Why Your Teen Won't Talk to You. And how to change that starting today.

Why Your Teen Won't Talk to You. And How to Change That Starting Today. “I’m only trying to help, but every question makes my teen go quieter.” When your teen won't talk, what looks like defiance may be a sign that they do not feel heard. The harder we push, fix, or force connection, the further they often pull away or shut down. Rachel Martin, Chief Operating Officer of the Born This Way Foundation, co-founded by Lady Gaga and her mother, Cynthia Bissett Germanotta, shares what teens need to feel safe opening up. IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL LEARN HOW TO Why your teen actually shuts down when you try to help. The one thing missing when their packed schedule still feels lonely. What to do instead of forcing connection when screen time spikes. The real reason mental health talks can weaken or rebuild trust. RESOURCES MENTIONED Be There Certificate Born This Way Foundation Kindness in Community Fund Ryan Bartel Foundation Lambert House Jack.org Hopelab ACADEMY PLUG The challenges we cover in this episode aren't happening in just one house. It's the exact thing we're talking about inside the Parenting Teens Academy, right now. The Academy is a membership where you get direct answers from Dr. Cam when something blows up in real time, plus a step-by-step plan to adapt your parenting approach to work with your teen's brain, not against it. The best part, you have the comfort knowing you're not doing this alone anymore. The Parenting Teens Academy is full of supportive parents cheering each other on. Parents inside go from walking on eggshells to actually enjoying their teen again. 👉 Try it free for 7 days MORE FROM DR. CAM Follow me on Instagram @drcamcaswell SUBSCRIBE & REVIEW If you loved this episode, please take a moment to subscribe and leave a review. Your support helps us reach more parents who want a better relationship with their teen too. 🫶 Thanks for listening. See you next week.  — Dr. Cam