The Emotional Lives of Teenagers by Lisa Damour Summary
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Renowned psychologist Lisa Damour demystifies adolescent emotions in this New York Times bestseller, debunking myths while offering practical guidance. Pixar's "Inside Out 2" consultant reveals why emotional regulation - not avoidance - builds resilience. What if understanding teen emotions requires embracing, not fixing them?
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Navigating the Emotional Tsunami of the Teenage Years
"We have real feelings." This simple yet profound statement from Lisa Damour's teenage daughter's friends captures the essence of adolescence-a period of emotional intensity that often leaves both teens and parents feeling adrift. As teen mental health concerns reach crisis levels, understanding these emotional lives becomes crucial. The reality is that teenage emotions aren't problems to be fixed but sophisticated information-processing systems helping them navigate complex social landscapes. When 16-year-old Maya felt inexplicably uneasy around her seemingly friendly lab partner, her mother encouraged her to trust that feeling. Weeks later, Maya discovered he'd been spreading rumors about other girls-her emotional system had detected subtle inconsistencies her conscious mind missed. We've long misunderstood teenage emotions through three persistent myths: that emotion opposes reason, that difficult feelings harm teenagers, and that emotional intensity signals fragility. In reality, emotions serve as valuable navigation tools, working through challenges builds resilience, and intense reactions reflect normal neurological development. The question isn't whether teens feel strong emotions but whether they can still maintain friendships, complete schoolwork, and enjoy life despite emotional ups and downs. When emotions consistently interfere with these domains, that's when professional support becomes appropriate.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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