Lifestyle and Weight Loss For Teens
Is your teen showing early signs of insulin resistance and prediabetes, gaining weight too quickly and is always hungry?
Before you try another diet or cut another food group — you need to hear this.
Teen weight gain is rarely about willpower. During puberty, hormones like insulin, cortisol, and estrogen directly drive how your teen stores fat, feels hungry, and burns energy. If no one has explained that to you yet, this podcast is where that changes. Lifestyle for Teens with Dr. Jenny is built on one belief: No Diets. No Shame. Just Hormones That Work.
Dr. Jenny Gourgari is a board-certified pediatric endocrinologist and obesity medicine specialist — and she knows this journey personally. She spent her own teenage years struggling with weight and chronic dieting before understanding that hormones, not habits, were driving the cycle. Now she helps parents and teens do what she wished someone had helped her do sooner.
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Episodes
104 episodes
Ep.104 Glucose monitors: Do They Work For Teens With Prediabetes?
A friend of mine, who's also a doctor, called me about a patient: a patient she's trying to help reach a healthier weight. Her question was simple. "Should I put them on a glucose monitor? They do not have diabetes, they just want to lose weigh...
Ep. 103 Why "Eat Less, Move More" Does Not Work for Teens With Insulin Resistance
"Just eat less and move more." If I had a dollar for every time a teenager or parent told me they received this advice, I could fund a research study.It sounds logical. It works for some adults in some situations. But for teenagers deali...
Ep. 102 Teen Prediabetes: Why "Keep an Eye on It" Is Riskier Than You Think
"He will grow out of it." "Let's just keep an eye on it." "He is a teenager, this is normal."I hear these phrases from families all the time. And I completely understand why. Waiting feels reasonable. But when it comes to prediabetes in ...
Ep. 101 Your Teen's A1C Is Normal—But Are They Healthy?
A normal A1C result feels like good news. And I completely understand why parents feel relieved when they hear it. But as a pediatric endocrinologist, this is one of the biggest misunderstandings I see in families, and I want to clear it up tod...
Ep. 100 Before Your Teen Takes Ozempic or Wegovy, Listen to This
Everyone is talking about Ozempic, Wegovy, and GLP-1 weight loss medications for teenagers. But there is one critical piece of information that almost nobody is discussing. And as a pediatric endocrinologist who prescribes these medications reg...
Ep. 99 Is Keto Diet Safe For Teens?
In this episode you'll learn:• What the American Academy of Pediatrics actually says about low-carb and ketogenic diets for teens • Why keto can work in adults but carries different risks in growing teen bodies • ...
Ep. 98 . 7 Foods Teens Think Are “Healthy" But Are Not
Are the foods your teen eats every day actually helping their metabolism… or keeping insulin high all day long?I go over 7 foods that are commonly marketed as “healthy” for teens — but may contain hidden sugars that contribute to craving...
Ep. 97. What Labs to Ask For Your Teen If Diabetes Runs In Your Family
If diabetes runs in your family and you're watching your teenager's health with a quiet sense of worry — you're not being paranoid. You're paying attention. And you're already ahead of most parents who don't ask questions until a doctor forces ...
Ep. 96 PCOS in Teens: The Missing Link No One Explains
If your daughter was just diagnosed with PCOS and handed a birth control prescription — this episode is for you.Birth control isn't wrong. It's actually the first-line treatment for managing irregular periods in teens with PCOS, and Dr. ...
Ep. 95: 5 Signs Your Teen Has Metabolic Dysfunction—Even With “Normal” Labs
Metabolic dysfunction in teenagers is subtle. It's slow-moving. And it rarely announces itself with obvious symptoms, which means it's easy to miss until things have already been developing quietly for years.In this episode, Dr. Jenny Go...
Ep. 94 The Root Cause of Prediabetes in Teens — And What You Can Do About It
Did you know that nearly 1 in 3 teenagers in the United States has prediabetes? In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Jenny Gourgari breaks down the root cause of prediabetes — in both adults and teenagers — and explains why adolescents face a uniqu...
