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- Episode 111: Progress Over Perfection - with Monica Packer
In this episode, Kristi chats with Monica Packer, host of the About Progress podcast. She shares her journey of moving from perfectionism in her teen years to a healthier, more community-focused approach to personal growth.
Monica introduces her annual "Do Something List," where the goal is not completion, but exploration. She reflects on the lessons she wishes she could have shared with her teen self: that self-worth is not tied to achievements or appearances. She encourages embracing progress, knowing that the journey itself holds more value than the finish line.
Key Takeaways:
The importance of self-worth beyond external outcomes.
Shifting from perfectionism to exploration in personal growth.
How the “Do Something List” fosters discovery and creativity.
Resources:
About Progress Podcast
Free DSL Training
📩 Stay Connected:
If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Find me on Instagram @confidentteenteacher to share your reflections and ideas for future episodes.
TEEN INTENSIVE
Let your CONFIDENCE shine!
Kristi xo
29 min - Episode 110: Breaking the Worry Cycle - with Kristi Simons
In this episode, we explore the power of embracing the unknown and breaking free from the grip of worry. I share personal insights, simple tools, and actionable steps to help you shift your energy from anxiety to alignment, and create space for creativity, growth, and grounded action.
Key Topics
The magic of showing up even when you don’t know how everything will unfold.
Why creativity and breakthroughs bloom in uncertainty.
The connection between worry, energy, and reclaiming your power.
A step-by-step guide to breaking the worry cycle and shifting toward alignment.
4 Steps to Break the Worry Cycle
Reflect: Ask yourself, What is one compliment I can give myself right now?
Connect: Ask, What am I most proud of today?
Create: Dive into gratitude with, What makes me grateful to be me?
Ground: Anchor yourself by asking, What is one way I can commit to living a beautiful life today?
Mini Guided Practice
Pause, breathe deeply, and center yourself with the guided meditation shared in this episode. It’s a powerful reminder to stay present and embrace each moment, messy middle and all.
Takeaway Tools
Draw a stick figure representation of yourself and place these four steps in their corresponding energy centers:
Head: Reflect
Heart: Connect
Gut: Create
Feet: Ground
Use this visual and the four questions as a reminder to shift your energy whenever worry arises.
🔮 Looking Ahead: I am excited to host more live podcast recordings in 2025—some with special guests! Stay tuned for opportunities to connect and grow together.
💌 Gratitude: Thank you to everyone who joined the live session and to those listening later. Your presence and energy mean the world. Let’s create a beautiful life, one mindful moment at a time.
📩 Stay Connected:
If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Find me on Instagram @confidentteenteacher to share your reflections and ideas for future episodes.
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Let your CONFIDENCE shine!
Kristi xo
32 min - Episode 109: Own Your Worth, Find Your People - with Brittany Schmidt
In this episode, Kristi welcomes psychic medium and manifestation mindset coach Brittany Schmidt. Brittany shares her journey of blending science with spirituality and her passion for teaching intuition, Reiki, and mindset shifts.
Together, they explore the themes of self-worth, navigating relationships, and finding the right audience that appreciates your authentic self.
Conversation Highlights:
⭐What Would You Tell Your Teen Self?
⭐Teens and Connection
⭐Finding Your Worth – The Classic Car Story
⭐Authenticity and Social Media
Favorite Quotes from the Episode:
“When you’re not in the right audience, your value will be missed.”
“Be your own best friend. Don’t say anything to yourself that you wouldn’t say to someone you love.”
Connect with Brittany Schmidt:
Instagram
Website
If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Find me on Instagram @confidentteenteacher to share your reflections and ideas for future episodes.
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JOIN: BREAK THE WORRY CYCLE (LIVE PODCAST AND Q&A
Let your CONFIDENCE shine!
Kristi xo
48 min - Episode 108: Living a Soul-Led Life - with Scottie Durrett
This conversation is all about Soul Support for families and their teens.
In today’s episode, I’m joined by Scottie, a certified life coach, intuitive, and soul mentor, who shares her journey of helping moms reconnect with themselves. Together, we dive deep into the power of intuition, connection to self, and navigating life’s challenges with grace.
Highlights:
Scottie’s inspiring mission to help moms show up authentically for their kids.
The importance of leaning into emotions and building self-trust.
Practical steps to strengthen your intuition, even in busy or uncertain times.
How creating a safe space and a supportive circle can help you grow.
Scottie’s advice to her teen self: focus on what you think about yourself.
Links & Resources:
Follow Scottie
Website
If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Find me on Instagram @confidentteenteacher to share your reflections and ideas for future episodes.
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JOIN: BREAK THE WORRY CYCLE (LIVE PODCAST AND Q&A
Let your CONFIDENCE shine!
Kristi
34 min - Episode 107: What If Change Is Just The Beginning? - with Kristi Simons
In today’s heartfelt episode, we’re diving into a question that resonates deeply with both teens and parents:
Why does change feel so hard?
I share my personal reflections, inspired by:
Moments with my son (Hendrix)
A new change that has come into my life
I share the lessons my teen self would have needed to navigate this change with more CONFIDENCE.
