Whether it’s a sports injury, food allergy, chronic illness, or something else, let’s talk about how to deal with health setbacks.

As a reminder, I am not a healthcare professional; I am not offering medical advice, a diagnosis, or treatment. I still think it’s important to have conversations about this, so you’ll feel more comfortable talking about it and advocating for yourself.

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A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 136 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Your energy is a valuable resource–which is why you should selectively choose who you give it to. This past week, a certain podcast broke the internet (wasn’t mine–yet). Now even if you’re not a fan of Taylor Swift or football, she shared solid wisdom that I think you girls should hear–even if you have already, it’s a good reminder.

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To help you, I created a "Your Energy" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 135 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Even if it’s the middle of the school year when you listen to this, I want to share my best advice  that can help you all year long.

Just so you know, I’m not just giving YOU girls this advice, I’m going to be practicing it too. I haven’t mastered these things, I may have a few decades of experience on you, but I’m still learning and growing alongside you. So I would love to hear what grandma hobby you try, what changes you notice by striving to be present, and how you get out of your own way.

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To help you, I created a "Best Advice 2025-26 School Year" worksheet. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 134 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

I’ve got a hot take about beauty, and some of you might not like it that much, for others it might not apply to you right now. But I hope you’ll still listen because it needs to be said. It’s something I wish I understood years ago, so I’m trying to help you see it sooner than I did. Beauty is costing us too much time, money, and energy.

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A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 133 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

I imagine you girls have seen or at least heard of Get Ready With Me videos–maybe even created one yourself. Reflecting on my teen routines from the 90s and early 2000s, if I had made Get Ready With Me videos, now knowing what I’ve learned over the years, I would change a lot of things. In hopes that you will learn from my mistakes, here are some of my Get Ready With Me Redos.

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A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 132 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

One of the topics you gals message me about most is friendships. And I honestly understand why. Friendships have a huge impact on you, and they're a big and important factor throughout your tween and teen years.

We’ve talked about friendships in multiple episodes– 011 Find (and Be) a Good Friend, 012 Extinguish Friendship Fires, 013 Make Friends Using Social Skills, and 051 Friendship Red Flags. 

Since it’s been a minute, we’re gonna talk about friendships again, specifically about who you surround yourself with.

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To help you, I created a "Surround Yourself With" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 131 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com. 

I’ve received several requests for an episode on anxiety. Just like the ADHD episode 112, this topic is personal to me because I’ve experienced it. I will preface this by reminding you–I am not a healthcare professional, I am not offering medical advice, a diagnosis, or treatment. I still think it’s important you gals hear others’ perspectives, both so you’ll feel more comfortable talking about anxiety or seeking support if you need it, and also to help you better understand those who experience it.

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A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 130 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

One of the most-requested topics--Puberty. So check out my chat with Dr. Cara Natterson from Less Awkward!

Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett created a host of resources to help teens/tweens AND their parents be less awkward about all things puberty! We discussed common puberty concerns, conversation starters and enders, and solid advice to help youth and parents better-understand each other. 

Connect with them on social media @less.awkward and learn more about their books, social media, podcast, website, newsletter, clothes, skincare products, etc. at LessAwkward.com!

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A full transcript of our conversation is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 129 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

Peer pressure can cause you to give in, go along with what others are doing, and make choices that don’t actually align with you. Let's explore some common peer pressure scenarios and help you strategize what to do when you face them.
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A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 128 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

You ever feel like, no matter what you do, you just can’t win? You're not wrong. And you're not alone.

So do it anyway.
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To help you, I created a "Do It Anyway" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 127 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.