On the heels of the largest student-led national protest aimed at highlighting the erasure of LGBTQ+ people in schools, Ali Wentworth revisits her conversation with Stephen Russell, Ph.D (Regents’ Professor of Child Development) to discuss ways families can support LGBTQ+ teens. Dr. Russell provides insight into the unique challenges faced by queer youth today and how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting many LGBTQ+ kids in quarantine. They take a closer look at gender identity and expression and ...
Apr 29, 2021•35 min•Season 1Ep. 23
Dr. Lisa Damour (psychologist and author of Untangled and Under Pressure ) joins Ali to discuss teens and emotional health. Dr. Damour touches on different types of stress and how parents can manage the dreaded meltdowns, instill academic confidence in their daughters, and navigate social turmoil in a socially distanced world. If you have questions or guest suggestions, Ali would love to hear from you. Call or text her at (323) 364-6356. Or email go-ask-ali-podcast-at-gmail.com. (No dashes) Lear...
Apr 22, 2021•40 min•Season 1Ep. 22
Doctors, authors, and twin sisters Lexie and Lindsay Kite have a message for us girls and women out there to defy the world and love our bodies. Sounds simple enough, right? Uh huh. When was the last time you were ok with going up a size? Now you get it. They talk with Ali about how to combat the pressures women feel to conform to ideals set mostly by men in Hollywood, the influence of social media and comparing ourselves to millions of filtered images worldwide, and why women should value every...
Apr 15, 2021•42 min•Season 1Ep. 21
The scientific study of happiness is a relatively new field, but in the past 30 years it has exploded. Fantastic! What have we learned? First off, great news, it turns out that we are NOT completely powerless against our DNA. Sure, our genes play a significant role, but there are many very important areas of our "happiness portfolio" that are completely under our control and can thwart that biology. Harvard professor, PhD social scientist, bestselling author, and columnist Arthur C. Brooks expla...
Apr 08, 2021•41 min•Season 1Ep. 20
Ali is pretty cynical when it comes to meditation. She’s convinced there is nothing that can possibly calm her busy mind. Then there’s Bob. Bob Roth is the transcendental meditation teacher to the stars having taught, among many others, Oprah Winfrey, Hugh Jackman, Tom Hanks and, yes, George Stephanopoulos. He breaks down with Ali the approach, value, and neuroscience of transcendental meditation, which he says is different from all the other kinds we’ve heard about. Bob Roth is the author of th...
Apr 01, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 19
What would you do if you went in for a COVID test and walked out with stage 4 lung cancer? Oh, and no symptoms. The unthinkable has happened to author and actress Annabelle Gurwitch. She opens up to Ali about this emotional and life changing rollercoaster. She tells Ali what she has learned about herself, her friends, and her sense of humor throughout the scariest time in any person’s life. // Annabelle is a New York Times bestselling author. She has published a number of books that include "I S...
Mar 25, 2021•50 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Ali gets personal with actress, producer, author, activist and feminist Marlo Thomas about her 40-year marriage to TV talk show host Phil Donahue. It was a marriage she wasn’t looking for and never saw coming, but as Marlo says, “He just became essential and I couldn’t live without him.” Well, it’s one thing to find your irreplaceable person, but how do you defy the odds through the ups and downs? Having interviewed 40 celebrated couples for their book “What Makes a Marriage Last” – Marlo is pee...
Mar 18, 2021•44 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Ali loves therapy. She’s a huge proponent of it for anyone and everyone and believes in the personal growth made possible just by talking to someone. Of course not all therapists are made alike, so she’s talking to psychotherapist Lori Gottlieb about therapy: what should you look for in a therapist, what to expect out of the relationship, how it can help and why it is so important for anyone. // Lori Gottlieb is also the New York Times bestselling author of “Maybe You Should Talk to Someone” and...
Mar 11, 2021•45 min•Season 1Ep. 16
This week, Ali explores authentic love with guest Glennon Doyle. Both of their stories suggest that once it hits you it is undeniable, but what happens when that authentic love is with a person that is not at all what you were looking for? What if choosing that person means rocking the boat? The “Untamed” author opens up about the life experiences that led her to take that leap for true love with Abby Wombach and she makes us rethink what the ‘easy thing’ to do is. // For more on Glennon Doyle: ...
Mar 04, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 15
What is it about girlfriends? Our friendships are special. Meeting a new soul sister can zap you just like that other lightning bolt when you meet THAT person. Ali and her longtime bestie actress Mariska Hargitay talk about why their relationship is special, but not unusual for women. We need, nurture and support each other in ways guys just don’t. And if you’re feeling a little isolated these covid days, it’s a reminder how much our ladies can help pull us through. Get ready to make a couple of...
Feb 25, 2021•38 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting life and all of its mess. For the first part of the season, Ali spoke with moms and experts on how to grow a teenager...in a pandemic. For Part Two, Ali picks up with how to grow and strengthen your relationships - ALL of your relationships: your friends, family, kids, UPS hero, spouse or luvah, and most of all your SELF. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy info...
