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This Is So Awkward

Cara Natterson, Vanessa Kroll Bennett

Booking Overview

A health and parenting interview show focused on puberty, adolescent development, and the physical, emotional, and social challenges of growing up, mixing host-led episodes with interviews featuring established researchers, clinicians, and subject-matter experts. Credible pitches include pediatricians, psychologists, adolescent-health researchers, parenting authors, and experts on technology or teen safety; booking difficulty is medium because guests generally need recognized expertise, published work, or a strong research or clinical background.

Metrics

Episodes: 409

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.7/5.0

Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000

Gender skew: Female

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 1.2k subscribers

Instagram: 45.0k followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

thepubertypodcast@gmail.com

operations@lessawkward.com

bonnieweinbach@yahoo.com

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Host

Cara Natterson - Pediatrician, author, and adolescent-health expert focused on helping families understand puberty and the physical, emotional, and social changes of growing up.

Vanessa Kroll Bennett - Author, speaker, and puberty educator who helps parents and young people navigate adolescence with practical, evidence-based guidance.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Recognized pediatricians, psychologists, researchers, clinicians, authors, and specialists in adolescent development, parenting, mental health, technology, or teen safety, typically with published research, a book, clinical expertise, or a clearly established subject-matter platform.
Required Achievements:  
Published research or major reports, Authored books or recognized educational resources, Established clinical, academic, or research expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Supreet Mann - Ai-generated Sexual Content, Deepfake Nudes, Social Media Distribution, And Protections For Teens From Parents, Platforms, Schools, And Policymakers.

Dana Suskind - Artificial Intelligence, Brain Development, Language Acquisition, Interpersonal Relationships, And Balancing Technology With Human Interaction In Childhood.

Deepika Chopra - The Science Of Optimism, Resilience, Hope, And Evidence-based Strategies For Handling Adversity.

Recent Topics

Health, Adolescent Development, Puberty, Parenting, Teen Mental Health

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
This Is So Awkward
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Modern Marijuana: What You Need to Know

October 13, 2026

What you think you know about marijuana doesn’t entirely translate to today’s weed. Yes, they’ve got the same active ingredient — cannabis — but the dose is now far higher, making it essentially a new drug. Enter Linda Richter, a leading expert from the Partnership to End Addiction, to explain how the pot of generations past has changed. She breaks down the wide range of cannabis-containing products, how they’re used, their risks, and the extremely confusing legal landscape across the US. Mos...

The Insidious Ranking Lists of Middle + High School

October 06, 2026

Kids have ranked other kids according to attractiveness, popularity, and sexual appeal for decades. But today’s tech platforms –– from social media to group chats to AI –– can amplify this old-school cruelty. Ranking lists reach many more people, with implications that can be extremely hard for kids to escape. This episode is dedicated to the hidden culture behind these lists: why they fuel humiliation and exclusion, how emerging AI tools fan their flames, what parents should watch for, and w...

Sexual Assault and Consent

October 03, 2026

The story of the “Cornell 7” gang rape has sent shockwaves across the country. As details emerge, a parade of issues have follow, from disturbing legal loopholes to the impact of media on young people’s behavior to the responsibilities of bystanders. We are joined by Dr. Debby Herbenick, professor and researcher on young people’s sexual behavior, to discuss a way forward. The Cornell case is not singular –– how do we guide young people to ultimately prevent assaults from happening in the firs...

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Frequently asked questions

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This Is So Awkward
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How do I get in touch with This Is So Awkward?

This Is So Awkward is hosted by Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett. Its publicly listed emails are thepubertypodcast@gmail.com, operations@lessawkward.com, and bonnieweinbach@yahoo.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for This Is So Awkward?

The publicly listed emails for This Is So Awkward: thepubertypodcast@gmail.com, operations@lessawkward.com, and bonnieweinbach@yahoo.com.

How many listeners does This Is So Awkward have?

Podseeker estimates This Is So Awkward reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for This Is So Awkward?

This Is So Awkward typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Recognized pediatricians, psychologists, researchers, clinicians, authors, and specialists in adolescent development, parenting, mental health, technology, or teen safety, typically with published research, a book, clinical expertise, or a clearly established subject-matter platform. Common among recent guests: Published research or major reports; Authored books or recognized educational resources; Established clinical, academic, or research expertise. Recent guests include Supreet Mann, Dana Suskind, and Deepika Chopra.

How hard is it to get booked on This Is So Awkward?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does This Is So Awkward cover?

Recent episodes cover Health, Adolescent Development, Puberty, Parenting, and Teen Mental Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

thepubertypodcast@gmail.com

operations@lessawkward.com

bonnieweinbach@yahoo.com

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