This week saw a massive – and massively important – data dump about the physical, emotional and sexual behaviors of teens. The Youth Risk Behavior Survey from the CDC provides critical though imperfect insights into the lives of post-pandemic high schoolers. Show Notes:<a href="https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/pdf/YRBS_Data-Summary-Trends_Report2023_508.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2021 Youth Risk Behavior Survey&nbsp;</a><a href="https://www.cdc.gov/healthyyouth/data/yrbs/feature/index.htm" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">2019 Youth Risk Behavior Survey&nbsp;</a><a href="https://apnews.com/article/education-health-pandemics-teens-cd01cd672539d6a3dbada46bfa47203a" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Associated Press Article on YRBS</a><a href="https://order-of-magnitude.read.axioshq.com/signup/give-and-get" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Subscribe to The Awkward Roller Coaster Newsletter</a>Production by <a href="https://www.peoplesmedianetwork.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Peoples Media</a>&nbsp; <hr> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers with Lisa Damour

Growing up is packed with awkward moments… not just for the kids going through it, but for their adults, too. Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett are here to help, with humor and zero judgment. They explain the science behind all of the physical, emotional, and social changes of the tween, teen, and even early 20-something years.&nbsp;

From body changes and big feelings to every imaginable blush-worthy question about friendships, sex, and social media, we cover it all. Trade in your cringe for clarity so it can all be less awkward!

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