What should you do if your family keeps bringing home pizza, chips, and soda while you’re trying to eat healthier?

In this episode, Dr. Jenny Gourgari shares 10 real-life strategies that teens can use to stay on track—even if their family isn’t on the same page (yet).

✅ How to start a supportive family conversation
✅ Grocery shopping swaps that work
✅ How to create a healthy snack station just for you
✅ Fun ways to get siblings involved

I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach.
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.

Here's what makes this different:
✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.
✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.
✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits
✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight
✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disorders

Because when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!

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In this episode, Dr. Jenny Gourgari talks about something many teens struggle with—comparing themselves to others on social media. She shares 10 practical strategies to protect your peace, reduce self-sabotage, and use social media in a healthier way. You’ll learn how to spot toxic content, set boundaries, build self-worth, and focus on your own progress.

Listen now and take back your confidence.

I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach.
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.

Here's what makes this different:
✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.
✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.
✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits
✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight
✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disorders

Because when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!

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🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.
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Feeling frustrated that your healthy eating and workouts aren’t paying off? You’re not alone.

In this video, I share 10 ways teens can stay motivated even when the scale doesn’t move.

From non-scale wins to habit trackers, learn how to build long-term results that stick.

I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach.
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.

Here's what makes this different:
✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.
✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.
✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits
✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight
✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disorders

Because when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!

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🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.
Links
30 Healthy Recipes for teens
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Summer break is here… and so is the boredom snacking. In this episode, I explain why teens often eat out of boredom and what to do about it.

You’ll learn how dopamine plays a role in food cravings and how to use 10 simple strategies—like “urge surfing,” boredom busters, and structured meal times—to feel better without snacking all day.

Small habits = huge results!

I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach.
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.

Here's what makes this different:
✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.
✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.
✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits
✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight
✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disorders

Because when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!

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🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.
Links
30 Healthy Recipes for teens
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Not all breakfasts are created equal—and cereal, toast, and juice might not be the best start to your teen’s day. In this episode, Dr. Jenny Gourgari shares her top 5 favorite high-protein breakfast ideas for teens, explains why protein and fiber matter, and offers simple prep tips for busy mornings.

🎧 Plus, check out past episodes on skipping breakfast (Ep 35),

choosing healthy carbs (Ep 41), a

nd how much protein teens need (Ep 52).

📥 Download the free high-protein recipe guide: lifestyleforteens.com/recipes

I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach.
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.

Here's what makes this different:
✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.
✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.
✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits
✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight
✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disorders

Because when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!

📲 Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly emails packed with easy tips, clinical insights, and practical tools

🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.
Links
30 Healthy Recipes for teens
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Smoothies Recipes for teens
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Does your teen head to the pantry when they’re stressed, bored, or sad? You’re not alone. In this episode, Dr. Jenny Gourgari breaks down why emotional eating is common in teenagers, how puberty hormones (like cortisol, estrogen, and leptin) play a big role, and what parents can do to help without shaming or controlling.

You’ll learn:

• Why late-night snacking may be about feelings, not hunger
• How hormone shifts drive cravings
• The role of parental modeling in emotional eating
• Simple tools to help your teen develop better coping skills

🎧 Want to learn how to open up healthy conversations with your teen?
Download my free guide:
👉 15 Ways to Talk to Your Teen

Listen to these episodes for more:

• Ep 48: Understanding How Leptin Levels Change During Puberty
• Ep 55: How Puberty Hormones Affect Weight Gain in Teens

I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach.
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.

Here's what makes this different:
✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.
✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.
✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits
✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight
✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disorders

Because when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!

📲 Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly emails packed with easy tips, clinical insights, and practical tools

🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.
Links
30 Healthy Recipes for teens
lifestyleforteens.com/recipes

Smoothies Recipes for teens
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One of the teenagers I work with asked me, “Does smoking help you lose weight?”
It’s a common myth—and the science says no.

In this episode, I dive into a powerful study of over 1,000 teenagers that looked at the connection between smoking, weight loss attempts, and nutrition. What it found is shocking: many normal-weight teenage girls who tried to lose weight were twice as likely to start smoking.

🚭 You’ll learn:

• Why this myth is so common among teenagers
• What the data says about smoking, BMI, and weight loss
• How smoking habits cluster with poor nutrition and alcohol use
• Why we must talk to teenagers about healthy habits early

🎧 Tune in to bust this myth and learn how to support your teen the healthy way.

🎁 Free recipe guide: lifestyleforteens.com/recipes

I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach.
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.

Here's what makes this different:
✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.
✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.
✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits
✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight
✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disorders

Because when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!

📲 Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly emails packed with easy tips, clinical insights, and practical tools

🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.
Links
30 Healthy Recipes for teens
lifestyleforteens.com/recipes

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In this episode, I’m sharing 15 powerful ways you can support your teen’s health journey—without sounding like you're nagging them. Every time you remind them to eat better or get moving and they roll their eyes... I get it! It's frustrating when you're trying to help but it feels like you're being tuned out.

I’ll walk you through small communication shifts that can lead to big results, like:

• What to say instead of “Why didn’t you exercise today?”
• How to time your advice so they’ll actually listen
• 75 real-life examples you can use today!

✨ Grab the free cheat sheet with all 15 tips + 75 real-life example phrases you can use at lifestyleforteens.com/talk

I’m Dr. Jenny Gourgari—pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine and a health coach.
After helping hundreds of teens struggling with their weight and hormones, I’ve created a whole new path by doing what most programs miss: balance puberty hormones naturally and create habits that actually last.

Here's what makes this different:
✅ No dieting. No calorie counting. No shame.
✅ No more food fights between parents and teens.
✅ No weight obsession—just healthy habits
✅ Real science behind how puberty hormones affect weight
✅ A safe, supportive approach that prevents eating disorders

Because when teens understand their hormones and get the right support, they don’t just lose weight—they gain strength, energy, confidence, and freedom!

📲 Subscribe to my newsletter for weekly emails packed with easy tips, clinical insights, and practical tools

🎁 Grab your FREE high-protein recipe guide with 30 meals teens will love.
Links
30 Healthy Recipes for teens
lifestyleforteens.com/recipes

Smoothies Recipes for teens
lifestyleforteens.com/smoothies

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