How do we explain consent to young people? Listen to this episode in which Mike Domitz shares his words of advice. The person behind Center for Respect, Mike helps to empower young people with the skills for how to say “no,” being a proactive bystander, and finding self-worth. To find out more about Mike including his books, go to Center for Respect by clicking here: https://www.centerforrespect.com To check out the National Sexuality Education Standards , click here: https://www.advocatesforyou...
Sep 20, 2022•35 min•Ep. 68
Do you know what is recommended to be taught to young people in grades K through 8 about consent and healthy relationships? Listen to this episode to find out in which Dr. Lori Reichel and her guest, Meghan Conklin, go over what is noted in the Consent and Healthy Relationship topic area of the National Sexuality Education Standards (NSES). To check out the National Sexuality Education Standards , click here: https://www.advocatesforyouth.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/NSES-2020-web-updated2.pdf...
Sep 13, 2022•39 min•Ep. 67
The National Sexuality Education Standards (NSES) can be used as “tools” for school health and sexuality educators to ensure the information and skill development being taught K-12 is age- and developmentally-appropriate. These standards, though, can also be used as a “tool” for parents and other caregivers for knowing what to talk about with their young people. To help explain what these standards, these “tools,” are about, Nora Gelperin chats with the Puberty Prof. Nora is the Director of Sex ...
Sep 06, 2022•24 min•Ep. 66
The Puberty Prof podcast will continue with the Fall 2022 series beginning September 6th! In addition to having 13 new episodes, short video clips for each episode will be available on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube Channel (search for Lori Reichel, The Puberty Prof). The fall series is focusing on what is age- and developmentally- appropriate on a variety of sex education topics, as noted in the National Sexuality Education Standards. The main focus for episodes will be what is recommended for youn...
Sep 05, 2022•6 min
Can you correctly answer 13 questions/statements that focus on puberty and growing up? Listen to this episode of the Puberty Prof podcast to find out in which Dr. Reichel, the Puberty Prof, reviews basic information shared in episodes 53 to 64. This episode ends the 2022 Spring/Summer series of the Puberty Prof Podcast. You can also watch this episode of Trivia Game on the Puberty Prof’s YouTube channel by going to the https://youtu.be/dDuVuc2GNIE The Fall 2022 series begins in September- so sta...
Sep 05, 2022•25 min•Ep. 65
As young people enter and go through adolescence, they will be increasingly exposed to substances, including alcohol. Therefore, this episode of the Puberty Prof Podcast focuses on the realities of substance use and prevention/intervention. To help talk about this topic, the Puberty Prof invited Bobby Newman who is an Interventionist, Certified Drug Prevention Professional and Substance Abuse Counselor. After explaining his own history of substance use, Bobby shares some advice about how to talk...
Sep 05, 2022•48 min•Ep. 64
This week’s episode is a candid conversation with a woman who is/has been raising 18 young people. After explaining how she became a parent to 18 young people, Jenn Taylor reminds us of the importance of having positive medical providers/experiences for our reproductive systems. She also shares why she is a strong communicator and advocate for her children regarding their lives including positive sexuality, sexual abuse/assault, and overall sexual choices. As a Christian Mom, this is a controver...
Sep 05, 2022•47 min•Ep. 63
In this episode health educator Janelle The joins the Puberty Prof podcast to discuss the need to talk honestly about all body parts, including the clitoris. After discussing the early messages children receive about their bodies, Janelle explains more about the clitoris including the need to remove the shame about the clitoris. For more information about Janelle The and her course, services and resources, go to her website at: https://janellethe.com . Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app ...
Sep 05, 2022•36 min•Ep. 62
Although we might not want to acknowledge that our young people can easily go online and discover sexual content, it happens. So what can we do about this? To answer this question, Amy Lang is this episode’s guest on the Puberty Prof podcast. Amy Lang, MA, has been a sexual health educator for over 25 years helping parents and other caregivers become their kid’s go-to birds and bees source. To learn more about Amy Lang and the incredible work she does, go to her website at: www.birdsandbeesandki...
