Cultivating Resilient Teens Podcast

Have you ever watched one careless comment completely reshape how your daughter sees herself? One word. One moment. And suddenly, she’s smaller. Today we’re talking about what’s actually causing your daughter’s pain and confusion. Because it’s usually not the comment. It’s the belief and the identity she builds around it. Intro Hey Parents, Welcome back to the Cultivating Resilient Teens Podcast.I’m your host, Shawna Warner. As a parent, I know the gut punch that comes with hearing what anoth...

Hey parents, have you ever watched your daughter tie herself in knots in order to clear up a misunderstanding or fix messy friend drama? Maybe she’s bending over backwards to repair a friendship that’s gone sideways, rewriting her texts a dozen times before hitting send – or the one thing I hear often – taking the blame for something she didn’t do just to restore a sense of peace and stability. Even though her attempts to control the situation may feel proactive, that approa...

Has your daughter ever experienced a memory from the past that’s so vivid she can recall it as if it happened yesterday? Maybe it’s a cringe-worthy moment she wishes she could erase or maybe it’s an incredible experience that redefined her. Either way, THAT moment may be playing a crucial role in your daughter’s behavior, development, and relationships without her awareness. I’ve certainly had my fair share of cringe-worthy and redefining moments and today we’re diving headfirst into on...

I’ve never been a fan of new year’s resolutions. Maybe it’s because the conversations I had with my mom were more about reinventing ourselves. And so, I’ve always been a believer that you don’t need to wait until tomorrow, next month or for a big milestone – you can begin again – anytime. Beginning again is simply about tuning in and being honest with yourself. Which, I’ll admit, wasn’t always easy for me. Growing up I was labeled as the ‘shy’ girl. But in reality, my shy demeanor was a bypro...

Is it time to calm your daughter's exam anxiety? Hey Parents, Parenting teenagers is no small feat, but being a parent during final exams is akin to stepping into the realm of unsung heroes. I remember thinking that I could write my final psych paper while also listening to Prince’s new album, Purple Rain. I also remember my mom walking into my room, shaking her head, and telling me this approach wasn’t going to work. Unfortunately, my lack of self-awareness at the time left me s...

Hey parents, Does your daughter’s anxiety come from thinking about her future, or trying to control it? It’s no mystery that uncertainty has the power to ignite the strongest human emotions – anxiety and fear. And if fear and anxiety are the ‘kryptonite’ that are keeping your daughter from establishing the friendships she craves or developing a strong sense of self, stay tuned. This episode is designed to help you empower your teenage daughter so she’s: · read...

Hey parents, Have you ever heard the saying … ‘what you resist persists’? I mean, could it really be true that, in your daughter’s attempt to push away all those unwanted things, she only attracts more unwanted things? The father of analytical psychology, Carl Jung, suggests that in your attempt to ‘resist’ certain situations, by focusing on what you don’t want, you actually cause those unwanted things to persist, or even grow. Welcome back the Cultivating Resilient Teens podcast where I want...

Hey parents, I’m interrupting the regularly scheduled podcast to bring up a concerning issue I experienced, the clients enrolled in my 90 Days to a More Resilient Teen Coaching Program are talking about, and maybe it’s coming up for your daughter, too. As we’re moving through the covid pandemic - a time that challenged us collectively and impacted each of us a little differently – there appears to be a heightened sense of awareness that’s positive in some ways and a bit damaging, in others. W...

Hey parents, I wanted to share a personal conversation I had with a dear friend I’ve known for over 30 years because she raised a great question that’s relatable to anyone raising teens. My girlfriend and I met when we were in the thick of our teenage years and now, we’re both raising teens, so we naturally we found ourselves talking about all the social complexities teens experience, particularly when it comes to concept of defining your daughter’s ideal “tribe.” I’m so gr...

Hey Parents, Does your teenage daughter have a plan to stay confident and mentally clear when she’s emotionally triggered? After making a very long list on a giant piece of paper, the teenage girls in my social media group just sat back with that deer-in-headlights look. I think they were more stunned than I was at the list they’d created. The task was to identify all the all the “parts” of social media they deal with on a daily basis. What confuses them. What makes them feel bad. And, what’s...

Hey Parents, Is your teenage daughter “freaking out” about what’s next? You’re probably noticing that spring fever is in the air, which undoubtedly signals one thing - transitions are on the horizon. Whether it’s her transition into middle school, high school, college or beyond, you’re likely seeing any number of behavioral changes in your daughter. Welcome back to the Cultivating Resilient Teens podcast, where you can always find the full Show Notes and resources for every podcast epi...

Hey parents, Is your teenage daughter a hard worker who gets frustrated and feels defeated when things don’t go her way? If mind management sounds like some type of voo-doo, though you see your daughter repeating the same behaviors over and over, but expects a different result, this podcast is for her. Welcome back to the Cultivating Resilient Teens Podcast where you can find the full show notes on my website, cultivatingresilientteens.com Today’s episode is inspired by an incredibly ambitiou...