Whether teens are talking about the way they look, the way they learn, or who they are attracted to, they crave acceptance from peers. Annie talks with Dr. Jennifer “Jena” Wider, MD, about helping teens break free from the myth of what’s “normal” so they can learn to love and accept themselves.
About Jennifer Wider
Jennifer Wider, MD, is a nationally renowned women’s health expert, author, and radio host. Her weekly radio segment on Cosmo Radio is called “Am I Normal?” Dr. Wider’s latest book (co-authored with Logan Levkoff, PhD) is Got Teens? The Doctor Moms’ Guide to Sexuality, Social Media and Other Adolescent Realities. Learn more at DrWider.com
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[…] Jena and I had such a dynamic conversation about the myth of “normal” I wanted to share it here. I can’t think of anything more essential to the emotional well-being of young people than helping them bust out the confines of living up to someone else’s idea of how they should look, feel and think so they can gain confidence to be themselves. Listen in on our conversation here. […]