Introducing...Brains On Universe Presents: Puberty! (The podcast)

About this episode

This episode introduces a new limited series focused on puberty, addressing common questions and concerns for kids aged 7-12.

We're making a new limited series to tackle a topic that lots of our listeners are curious about. Puberty! It’s a lot. There are the awkward conversations and the questions we’re too nervous to ask and the sometimes uncomfortable experience of living in a body that’s changing fast (and publicly!). This podcast is here to help. Hosted by Molly Bloom, of the award-winning science podcast Brains On, and co-hosted by high schoolers who've just been through it, Puberty! (The podcast) is for everybody — and every body. Designed for kids 7-12, the show will cover everything from brain chemicals to consent, in a straight-forward and digestible package. This is a safe space for young people to understand their bodies and their brains, and it’s a resource for parents to tackle otherwise difficult topics. Experts, including Dr. Cara Natterson (Less Awkward), Chris Pepper (Talk to Your Boys), Nora Gelperin (Advocates for Youth), and Erin Walsh (Spark & Stitch Institute), provide science-filled explanations and answer listener questions. Search for Brains On Universe Presents: Puberty! (The podcast) wherever you listen!

People in this episode

Host: Molly Bloom

Topics covered

• puberty
• body changes
• brain chemicals
• consent
• youth education
• parenting resources

Keywords

• puberty
• kids podcast
• body changes
• science education
• parenting
• youth resources

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Brains On, Brains On Universe, Advocates for Youth, Spark & Stitch Institute, Talk to Your Boys, Less Awkward

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