7. Stay Teenage

The Flipside with Paris Lees

Should we think more like teens?

From a 16-year-old CEO to a climate activist to a rebellious, teenage Paris Lees, we examine impulsivity and bad decisions.

Dr. Frances Jensen speaks to Paris Lees about synaptic plasticity in a teenager’s brain during this active social phase, and why these formative years are key to establishing the adults we become.

The Flipside is hosted by Paris Lees, and written by Hannah Varrall and Paris Lees. The Assistant Producer is Lucy Evans, The Production Manager is Emily Jarvis. Audio engineering is by Chris Carter and Nick Webb and it is mixed by Mau Loseto It’s produced by Hannah Varrall and the Executive Producer is Rubina Pabani It’s made by ITN Productions for BBC Radio 4