HeyJaredThe Resilient Kid
Discover the power of resilience with "The Resilient Kid" podcast, where Ashley Costello, a seasoned psychotherapist and the visionary founder of The Resilient Kid, delves into insightful conversations aimed at empowering children and families.
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- Sep 3, 2026
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S12E01 - The Anxiety Behind the Absence (opens the original)
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WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT For many families, the school gate is a battlefield. Whether it's a child refusing to undo their seatbelt, Sunday night stomach aches, or a teen who won't leave their room, emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA) is a growing crisis. In this episode, psychotherapist Ashley Costello explains the neurological mechanisms of avoidance, how reassurance can feed anxiety, and how push/pull factors dictate behavior. Through the stories of Zara (7) and Noah (14), you'll learn
S11E12 - Let's Actually Talk About Sex For 16+ (opens the original)
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Let's Actually Talk About Sex The Resilient Kid Podcast | Season 11, Episode 10 "Your body belongs to you. Your desire is not shameful. Healthy sex is mutual, communicative, and good for everyone involved." WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT The final and most direct episode of Season 11. For young people aged 16+, we talk honestly about what sex is, healthy sex, pornography, contraception, STIs, readiness, consent and making choices that feel right for you. For parents: please listen before sharing wit
S11E11 - Consent: What It Actually Means 13+ (opens the original)
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Consent, Pressure & Staying Safe Online “Consent is not the absence of a no. It is the presence of a yes.” This episode is for young people aged 13 and over. It talks honestly and directly about consent, relationships, pressure, online safety, intimate image sharing and sextortion. It is designed to help young people recognise what a genuine yes looks like, what pressure can sound like, what to do if something online starts to feel wrong, and where to get help. For parents: this is a good episod
S11E10 - Hey, This Is For You: Girls (opens the original)
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This episode is spoken directly to girls aged 10–13 in language that treats them like the capable, curious, real people they are. It explores female puberty honestly and without embarrassment, covering breast development, body hair, vaginal discharge, periods in detail, the correct names for female anatomy including the vulva and clitoris, masturbation and self-exploration, emotional changes, body image, social media, consent and personal boundaries. It answers the questions many girls have but
S11E9 - Hey, This Is For You Boys - Age 10-13 (opens the original)
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"What is happening to you is normal. All of it." WHAT THIS EPISODE IS ABOUT This episode is for boys aged 10–13, spoken directly to them in honest, age-appropriate language. We talk about puberty, what is happening to the body, why it happens, and the things many boys are never warned about, including erections, wet dreams, masturbation, emotions, body changes and what to expect as they grow up. Parents are encouraged to listen first, listen together, or simply share the episode with their son.
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