A Smart Girl’s Guide: Care + Keeping of You

10/12/22 • 38 min

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In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner talk about one of the most memorable, impactful, and REAL books about puberty and growing up that has been read by girls and their parents from around the world: American Girl’s New York Times best-selling series the Care and Keeping of You!

Shay and Jess talk with the author of the Care & Keeping of You 2 and co-founder and CEO of OOMLA (a company designed to make puberty comfortable) Dr. Cara Natterson. They cover all of the must-ask questions about puberty, periods, hormones, boobs and more. Talking about our bodies does NOT have to be embarrassing, and guided by Shay, Jess, and Dr. Cara, we are tackling the tough issues about puberty through laughter, honesty, and care.

You can also watch full episodes of the show on The American Girl Podcast Network channel on YouTube and YouTube kids.

Producers:

American Girl

Talk to Jess

Shay Rudolph

Cloud10

You can also watch full episodes of the show on The American Girl Podcast Network channel on YouTube and YouTube kids.

Producers:

American Girl

Talk to Jess

Shay Rudolph

Cloud10

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A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Friendship Troubles

In this episode, hosts Shay Rudolph and Jess Weiner continue their conversation about Friendships and chat about what happens when a friendship isn’t healthy. Whether that’s unnecessary drama, mean behavior, or a lack of healthy support, most everyone experiences a time when they need to break up with a friend. So... what do you do when it’s time to let that friendship go?

Shay and Jess are joined by Mckenna Grace, actress from “Ghostbusters After-Life”, who shares a little bit about how she deals with toxic or negative friendships in her life, and her advice for listeners who may be having a tough time with a friend!

We are also joined by the Smart Girl’s Podcast’s expert, licensed social worker Katie Hurley, who answers all of your questions about negative and toxic friendships - and what you can do if you discover you have an unhealthy friendship.

You can also watch full episodes of the show on The American Girl Podcast Network channel on YouTube and YouTube kids.

Producers:

American Girl

Talk to Jess

Shay Rudolph

Cloud10

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A Smart Girl’s Guide to: Mental Health + Mindfulness

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Shay and Jess are joined by Paulina Chávez, actress from Netflix’s “The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia” and the upcoming show “Fate: The Winx Saga”. Paulina shares what she does to practice self-care and help herself through times of high stress and anxiety.

We are also joined by the Smart Girl’s Podcast’s expert, licensed social worker Katie Hurley, who answers your questions, and gives advice on what to do when it may be time to ask for help with your mental health.

You can also watch full episodes of the show on The American Girl Podcast Network channel on YouTube and YouTube kids.

Producers:

American Girl

Talk to Jess

Shay Rudolph

Cloud10