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Smells Like Teen Parent

Hosted by Jenny Debevec · kids · EN-US · 23 episodes

About this Podcast:

This podcast is for adolescents and the adults who annoy them. You want to have a good relationship with your teen and you also have to get them ready for the real world. Jenny Debevec, a nationally certified counselor and consultant with 20 years working with teens, helps you maintain your sense of humor, offering motivation, advice, and support as we walk this sometimes smelly road. You will hear fun discussions and let’s get real interviews with parents, kids, and experts about topics like college applications, sex and gender identity, social media, relationships, learning disabilities, parent self-care, puberty, and more! If you need a laugh, a little advice or just want to know you’re not alone, listen in.

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Questions about Smells Like Teen Parent

What is Smells Like Teen Parent about?

This podcast is for adolescents and the adults who annoy them. You want to have a good relationship with your teen and you also have to get them ready for the real world.

Who hosts Smells Like Teen Parent?

Smells Like Teen Parent is hosted by Jenny Debevec. The show has published 23 episodes to date.

What has Smells Like Teen Parent covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Ep 24: Inside Youth Sports: Joy, Risk, And Real-Life Lessons" (4 December 2025, 26 minutes), "Episode 23 Student Spotlight: Autism, Advocacy & Power-Ups with Gabriel" (10 May 2025, 18 minutes), and "Ep 22: When Speaking Truth Becomes Dangerous: The Decision to Remove Episode 6" (3 May 2025, 3 minutes).

How often does Smells Like Teen Parent publish?

Smells Like Teen Parent publishes roughly every few months, with episodes averaging 19 minutes across 23 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Smells Like Teen Parent?

Booking probability for Smells Like Teen Parent is 24%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Smells Like Teen Parent requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Smells Like Teen Parent's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Smells Like Teen Parent?

The strongest fits for Smells Like Teen Parent are Family & Social Services. Smells Like Teen Parent has a kids audience.

About the host

Jenny Debevec hosts Smells Like Teen Parent, a kids show with 23 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #24

    Ep 24: Inside Youth Sports: Joy, Risk, And Real-Life Lessons

    Dec 4, 202526 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>In this episode we unpack why teens join, why they quit, and how to keep sports joyful while still building grit, trust, and leadership. Adult expert Scott Jarvis shares how great coaches center...

  • Smells Like Teen Parent

    Episode 23 Student Spotlight: Autism, Advocacy & Power-Ups with Gabriel

    May 10, 202518 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>www.yesandcounseling.com</p> <p>smellsliketeenparent@gmail.com</p>

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    Ep 22: When Speaking Truth Becomes Dangerous: The Decision to Remove Episode 6

    May 3, 20253 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>www.yesandcounseling.com</p> <p>smellsliketeenparent@gmail.com</p>

  • Episode #19

    Ep 21: Empowering Neurodiverse Students through Special Education

    Feb 10, 202520 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Discover the transformative power of advocacy and inclusive education with guest Dr. Kristin Vogel-Campbell, a leading expert in special education. This episode promises to equip you with...

  • Episode #18

    Embracing Neurodiversity: Jonathan Cormur's Journey Through Theater and Advocacy

    Aug 16, 202427 minS3

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>What if embracing your unique identity could lead to a rewarding career in the performing arts? Join Jenny Debevec as she talks with Jonathan Cormur, an accomplished actor and passionate advocate...

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  • Episode #3

    Ep 17: Student Spotlight: Transforming Health Education for Young Women

    Jun 19, 202418 minS3

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Ever wondered why so many young women are misinformed about their own bodies? On this episode of "Smells Like Teen Parent," high school students Alexis Hom and Emma Slocum tackle the glaring gaps...

  • Episode #2

    Ep 16: Trust, Truth, and Lies: How to Build More Honest Relationships Between Teens and Adults

    Mar 27, 202424 minS3

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Discover the delicate dance of trust that defines the ever-evolving parent-teen relationship with thoughtful insights from Jenny Debevec, adult guest expert Dr. Eric Solomon and teens themselves...

