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Raising Confident Teens: Real Conversations About Sex, Safety & Self-Worth w/ Dr. Kela Henry EP 193

What if the best way to protect your teen isn’t a lecture, but a real conversation?

In this powerful and practical episode, family doctor Dr. Kela shares how parents can build honest, ongoing talks about sex, safety, and self-worth—without fear or awkwardness. Drawing on her experiences as a physician, author, and mom, Dr. Kela opens up about her own journey through burnout, caregiving, and rediscovering balance, and how that shaped her mission to help families raise confident, informed teens.

We dive into:

• How to replace lectures with connection and curiosity
• Why self-worth is the foundation for every healthy decision
• How to talk about consent, relationships, and online pressure
• What Dr. Kela learned from stepping back to protect her own wellbeing
• The inspiration behind her book Nia and the Numbers Game

If you care about raising teens who feel seen, safe, and strong, this episode will give you the tools—and the courage—to start the conversations that matter most.

🎧 Listen now, share with another parent, and subscribe for more real talks that help families grow together.

Website: drkela.com 
Instagram: @drkelahenry
Book: Nia & The Numbers Game: A Teenager’s Guide to Education, Relationships & Sex by Kela Henry MD | Goodreads

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