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Teens: No Cap

Teens: No Cap

Teens Uncharted 51 Episodes Aug 15, 2026

Teens: No Cap is a podcast that offers an unfiltered look at the realities of being a teenager today. Hosted by Charity, the show covers topics like mental health, school struggles, and high-risk behaviors with honesty and without judgment. It aims to bridge the gap between teens and parents, providing a space for real conversation. Video episodes are available on Spotify and YouTube, while audio can be found on all major podcast platforms.

Episodes

Mental Health Care, Collaboration & The Lindsay Clancy Trial | Teens Uncharted the Pod Ep.61
Mental Health Care, Collaboration & The Lindsay Clancy Trial | Teens Uncharted the Pod Ep.61 Aug 15, 2026 00:28:52 Welcome back to the very first episode of our newly rebranded podcast, Teens Uncharted the Pod! Whether you have been here since the beginning or are just tuning in, we are so happy to have you for the Season 2 premiere.This podcast is dedicated to discussing teens through the lens of the professionals who work with them, including therapists, social workers, doctors, and coaches. In this episode,
The Finale of 'No Cap' & Busting Teen Therapy Myths! | Episode 60
The Finale of 'No Cap' & Busting Teen Therapy Myths! | Episode 60 Aug 8, 2026 00:27:12 Welcome to Episode 60 of the Teens: No Cap Podcast!I can't believe we've made it to 60 episodes, and to celebrate, we have some massive announcements. This episode marks the official finale of our "No Cap" era, as we are shifting gears and rebranding to Teens Uncharted the Pod starting next season. Thank you to all the wonderful guests who have shared their expertise and helped this community grow
Inside the Juvenile Justice System: Trauma, Mental Health & Teens | Teens No Cap Ep. 59
Inside the Juvenile Justice System: Trauma, Mental Health & Teens | Teens No Cap Ep. 59 Aug 1, 2026 00:46:47 In Episode 59 of Teens: No Cap, host Charity Chaffee sits down with mental health professionals Justyna Wolek and Reagan Webb to explore the realities of the juvenile justice system. Drawing from their clinical experience at youth correctional facilities—including the McLaren Youth Correctional Facility in Oregon—Justyna and Reagan shed light on the systemic challenges and chronic dysregulation th
Healing Through Animals & "Jenna Finds a Dog" with Terry Rousseau & Co. | Teens: No Cap Ep. 58
Healing Through Animals & "Jenna Finds a Dog" with Terry Rousseau & Co. | Teens: No Cap Ep. 58 Jul 25, 2026 00:42:07 Welcome to episode 58 of Teens: No Cap, hosted by licensed mental health counselor Charity Chaffee! In this episode, Charity is joined by Dr. Terry Rousseau, publisher Alexia Melocchi, and editor Heidi Stangeland to discuss the creation and powerful message behind their new children's novel, Jenna Finds a Dog.Originally written as a screenplay by Terry during the COVID-19 lockdown, the story was a
Why "School Refusal" is the Wrong Term: Navigating Teen Anxiety with Sarah Haugh |  Ep. 57
Why "School Refusal" is the Wrong Term: Navigating Teen Anxiety with Sarah Haugh | Ep. 57 Jul 18, 2026 00:45:58 Welcome back to episode 57 of Teens: No Cap! Today, host Charity Chaffee, LMHC, sits down with Sarah Haugh, an LMHC based in Topsfield, MA who specializes in anxiety and trauma. In this episode, Charity and Sarah dive deep into the complexities of "school avoidance"—a term Sarah prefers over the pathologizing labels of "school refusal" or "truancy."In this episode, we cover:🎙️ Why terms like "trua
Geek Therapy: Using Anime, Marvel, & Harry Potter to Connect with Teens | Teens: No Cap Ep. 56
Geek Therapy: Using Anime, Marvel, & Harry Potter to Connect with Teens | Teens: No Cap Ep. 56 Jul 11, 2026 00:48:15 Welcome back to another episode of Teens: No Cap! In episode 56, host Charity Chaffee, a licensed mental health counselor in Massachusetts, sits down with the amazing Yasmin Miranda. Yasmin is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida, Maryland, and Pennsylvania who specializes in working with teenagers and young adults.In this episode, they dive deep into the incredible value of bringing a te
