Let's Talk Teens

Holding on: Helping your teen through depression

• Cheree Murdock & Abbi Winslow • Season 1 • Episode 89

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🎙️ Let’s Talk Teens: Holding On — Helping Your Teen Through Depression

Welcome to another episode of "Let’s Talk Teens!" with certified life coaches, Abbi Winslow and Cheree Murdock — where we help parents navigate the hardest parts of raising teens with compassion, clarity, and hope.

In this deeply important episode, we’re talking about teen depression — what it can look like, how it impacts the whole family, and how to support your teen when they’re struggling to hold on. Depression in teens doesn’t always look like sadness; sometimes it shows up as irritability, withdrawal, exhaustion, numbness, or hopelessness.

We’ll walk through practical ways to support your teen emotionally, create safe and open conversations, and recognize when it’s time to seek additional help. Most importantly, we’ll talk about how to stay connected to your teen during a season that can feel isolating for everyone involved.

If your teen is struggling, this episode is a reminder that they are not alone — and neither are you. Tune in for encouragement, practical tools, and hope for the road ahead. 🎧✨