88. When Things Just Aren't the Same

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

Starting off Season 3 with a little holiday recovery girls night. The holidays can be great but are always exhausting. Let's laugh off some holiday fails and recover from the holiday craziness together. Find us @girlsamethepodcast on all the socials or ⁠⁠girlsamethepodcast@gm ... Show More

"All I want for Christmas is..." for this season to look different for me. We get it. The holiday season can be so painful (even though the TV commercials and social media make it seem like everything should be perfect this time of year). Whether you are going home to family dram ... Show More

We love to make plans. Especially at this time of year! Yet what happens when things don’t go according to plan? The truth is there is so little we can control in life. So, how do we let go of the need to have a hand in everything that unfolds? Join us for a conversation about em ... Show More

I love the holiday season, like maybe a little too much. But it comes with some baggage. Today, we're talking about things to keep in mind before the festivities start. Things like how to deal with family, and their politics, how to appreciate what you have and appreciate where o ... Show More

This Week's Episodes: The Difference Between Fitting In And Belonging Presence Over Presents Lessons From Santa Claus Post Holiday Hangover It’s Natural To Be Reactive, Not Proactive  Ready to make 2025 your year? This is for you! 

In the fifth and final part of the Effortless Everything series, join Michael to take a fresh look at why the best years of our life are not always the ones where the "best" things happen. In addition, you'll get the chance to consider how to up the odds that the year ahead will ... Show More

Disappointments in life arise when the outcome of a situation doesn’t match our expectations. We often forget that this is all part of the process. Detours, obstacles, and setbacks are important opportunities to learn. We can’t experience fulfillment without them! How do we recon ... Show More

Looking back at my teenager years, there are a lot of things that I wish I did a little differently. Granted, I wouldn't change anything but I do wish I acknowledged certain things or been more myself. Here is a list of things that I wish I knew when I was a teenager. Support ... Show More

When Wendy feels sad about missing the holidays back home, Peter Pan and the Lost Boys decide to bring Christmas to Neverland! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Hey loves! In this episode, we’re diving into the classic battle of expectations vs. reality. Ever felt let down by New Year’s Eve or Halloween? Let’s chat about why these high expectations often lead to disappointment and how to adjust our mindset. We’ll also discuss how social ... Show More