We all have those days or weeks when we just feel grumpy. Today on the podcast let's talk about what the purpose of being cheerful is, and who it really benefits.

Holidays are great, but also stressful. Along with the Holidays comes being with people in their homes and in your home. Today's podcast is about the most common reason teens feel stressed around the Holidays.

Do you feel like everyone around you is smarter than you? Being smart may not mean what you think it means.

When we feel sad we want our friends to notice our sadness and make us feel better. Often times friends don't make us feel better, and then we end up double sad! This week's episode we talk about why our friends don't need to make us feel better when we feel sad.

Parent-teen relationships can be hard to navigate most days! On this episode I discuss one way teens can get along better with parents.

There are many factors that can cause depression in the teen years. Feeling better always starts with awareness of what the actual problem is so that we can fix it. This week's episode is all about one of the biggest reasons WHY you may be feeling sad or depressed.

Sometimes even if we are exhausted, it is still hard to fall asleep when you have anxiety or stress. Luckily, there are some things you can do to incorporate into your nightly routine and help your mind relax from all the worry thoughts it wants to think about.

Teens know they are not getting enough sleep, and they wish they could get more. With busy schedules and the demands of today's teen, I share some tips on how you can get more sleep.

Anybody hate the feeling of trapped? Feeling trapped is one of those feelings that creates lots of rebellion in our teens. Today I talk about why we feel trapped and what we can do when the adults in our lives have expectations of us that we have to meet.

Why do our brains not want to get homework done? There's a reason! But there is also no substitute feeling for the completion of homework. Today I talk about how to overcome your brain to get your homework done so that you can feel great.

We are so privileged to have Dr. Aviva Legatt on the podcast today to share some of her invaluable advice! Dr. Legatt is a college admissions expert who has amazing insight on getting into college and the application process. Her book is a must read for any student applying to college! ig: @avivalegatt website: https://ivyinsight.com/ book: https://ivyinsight.com/get-real-and-get-in/

For this week's episode I had the opportunity to chat with some amazing teachers and hear their perspectives on life and school. Hopefully this episode will help you return to school with a different perspective and more confidence.

Let's talk about some tips and strategies to make friends as you head back to school!

It's easy to get overwhelmed at the beginning of school with all that is added on to your schedules. This week I talk about the real cause of overwhelm and what we can do about it.

Today's episode is the last (and maybe hardest) piece in overcoming social anxiety: learning to not care what others think! How do you even do this? Well, listen in, I'll tell you.

Today we are tackling Social Anxiety again! Before listening to this episode listen to episode 121 first. The second part of overcoming social anxiety is self confidence! Our opinion of our own self is SO important when it comes to social fears.

Feeling a little uneasy about heading back to school? I've got you! In this back to school series I will be covering the most common struggles about heading back to school. This week I cover what social anxiety is and how to start overcoming it. This is part one of three episodes about social anxiety. You are going to rock this year!

It gets old being around people who complain all the time. Today I talk about the truth about complaining, how it affects us, and what we can do about it.

Life gets busy and it is easy to get caught up in the world around us. On this podcast I give five reminders to help you live your most happy life.

This week Monique Hebert joins me on the podcast to talk about her experience as a teen and young adult struggling with anxiety and depression. Monique is featured in the documentary Tell My Story which is about teen suicide and mental health. Below are some very important resources for teens needing help and also a link to view the documentary. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 800-273-8255 https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/ Crisis Text Line https://www.crisistextline.org/ Youth Line- for teens ages 11-21 https://oregonyouthline.org/about/ The Trevor Project- for LGBTQ+ youth https://www.thetrevorproject.org/ To view the documentary: https://www.chooselife.org/film

In our teens, relationships can be exciting, AND they can also cause a lot of anxiety! This week, McKell Kristen is back on the podcast to share with us all about why we have anxiety in relationships and what to do about it.

Are you finding yourself bored this summer? Today I discuss why boredom happens and how it can actually be a good thing!

Do you ever look at someone else's life and then ask yourself, "What is wrong with me?". It's easy to compare ourselves to what we perceive as another person's reality. This episode we talk about what the real reality is!

Are you afraid of having difficult conversations? It's normal to not want to engage in these conversations- our brains would much rather take the easier route and just not have the conversation. This week on the podcast I have a wonderful guest, Mary Allard, who is the co-founder of The ellement collective. About ellement collective?: The ellement collective? is an education platform for 14-18 year old young women (gender expansive) craving highly valuable tools and life skills that are often left out of conventional schooling. The platform will equip young women with the crucial internal and external resources to navigate their life and what follows their teen years. Ellement Collective is inviting a small number of teen girls to join their founding members community when they soft launch this Fall! As a founding member of the ellement collective? you?ll have lifetime access to their platform at 50% off. The platform gives you full access to all hundreds of practices and community events covering life skills often left out of conventional schooling. Not to mention, you will receive swag and other rewards in exchange for giving them your open and honest feedback on the platform. Learn more at www.ellementcollective.com

We all admire people and things that are impressive. It requires the use of our higher brains to be impressive. Today I talk about five characteristics that teens can adopt in their lives to be impressive.

