About this episode
The episode explores the concept of 'second puberty' and shares personal experiences related to puberty.
We’ve all been through puberty. It was sometimes traumatic, mostly awkward, it even had its endearing moments - and going through it shaped the way we think about ourselves and how we show up in the world. In this ep, you share your puberty war stories, and we investigate the mysterious phenomenon called ‘second puberty’. Because, jump scare, it might not be over. SHOW NOTES: What Happens When You Stop The Pill: https://www.webmd.com/sex/birth-control/stopping-pill-10-ways-body-changes Second puberty https://www.healthline.com/health/second-puberty#summary DM us your thoughts, questions, topics, or to just vent at @triplejthehookup on IG or email us: thehookup@abc.net.au The Hook Up is an ABC podcast, produced by triple j. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.
People in this episode
Host: triplej
Topics covered
- puberty
- second puberty
- personal stories
- body changes
- mental health
- societal expectations
Keywords
- second puberty
- puberty
- body changes
- mental health
- personal stories
- society
- culture
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: ABC, WebMD, Healthline
Places: Wurundjeri, Kulin nation
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