Brief Summary of Show
In this episode, Lauren (Lolo) joins Leah on the podcast to talk about parenting from a teenager’s perspective.
Lolo is Leah’s daughter, and we get a candid look into how parents can be there for their kids and the kind of support teenagers really need as they navigate life’s biggest challenges.
We also talk about gender identity, gender expression, pronouns, and mental health challenges that teens experience from a young age.
We talk about:
- [0:50] Leah and Lauren’s mother/daughter relationship
- [2:05] How Lauren handled Leah’s divorce and coming out with a woman
- [2:45] Tips for coping through divorce
- [5:35] What it’s like living with someone who’s in the public eye
- [8:20] Sexuality, pronouns, and gender identity & expression
- [14:30] Lauren’s struggles with mental health, tourettes and ADHD
- [18:45] How to help your child with their mental health, from a parent’s perspective
- [21:10] Tips for managing depression
- [22:45] Advice for parents of daughters and tips on how to strengthen that relationship