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Your Zen Friend
Ever wish you had a zen friend? Someone who could help you ease your tween or tween’s anxiety, while also supporting you, so parenting was more peaceful?
Well good news, host Lauren Wolfe, a therapist and mom who’s made it through those anxious teen years is here to offer parents some zen!
A full-length episode comes out every Tuesday. And "A Drop of Zen," a short guided meditation or a "Zen Bonus Boost," a mini episode, come out every Friday.
Your Zen Friend
Parenting is Ridiculous, Keeping it Real as a Therapist Mom
In this episode, I'm taking off my therapist hat and getting real about the challenges of parenting - especially when it comes to raising tweens and teens. Join me for some honest conversation about the ups and downs of this parenting journey! 👨👩👧👦
✨ I'll share with you:
- Why parenting is ridiculously challenging (and keeps changing just when you think you've figured it out!)
- The special challenges of parenting tweens and teens with anxiety
- The truth about parenting, "experts," myself included
- Some hope and encouragement that will be sure to make you feel better about your own parenting
📚 What's Bringing Me More Zen
- Tune in after the break to discover what's bringing me more zen this week despite feeling "cranky AF"! 😂
💌 Let's Connect!
- Website: yourzenfriend.com
- Email: yourzenfriendpod@gmail.com
- Instagram: @YourZenFriendPod
- Join our private Facebook group: Your Zen Friend
💪 Encouragement for Parents: Remember that we're all human - even those of us with "answers"! Having knowledge doesn't guarantee perfect implementation, and modeling that imperfection can be valuable too.
Mentioned on this episode: What in The World, by Leanne Morgan:
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This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.
