107. My Teenage Son Has No Friends: What to Do When He’s Lonely (And It’s Breaking Your Heart)

Raising Boys Building Men ®/: Reconnect with Your Teenage Son · Nov 2, 2026 · 22m

"Mom, nobody likes me." Or maybe he doesn't say a word. It's Friday night, his door is shut, the house is quiet, and you know he isn't texting anyone. Nothing breaks a mom's heart like watching her teenage son be lonely or left out.

In this episode, Heidi shares 3 things to do when your teenage son is lonely, plus the exact words to say (and the 4 things not to say). You'll learn how to tell if it's his pain or yours, how to be his safe place without becoming his social director, and small steps that help a lonely teen boy build confidence and find his people.

In this episode, you'll learn…