• The emotional challenges teenage girls face today that parents often underestimate
• How to recognize the difference between typical teenage behavior and signs a daughter may need extra support
• Daily ways parents can support their daughter’s mental health and emotional resilience
• The impact of body image and physical changes on confidence and self-worth
• How to respond when your daughter is angry, withdrawn, or shuts down
• Supporting girls through friendship conflict, social pressure, and rejection
• Common parenting patterns that unintentionally push teens away—and what to do instead
• Setting healthy boundaries while maintaining trust and emotional connection
• When to consider professional support and how to introduce therapy without stigma
• Why parent self-care matters—and how a parent’s emotional health influences their child

This conversation offers practical guidance and reassurance for parents navigating the complex and meaningful journey of raising teenage girls.

You can find Arin on her website at https://www.healmarin.com/, on Instagram @healmarin and on Facebook as Arin Bass page.

For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.

Mentioned in this Episode:

Breathe, Sleep, Thrive Book

• https://breathesleepthrivebook.com/

For more on Dr. Lim, you can follow her on Instagram @dr.shereenlim, on Facebook: Dr Shereen Lim page and through her website https://www.drshereenlim.com.au/.

For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.

In this episode, we discuss:

Leigh’s own transition and self-nourishment journey

Finding identity and purpose after parenting

Nutrition shifts during peri- and post-menopause

Favorite energizing foods and simple meal ideas

The link between spiritual and physical health

Cooking tips for a smaller household

Grounding rituals for balance and well-being

Overcoming emotional blocks and finding support

You can find Leigh on her website at asohlifestyle.com, on Instagram @chef_leighm, and on Facebook as Leigh M – Plain and Simple.

For more on Argavan Nilforoush, be sure to follow her on Instagram @babystepsnutrition, on Facebook: Baby Steps Nutrition page, on YouTube: Baby Steps Nutrition Podcast, on Twitter @argavanRDN, on LinkedIn @ArgavanNilforoush and through her website www.babystepsnutrition.com.