What makes teens happy and mentally healthy? There are three things that each teen can do to make sure they... more

September is suicide prevention month and knowing when and how to get help can make a world of difference. This... more

Social media and teens doesn't always equal a bad thing. On the podcast this week I have author JoAnn Schauf,... more

I am very supportive of feeling all the feelings. Life is about feeling emotions and the ups and downs of... more

The most common requests for help from teens are issues all about relationships. Relationships are a big part of teen... more

New research on teen girls and mental health shows that teen girls are struggling more than we even thought. This... more

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a perfect solution for every teen problem out there? There actually is! I... more

People say words—and sometimes those words can be hurtful. On the podcast this week I talk about how to handle... more

Who wants to make a mistake? Making a mistake never feels good. We go to great lengths to avoid making... more

How do you know when it is time to let go and move on? Some things in life we are... more

There has been endless research on how relationships affect our happiness, whether for good or bad. In this episode I... more

Episode four of our Happiness Habits series for teens! In this episode we are talking about how exercise makes us... more

What makes teens happy? In this Happiness Habits Series I am exploring what happy teens do to stay happy. In... more

What makes teens happy? Happiness found in nature can finally be explained by science. New research and studies are showing... more

Everyone wants to be be happy and feel good. What are the things that happy teens have in common? In... more

Most humans feel funny having a list of things that they love about themselves because it feels conceited. Loving yourself... more

Who are you comparing yourself to? Who are you letting influence your happiness? Who you compare yourself to will directly... more

Do you ever find yourself asking the question WHAT'S THE POINT? This week on the podcast Sidekick to Hero app... more

Teen author Quincy Kadin is on the podcast talking about her ongoing battle with mental illness and anxiety. Quincy talks... more

If you live with humans, then you know that entails arguments and disagreements. When family arguments arise, it doesn't make... more

Disney star Alyson Stoner joins me on the podcast this week to talk about their own personal journey with anxiety... more

Teenage friendships can be challenging. Many teens think they are alone when it comes to friendship challenges, but in reality... more

We all have pain that we carry that we are afraid to share with others. There's a common misconception that... more

I'm so excited to have Coach Bre on the podcast again. This time she is helping parents help their teens.... more

When you are feeling horrible, or stuck in a rut it can be hard to climb out. On this podcast... more

Back to school time can be very busy and feel overwhelming with everything all coming at you at the same... more

What is self harm? What does it mean when a teen self harms? Why do teens engage in self harm?... more

It's tryout season! Tryouts cause a lot of anxiety and nervousness. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced competitor,... more

Our brains often create rules for ourselves that we are unaware of. The rules that we have for ourselves can... more

Whether you are heading back to school or transitioning to college, new beginnings can be stressful and cause anxieties. On... more

Often times I hear teens say the words "I'm broken." If you've ever felt this way, this episode is for... more

It's summer time and if you are a teen you are probably on your screen more than usual. The battle... more

Being able to trust our friends feels really good and provides connection. The problem with trust is that everyone has... more

Going through struggles can be challenging. Some struggles can be seen, while others are invisible. When we are struggling we... more

Getting a summer job would be so much easier without the dang interview, right? I hear from so many teens... more

Having a good summer doesn't just happen. You are in charge of making sure you have a good summer. This... more

More and more teens are becoming victims to social media scams. Scammers and perpetrators can be very sneaky and they... more

The only person holding you back is YOU! This is the best news because you can be the one to... more

Whether you have your life planned out for you after graduation or you are still trying to figure it out,... more

Nobody likes losing. I despise it- especially when I know I could have won! This week on the podcast I... more

Thank goodness for Jody Moore! Jody is an amazing life coach who has helped millions of women live better lives.... more

The teen years are full of hard things. This week on the podcast author and athlete Alec Wons joins me... more

Who controls how you feel about yourself? Many times we let others in our lives prevent us from loving who... more

Are you people pleasing? How much of your day do you spend people pleasing? People pleasing isn't necessarily bad, but... more

Changing friends is a normal part of life! Switching friend groups can be hard but may be the right thing... more

Podcast host and actor, Marley Freygang joins me on the podcast this week. Marley is the host of the Confessions... more

It can be really hard to have a relationship with your parents when you feel like they don't understand you!... more

Dr. Kathleen Ethier joins me on the podcast this week to talk about the latest Youth Risk Behavior Survey. According... more

Procrastination, boredom, confusion, overwhelm, the list goes on and on! There are so many stumbling blocks when it comes to... more

Want your classmate to stop copying your work? Want your best friend to stop borrowing money from you? Want your... more

One of the most common questions I get asked is "How do I go up to people and talk to... more

I completely misjudged one of my best friends the first time I met her! I was so wrong about her... more

How secure are you in your friendships? Do you overanalyze and overthink your relationships? Do you stress about the little... more

Welcome to the Peer Social Skills Series! Sometimes we end up around and in conversations that don't feel good. This... more

In our world today we have access to unlimited opinions on all things. Even when it comes to our bodies.... more

It's normal to care what other people think about you. Even though this is normal, worrying about what other people... more

