Parents & Teens Rising

This week, I’m continuing my four-part mini series, The Up Level Reset: Four Simple Shifts for a Stronger 2026 created to help you start the new year feeling intentional and grounded. This is Week 2, and we’re going a level deeper. If last week was about where you place your attention, this week is about what you believe, about yourself, your life, your teen, and what’s possible for you in 2026. I talk about how beliefs act like an invisible blueprint, how they shape your emotions and c...

In this first episode of The Up-Level Reset: Four Simple Shifts for a Stronger 2026, I’m kicking off a four-part mini series airing over the last four Wednesdays of 2025. Lately, I’ve been feeling the weight of life: the grind, the to-dos, the heaviness of the world, and the emotional load of parenting and running a business. So this series is my personal reset too. I’m pulling out my tools, turning the page, and inviting you to do this with me. This week is about the simplest shift that can ...

If it feels like you’re constantly pushing your teen to do homework, clean their room, plan for college, or even just get out of bed, you are so not alone. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down a truth I wish every parent knew: It's not that your teen isn't motivated; they’re just not motivated by the things you want them to be. There are real developmental, psychological, and neurological reasons behind this, and when you understand what’s actually going on underneath that “I don’t care” att...

In this episode I explore why intentional rites of passage are critically missing in today’s youth culture, and how parents can guide their young people into these powerful experiences. 🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode The why behind rites of passage: what happens when teens don’t receive a ritualized transition and what happens when they do.A breakdown of the three phases of a rite of passage: separation, challenge (threshold), and incorporation.What these phases look like in real li...

In today’s episode, I’m diving into something so many of us are navigating right now: teen anxiety - why it happens, why it feels so overwhelming, and how to help your anxious teen feel calmer, more confident, and less alone. As both a parent and a youth coach, I break down what’s happening in your teen’s body and brain, why anxiety shows up the way it does, and the compassionate strategies that actually help—rather than the ones that backfire. If you’ve been asking, “How do I help my anxious...

In this week’s episode, I’m unpacking something I think every parent, coach, and mentor wrestles with at some point, which is the idea of "success." We all want to see our teens thriving and happy, but what if success doesn’t always look like a dramatic transformation? What if it’s quieter… slower… and sometimes invisible at first? In this conversation, I share what I’ve learned from years of working with teens and families about what real growth actually looks like — and why it takes time. H...

Screens are everywhere — and if you’ve ever felt like you’re losing the screen-time battle at home, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really happening in your teen’s brain, why phone use is so addictive, and the five hidden ways it affects their confidence, sleep, motivation, and mental health. We’ll talk about how to move from control to collaboration, model healthy habits ourselves, and create boundaries that build connection instead of conflict. 💡 Highlights The

Parenting teens can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. When they’re anxious, stressed, or hurting, we feel it too. Our hearts are right there in the storm with them — which makes sense, because we love them so deeply. But sometimes that love and empathy can pull us under, leaving us exhausted, reactive, or even anxious ourselves. In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about how to support your teen without getting pulled under and how to stay loving, present, and connected without ...