode SUMMARY In this episode, we are diving into the correlation between teen mental health issues and technology, what technology and social media are doing to teen brains, signs and symptoms of mental health concerns in teens, the research on dopamine and brain chemistry, navigating conversations around social media and phones with teens, making changes to how you handle phones and social media within your family, and healthy boundaries for social media and technology. Connect with Sissy Goff Connect with Niro Feliciano Learn more about the upcoming parenting conference with Sissy Goff and David Thomas on September 13th! https://www.raisingboysandgirls.com/events/raising-capable-kids-a-one-day-parenting-conference-with-david-thomas-amp-sissy-goff Sign up to receive Paula’s newsletter, where she keeps it real about what it’s like being a parent in America. And, if you’re a working mom, make sure you’re getting The CARRY ALL email, the load-lessening newsletter for and by working moms. Want to watch this episode? Watch on your Spotify app, or head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    45 m
  • TEENAGERS: The Lie of 18 Summers

    TEENAGERS: The Lie of 18 Summers
    Aug 5 2025
    We’ve been told we only get 18 summers with our kids—but what if that’s not true? All month long, I’m joined by therapists Sissy Goff and Niro Feliciano to talk about teens and parenting. In this episode,we’re unpacking the pressure, guilt, and anxiety parents feel around the ticking clock of childhood. We’ll expose the myth of 18 summers, explore why parenting feels so stressful, and offer a more hopeful, realistic way to connect with your kids—long after they’ve left the nest! This kicks off our month-long series on TEENAGERS and PARENTING—because this season of parenting deserves real talk, expert insight, and its own spotlight. Connect with Sissy Goff Connect with Niro Feliciano Sign up to receive Paula’s newsletter where she keeps it real about what it’s like being a parent in America. And, if you’re a working mom, make sure you’re getting The CARRY ALL email, the load-lessening newsletter for and by working moms. Want to watch this episode? Watch on your Spotify app, or head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! Listen in to learn more: (6:45) The lie of 18 summers (11:52) When parents need to feel needed (15:43) Shifting back to intergenerational living (23:20) The bumpy road of adolescence for parents and kids (28:16) Misconceptions about parent-child relationships (29:29) Unrealistic expectations and pressures on parents (33:30) Advice for more peaceful parenting SUMMARY: In this episode, we are diving into the lie that we only have 18 summers with our kids, where the lie of 18 summers comes from, when parents need to feel needed, the pull back to intergenerational living within families, misconceptions about relationship between parent and child and how the parent-child relationship changes over time, unrealistic expectations and pressures of parenting, and advice for more peaceful parenting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 m
  • Should You Be Friends With Your Family? (featuring Professor Arthur Brooks)

    Should You Be Friends With Your Family? (featuring Professor Arthur Brooks)
    Jun 24 2025
    Should you be friends with your family? Should you keep trying when it gets hard? Harvard professor, bestselling author, and happiness expert Arthur Brooks joins me for a surprising and eye-opening conversation on what truly makes us happy—and why family plays a bigger role than most of us realize. From the science behind our deepest relationships to why conflict is normal (and even necessary), this episode tackles tough questions:→ Should you give up on a strained family relationship?→ How much effort is too much?→ What role does family really play in our identity and well-being? Arthur’s insights just might change how you view your own family—they did for me. Plus, wait until you hear what Arthur’s doing with his own family that completely surprised me! It’s the finale of our friendship series, and this conversation is packed with insight that could shift how you show up in your closest relationships. Listen to learn more : (01:21) Navigating Family Relationships for Happiness (10:51) The Impact of Family Loss (19:30) Family Conflict (28:01) Parenting Strategies for College Transition (30:39) Building Relationships Through Simple Communication (33:25) Improving Relationships Through Communication (39:39) Reconnecting With Family Relationships CONNECT WITH PROFESSOR ARTHUR BROOKS Sign up to receive Paula’s newsletter, where she keeps it real about what it’s like being a parent in America. And, if you’re a working mom, make sure you’re getting The CARRY ALL email, the load-lessening newsletter for and by working moms. Want to watch this episode? Watch on your Spotify app, or head on over to our YouTube Channel and be sure to like and subscribe! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 m
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