What is the best way to deal with toxic people in our lives?

What we choose to focus on matters! On the episode this week I share a personal story of what can happen when we get sidetracked and focus on the things that are not as important.

Today I am joined by Paige Tonz! We discuss what the most common mental struggles are that athletes have, and how to overcome them. Paige Tonz grew up in Peoria, AZ and began playing softball at 8 years old. She has competed at many levels; starting with rec ball, moving to club ball, and competing as a D1 athlete at Northwestern University. Her mission and goal is to help transform girls into strong women beyond the playing field or court. Paige has worked with 1000+ athletes in her programs and workshops. She believes girls have so much opportunity to dream bigger than they ever imagined. Because sports was and still is such a big part of Paige's life, she has had a first row ticket to see how the experiences from sports can be a vessel to success in life on and off the field. Find her at: IG: @paigetonz Website: www.paigetonz.com/theconfidentathlete

What do you feel most stressed about? Grades, school, friends, parents, sports, performances, social media, chores- the list goes on and on! This week on the podcast I talk about why stress matters and how to handle it better.

We all want to be seen for who we are, especially teens. Who are you, and how do you figure that out?

Less anxious individuals have some characteristics in common! Here's what we can learn from them and the things they DON'T do.

Today I talk about how loving yourself is NOT selfish, arrogant, or self centered, and why it is so important to know what you love about yourself.

What is stopping you from figuring it out? Today I talk about how to figure anything out in your life.

Today I talk about two of the most common thoughts that teens think, and why it is important to eliminate them from your brains.

Do you have ADHD or know someone who does? Today I talk with Ceri Payne about what it is like to have ADHD and how it can actually be used as a super power. For Ceri's Goal Setting Worksheet Click here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/5ff7cb0a8f4b78f1dee7550d

You think after being out of school for a year, you would be ready and excited to go back to school, right? For some, not so much. Today I talk about why there is this increasing anxiety about returning to in-person school.

Ever find yourself saying yes to something when you really want to say no? Today I talk about the number one reason why we do this, and why it's important to start saying no.

We all do it, and it never feels good! Join me today as I talk with Cristina Roman about procrastination. What even is procrastination, and how can we overcome it? https://piquecoaching.co/procrastination-10-minute-quick-win/

Suicide prevention is everyone's business, NOT just the qualified professionals. Believe it or not, there are some important things even YOU can do if you have someone in your life who is struggling. https://qprinstitute.com/ https://qprinstitute.com/pdfs/Forever_Decision.pdf At risk? Call 1-800-273-TALK

Are you struggling? Do you have a friend that is struggling? Whether it is you or someone else, we need to understand suicide better. This week I talk about why we can get suicidal and four common misbeliefs that we have about suicide in our culture.

What even is normal? Why we all have this desire to be "normal" and what it is actually doing to us.

On this episode we learn from the amazing Kate Fitzsimons, coach and author of The Teen's Guide to Social Skills. She tells us all about her book and what social skills she believes are the most important for teens to have. Here's the link where you can download a free chapter: www.katefitzismons.com/free-chapter Here's the amazon link to purchase: https://amzn.to/3nPLmuX

Today I discuss more on how to have a good sibling relationship and how we can actually decide what kind of person we want to be in a sibling relationship.

Are you finding yourself being more annoyed with your sibling than ever? Today I explain why and how you can start to not let your sibling drive you absolutely crazy.

Thoughts are the secret to the universe! Today I explain exactly WHY our thoughts matter and how they can control what happens in our lives.

Today I talk with Kristen Walker Smith about what body image is and how we can have a greater appreciation of our incredible bodies. See links below if you are interested in any of the help she provides for girls. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenwalkersmith/ Body Image Masterclass (FREE): https://rubygirl.org/bodyimagemasterclass/ Body Image Breakthrough Course: https://rubygirl.org/bodyimagebreakthrough/ Podcast: https://rubygirl.org/podcast/

Confident people may not be who you think they are. Let's talk about what really makes someone confident.

Let's start the new year by doing some cleaning out in your brain. Just like our homes, our brains need to be periodically cleaned out and it's important to get rid of thoughts inside our brains that just aren't useful. What thoughts are you ready to throw away?

You teens are amazing! On this episode I talk about three things that teens should feel so proud of themselves for in 2020.

This year has been quite different and the Holidays are no exception. Let's talk about how you can avoid disappointment when situations end up being different than planned.