  • Episode #15

    Ep 15: Guiding Teens to Careers from Dreams

    Jan 25, 202416 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Join me, Jenny Debevec, on this journey through the transformative world of career counseling. Let's explore how early conversations about ambitions can shape the lives of adolescents and teens...

  • Episode #14

    Ep 14: Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth: Transforming Love Into Action

    Oct 3, 202331 minS2

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Have you ever wondered how to navigate the emotional labyrinth of supporting a LGBTQ+ child? Do you wish you had a guide, someone who's been through it, to offer invaluable insights? This...

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    Ep 13: Bonus Feature: How Improvisation Can Make You a Better Parent! With Michael O'Brien

    Sep 4, 20236 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>In this quick and dirty episode we bring you advise from the street corner with improv guru and public radio talk show host Michael O’Brien, who shares the life lessons and parenting rules you...

  • Episode #12

    Ep 12: Humor: Are You Funny Enough to Parent a Teen?

    Aug 5, 202327 minS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>I<b>n this episode, we're diving into the science behind the value of humor in parenting! What kinds of humor do kids prefer and how does that influence their behavior? How does does having a...

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    Ep 11: How does Anxiety Affect Teens and how can Mindfulness Help?

    Jun 30, 202317 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>In this episode we discuss anxiety. Anxiety is the number one concern students and parents present in counseling referrals. Why are rates of anxiety and depression skyrocketing? What are the...

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    Episode 10 Effective Discipline for Adolescents

    May 10, 202321 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>I<b>n this episode we discuss how to create effective adolescent discipline (rather than mere punishment, which doesn't even work for rats). You will hear from students, parents of teens who...

  • Smells Like Teen Parent

    Ep 9: ADHD Part 2: What do psychiatrists recommend?

    Nov 11, 202223 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>What are the different kinds of ADHD? Who should be on medication? Can kids overdose? What are the side effects? <b> In the last episode we talked about what ADHD and ADD is, what helps teen...

  • Smells Like Teen Parent

    ADHD and ADD Part 2: Interview with Dr. Moslin

    Oct 17, 202223 minS0

    <p><b>In this episode of our two part series on ADHD and ADD we have the honor of speaking with psychiatrist Pamela Moslin, who offers over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Moslin offers insight on the...

  • Episode #8

    Ep 8 Part 1: Is Adolescent ADHD Different?

    Aug 26, 202218 minS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>I<b>n the next two episodes we are going to talk about how teen ADHD differ from earlier childhood ADHD? Does playing video games give your kids ADHD? Can they get ADHD from those wild and chatty...

  • Episode #7

    Bonus! Parent Tools for Productive Discussions about Social Media

    Mar 26, 202210 minS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p><b>So how DO we talk to teens in an effective way? Bringing you parents and caregivers a set of micro-skills to foster honest productive dialogues about loaded topics. </b></p><p><b>These...

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    Ep 7: Smells Like Social Media

    Feb 2, 202218 minS0

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>I<b>n this episode, school counselor and academic consultant Jenny Debevec is going to pry open the vault of what is happening during screen time-- is social media connecting youth or spawning...

  • Episode #6

    Episode 6: SEX and Empowered Puberty

    Dec 15, 202119 minS1

    <p><br/>I<b>n this fun and uplifting episode we take a look at one of the biggest land mines and causes of tongue tied-ness of raising our generation in bloom: sex and puberty .</b></p><p><b> What are the most pressing...

  • Episode #5

    Ep 5: Spotlight on Huckleberry Youth Programs: Interview with Executive Director Doug Styles

    Dec 11, 202113 minS1

    <p>Send us a text</p><p>Bringing you a special interim episode spotlighting one of the organizations Smells Like Teen Parent supports with every download our listeners make. For each download from episode four, creator...

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