129: Feeling Trapped

What makes teens happy and mentally healthy? There are three things that each teen can do to make sure they are able to handle difficult situations in life and be resilient. Are you doing these things? Have a listen and find out. For help with anxiety head to: https://www.theteen ... Show More

September is suicide prevention month and knowing when and how to get help can make a world of difference. This week on the podcast Dr. Shairi Turner, Chief Health Officer at Crisis Text Line, joins me to talk about getting help during a crisis, mental stigma, as well as tips on ... Show More

Social media and teens doesn't always equal a bad thing. On the podcast this week I have author JoAnn Schauf, MS, joining me to talk about why social media is a great tool and resource for teens to use. To learn more about JoAnn, visit: https://www.yourtweenandyou.com/about-joann ... Show More

<p>When we are weary and we are doing too much, it has a tendency to affect every area in our lives and it’s hard to be motivated to keep up with the good. The enemy wants us exhausted and tired and burned out. </p> <p>So, how do we get a leg up? What are some ways that we can ta ... Show More

I recently taught a free masterclass all about mom rage. Toward the beginning of the class, I asked the women in attendance to share something that makes them feel angry on a regular basis. One mom shared: “Feeling rejected by my teen who wants nothing to do with me. This is not ... Show More

Imagine if we needed to know everything about our lungs in order to take a breath. It would be impossible to live. And yet, something similar is happening with emotions. We no longer trust our basic intuitions about what we feel, because of so much noise in the mainstream narrati ... Show More

<p>Some days we can feel happy and other times we can feel sad or frustrated, or downright angry! Where do all these different feelings come from and why do we feel them? Nij and the kids meet Dr Pete Koval at the F.E.E.L. lab to learn more…</p> 

Let's admit it, growing up isn't as much fun as we all thought. Nobody warned us about the anxiety, the stress, and the permanence of adulting. But here we are... Sometimes kicking ass, other times we simply want to throw in the towel. Either ways, you're not alone. Welcome 

<p>EP:103 In this week’s Thrive Like a Parent podcast, I share my personal journey with setting boundaries and the importance of prioritizing your needs. I describe a time when I had zero boundaries, leading to anxiety, insecurity, and relying on unhealthy coping mechanisms. Bu ... Show More

Send us Fan MailParenting is one of the most rewarding yet challenging journeys, and no one understands this better than Coach Maysaa—a mom of four, a former primary school teacher, and a certified Conscious Parent Coach. Trained under the renowned Dr. Shefali, Maysaa specializes ... Show More

<p>You’re going through your day…grateful for your job, you love your friends, and you look amazing….but suddenly it hits you.   You’re sick and tired of being single!  It’s that overwhelming, all-consuming feeling I call ”The Attack”.  We feel it when we can no longer bear the i ... Show More

<p>I don’t know about you, but I’m already exhausted by the avalanche of motivational quotes online right now. Advice everywhere. Everyone talking. It’s kind of numbing. Realistically, we’re not exactly focused on how to live our “best” life right now. We’re trying to keep oursel ... Show More