Ep. 93 Can Teens Get Prediabetes? Warning Signs Every Parent Needs to Know
Did you know that up to 36% of teenagers may have prediabetes — that's 1 in 3 teens? In this episode, Dr. Jenny breaks down everything parents need to know about prediabetes in adolescents, including what it actually is, how it's measured, and ...
Ep. 92 The 35-Gram Breakfast Secret That Could Help Teens Stop Gaining Fat
Could 35 grams of protein at breakfast be the secret to helping your teen stop gaining fat and feel full longer? In this episode, Dr. Jenny breaks down a real study done in teenagers — and shares exactly how to make high-protein breakfasts work...
Ep. 91 What Every Parent Should Teach Teens About Food Labels
In this episode, Dr. Jenny Gourgari discusses how learning to read food labels can help teenagers make healthier food choices.While fresh foods without labels are always the healthiest option, packaged foods are a reality of modern life....
Ep. 90 Can Teen Habits Prevent Diabetes Later? What New Research Shows
A research study followed nearly 2,000 children for more than 36 years to understand how childhood weight affects future health.In this episode, Dr. Jenny Gourgari explains:• What the new research discovered • Why puberty...
Ep. 89 What the Darkening of the Skin Around a Teen’s Neck Means
Many parents notice darkening of the skin around their teen’s neck and assume it is dirt or poor hygiene. But what if it is actually a medical sign from the body?While it may seem like a cosmetic issue, this skin change can be an e...
Ep. 88 How to Help Teens Eat More Veggies — What Science Says
You’ll learn:Why one bad food experience can shape food beliefs for yearsHow cooking together increases vegetable intakeWhat science says about repeated exposure and taste developmentSimple ways to help te...
Ep.87.New Year, New You: Habit Planning That Actually Works
New Year’s resolutions sound motivating — until they turn into frustration.In this episode, I talk about why the all-or-nothing approach doesn’t work for teenagers, especially during puberty, when hormones, sleep needs, school str...
Ep. 86 Snacking for Teens Isn’t Bad—But Here’s How to Do It Right
In this episode of the Lifestyle and Weight Loss for Teens Podcast, I talk about snacking habits in teenagers and how they relate to weight gain. Many teens snack multiple times a day—but is snacking actually the problem?I break...
Ep. 85 How important is school lunch for teens weight?
In this episode, I explain: Why school lunches can be a turning point for weight gain in teensWhat a major JAMA Pediatrics study found about improved school meal standardsHow small changes in the school food e...
Ep. 84 Will My Child Slim Down After Puberty?
In this episode of The Lifestyle and Weight Loss for Teens Podcast, Dr. Jenny Gourgari answers one of the most common questions from parents: “Will my teen slim down after puberty?” Learn why some weigh...
Ep. 83 . 10 Creative Ways to Hit 10,000 Steps a Day
Can tracking your steps really help you reach a healthier weight? In this episode, Dr. Jenny Gourgari breaks down the science behind step goals for teens. She shares a major study that pinpoints the magic number for teens: 10,000–12,000 steps a...
Ep. 82 The 5 Myths About Belly Fat in Teens
In this episode, Dr. Jenny Gourgari dives into five common myths about belly fat in teenagers—from sit-ups and detox teas to the truth about carbs and hormones. Discover what actually works to reduce belly fat safely and naturally d...
Ep.81 The 10 Secrets For Teens to Stay Motivated In Their Healthy Lifestyle Journey
In this episode, I share 10 simple but powerful ways for teens to stay motivated while building healthy habits. From morning routines and accountability to small rewards and positive self-talk, you’ll learn exactly how to keep going...
Ep. 80: Family Divided: One Wants to Lose Weight, Another Wants Pizza.
What should you do if your family keeps bringing home pizza, chips, and soda while you’re trying to eat healthier?In this episode, Dr. Jenny Gourgari shares 10 real-life strategies that teens can use to stay on track—even if their family...