Playground Politics | Teresa talks to James Osborn

15/04/2025 33 min Temporada 1 Episodio 8
Playground Politics | Teresa talks to James Osborn

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Send us a textIn this episode Teresa invites James Osborne, a licensed therapist and coach, to discuss the relevance of her 30-year-old column newspaper column titled 'Playground Politics' about a conversation she had with her, then, 7-year old son about a situation with a schoolmate that was worrying him.James and Teresa  explore themes of bullying, the impact of social media on youth, and the complexities of adolescence. The conversation also highlights the importance of compassion, meaningful relationships, and the role of parents in navigating these challenges.They discuss the critically acclaimed television series "Adolescence" and how young people's social interactions have been impacted by smart phones.James shares about a charity his mother runs which addresses loneliness in rural communities, the Royal Coffee Caravan.   https://ruralcoffeecaravan.org.uk#teresanorton #theviewfromabroadpodcast #hongkong #portugal #humor #journal #truestories #changingworld #selfreflection #socialnorms #growth