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The Teen Anxiety Maze- Parenting Teens, Help for Anxiety, Anxious Teens, Anxiety Relief
Struggling to grasp the root causes of your teen's anxiety?
Finding it tough to communicate effectively with them about their struggles?
Feeling overwhelmed by the stresses of everyday life?
Look no further. I've got you covered.
🎙️ Welcome to The Teen Anxiety Maze, where I delve into the heart of teen anxiety to bring you practical solutions and heartfelt support. Ranked in the top 10% globally, my podcast is your go-to resource for understanding and managing teen anxiety.
👩👧👦 With 33 years of experience working with young people and families, including 25 years as a school counselor and 2 years as a teen anxiety coach, I bring a wealth of knowledge and insight to the table. Having raised an anxious teen myself, I understand the challenges firsthand.
💡 In each episode, we'll explore effective coping mechanisms and strategies tailored to manage anxiety, drawing from both professional expertise and personal experience. Together, we'll uncover the root causes of anxiety, process it, and create a unique plan for your teen based on their strengths and values.
👨👩👧👦 But this podcast isn't just for teens. Parents, this is your opportunity to gain valuable insights into understanding and supporting your anxious teen. By listening together, you'll find conversation starters that bridge the gap and foster open communication.
🌟 Subscribe now so you never miss an episode packed with actionable advice and heartfelt support. Connect with me on social media or via email to have your questions answered. Let's navigate the journey of teen anxiety together, one episode at a time. Your teen's well-being starts here.
Episodes
265 episodes
Bonus: Sleep Meditation for Anxious Parents | Release the Day & Rest Your Weary Mind 🌙
Exhausted parent, this one's for you. After a day of endless decisions, mental checklists, and carrying the invisible load of family life, your mind deserves to rest. This sleep meditation is specifically designed for parents who struggle...
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Bonus: Sleep Meditation for Anxious Teens & Young Adults | Calm Your Racing Mind 🌙
Feeling overwhelmed? Mind racing with thoughts about school, friendships, the future, or just... everything? You're not alone. This sleep meditation is specifically designed for teens and young adults who struggle with anxiety and racing ...
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E 250 Understanding Gender vs. Sex
Wendy Cole: Transitioning at 67 & Living as Your True SelfHave you ever felt like you weren’t living as your real self?In this powerful episode, I sit down with Wendy Cole, a Transition Mentor who made the life-alterin...
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Episode 250
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Pride Month Reflections: Faith, Identity, and Unconditional Love
🌈 You Are Loved. You Belong. 🌈In this heartfelt Pride Month episode, I open up about my journey through faith, spirituality, and becoming a lifelong ally to the LGBTQIA+ community.Growing up in a conservative religion, I strug...
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E 249 How Blood Sugar Spikes Trigger Anxiety
What if your anxiety isn't actually anxiety—but your blood sugar crashing?In this episode, board-certified psychiatrist Dr. Tracy McCarthy reveals the connection between what you eat and how you feel. After years of prescribing me...
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Episode 249
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E248 How to Have a Good Divorce That Supports Your Kids
Divorce doesn’t have to damage your kids. In this episode, certified divorce coach and therapist Karen McNenny shares how divorced parents can reduce anxiety in children by improving communication, building co-parenting strategies, and cr...
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Episode 248
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E 247 How Overachieving Teens Hide Anxiety
Did you know your anxiety might be lying to you? 🤯In this powerful episode of The Teen Anxiety Maze, I’m joined by award-winning teen mental health speaker and bestselling author, Brittany Richmond, to expose the lies anxiety tells—and ...
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Episode 247
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E 246 Why Your Community Needs Youth Voices At Decision Making Tables
What if we celebrated teens the same way we celebrate celebrities? ✨In this inspiring episode of The Teen Anxiety Maze, I talk with Orlana Darkins Drewery, founder of The Shyne Awards, a red-carpet ceremony that honors young peopl...
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Episode 246
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E 245 How To Create Inner Peace Now
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sid McNairy — bestselling author, spiritual coach, and 2024 World Peace Award recipient — to explore how we can transform anxiety, fear, and inner chaos into peace, clarity, and purpose.Sid shar...
