



Invisible Mental Load: Why You're Exhausted Raising Teens
Key Points: The "invisible load" involves the mental and emotional planning needed to keep a family running smoothly, disproportionately handled by mothers. When recognised and verbalised, this load can be redistributed among the family, easing stress and fostering a more collaborative environment.…

Raising Teens with Disabilities: Support, Hope & Community - Hannah Gair
Hannah Gair StrongHER Side ebook - Available for free to listeners, providing tools and resources for mothers. Hannah Gair became a foster mum at 23, then had a son born with Fragile X syndrome. She's now raising three kids and knows firsthand the "pressure cooker" reality of supporting families w…

Neurodivergent Teens: 4 Back to School Strategies
Key Takeaways: Predictability Matters: Building a predictable environment can significantly reduce stress for neurodivergent teens as they start a new school year. Collaborative Support Systems: Engage teens in their support planning, which increases their comfort and trust in their school environm…

Teen Sleep Crisis: Expert Lisa Maltman's Tips for Tired Teens
Lisa Maltman brings sleep health education to thousands of Australian teens and parents. She reveals why 70% of teens aren't getting enough sleep, tackling technology designed to keep them scrolling, packed schedules treating sleep as leftover time, and sleep disorders mistaken for ADHD. Collett a…

Why This Psychologist Had to Hit Pause (And What It Taught Her)
Collett Smart wraps up the year with one of her most honest episodes yet. After taking time away from the podcast, she's back to share what really happened during her break – and it's not the polished story you might expect. In this vulnerable ep, Collett opens up about the reality of juggling her…

Collett Smart's Views on the Social Media Ban - on the TROUBLESHOOTING podcast
Collett sits with the host of Troubleshooting (a podcast for the 20-35 year olds for all things technology) and discuss the social media ban which has come into effect recently. Key Takeaways: Legislative Impact: Australia's new laws ban under 16-year-olds from accessing many social media platfo…

Supporting Teens After the Bondi Terror Attack
Key Takeaways: Parents should model emotional regulation and prioritize checking in on their own mental health to support their children effectively. Engage in open yet age-appropriate dialogues with children, allowing them to process their emotions and ask questions about the crisis. Limit media c…

Mental Health at Christmas: Self-Care for Parents
FREE GIFT - Exclusive to Raising Teens and Hope1032 listeners - StrongHER Side podcast is offering this resource Planning Calm For Christmas Christmas brings joy, but it can also bring pressure, grief, and exhaustion. Collett shares practical mental health strategies for parents navigating tricky …

SWBY - Teen Anxiety: When to Worry & How to Help with Lyn Worsley
Introducing She Wasn't Born Yesterday (SWBY) a podcast for women 40+ fabulous! SWBY is hosted by Janet Evans, a senior advertising creative and Jenni Woodhouse a semi retired social worker. This episode which chat about teen axiety. About the Guest: Lyn Worsley is a renowned clinical psychologist…

INTRODUCING SWBY - Healing Relationship with Parents - Dr. Jenny Brown
She Wasn’t Born Yesterday tackles the many unique issues affecting women who are 40+ fabulous. Click here to follow this podcast Janet Evans and Jenni Woodhouse tackle adult parent-child relationships on "She Wasn't Born Yesterday" with Dr Jenny Brown, a family therapist with 35+ years helping Aus…