Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens

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Eps 361: SOLO Finding our courage to parent our teens differently Feb 02, 2023

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This solo show takes a closer look at how parenting with Positive Discipline does NOT equal avoiding the hard stuff, instead it is about leaning into relationship WHEN the hard stuff shows up. Being brave is something we are invited into over and over again as we parent through the seasons of adolescence. Listen in as I explore what that looks like internally, as well as externally.

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EPS 360: Being in relationship with a narcissist with Stephanie Kriesberg Jan 30, 2023

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My guest today is Dr. Stephanie Kriesberg.

Stephanie starts by explaining what a narcissist is, what they’re driven by, & what that may look like. Stephanie shares what it’s like to be in relationship with a narcissist, how you might feel growing up with a narcissistic parent, and how that ripples out into other relationships. Casey asks for indicators that someone may be a narcissistic parent and what that relationship looks like as an adult. They talk about setting limits & boundaries that work versus cutting a parent out. Stephanie shares her wisdom on radical acceptance & letting go. Casey & Stephanie dig into how people can start dismantling their negative thinking.

Takeaways from the show

What is narcissism?
What’s the experience of someone who’s in relationship with a narcissist?
Indicators that someone might be a narcissist
Role-reversal & daughters comforting mothers
Relationships with narcissistic mothers as an adult
Setting limits & boundaries that work
Radical acceptance
Dismantling negative thinking

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Eps 359: Encouragement for inviting our teens to contribute Jan 26, 2023

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A solo show all about how to shift into the "roommate mentality" when inviting our teens to contribute and help out around the house. I know, I know, it can feel really tough to get them up and moving... But I am confident there are some nuggets here in this pod that will help you turn things around.

Enjoy!

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EPS 358: Helping teens find their own creative hustle with Olatunde Sobomehin Jan 23, 2023

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My guest today is Olatunde Sobomehin.

Olatunde Sobomehin shares about his life-changing sabbatical and how that led to him co-authoring the book, “Creative Hustle: Blaze Your Own Path and Make Work That Matters.” Olatunde shares how to name and know your and your teen’s gifts & goals and how principles, people, & practice can help you move from gifts to goals. He shares specific questions to reflect on to discover your gifts and what he sees getting in the way for young people. They dig into how to help young adults choose work that matters while still needing to make money. Casey shares some of her story about finding and choosing work that matters to her. Sobomehin wraps up by sharing more about his book, who is profiled inside, and practical tips for encouraging your teen to stretch & find their own ‘creative hustle.’

Takeaways from the show

Knowing and naming your and your teen’s gifts & goals
Principles, people, and practice
Questions to ask to discover your gifts
What gets in the way for young people?
Choosing work that matters and balancing that with finances
Encouraging teens to stretch into their “creative hustle”

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Eps 357: Radical Moves for Parenting Gen Z Jan 19, 2023

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Today is a solo show that highlights shifting our thinking about how we are showing up for Gen Z and why this is crucial as we move through the adolescent years with our kids. I share three essential tools for making this shift in a way that strengthens relationship and provides space for our kids to discover who they're meant to be.

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EPS 355: ADHD in the adolescent years with Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart Jan 09, 2023

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My guest today is Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart.

Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart & Casey dig into ADHD in the adolescent years. Parents of teens with ADHD may see dysregulation looking like compulsiveness, messiness, impulsivity, & a lack of motivation. Parents may think that their kids are lazy or lacking willpower, when in reality, their executive functioning skills are truly off balance. Dr. Lockhart & Casey talk about discussing long-term goals with teens, moving backwards from there, baby steps, as well as figuring out what feels hard so we can best support them. They discuss how to support adolescents with ADHD and how that may differ from what neurotypical teen brains need. Dr. Lockhart explains what rejection sensitive dysphoria is & how to talk to teens about their ADHD. Casey asks how to get buy-in from a teen to work with an ADHD coach or other outside support or services. They finish by talking about what teens with ADHD need most.

Takeaways from the show

Keeping your focus on teaching life skills, not compliance
What does ADHD look like in an adolescent?
Misconceptions about teens with ADHD
Asking “what’s hard about it?”
Scaffolding & strategies like body doubling and creating a false sense of urgency
Do teens with ADHD need different things to support brain development than a neurotypical adolescent?
Rejection sensitive dysphoria
Talking to teens about their ADHD
Getting your teen to utilize an ADHD coach or other outside support
What do teens with ADHD need most?

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Eps 354: SOLO - The Power of Community Jan 05, 2023

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Today I am on solo to talk about moving into a new year and how community supports us in growing through what we are going through. I am here to speak directly to you, the listener, and hopeful that you feel seen and heard in what I share.

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EPS 353: Sobriety with Casey Davidson Jan 03, 2023

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My guest today is Casey Davidson.

Casey Davidson shares her path to sobriety and becoming a sober coach. Davidson explains what Dry January is - one of five adults in the US did Dry January last year! Davidson shares which demographics are drinking more & less and how the pandemic ramped up consumption. Casey Davidson shares the effects of alcohol on the body, even for light and moderate drinkers, and some benefits that come with not drinking. They discuss what obstacles can pop up for people who are not drinking. Casey Davidson shares about the “sober curious” movement - experimenting with not drinking without the pressure of giving up alcohol completely. They dig into the highs and lows of the first 30 days of sobriety and the best “quit lit.”

Takeaways from the show

Experimenting with sobriety
Dry January
Normalization of drinking in our culture
Impacts of using alcohol to “take the edge off”
Benefits of not drinking
Obstacles of not drinking
The “sober curious” movement
The first 30 days of sobriety
Finding the approach that resonates with you
The best “Quit Lit”

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EPS 352: SOLO - Wrapping up 2022 Dec 26, 2022

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Join Casey for the final show of 2022! Casey’s solo this episode, recapping and reflecting on the year and welcoming 2023. She revisits her 2022 vision board and some of her favorite episodes & guests from the year. Casey ends the show by leading an end-of-year manifestation ritual.

Takeaways from the show:

Themes & challenges during the holiday season
Releasing 2022 & welcoming 2023
Favorite Joyful Courage episodes this year
Make a list of the things you did this year
Letting go of & releasing the things you’re done with

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EPS 351: Intergenerational trauma and reparenting with Ivy Kwong Dec 19, 2022

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My guest today is Ivy Kwong.

Ivy shares about her journey to become a psychotherapist and how she’s healing her relationship and connecting with her parents. Ivy talks about increasing your capacity for discomfort and staying regulated during conversations. Casey and Ivy dig into genetic & experiential intergenerational trauma and how to start healing by expanding your awareness and reparenting yourself. They talk about knowing your inner-selves at different ages and what brings them out. Casey asks what clues we can look for that we have trauma to heal and if we need apologies from parents to move forward. Ivy explains setting boundaries with our parents. Casey and Ivy wrap up by talking about finding compassion for ourselves on our journey.

Key takeaways from the podcast:

Creating safe spaces for conversations
Increasing your capacity for discomfort
Healing intergenerational trauma
Reparenting ourselves
Knowing your inner-selves at different ages
Clues that you have trauma to heal
The desire to change our parents
Setting boundaries with our parents
Finding compassion for ourselves

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