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Episode 245
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Bonus Graduation Episode
I gave a Baccalaureate speech this year to my hometown high school, and I wanted you to hear my message as well!Please share it with anyone that could use a hopeful message for the future!!I am sending much love to all graduates a...
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E 244 Why Your Teen Is Not Listening and What Actually Works
Is your teen constantly overwhelmed, anxious, or shutting down? In this episode, we explore practical, research-backed ways to help them regain calm and confidence, without forcing or fixing.Join me, Cynthia Coufal, teen anxiety coach, ...
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Episode 244
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E 243 Top Mistakes Parents Make Before Sending Teens to College
Is your anxious teen really ready for college? In this episode of The Teen Anxiety Maze, I’m joined by college success coach Alexandra Holt, founder of Campus Thrive Coaching, to tackle one of the most common and stressful questions parents fac...
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Episode 243
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E 242 How to Help Your Child Overcome Math Anxiety and Build Confidence
Is your child struggling with math anxiety? Avoiding homework, saying “I’m not a math person,” or feeling frustrated by numbers?In this episode, I talk with Mina Neuberg, CEO of Wonder Math, the only math program designed to build...
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Episode 242
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E 241 Why Hope Is the Missing Link in Helping Kids with Anxiety
Is your teen’s anxiety just normal stress — or something more? In this powerful episode, we unpack the science of hope and how it can be a game-changer for kids struggling with anxiety.I’m joined by Sara Stockwell, a longtime educ...
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Episode 241
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E 240 Empty Nest Begins in High School
Jodi Silverman, empty nest coach, reveals how the journey of letting go starts when teens gain independence - not when they leave home. Learn to shift from "fixer" to "coach," empowering both yourself and your teen while reducing parental...
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E 239 Parenting Adopted and Foster Kids While Managing Anxiety and Trauma
Are you a foster or adoptive parent struggling to support your child through anxiety and trauma? In this episode, I sit down with Bonnie Butler, a certified life coach and mother of ten—six of whom she adopted after fostering them. Bonnie...
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Episode 239
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E 238 Building Teen Confidence with Powerlifting
How Strength Training Helps Teens Manage Anxiety and Build ConfidenceAnxiety and stress are on the rise for teens, but what if there was a powerful, science-backed way to help? In this episode, I talk with Jensi Shaw, founder of V...
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Episode 238
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E 237 The iPhone 16 Mind Trapped In iPhone 4 Programming
In this episode of Teen Anxiety Maze, I welcome the extraordinary Dr. Tara Perry, a Clinical Hypnotherapist and Doctor of Chinese Medicine whose approach to anxiety has transformed celebrities, Olympians, and thousands of everyday people ...
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Episode 237
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E 236 The Mindset Shift That Can Break Your Teen’s Negativity Cycle
The Mindset Shift That Can Break Your Teen's Negativity CycleStruggling with a teen who's trapped in negativity? In this episode, discover powerful mindset tools to help both you and your teen break free from negative thinking patterns. Lea...
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Episode 236
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E 235 Driving School Secrets for Nervous New Drivers
🚗 Driving Anxiety SOLVED: Expert Reveals How Teens Can Become Confident Drivers! 🚦Are you a parent struggling with a teen who's terrified of driving? Or a young driver feeling overwhelmed by the thought of getting behind the wheel? This...
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Episode 235
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26:45
E 234 The Hidden Danger of Overprotecting Your Anxious Child
As parents, our instinct is to shield our kids from discomfort—but what if removing challenges is actually increasing their anxiety? In this episode, I dive into a powerful story from The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Hai...
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Episode 234
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E 233 Is Your Child’s Diet Making Their Anxiety Worse? Here’s the Truth
Struggling with Teen Anxiety? Discover Detective Ev's Functional Medicine SecretsIs your teen battling anxiety? You're not alone. In this episode, we talk with Evan Transue, aka Detective Ev, who's helped over 50,000 students overcome a...
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Special Bonus-Supporting a Loved One with a Terminal Illness: What to Do (and What Not to Do)
Finding Purpose in Grief: A Conversation with Amy Shaw | Teen Anxiety Maze PodcastIn this powerful episode of Teen Anxiety Maze, I speak with Amy Shaw, a mother of ten who transformed her grief into purpose after her husband's terminal ...
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