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Being a teenager has changed. A lot. There’s TikTok, vaping, d*ck pics, there are Snap maps, selfies and filters...and it's all a potential battlefield for parents where the stakes feel impossibly high. So welcome to some real parenting talk. As both clinicians and parents, Dr. Ginni Mansberg and clinical psychologist Jo Lamble know first-hand how challenging it can be to raise adolescents. This is why they're bringing their common-sense expertise to Mamamia’s Help! I Have A Teenager. Every week Dr. Ginni and Jo will be answering your questions, and you can submit them at [email protected].
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Jo Lamble and Ginny Mansberg make difficult teenage dilemmas easier to discuss without stripping parents of authority or adolescents of dignity.
Help! I Have A Teenager turns awkward family problems into candid, usable conversations. Clinical psychologist Jo Lamble and GP Ginny Mansberg answer parent questions with a complementary mix of emotional insight and practical guidance.
A festival safety talk becomes a trust exercise when Jo and Ginny help you hand over control.
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A calm, humane listen for parents whose guilt tends to spike when raising teens feels harder than it should.
This episode sits in the hard middle of parenting, where fear, comparison, and guilt keep feeding each other. Jo Lamble and Ginny Mansberg talk through how worry about children can turn into self blame, especially when parents assume everyone else is handling adolescence more…
A warm, practical conversation about rebuilding identity after the children leave home.
Help I Have a Teenager looks at the empty nest as a question of identity: who is a parent when the daily work of parenting has mostly fallen away? Ashvi, a single mum with children aged 20 and 23, brings that tension into focus after her youngest moves out.
A practical look at teenage defiance, listening, and the boundaries parents try to hold.
An anonymous parent describes a 17-and-a-half-year-old daughter staying at a friend's house for two nights while grounded, and that tension gives the episode its clearest thread: how parents and other carers can hold a boundary when an older teenager chooses socialising over…
A practical dinner-table reset for parents trying to make sibling bickering easier to live with.
Political disagreement gives this parenting conversation its starting point before it moves into the more familiar problem of siblings needling each other at dinner.
A practical, warm conversation about concert and festival safety, trust and giving teenagers more responsibility.
Help, I Have a Teenager frames a first concert or festival as a handover of trust, with Ginny Mansberg and Jo Lamble focusing on how parents can talk through risk without turning the whole outing into a warning lecture.
Practical teen advice meets a gentle reminder that parents need workable routines too.
Help! I Have A Teenager marks its 100th episode with Ginny Mansberg, a GP and mum in a blended family of six children, and Jo Lamble, a clinical psychologist and mum of two adults, turning from teenage anxieties to the small routines that help parents close out the day.
Parenthood and bodies, told one honest story at a time.
This episode features a personal story about writing a love letter to one's body after undergoing a mastectomy, exploring the complex emotions of healing and self-acceptance.
This episode introduces Parents Anonymous, a podcast segment where parents share their shameful stories in a confessional-style game show format to earn points based on vibes.
This episode introduces Parents Anonymous, a humorous podcast segment where parents share their deepest parenting shames in a game show-style confessional format.
This episode addresses end-of-year overwhelm and burnout, featuring expert Lauren Thornborough who provides practical advice to help listeners navigate the holiday season and transition smoothly into the new year.
This episode features Natasha Lucas's personal journey of connecting with her Aboriginal heritage, exploring themes of identity, belonging, and overcoming racism through love and cultural bonds.
This episode of Help!
This episode features a conversation with writer and comedian Cathrine Mahoney about the humorous and emotional challenges of parenting teenagers, focusing on unexpected 'lasts' in the parenting journey.
Two experts discuss how to distinguish between normal teenage worries and potential anxiety disorders in teens, sharing personal experiences and challenges in parenting.
This episode of Parents Anonymous is a confessional-style game show where parents share their deepest parenting shames to be rated by hosts Annalise Todd and Stacey Hicks, with the worst parenting earning the most points to help listeners feel better about their own parenting struggles.
Two experts discuss a report revealing the disconnect between parents' concerns about social media and teens' actual worries about future education and finances, focusing on why teens feel so much stress about the future.
