Episode 6: Emotions and mood swings
About this episode
This episode explores the emotional changes during puberty, focusing on mood swings and brain development.
It's not just your body that changes during puberty — your brain is going through some major renovations, too. And you might notice those changes in your emotions and moods. One minute you're happy, the next you're sad, and sometimes you don't even know why! In this episode, we're digging into the science behind mood swings, finding out why your brain's emotional headquarters develops faster than its center for self-control and learning how hormones can act like amplifiers for your feelings. Plus, therapist Tim McLeod shares tips for handling big emotions — and how to know when it might be time to talk to a trusted adult. But don't worry — puberty isn't all overwhelming feelings. It's also your portal into a whole new world of independence, freedom and figuring out who you are. Want to support the show? Join Smarty Pass to listen to ad-free episodes or donate! Click here for a transcript of this episode.
More episodes of Brains On Universe Presents….Puberty! (The Podcast)
- Episode 8: Crushes & Consent
- Episode 7: Friendship and social changes
- Episode 5: Periods
- Episode 4: Reproduction
- Episode 3: Growth spurts
- Episode 2: Skin, sweat and hair
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