Feb 18, 2021•2 min
In the season finale on how to grow a teen in a pandemic, Ali Wentworth speaks with “Girls & Sex” author Peggy Orenstein about positive sexuality in teens. The two discuss virginity, how porn and mainstream media plays into sex education, and how parents can raise sexually healthy kids. Plus, what does “hookup” actually mean in today’s culture? Go Ask Ali returns in 2021 with all new episodes on how to grow a relationship in a pandemic! Sex, Teens, and Everything In Between S.E.X.: The All-Y...
Dec 17, 2020•52 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Anna and Audrey, two of Ali Wentworth’s friends, share personal stories and advice from their experience of being around the dark web as teens. Ali then speaks to Julie Cordua, the CEO of Thorn, an international anti-human trafficking organization (co-founded by Ashton Kutcher and Demi Moore). Julie chips away at who is most vulnerable to sex trafficking, what all can be found on the deep web, and more. Beware of where you end up on the internet. www.thorn.org stopsextortion.com www.missingkids....
Dec 10, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 12
This week, Jeanne Blake (founder of Blake Works) speaks with Ali Wentworth about how teens can grow from adversity. The “Words Can Work” author talks post-traumatic growth, and offers three key ways people can foster resilience in the face of the pandemic. Using real life stories from teens in her life, Jeanne shares how parents can help their kid build competencies, and be a source of support for them through this difficult time. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetw...
Dec 03, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 11
Jessica Lahey (teacher, NYT bestselling author of “The Gift of Failure”) joins Ali to discuss how parents can help teens learn from failure and rejection to become more resilient and successful people. Jessica outlines parenting styles, praise that’s actually helpful, how boys and girls deal with failure differently, and if it’s ever ok to let kids quit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 26, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Ali Wentworth welcomes Stephen Russell, Ph.D (Regents’ Professor of Child Development) to discuss LGBTQ+ teens. Stephen provides insight into the unique challenges faced by queer youth today and how the COVID-19 pandemic is impacting many LGBTQ+ kids in quarantine. They take a closer look at gender identity and expression and Stephen offers ways parents can create more inclusive and affirming environments both in and out of the home. lgbtcenters.org glsen.org pflag.org Learn more about your ad-c...
Nov 19, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 8
Dr. Lisa Damour (psychologist and author of “Untangled” and “Under Pressure”) joins Ali to discuss teens and emotional health. Dr. Damour touches on different types of stress and how parents can manage the dreaded meltdowns, instill academic confidence in their daughters, and navigate social turmoil in a socially distanced world. @Mentions & Guest Names/Org Names: www.drlisadamour.com Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for pri...
Nov 12, 2020•40 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Dr. Harold Koplewicz, founding president and Medical Director of the Child Mind Institute, joins Ali to discuss the most common mental health disorder in America – anxiety disorders. With the added stressors of today’s climate, Dr. Koplewicz breaks down the impact COVID-19 is having on teens and he outlines ways parents can prevent anxiety from taking over the household. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 05, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Ali Wentworth speaks with Dr. Jen Ashton (ABC News Chief Medical Correspondent) about teen suicide prevention and healing. Informed by her own experience losing a loved one to suicide, Dr. Ashton shares how families can talk (and keep talking) to their adolescents about the topic. She also briefs parents on suicide prevention resources, and warning signs to look out for if a teen might be in distress. Life After Suicide by Jennifer Ashton, M.D. - jenniferashtonmd.com/book/life-after-suicide/ Lea...
Oct 29, 2020•38 min•Season 1Ep. 6
Join Ali Wentworth and clinical social worker Jeanette Friedman as they discuss teens and addiction. The women dive into the effects of drugs, including alcohol, vaping and weed. They also explore how to tell if teenagers are on drugs, how they can get addicted, and how parents can educate their teens about the dangers of substance abuse. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 15, 2020•57 min•Season 1Ep. 5
Elliott, Ali Wentworth’s eldest daughter, is back this week to provide her perspective on teenage boys. Ali then invites pediatrician and consultant Cara Natterson (author of “Decoding Boys”) to the table. The two discuss how teen sons throughout the world are being affected by this unprecedented time - from their brains and raging hormones to what they are really doing behind closed doors. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for p...
Oct 01, 2020•44 min•Season 1Ep. 4
Ali Wentworth asks two higher education experts what parents need to know about the new college landscape in light of the pandemic. First,Logan Powell (President of Admissions, Brown University) reveals how universities are adjusting to the ‘new normal’ - from campus de-densification to going test optional. Then, Martin Bonilla (Director of College Counseling, The College Preparatory School) outlines how COVID-19 may influence the future of the college application process and what parents can be...
Sep 17, 2020•53 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Ali Wentworth’s eldest daughter drops in to give her take on social media and Gen Z, then Ali consults with child psychological researcher Dr. Yalda T. Uhls (author of “Media Moms & Digital Dads”) on how to approach parenting in the digital age. The two discuss validation, upward social comparison, and the impact social media is having on teens during the pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Sep 03, 2020•36 min•Season 1Ep. 2
Ali Wentworth invites bestie and supermodel Brooke Shields to discuss social media and the sexualization of teenage girls. Brooke opens up about her own complicated relationship with sexuality and both women dig into how they’re navigating monitoring their teen daughters’ activity on social media. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Aug 20, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
Ali Wentworth has become a comedic authority on dissecting life and all of its mess. This season Ali speaks with moms and experts as she tackles not only how to grow a teenager...but how to do so in the middle of a pandemic. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Aug 17, 2020•2 min