Jul 06, 2022•34 min•Ep. 61
Dan Rice, an expert on how to talk with young people about sex education, joins this week’s episode of the Puberty Prof podcast. Working with the Rutgers University organization – Answer – for 15 years, Dan explains the need for talking about age- and developmentally appropriate sexuality topics with all ages. Dan is also the author of the sex positive book The Essential Sex Education Book for... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 28, 2022•31 min
Body image is a concept we don’t often think of when talking with young people about puberty. Yet, truth be told, all of us can feel uncomfortable in our bodies. Therefore, in this episode the Puberty Prof speaks with Debbie Saroufim, a Body Relationship Coach. Subjects raised within their conversation include: loving oneself even when you don’t like yourself, recognizing there is more than one... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 21, 2022•35 min
This week’s episode of the Puberty Prof podcast focuses on young people’s emotional and mental health in which Angie Weber shares some of her wisdom. Angie is the creator of the Parent Toolbox and a mom of twins. A variety of suggestions are provided in the episode inclduing reminding ourselves of the realities of the range of emotions we all have and how to best cope. To get in touch with Angie... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 14, 2022•33 min
Spring is here! This means that many schools will be announcing their plans for puberty talks and many health teachers and administrators will receive questions regarding how these talks will occur. To help you prepare for these talks and communicate with your pre-teens’ educators, this week’s guest is Joanna Schultz who is a middle school health teacher with children of her own. So listen in to... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 07, 2022•17 min
This episode begins with the sharing of growing up experiences from a former student (Kevin) of the Puberty Prof. The conversation then progresses into an honest discussion on how we talk with younger children on a variety of sexuality topics ranging from how to explain pregnancy to teaching about consent. Kevin, thank you so much for having this incredibly realistic and honest conversation! Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jun 01, 2022•49 min
In this episode, Dr. Lori Reichel goes over the basic bodily changes most boys experience during puberty. These include body shape changes and growth, hair growth, noticeable voice changes, maturation of genitals and sperm, and nocturnal emissions. Feel free to listen to this recording on YouTube in which a PowerPoint overview is provided: https://youtu.be/Z3ygyXsTo_k Remember to check out the... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 24, 2022•20 min
After sharing her background, Dr. Marni Sommer reminds us of the importance for being body positive, including the need to teach our young people about how to do this. Her discussion with the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, then covers basic body changes children experience, changes most girls experience including getting periods, typical emotional experiences, and the importance of young people... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 17, 2022•35 min
Do you remember the physical changes you experienced during puberty? If you don’t, or if you want a review, listen to this episode in which the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, discusses the basic changes young people experience. Information includes how to tell a friend they have body odor and fun facts about pubic hair. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to better recall what puberty is... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 10, 2022•40 min
In this mini-episode the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, provides an overview of the next 13 episodes! She also reminds you of the purpose of the Puberty Prof podcast and thanks a listener for sharing her positive experiences of using both the TALK Puberty app and TALK B4 Sex app! Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. This app allows you... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
May 03, 2022•7 min
This episode of the Puberty Prof podcast includes 13 true/false statements and multiple guess questions that review episodes 40-51. Play along as the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, challenges you and your friends/family members! To check out the video of this episode/trivia game on YouTube go to: https://youtu.be/lKshze08iuI Also, to play this game through Kahoot, go to: https://create.kahoot.it/ Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 26, 2022•22 min
How can we make sure we talk honestly about personal topics, including sex ed? Find out by listening in to hear the conversation between the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel, and Kim Cook, a registered nurse, health educator, and creator of Teen World Confidential and the Sex Education Alliance. Within this episode Kim shares her most embarrassing puberty story and the experience of raising three... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 07, 2022•30 min
Are any of the young people in your life asking questions about pregnancy? This is typical of children and pre-teens, especially when puberty conversations occur. That’s why this week’s episode focuses on pregnancy, including common questions young people ask, with Ms. McKenzie Bradley, a Health and PE educator. In addition, McKenzie shares some of the thoughts and questions she currently is... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Apr 01, 2022•41 min
As noted in the last episode of the Puberty Prof podcast, pre-teens experience more than physical growth during their pre-teen and teen years. This includes figuring out who they are and their potential intellectual paths. To help understand and support our pre-teens paths, Dr. Reichel speaks with Gail Swift, the President of Plans to Prosper Coaching, in this week’s episode. Listen in to hear... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 24, 2022•36 min
In addition to bodily changes, pre-teens typically experience social changes during their growing up years. To help young people navigate these changes, particularly within friendships, this week’s episode of the Puberty Prof features Jessica Speer who chats with Dr. Reichel. Author of BFF or NFF, not Really Friends: A Girl’s Guide to Friendships, as well as mom of two children... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 17, 2022•28 min
Gender identity? Sexual orientation? LGBT? Nonbinary? Need to learn or be reminded of terms related to who we are and who we love? Then listen to episode #47 of the Puberty Prof Podcast! IIn this episode Dr. Lori Reichel speaks with the nationally recognized sexuality educator Al Vernacchio. After first sharing some of his background, Al discusses current sexuality terminology in a positive and... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 08, 2022•1 hr
How can we be more positive about puberty and other growing up challenges? One way is to listen to this week’s episode of the Puberty Prof’s podcast! Episode #46 includes Dr. Reichel talking with Caitlin McGuire about celebrating changes, especially first periods. Caitlin is the person behind Bloody Awesome and the Bloody Awesome Box for menstrual cycles, and, as you will hear in this episode... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 01, 2022•22 min
Many younger listeners and their families say their favorite Puberty Prof episodes are those focusing on other people’s experiences. Therefore this week Ryan, a really positive and kind college student, shares some of his memories from his pubescent years including those dealing with crushes. Listen in to realize how we all experience some challenges while growing up yet can thrive through the pre... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 22, 2022•33 min
How do you know your pre-teen is going through puberty? Listen in to episode #44 of the Puberty Prof podcast to hear Steph Auteri of Guerrilla Sex Ed talk about some of the basic physical changes pre-teens experience. Steph and the Puberty Prof also chat about what you can do to support your young person’s wellness during their pre-teen and teen years. To learn more about this episode’s guest... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 15, 2022•40 min
Gender inclusivity has become more popular in our lives. Yet what does this phrase actually mean? Join in to hear Saleema Noon, a comprehensive sexual health educator, explain this phrase, as well as how we can talk with our pre-teens in a gender inclusive manner. Saleema Noon is the sexual health educator behind Saleema Noon Sexual Health Educators. Based in Canada, Saleema and her team provide... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 08, 2022•40 min
In addition to knowing information about puberty and other growing up topics, knowing how and when to approach these topics is important for caregivers. Therefore this week’s guest, Rowena Thomas from “Amazing Me,” discusses with Dr. Lori Reichel basic tips for how you can talk with your pre-teen about basic human sexuality concepts. Rowena is the creator of sex education programs titled “Amazing... Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Feb 01, 2022•41 min
This week Dr. Casey Tobin returns to talk with the Puberty Prof, Dr. Lori Reichel. After last week’s discussion on 13 fun facts about most girls and their body parts, this week focuses on 13 fun facts about most boys and their body parts. Facts refer to circumcisions, nocturnal emissions, and penises. Remember to check out the TALK Puberty app to further help you start and continue conversations. Source See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Jan 25, 2022•35 min
