Let's Talk Teens

Stop Fixing Your Teen and Their Emotions

• Cheree Murdock & Abbi Winslow • Season 1 • Episode 81

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🎙️ Let’s Talk Teens: Stop Fixing Your Teen and Their Emotions

Welcome to another episode of "Let’s Talk Teens!" with certified life coaches, Abbi Winslow and Cheree Murdock — where we help parents build stronger, more connected relationships with their teens.

In this episode, we’re diving into a powerful shift—what happens when you stop trying to fix your teen and their emotions. When your teen is struggling, it’s natural to jump in with advice, solutions, or reassurance. But often, what they need most isn’t fixing—it’s feeling seen, heard, and understood.

We’ll talk about how to validate emotions without escalating them, how to sit with discomfort (yours and theirs), and how to create space for your teen to process, learn, and grow. You’ll walk away with simple tools to support your teen in a way that builds emotional strength and deeper connection.

Tune in for a perspective-changing conversation that will help you show up differently—and more effectively—for your teen. 🎧✨