Empowering Teens to Defeat Negative Self-Talk!

About this episode

The episode discusses strategies for helping teens build confidence and manage negative self-talk.

Ever wonder how to help teens and tweens build confidence while navigating judgment, social media, and anxiety? In this episode of Her Unshakeable Confidence, Simone and Olivia Knego sit down with Leslie Randolph — a confidence coach for girls — to explore how self-confidence is cultivated from childhood into adulthood. Leslie shares practical strategies to help young people shift from self-doubt to self-belief, manage anxiety, and take courageous action even when fear is present. From journaling exercises to fostering gratitude, using the “bestie brain” to counter negative self-talk, and embracing uncomfortable conversations, this episode is full of actionable advice for both parents and teens. If you’ve ever struggled with comparison, perfectionism, or anxiety, this conversation is a roadmap for creating resilience, self-love, and confidence that lasts a lifetime. ✅ Actionable Takeaways Start With Gratitude: When self-love feels impossible, gratitude can bridge the gap from negative self-talk to neutrality and appreciation. Use the Bestie Brain: Replace harsh self-criticism with the voice of your own best friend to build self-trust and confidence. Practice Courageous Action…

People in this episode

Hosts: Simone Knego, Olivia Knego

Guest: Leslie Randolph

Topics covered

• teens
• self-confidence
• negative self-talk
• anxiety
• parenting
• self-improvement

Keywords

• confidence
• self-doubt
• anxiety
• gratitude
• mindfulness
• parenting
• self-love

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