Hope For Parents With Struggling Teens
Brandon Joffe, LCSW
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You’ve read the books, followed the advice, and poured your heart into parenting, but your teen still struggles. Whether you're facing defiance, emotional shutdowns, anxiety, depression, or just feeling completely out of answers, you are not alone — and you are not failing. This podcast is your lifeline: real talk, expert insights, and practical tools that actually work. Join us each week for hope, direction, and a reminder that you can rebuild connection, influence, and peace in your home — one step at a time.
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Interview With Tiffany Sumner, Parenting Profound Autism
Send us Fan MailMost parents of profoundly autistic children feel overwhelmed, hopeless, and confused, but what if there’s a way to find peace and purpose amidst the chaos? Brandon Joffe, a licensed…
When Parenting Isn’t Working, Do Nothing (And Why That Helps)
Send us Fan MailParenting can feel overwhelming, exhausting, and at times… impossible.In this episode, I share a real moment from a recent parent group that hit home for a lot of people—the idea that…
What These Psychological Terms Actually Mean (And Why It Matters)
Send us Fan MailBrandon Joffe discusses the misuse of psychological labels like trauma, abuse, gaslighting, and others, emphasizing the importance of precise language for effective understanding and…
Why Our Mental Health Culture Isn’t Actually Helping Kids Get Better
Send us Fan MailIn this conversation, Brandon Joffe discusses the current state of mental health culture and its impact on youth. He argues that despite increased awareness and resources, many…
What is a Loving Response?
Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this conversation, Brandon Joffe, LCSW, discusses the concept of a 'loving parent response' and how it can be applied in various challenging parenting situations. He…
The Line Between Explaining and Enabling
Send us Fan MailIn this podcast episode, Brandon Joffe, LCSW, discusses the delicate balance between enabling and teaching children. He emphasizes the importance of setting boundaries without…
Trauma vs. Adversity: Why the Distinction Matters
Send us Fan MailIn this thought-provoking episode, we delve into the nuanced world of trauma and the consequences of mislabeling everyday experiences as traumatic. Join us as we explore how this…
Parenting and Social Skills: You Don’t Get to Opt Out Without Consequence
Send us Fan MailIn this insightful episode of "Hope for Parents," host Brandon Joffe delves into the profound impact parents have on their children's social development. Through engaging narratives…
Giving Kids Too Much Say
Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this conversation, Brandon discusses the complexities of parenting in a world where children often have too much say. He emphasizes the importance of maintaining authority…
The Parenting Void
Send us Fan MailBrandon walks us through what a parent can do when they’ve seemingly tried everything: reasoning, reward systems, punishments, calm talks, and “I” statements. None of it worked…
Aligning Your Morals and Values
Send us Fan MailBrandon opens up about the connection between mental health and living in alignment with our morals and values. He explores how our internal compass, shaped by upbringing, experience,…
Trying Again This Father’s Day
Send us Fan MailBrandon reflects on what it means to lead as a dad in today’s world, especially in the chaos of co-parenting, fractured relationships, or the quiet ache of feeling disconnected. While…
Let the Storm Pass
Send us Fan MailBrandon returns to share powerful insights into what’s really happening when your child’s storm of emotions hits the moment they walk through the door. He explains why children often…
When School Becomes a Power Struggle
Send us Fan MailBrandon unpacks the emotional and relational toll of constantly managing a child’s academic responsibilities. He explains why nagging may lead to short-term compliance, but rarely…
The Many Sides of Mother’s Day
Send us Fan MailBrandon opens up about the deep complexity of motherhood on Mother’s Day. He honors both the visible strength of nurturing mothers and the unseen weight many carry in silence. Drawing…
Why Fidgets Don’t Fix It
Send us Fan MailBrandon takes a closer look at the booming fidget toy industry and asks a tough question: Are they helping or hurting? Often recommended for managing ADHD, anxiety, and emotional…
EMDR Under the Microscope
Send us Fan MailBrandon dives into the complex and controversial world of EMDR—Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing—a therapy originally developed for PTSD that has surged in popularity in…
The Seduction of Why
Send us Fan MailBrandon explores one of the most common traps in therapy and personal growth—the seduction of "why." It feels cathartic to connect the dots between past experiences and present…
Leading Without Losing Yourself
Send us Fan MailBrandon assesses what it means to lead your family without losing yourself in the process. He challenges the traditional view of parental leadership as control, offering instead a…
Healing Starts with You
Send us Fan MailBrandon sheds light on the power of personal responsibility in healing from trauma, adversity, and mental health struggles. He introduces the idea that just because these challenges…
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Hope For Parents With Struggling Teens has published 70 episodes since July 2022, covering topics in Education, Health & Fitness.
Hope For Parents With Struggling Teens is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 29m.
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