Lifestyle and Weight Loss For Teens
Struggling to help your teen get to a healthy weight—without crash diets, stress, or shame?
This podcast is for teens who want to feel better in their bodies—and for parents who want to support their kids the right way.
Hosted by Dr. Jenny Gourgari, a pediatric endocrinologist, certified in obesity medicine, and teen weight loss coach with over 15 years of experience, this podcast focuses on balancing puberty hormones, building healthy habits, and understanding the real science behind teen weight and wellness.
Each week, Dr. Gourgari answers real questions like:
🧠 Why do I feel hungry all the time?
🍞 Are carbs bad for teens trying to lose weight?
🎮 Can active video games actually help with fitness?
🍓 Are smoothies helpful—or just sugar bombs?
💤 How does sleep affect my weight?
You’ll learn how puberty hormones impact your mood, metabolism, and energy—and how small changes in your routine can make a big difference.
If you’re ready to stop guessing and start understanding the why behind what’s happening in your teen body—or help your child do the same—hit follow and tune in every week.
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Lifestyle and Weight Loss For Teens
Ep.57 The Sleep-Sugar Link: What's Happening to Teens?
This podcast episode explores the relationship between sleep duration and insulin resistance in teenagers, building on previous discussions about insulin resistance during puberty.
It highlights the importance of teenagers getting the recommended 8 to 10 hours of sleep each night and presents statistics showing that 70-80% of U.S. teenagers fail to meet this requirement.
Two key studies are discussed: one showing that advanced puberty stages are linked to reduced sleep duration, and another indicating that teenagers sleeping less than six hours have higher levels of insulin resistance.
Practical tips are provided to help teens gradually increase their sleep duration, which can improve insulin resistance and balance puberty hormones.
00:00 Introduction to Sleep and Insulin Resistance
01:11 Importance of Sleep for Teenagers
02:23 Studies Linking Sleep and Insulin Resistance
05:07 Practical Tips for Better Sleep
06:17 Conclusion and Future Topics
If you're wondering…
❓ Why are teens hungry all the time during puberty?
❓ Why are teens craving sugar all the time?
❓ Why teens feel so tired—even when they sleep?
You’re not alone—and it’s not your fault.
Hormones play a HUGE role in how teens gain weight, feel energy, manage emotions, and grow.
Dr Gourgari is a certified pediatric endocrinologist, obesity medicine specialist and health coach for teens.
Each week, she break down how puberty hormones work—and how simple habits like eating better, sleeping more, and moving your body can help you feel better, stronger, and more confident.
We’ll talk about things like:
🥗 Are smoothies really healthy?
🍞 Are carbs bad for weight loss in teens?
💪 And how to stop emotional eating before it takes over your day.
Whether you’re a teen ready to make a change—or a parent looking to support your child the right way—this podcast is for you.
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