215: Is It Possible to Talk About Feelings Too Much?

Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting

Dr. Lisa Damour/Good Trouble Productions

Kids & Family, Mental Health, Parenting, Health & Fitness

4.8 • 720 Ratings

🗓️ 15 April 2025

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Are you drowning in emotional conversations with your teen? In this episode Dr. Lisa and Reena examine the critical line between healthy emotional processing and harmful rumination. They discuss how to support teenagers' mental health without letting feelings dominate, how to redirect emotional spirals, and empower teens to manage their emotions effectively. Whether your child overshares or stays completely closed off, this episode offers compassionate, expert guidance for navigating the complex emotional landscape of the teenage years while building trust and resilience. We want to hear from you! How do you help your teen process difficult emotions without getting stuck? The Emotional Lives of Teenagers: Raising Connected, Capable, and Compassionate Adolescents: https://drlisadamour.com/books/the-emotional-lives-of-teenagers/ ________________ “Ask Lisa: The Psychology of Parenting” is the essential podcast for parents seeking expert guidance, tested strategies, and psychological insights on raising kids, especially tweens and teens. Join renowned clinical psychologist Dr. Lisa Damour and former journalist and mom of two Reena Ninan as they explore real-life parenting challenges. Looking to learn more about how to boost kids’ resilience, build their confidence, or support their emotional well-being? Dr. Lisa and Reena have got you covered! Together they address listener questions about stress, anxiety, social media concerns, school pressures, and challenges in peer relationships. Each episode provides practical advice and science-backed solutions to help parents raise resilient, confident, and emotionally healthy kids. Tune in every week for the latest topics in parenting, child psychology, and family wellness. Get answers to your most pressing parenting questions. New episodes drop every Tuesday. Check out our Ask Lisa Podcast Playlists. Binge specific topics like Raising Sons, Staying Connected to Your Teen: https://www.youtube.com/@asklisapodcast/playlists ________________ Episode Keywords: teen emotions, anxiety, rumination, emotional regulation, teenage communication, coping skills, self-care, emotional intelligence, social emotional learning Show Keywords: ask lisa podcast, dr lisa damour, reena ninan, psychology, parenting, podcast, teens, tweens, parenting teens, parenting tweens, teen parenting, tween parenting, parenting tips, parenting advice, positive parenting, parenting podcast, teen behavior, tween challenges, raising tweens, raising teens, parenting hacks, parenting help, family dynamics, kids podcast, mental health, teen mental health, attachment styles, emotional intelligence

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0:00.0	Tell me a parenting issue everyone struggles with, with tweens and teens, but no one talks about.
0:06.9	Rina, I think a lot of people feel like they just don't know how to connect to their kid anymore.
0:12.3	I'm Rina Ninen and welcome to Ask Lisa, the Psychology of Parenting Podcast.
0:18.7	And I'm Dr. Lisa D'Amour.
0:20.3	We bring you science-back strategies for managing anxiety, discipline, intense emotions, and more.
0:26.6	We decode tough parenting challenges with tips that you can use right now.
0:32.0	So subscribe to Ask Lisa, the Psychology of Parenting Podcast, and join our YouTube community today.
0:37.8	We're here to help you untangle family life.
0:43.4	Episode 215, one is talking about feelings too much.
0:52.4	All right, some of you asked, I just want to give you an update. Colonscopy went well. Everything was good. I have a confession. I did have three frozen blueberries like two days before, which you're actually not supposed to do. Like the day of, it's all clear liquids. But it is great to have that done. And when you're 45, now, Lisa,
1:11.9	you need to do it. I know they dropped it in the time. Like, I didn't have to do it at 45. I had to do it at
1:16.8	50. Yeah. The hardest part is the not eating before. Like, yeah, it's, it's fine. It's lousy.
1:22.6	It's lousy, but, oh, Rina, I can't help it. But it all came out. Okay. It did. And your advice of broth, you know, but drinking that to get a little sustenance was very helpful. So thank you.
1:31.9	Well, you're welcome. I'm glad that that is behind you.
1:34.7	Yes. But I'm bummed.
1:36.7	Sorry.
1:38.5	Oh, so we're going to talk today a little bit about when is sharing your feelings too much from your child. I want to get
1:46.1	right into the letter. It says, Dear Dr. Lisa and Rina, firstly, thank you for your lessons and candor.
1:51.4	I have an intelligent 14-year-old daughter who is well-versed in social and emotional learning.
1:56.4	It's been part of her school curriculum since kindergarten, and she also sees a therapist
2:00.8	every three to five weeks for anxiety and mild OCD.
2:05.0	We are supportive parents who believe in open discussions and mental health.
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