Applying and getting accepted into college can be an anxiety producing process for both teens and their parents. I met... more

Validation feels great. Our brains love validation, but sometimes the love and need for validation can take away our own... more

Elliot Kallen is the president of A Brighter Day Charity. ABD Charity helps teens manage stress and depression. They have... more

There were many times in my junior high and high school years when I wasn't chosen by the people I... more

My online anxiety course for teens is officially available. Use code WYA30 for 30% off until 1/18/23. VIT bonus is... more

Today I am talking with athlete and Coach Breanne Smedley. Breanne talks about how to be a confident athlete and... more

It's the end of the year! I love a clean slate. At this time of year many of us reflect... more

The Holidays are filled with endless amounts of delicious sugary treats. This week on the podcast we are talking about... more

My anxiety course for teens is coming in January! Part of my anxiety course for teens is teaching teens where... more

This week we are talking about public humiliation again! How is public humiliation keeping you from being the person that... more

Public humiliation is every teen's worst nightmare. In this episode I share one of my public humiliation stories and talk... more

Don't just be grateful this week because it's Thanksgiving and you're supposed to be grateful. Be grateful because it is... more

At some point in our lives we all have a really close friend that ends up getting into another relationship... more

Sometimes you just don't want to go to school. And sometimes you just don't want to do your homework. School... more

This week on the podcast I have Julia Byrd- The Essay Coach joining us. If you are headed to college... more

This week on the podcast my daughter joins me! She talks about what it is like to have OCD, how... more

Natasha Daniels, LCSW Child Therapist, Author & Creator of www.ATparentingSurvival.com is on the podcast this week! Natasha is an expert... more

Kim Vincenty is an OCD superstar! She is a mother, wife, OCD advocate, speaker, and support group facilitator who has... more

The whole month of October we are talking about OCD on the podcast! OCD awareness week is October 9-15 and... more

Teens plus parents doesn't always equal peace and harmony. This week on the podcast Parenting Coach Crystal is talking about... more

Changing our habits can be so dang hard, especially when we are going for lasting change! This week on the... more

Ever had a friend that wants to take your friendship to a more romantic relationship? Sometimes this happens, but it's... more

We each have our own mountains to climb in life. This week author Adam Robarts shares his story of accompanying... more

Do you do great talking to peers, but not so great when it comes to talking to adults? Adults are... more

This week I have TWO amazing guests on the podcast. Jill and Mary are the co-founders of Girls Mentorship. They... more

Are you feeling a little uneasy about heading back to school? When it comes to going back to school our... more

We all have imperfect people in our lives that we deal with on a daily basis. Learning how to handle... more

Being perfect in something or in someway sounds really great, right? Maybe it sounds great, but perfectionism is actually very... more

Are you being the person you are because that is who you want to be, or are you being this... more

Have things you want to do, but just can't get yourself to do them? There are some reasons why it... more

Is anxiety holding you back from doing the things that you love to do? This week we are talking about... more

Imagine not having any friend drama. Sounds nice, right? And yes it is possible! This episode we are taking a... more

I was honored to be a guest on a podcast lately! Today's episode is a replay from the podcast... more

You know those awkward moments when you want to say something, but you have no idea what to say? That's... more

Self confidence is the solution to ANY problem you have in life. You have 48 hours to register for my... more

We have all experienced mean people-they are everywhere. I get asked all the time- How do I handle mean people?... more

I am so excited to be joined by Jill and Dave Henry on the podcast this week! They understand the... more

This week's episode I talk with Anna, founder of Soaring Together. She talks about teen life and how she handles... more

Do manners really matter? Author Brooke Romney joins me on the podcast this week to talk about her book- ... more

This episode comes from my free webinar about helping teens navigate social media. Listen in to see how you can... more

Are you feeling the end of year stress? Are you ready for school to just be O-V-E-R? Today's episode is... more

We all want friends, but how do we find them? This weeks episode I give you three easy actions you... more

In today's episode I talk with Keisha Montfleury about healthy friendships. We discuss boundaries, not getting invited, what healthy friendships... more

I get asked all the time about what coaching is. In today's episode I explain what coaching is and how... more

At some point in our lives, it seems that every human struggles with their body reality. I spent years hating... more

Why don't you have a date to the dance? Tune in. Let's find out. Grab my free prom guide here:... more

There's a lot of pressure for prom night to be the perfect night. Listen to this episode for some tips... more

Sadie Sutton from the She Persisted Podcast is on the podcast this week! Sadie spent years struggling with depression and... more

Is it a red flag, or are you just being too picky and expecting perfection from a partner? Listen in... more

YESSSS!!! Dorothy Johnson is here to answer all of your break up questions! She's amazing at helping people get over... more

This week I am playing my interview from She Persisted. Sadie Sutton is the Host of the She Persisted Podcast.... more

We all hear that life isn't fair. Yeah. Yeah. The thing is, that super annoying saying, isn't so helpful when... more

This week on the podcast I am joined by Melissa Pyrch, who is the author of Beyond the Bell: Your... more

Why is forgiving others easy, but when it comes to forgiving ourselves, it's such a struggle? Forgiving ourselves is necessary... more