Navigating Youth Pressures with Vian Nguyen, MD (USA)
About this episode
This episode discusses the pressures faced by young people and offers strategies for fostering self-awareness and emotional courage.
"Pressure is everywhere!" for young teens and adults. In this conversation with Vian Nguyen, physician, coach, and founder of Taboos, she reveals that many teens appear to thrive on paper, yet internally struggle with anxiety, people-pleasing, and decision-making. This podcast episode illuminates the critical skills that bridge knowledge and action, empowering young people to live joyfully, even amidst uncertainty and rapid change. Whether you're a parent, or young adult yourself, you'll walk away with tangible tips to foster authentic communication, self-awareness, and emotional courage.
People in this episode
Host: Dr. Andreea Vanacker
Guest: Vian Nguyen
Topics covered
- youth pressures
- anxiety
- self-awareness
- emotional courage
- communication skills
Keywords
- youth
- anxiety
- people-pleasing
- decision-making
- communication
- self-improvement
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Taboos
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