Matt Marney Podcast

Episode 115: Why Are Little People Struggling? Conversation with a Kids Life Coach – Interview with Dr. Lamya Tawfik

Matt Marney

Dr. Lamya Tawfik is a children's life coach based in Dubai. In this episode, Lamya describes why she does what she does, and the conversation includes:

  • The difference between a kids life coach and a counsellor
  • What the stats suggest. Is diagnostic inflation involved?
  • What does saying "I feel anxious" actually mean?
  • How do movement and nutrition fit into the equation?
  • Adults modeling behaviors
  • Why life coaching is not always about solving problems
  • How developing resilience and independence creates happier adults

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