This episode of Parents Anonymous is a humorous game show-style confessional where parents share their worst parenting secrets, with a focus on threatening to cancel Santa during the holiday season.
This episode features an interview with Olympic swimmer Libby Trickett discussing the unexpected mental and emotional challenges she faced after retiring from competitive swimming.
A clinical psychologist and GP discuss why teenagers develop body odor during puberty and share humorous parenting experiences related to teen hygiene.
This episode of Parents Anonymous is a humorous game show-style confessional where parents anonymously share their parenting shame stories to earn points.
Two experts (a clinical psychologist and a GP) answer a mother's question about managing conflict between her teenage daughters who clash at school and create stressful situations.
Two mothers and experts discuss why parenting teenagers is more challenging than raising newborns, with a focus on practical advice and personal anecdotes.
This episode of Little Love Stories features Bec Bignall discussing her journey of balancing a demanding career with new motherhood and discovering joy through personal transformation.
This episode features Gus Wallen discussing his organization Got You For Life and how to have difficult conversations with kids to keep them safe.
Two parenting experts discuss their nervousness about a quiz on Gen Z slang terms to help parents understand their teenagers' language.
This bonus episode from the YouBeauty podcast provides a holiday gift guide focused on beauty products for kids and teens, offering recommendations from budget to luxury options.
This episode explores teenage brain development and addresses a parent's question about whether to force older teenagers to participate in family camping holidays when they'd rather stay home with friends.
This episode features Anna Waters-Massey sharing her emotional journey of becoming a mother while grieving the loss of her own mother, and discovering a profound connection between her daughter and her late mother.
This episode explores why teens are hesitant to return to school post-pandemic and offers practical advice for parents on encouraging school attendance and addressing underlying anxieties.
This episode of Parents Anonymous is a humorous game show-style podcast where hosts Annalise Todd and Stacey Hicks invite listeners to share their parenting confessions to release shame and guilt, with points awarded based on a non-scientific grading system.
This episode of Little Love Stories features Damien Callinan sharing heartfelt memories of his deep friendship with the late Kiwi comedian Cal Wilson, exploring their instant connection and lasting bond.
This episode offers 10 simple time-saving hacks for busy parents, particularly during the hectic holiday season, based on both personal experience and community input.
This episode of Parents Anonymous is a humorous game show-style podcast where parents share their parenting confessions and are rated on a points system for the worst fails.
This episode of This Glorious Mess explores the concept of mum guilt, its unique impact on mothers compared to fathers, and aims to help listeners overcome it.
This episode of Little Love Stories features Grace O'Connell sharing the story of her sister Lil's sudden health crisis on Christmas Day 2017 and the deep sibling bond that defines their relationship.
This episode explores the warning signs of relationships slipping into a roommate phase and offers advice on staying connected with your partner, particularly for parents managing busy lives.
This episode introduces Little Love Stories, a podcast featuring heartfelt interviews where people share love letters about meaningful people, objects, or events.
This episode of Parents Anonymous features hosts Annalise Todd and Stacey Hicks discussing parenting confessions in a humorous, game-show style format where listeners share their deepest parenting shames.
This episode introduces the new host of This Glorious Mess parenting podcast and features an interview with a sleep expert for tired parents dealing with mental load and anxiety.
Clinical psychologist Jo Lamble and GP Ginny Mansberg explore the psychology of mum guilt, tracing it to fear and comparison, and share personal stories and advice on self-compassion.
This episode explores whether teenagers should be allowed to take mental health days off school, with hosts Jo Lamble and Ginny Mansberg discussing parenting challenges, work-life balance, and the importance of Youth Week.
Jo Lambert and Ginny Mansberg answer an anonymous question about a school parent, soccer club overlap, and the idea of moving interstate.
Jo Lamble says grounding a 17-and-a-half-year-old can fail if she simply leaves anyway.
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Before a first festival, Ginny Mansberg and Jo Lamble ask what the teenager would do if friends are offered drugs, alcohol, or violence.
Ginny Mansberg says 11-year-old bedwetting can be "primary enuresis" and often needs a bedwetting alarm.
Jo Lamble and Ginny Mansberg frame Valentine's Day as a chance to discuss teen crushes, uncertainty, and romantic expectations.