About this episode

Dr. Dravon James shares insights on how parents can help their teens build confidence and inner peace while addressing negative self-talk.

Hi Parents! Teens today are under more pressure than ever, and for many, that pressure turns inward as self-criticism, doubt, and negative self-talk. Learning how to support them through those moments, without trying to fix or dismiss their feelings, can make all the difference in how they see themselves and navigate challenges. In this episode, Dr. Dravon James, transformation specialist, author, and founder of Everyday Peace, shares how parents can help their teens build confidence, develop a stronger sense of self, and reconnect with a deeper sense of inner peace. Drawing from her decades of experience in leadership, coaching, and personal transformation, she offers a powerful perspective on how self-awareness, forgiveness, and mindset shifts can support emotional well-being in teens. The conversation explores how self-criticism shows up in teens, how parents can guide them toward more compassionate thinking, and why helping teens recognize their own strengths is key to building resilience. Dr. Dravon also introduces the idea that peace isn’t something we have to find outside of ourselves, it’s something we can learn to access and model for our children every day. For parents…

People in this episode

Host: Monica Crnogorac

Guest: Dr. Dravon James

Topics covered

• teen anxiety
• self-confidence
• negative self-talk
• emotional well-being
• parenting strategies
• inner peace

Keywords

• teen anxiety
• self-criticism
• parenting
• emotional support
• mindset shifts
• resilience
• self-awareness

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: The Power of Positive Thinking

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