EMOTIONAL ENGINEERING

In this episode of The Confident Teen Podcast, Kristi welcomes Julie Jancius, known as The Angel Medium, for an inspiring conversation about spiritual gifts, intuition, and healing. Julie shares her remarkable journey, from the death of her father to becoming a spiritual guide who helps others discover and develop their own unique gifts.

Episode Highlights

• Julie's experience navigating her teen daughter's medical journey and how intuition led to crucial discoveries

• The concept of "oneness energy" and how it connects to universal wisdom

• Insights about living without regrets by following your inner guidance

• Message to teenage self about embracing unique traits often mislabeled as being "too sensitive"

  
  

  Connect with Julie

• Julie's Website

• Instagram

• Podcast: Angels and Awakening

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Let your CONFIDENCE shine,

Kristi - xo

"We can control the choices that are available to us and then the actions that we take from that place." - AM

In this episode of The Confident Teen Podcast, we're joined by accountability coach Amanda McKinney for an inspiring conversation about personal growth, self-trust, and the power of taking aligned action.

Amanda shares her expertise in helping ambitious entrepreneurs achieve their goals while maintaining balance in all areas of life.

Episode Highlights:

• Amanda's unique definition of accountability: taking total ownership of your actions or lack of actions without judgment

• The three levels of accountability: personal, peer, and paid accountability

• Why weekly check-ins are crucial for maintaining momentum and progress

• The importance of understanding what helps and hinders your progress

  
  

  Quotable Moments

"Being a people pleaser has never been the thing that's gotten me to where I want to go... it was saying no, it was putting in boundaries."

"Your light is so important... we need you to be yourself because only you can be you."

Connect with Amanda:

Instagram

Website

Podcast: Accountable and Book: "Why Not You?"

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Kristi - xo

Fear to me is just... like deep love on the other side of that. And what I feel like I fear most is actually tapping into that love and seeing what is possible on the other side when I create from that place.

In this solo episode, we explore how to transform our relationship with challenges and fear, learning to see them as opportunities for growth rather than obstacles to avoid.

• Understanding fear as a signal pointing toward deep love and possibility

• Developing emotional intelligence through mind-body awareness

• The importance of pattern interruption when facing challenges

• Instead of avoiding challenges, recognize them as necessary steps in your journey

The Challenge Envelope: Activity

1. Write your challenge on an envelope, reframing it positively

2. Decorate the envelope with supportive statements

3. Write specific, tangible goals on the back

4. Use the envelope as a repository for LOVE

   
   

REMINDER: Physical movement and/or doing something you LOVE is crucial when working through challenges.

The Confident Teen Podcast is a space dedicated to helping teens and their families feel seen, heard, and understood. New episodes are released weekly.

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Kristi - xo

"We are literally always just moments away from completely changing the trajectory of somebody else's day through simple acts of connection."

In this heartfelt conversation, returning guest Christine joins Kristi to explore the transformative journey of learning to trust yourself and break free from societal expectations. As a life coach and single mom, Christine shares powerful insights about reconnecting with your authentic self and modeling self-trust for the next generation.

"We've been programmed not to listen to ourselves, to lean into what everybody else is saying or thinking or has an opinion on. We haven't been nurtured to look internally."

- Christine

The Confident Teen Podcast is a space dedicated to helping teens and their families feel seen, heard, and understood. New episodes are released weekly.

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Let your CONFIDENCE shine,

Kristi

- xo

In this heartfelt conversation, Kristi and Jennifer dive deep into their personal journeys from teaching to coaching, and how their own transformations have shaped their approach to supporting teens and women. Through vulnerable sharing and authentic discussion, they explore:

This episode offers practical wisdom for both parents and teens on embracing change, trusting your journey, and finding your way back home to yourself.

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Connect with Jennifer:

Website

Podcast

Instagram

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In this enlightening episode, clinical psychologist and author Dr. Melanie McNally shares her expertise on helping teenagers develop emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and motivation. With over 15 years of experience in psychology and a transition to coaching, Dr. McNally offers valuable insights for both parents and teens navigating the challenges of adolescence.

Episode Highlights

1. Listen to your inner voice - your teenage dreams might be showing you your true path

2. Alignment is key - teens need structured time and free time to discover their passions

3. What you look for, you'll find - seeking evidence of your worth builds self-confidence

Key Insights

- Motivation comes from three elements: drive, grit, and goals

- Self-love is a lifelong journey, not a destination

- Screen time impacts teens' ability to connect with their inner voice

Featured Books by Dr. McNally - Books available on Amazon:

- "Helping Your Unmotivated Teen"

- "The Emotionally Intelligent Teen"

- "Counting Dragonflies" (Novel with accompanying workbook)

Connect with Dr. Melanie McNally:

- Website

- Instagram

This conversation reminds us that supporting teens in their journey of self-discovery requires patience, understanding, and creating space for them to explore who they truly are. As Dr. McNally emphasizes, it's not about having all the answers but about helping teens develop the tools to find their own path.

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Let your CONFIDENCE shine!

Kristi xo

*Recorded at 11 PM in a moment of pure inspiration*

A late-night episode exploring the relationship between our inner critic and our authentic self, featuring two powerful stories of transformation and healing.

Key Moments

Teen Soul Wisdom Revealed

1. "There is no perfect. There is only trying your best and accepting yourself."

2. "I am good at empathizing with people."

3. "I notice the details in others and in myself that make me truly happy."
True power comes not from silencing our inner critic, but from learning to embrace all aspects of ourselves with compassion and understanding. When we create space for both our light and shadow, life becomes infinitely more beautiful.

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TEEN INTENSIVE

Let your CONFIDENCE shine!

Kristi xo

If she could speak to her TEEN SELF …

"No choice is final... I can make up the rules and I can change the rules."

"Perfectionism is not actually helping." 

Health coach and podcast host Jenn Trepeck shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, discussing her approach to nutrition and career transitions. 

Through her experience overcoming personal health challenges, Jenn developed a practical methodology that helps her clients build sustainable healthy habits without the extremes.

Key Topics:

Connect with Jenn:

Salad with a Side of Fries Podcast

Website

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TEEN INTENSIVE

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Kristi xo

“It’s time to put yourself first. Your life depends on it.”

In this heartfelt episode, leadership coach Heather Chauvin, who is also Kristi's coach, shares her transformative journey of emotional growth, healing, and navigating motherhood from a soul-led perspective. Heather opens up about her struggles with mental health, including depression as a teen, and how it influenced her approach to parenting. She also shares the challenges she faced with stage 4 cancer, and how this life-altering experience deepened her understanding of healing and resilience.

Heather reflects on her son’s struggles within the traditional school system, which led her to embrace a more unconventional parenting style. Her story emphasizes how healing ourselves is essential in raising empowered, resilient children. She discusses the importance of emotional intelligence and breaking free from societal expectations to parent with authenticity and compassion.

Key Takeaways:

Resources:

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TEEN INTENSIVE

Let your CONFIDENCE shine!

Kristi xo

In this episode, Kristi Simons shares her transformative journey from teacher to teen life coach. 

As a guest on the Shine Within Podcast, Kristi discusses the power of emotional intelligence, self-love, and how motherhood and sobriety inspired her mission to help teens build confidence and resilience.

Topics Covered

Key Takeaways

Connect with Gina:

Links

Instagram

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TEEN INTENSIVE

Let your CONFIDENCE shine!

Kristi xo