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10 for Teens + Tweens

Empowerful Girls

This is 10 for Teens + Tweens, a 10-ish minute podcast by Empowerful Girls that helps you grow curiosity, compassion, and confidence so you can take on the world!Host Stephanie Valdez discusses positive themes and tackles tough topics, teaching girls how to handle them. She shares guidance on personal development, physical and mental health, relationships, and media literacy. She hopes every girl listening will accept and embrace herself (strengths and weaknesses), make stronger connections with

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139. Spilling the Tea on Secrets

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/10/21

Let's talk about the difference between secrets and things shared in confidence. Plus--there are some things you shouldn't keep a secret. And what do you do if your friend shares something you told them in confidence--or if you do it to them?. . .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 139 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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138. My Birthday Breakup

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/10/01

It’s been 20 years since I got the worst birthday gift I’ve ever received. I’m sure you wanna know what it was. I’m not just gonna spill tea in this episode, there’s a lesson to take from it, too.. . .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 138 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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137. Get Outside + Connect

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/09/17

Nature offers numerous benefits and relief. It’s there waiting for us to experience it. The world is so noisy and it’s drowning out nature, so we need to get outside and reestablish our connection with it.. . .To help you, I created a "Get Outside + Connect Your Energy" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 137 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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136. Health Setbacks

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/09/06

Whether it’s a sports injury, food allergy, chronic illness, or something else, let’s talk about how to deal with health setbacks.As a reminder, I am not a healthcare professional; I am not offering medical advice, a diagnosis, or treatment. I still think it’s important to have conversations about this, so you’ll feel more comfortable talking about it and advocating for yourself.. . .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 136 show notes on

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135. Your Energy

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/08/19

Your energy is a valueable resource–which is why you should selectively choose who you give it to. This past week, a certain podcast broke the internet (wasn’t mine–yet). Now even if you’re not a fan of Taylor Swift or football, she shared solid wisdom that I think you girls should hear–even if you have already, it’s a good reminder.. . .To help you, I created a "Your Energy" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 135 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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134. My Best Advice for 2025-26 School Year

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/08/06

Even if it’s the middle of the school year when you listen to this, I want to share my best advice that can help you all year long.Just so you know, I’m not just giving YOU girls this advice, I’m going to be practicing it too. I haven’t mastered these things, I may have a few decades of experience on you, but I’m still learning and growing alongside you. So I would love to hear what grandma hobby you try, what changes you notice by striving to be present, and how you get out of your own way.. .

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133. The Cost of Beauty

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/07/24

I’ve got a hot take about beauty, and some of you might not like it that much, for others it might not apply to you right now. But I hope you’ll still listen because it needs to be said. It’s something I wish I understood years ago, so I’m trying to help you see it sooner than I did. Beauty is costing us too much time, money, and energy.. . .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 133 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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132. Get Ready With Me Redos

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/07/11

I imagine you girls have seen or at least heard of Get Ready With Me videos–maybe even created one yourself. Reflecting on my teen routines from the 90s and early 2000s, if I had made Get Ready With Me videos, now knowing what I’ve learned over the years, I would change a lot of things. In hopes that you will learn from my mistakes, here are some of my Get Ready With Me Redos.. . .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 132 show notes on

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131. Surround Yourself With

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/06/30

One of the topics you gals message me about most is friendships. And I honestly understand why. Friendships have a huge impact on you, and they're a big and important factor throughout your tween and teen years.We’ve talked about friendships in multiple episodes– 011 Find (and Be) a Good Friend, 012 Extinguish Friendship Fires, 013 Make Friends Using Social Skills, and 051 Friendship Red Flags. Since it’s been a minute, we’re gonna talk about friendships again, specifically about who you

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130. My Experience with Anxiety

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/06/18

I’ve received several requests for an episode on anxiety. Just like the ADHD episode 112, this topic is personal to me because I’ve experienced it. I will preface this by reminding you–I am not a healthcare professional, I am not offering medical advice, a diagnosis, or treatment. I still think it’s important you gals hear others’ perspectives, both so you’ll feel more comfortable talking about anxiety or seeking support if you need it, and also to help you better understand those who experience

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129. Less Awkward with Dr. Cara Natterson

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/05/31

One of the most-requested topics--Puberty. So check out my chat with Dr. Cara Natterson from Less Awkward!Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett created a host of resources to help teens/tweens AND their parents be less awkward about all things puberty! We discussed common puberty concerns, conversation starters and enders, and solid advice to help youth and parents better-understand each other. Connect with them on social media @less.awkward and learn more about their books, social media,

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128. Peer Pressure

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/05/21

Peer pressure can cause you to give in, go along with what others are doing, and make choices that don’t actually align with you. Let's explore some common peer pressure scenarios and help you strategize what to do when you face them.. . .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 128 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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127. Do It Anyway

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/04/23

You ever feel like, no matter what you do, you just can’t win? You're not wrong. And you're not alone.So do it anyway.. . .To help you, I created a "Do It Anyway" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 127 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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126. You Matter

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/04/10

What do cassowaries, giant clams, or parrot fish have to do with you?There’s something I want to share that connects how I’ve been feeling lately (and maybe you have too) with my recent trip to Australia.. . .To help you, I created a "You Matter" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 126 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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125. Women's History: Inventions

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/03/29

To wrap up Women’s History Month, let’s recognize some women who made an impact with their inventions. Throughout history women who made an impact rarely received credit for it, and were often left out of history books. So I want to introduce you to some of those women.. . .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 125 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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124. Women's History: Rights

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/03/14

In honor of Women’s History Month, I’m gonna share some women’s history with you. I know, this isn’t school, but I bet you’ll learn something new. Women’s rights have come a long way over the past two centuries. We still have more work to do, so let’s remember Women’s History and be inspired to make our own history.. . .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 124 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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123. Girls Mentorship with Jill + Mary

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/03/03

I can't wait for you to hear my conversation with Jill + Mary from Girls Mentorship!Jill and Mary are mentoring girls to thrive as bold leaders, confident friends, and connected community members. We discussed why mentorship is so important, what messages they focus on in their programs, and the transformations they've seen when girls feel empowered.Connect with Jill and Mary on social media @girlsmentorship and learn more about their Pursue More Summer Camp, as well as their After School

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122. Your Online Safety

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/02/24

Because SO much of your life involves digital interaction, it’s important to know how to navigate it. Like I’ve said before, I want to add to your safety tool box because I know what it’s like to be in an unsafe situation online and NOT know what to do, and that can feel scary. My hope is that by talking about these safety tips, you can feel more capable because you’ll have learned what to do.. . .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 121 show notes on

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121. Crushes + Ships pt. 2

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/02/13

I've lost count of how many times you girls requested Crushes + Ships pt. 2! So back by popular demand, this time we'll discuss what to look for in a crush, how to talk to your crush, what if your crush doesn’t like you back, and more.Check out ep. 042 Crushes + Ships pt. 1 here!. . .A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 121 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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120. Love Yourself

10 for Teens + Tweens ·

2025/02/05

A lot of voices are telling you otherwise, but you cannot hate yourself into loving yourself. For many of us, loving ourselves is not as easy as showing love to others. But you deserve the same love from yourself that you show to others. Let's explore ways you can practice self love.. . .To help you, I created a "What I Love About Myself" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 120 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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