Teenagers Untangled – Parenting tips from the frontline.
by Rachel Richards
July 16, 2025 2:00 pm
Welcome to your weekly audio hug where no question is a bad question, and curiosity beats judgment every time.
I’m a former BBC Correspondent, and mum, on a mission to bring parents of tweens and teens stability, calm and humour. Most of all, I want to help us all get better at connecting with our teens so we can genuinely enjoy parenting them.
Each week, I take a topic, research it, and find you the best answers. Whether interviewing experts, chatting with my friend Susie, or getting the lowdown from my own teenagers.
Susie – friend, Mindfulness guru, and fellow parent in the trenches – brings her wisdom and personal stories to help us contemplate a different perspective.
No one has this parenting thing mastered—even parents or experts who seem like they do. Making mistakes isn’t failing, it’s learning. And good parenting? It’s a lifelong journey.
At the heart of it all, our kids just want to be loved for who they are, not just what they do so ditch perfection and choose connection.
💌 Do you have a question, a story, or just need to vent? Drop me a line at teenagersuntangled@gmail.com (total privacy, no judgment, promise).
What the Independent Podcasting Awards Said:
🗣️ “The advice in this podcast is universally helpful—not just for parents of teenagers.”
🎙️ “A great mix of personal stories and professional insight—refreshing, informative, and packed with extra resources.”
😂 “The chemistry between Rachel and Susie is fantastic. It’s like sitting down with smart, funny friends who actually get it.”
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Want more from Susie? Check out her courses at www.amindful-life.co.uk
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