Ever feel like your body goes into full panic mode over something small — and you can't figure out why? That's your nervous system talking. In this episode, Dr. Roseann Capanna-Hodge breaks down exactly what your nervous system does, why stress builds up like water filling a cup, and how to empty it before it overflows. We get into why some people bounce back from stress fast while others stay overwhelmed for hours, and Dr. Roseann shares three simple, science-backed tools you can use today.

In this episode of the Healthy Teen Life podcast, Leslie talks to Laurie Smith, author of The Flow Habit, about how teens and college students can get into a flow state even when you have zero motivation. We explore her 4-step FEAL method (Focus, Engage, Equalize, Listen & Let Go), why perfectionism is on the rise in teens, and how flow can quiet that inner critic voice for good.

To celebrate hitting episode 200, this is a solo recap of the most-listened-to episodes in Healthy Teen Life history — everything from body image and resilience to procrastination, morning routines, and food mindset.