You'll discover:
How to shift your perspective from “hard” to “emotionally uncomfortable.”
The power of asking yourself, “What if?” when faced with challenges.
Why acknowledging fear while showing up with love can spark confidence and growth.
A simple tool for envisioning the incredible outcomes waiting beyond the bridge of transformation.
"What if change is just emotionally uncomfortable—and what if leaning into it creates a world where your inner light shapes your outer reality?"
If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Find me on Instagram @confidentteenteacher to share your reflections and ideas for future episodes.
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TEEN AUDIT
I would love to ask you to please subscribe, rate and share this episode with someone who might need this gentle reminder today!
Let your CONFIDENCE shine!
Kristi
20 min - Episode 106: Trusting Your Intuition - with Andrea Anderson
"Turn toward what excites you—this is your soul guiding you." - Andrea Anderson
Andrea Anderson, a conscious parenting consultant and author, shares how intuition can help us live with greater alignment and ease.
Learn what intuition is, how to recognize it, and how to follow its guidance—even when it feels scary or unclear.
Key Takeaways:
What is Intuition?
How it Feels
The Path of Ease
Practical Tools
Connect with Andrea:
Website
Instagram
Subscribe and share this episode with someone who could use an intuitive nudge.If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Find me on Instagram @confidentteenteacher to share your reflections and ideas for future episodes.
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TEEN AUDIT
Let your CONFIDENCE shine!
Kristi
32 min - Episode 105: Unlocking Growth Through Emotional Awareness - with Kristi Simons
In today’s episode, we explore the power of gratitude, feeling emotions, and discovering resilience. I share how journaling gratitude daily has helped me heal and why it can transform how you approach life. Inspired by a recent share, “Wouldn’t it be nice if my teen didn’t hold in her feelings?”
We discuss creating space for expression and the importance of leaning into our emotions.
Key Takeaways:
Healing with Gratitude
Feeling Our Emotions
My Life Lessons
3 Action Steps:
Morning Intentions
Take Small Steps Daily
Reflect Nightly
Let’s Connect!
If this episode resonated with you, I’d love to hear your thoughts! Find me on Instagram @confidentteenteacher to share your reflections and ideas for future episodes.
Final Thought…
Embrace each step of your journey.
Small, consistent actions lead to big changes—trust in the process and believe in yourself!
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TEEN AUDIT
Let your CONFIDENCE shine!
Kristi
29 min - Episode 104: Mindfulness & Resilience for Youth - with Julie Fader
In this episode, Kristi speaks with Julie Fader, co-founder of Head of the Class Education Centre, about her inspiring journey from overcoming personal challenges with learning disabilities and anxiety to supporting children and families holistically.
Julie shares how mindfulness and intentional living have transformed her life and become core practices in her work with children and parents.
Key takeaways:
A personal story of resilience and the power of mindfulness in managing anxiety and ADHD.
Teaching kids to be "the thinker of their thoughts" and the importance of intentional living.
Practical tools like "brain breaks" to help children reset and build self-awareness.
The value of connecting with oneself and setting daily intentions to shift focus and energy.
Julie’s insights offer valuable guidance for those supporting young people on their journey toward resilience and self-belief.
To connect with Julie visit:
Head of the Class
Instagram - Julie Fader
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Let your CONFIDENCE shine!
Kristi
29 min - Episode 103: Self-Defense for a Stronger You - with Alexandra Wiseman
In this episode, we’re joined by Alexandra Wiseman, a registered social worker, therapist, and Wen-Do women’s self defense instructor.
We dive into the importance of authenticity, how teens can embrace their true selves, and the power of knowing you can handle anything life throws at you.
Alex also discusses self-defense and how it empowers us to protect ourselves emotionally, mentally, and physically.
Key Takeaways
♥️How to trust your gut and embrace your authentic self
♥️Self-defense is about self-awareness and empowerment
♥️Learning to defend yourself builds confidence and resilience
♥️You don’t have to have life “figured out”; growth is a continuous journey
Connect with Alex
Email: [email protected]
Instagram
Website
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TEEN AUDIT
Let your CONFIDENCE shine!
Kristi
23 min - Episode 102: The Mountain is You (My Full Marathon Story) - with Kristi Simons
In this solo episode, I reflect on my first full marathon at the Detroit Free Press Marathon on October 20th 2024.
I share the journey from my first run in 2020 to crossing the finish line, and how running has been a powerful tool for my personal growth, healing, and connection to my kids.
I break down the marathon into three parts:
Before
During
After
…Sharing the highs, challenges, and how I am feeling now.
This race was more than a physical challenge—it was a symbol of overcoming personal limits and becoming the type of person that sees it for what it truly is.
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About EMOTIONAL ENGINEERING
From the publisher's feed
What is Emotional Engineering?
Over the years, every conversation has explored the same question:
How do we become more emotionally attuned humans?
Our emotions are our internal guidance system
By understanding them we begin recognizing that our emotions shape how we see the world, the decisions we make, the relationships we build, and ultimately the life we create.
To me, that’s Emotional Engineering.
It’s the intentional practice of transforming your inner world so your outer world begins to reflect it.
Emotions are energy in motion and your frequency is what creates your reality.