Failing Safely, Secret Codes & Neurospicy Teens with Amie Parsons | Teens: No Cap Ep. 55
Failing Safely, Secret Codes & Neurospicy Teens with Amie Parsons | Teens: No Cap Ep. 55 Jul 8, 2026 00:57:10 Welcome back to episode 55 of Teens: No Cap with your host, Charity Chafee! In this episode, we sit down for a deeply insightful conversation with Amie Parsons, a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPCA) who specializes in working with teenagers and neurodivergent populations.Amie shares her fascinating career shift from being a high school history and special education teacher to pursuing
Navigating Family Dynamics, Therapist Burnout, & Post-Pandemic Youth | Teens: No Cap Ep. 54
Navigating Family Dynamics, Therapist Burnout, & Post-Pandemic Youth | Teens: No Cap Ep. 54 Jun 27, 2026 00:51:20 Welcome to another episode of Teens: No Cap! In this episode, host Charity Chaffee sits down with Dr. Rachel Hughes, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), child mental health specialist, and certified autism spectrum disorder clinical specialist based in Washington state.Dr. Hughes brings an incredibly refreshing and honest perspective to the realities of treating neurodivergent teens,
Treating Trauma in Neurodivergent Teens with EMDR | Teens: No Cap Ep. 53
Treating Trauma in Neurodivergent Teens with EMDR | Teens: No Cap Ep. 53 Jun 20, 2026 00:51:49 In Episode 53 of Teens: No Cap, host Charity Chaffee sits down with therapist Alyssa Desroches to explore the intersection of neurodivergence, trauma, and EMDR therapy in teenagers. They dive deep into why "high-performing" and high-masking neurodivergent teens are often missed, the vital difference between oppositional behavior and nervous system overwhelm, and how compounded "small t" traumas im
Understanding BFRBs (Skin Picking & Hair Pulling) in Teens with Laura Chackes | Teens: No Cap Ep. 51
Understanding BFRBs (Skin Picking & Hair Pulling) in Teens with Laura Chackes | Teens: No Cap Ep. 51 Jun 6, 2026 00:45:25 Welcome back to another episode of the Teens: No Cap! In Episode 51, host Charity Chaffee sits down with Laura Chackes, a psychologist and owner of the Center for Mindfulness and CBT in St. Louis, Missouri. Laura specializes in treating anxiety, OCD, and Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRBs).In this important conversation, we explore the heavily stigmatized and under-recognized world of BFRBs.
Breaking Generational Trauma: Why Your Teen Won't Talk To You | Teens: No Cap Ep. 50
Breaking Generational Trauma: Why Your Teen Won't Talk To You | Teens: No Cap Ep. 50 May 30, 2026 00:59:40 Are you struggling to connect with your teenager, or wondering why they seem totally shut down? In Episode 50 of Teens: No Cap, we dive deep into the unfiltered reality of teen mental health and how families can break cycles of generational trauma.Episode Summary:In this episode, we sit down with licensed social worker Tatyana White to explore what really goes on in therapy sessions with kids ages
The Wild World of Teen Therapy: Mustangs, Playlists & Harm Reduction | Teens: No Cap Ep. 49
The Wild World of Teen Therapy: Mustangs, Playlists & Harm Reduction | Teens: No Cap Ep. 49 May 23, 2026 00:51:33 Welcome back to another episode of Teens: No Cap! In Episode 49, host Charity Chaffee, LMHC, sits down with Sarah Evert, LICSW, a clinical social worker and private practice owner based in Minnetonka, MN. Both Charity and Sarah are fiercely passionate about specializing exclusively in adolescents, and they break down exactly why teens require a completely different therapeutic approach than adults

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