What does an eating disorder really feel like from the inside? In this powerful opening episode, guest Sarah Cohen shares her personal story of navigating anorexia as a teen — what triggered it, how people reacted, and what finally helped her begin to heal. Therapist & JTeen CEO Yaakov Barr and JTeen Counsellor BatSheva Netzer of B7Active/B7Diet unpack the emotional and cultural challenges around food and body image in our community. From shidduchim pressure and communal norms to the dangers of well-meaning compliments, this episode opens the door to real understanding and meaningful change.

In this honest and eye-opening episode, Psychotherapist Yaakov Barr is joined by JTeen counsellor and Mum BatSheva Netzer, and Counsellor & Educator Tehilla Birnbaum, to explore what so many teens wish their parents knew and truly understood. From the silence, eye-rolls or outbursts, to the deep emotional struggles behind anxiety, perfectionism, and feeling like a sibling is favoured, this conversation helps parents decode what’s really going on with their teens. Together, they discuss why teens often don’t feel safe opening up at home, what makes a home emotionally secure, and how parents can show up with empathy rather than panic, preaching or pressure. If you’ve ever wondered why your child turns to someone else instead of you — and what you can do about it — this episode is for you! Spoiler alert - if they are talking to a someone else - a good therapist, that's great too :-)