Today I’m talking with THE MOST Freaking amazing life coach for parents of teens Ben Pugh. He told me to say that, but I agree he’s pretty awesome.

Ben is a former teenage knucklehead who accidentally lit his school bus on fire. All the adults in his life told him he ruined his life. He went on to become a teacher, turn around high school principal for 5 years, a foster parent for 10 years, and is now changing the lives of parents and teens all over as the go-to life coach for parents of teens.

• The role of shame and fear in parenting and how to overcome it.

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• Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at www.askdrcam.com/motivateteens

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In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Dr. Ian Chen (@chenmedimo), an adolescent medicine expert and researcher. 

Dr. Chen’s research combines psychology, medicine, neuroscience and mathematical modelling together in order to understand the development of the adolescent brain and to help young people become more resilient. He continues to research brain maturation using EEG and brain imaging techniques as part of the research and development at the new mental health institution that he is heading, Chen Medimo Corp.

1. What brain imaging technologies show us about brain maturation

• Dr. Chen is offering a promotion to listeners on his website www.chenmedimo.org. Use promo code: CMCDRCAM

Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at www.askdrcam.com/motivateteens

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Jesse Giunta Rafeh, international best-selling author of Life Launch: A Roadmap to an Extraordinary Adulthood.

Jesse is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified success coach. She opened her private practice 15 years ago at age 26 working primarily young adults. Giunta is also a TEDx speaker. Her book, Life Launch, is a 360-degree guide to transitioning successfully into adulthood. It includes profound yet practical strategies for coping with anxiety and depression, creating an ideal career, and sustaining healthy relationships.

Jesse and Dr. Cam about:

1. How to be strategic about the timing of conversations.

• Jesse Giunta Rafeh will offer free copies of her book Life Launch to the first 10 people who visit her website - https://www.jesse-giunta-rafeh.com/contact  

Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at www.askdrcam.com/motivateteens

Today I’m talking with Susan Borison, the founder and editor of Your Teen Media (@YourTeen)

Susan went to law school to prepare herself for negotiating with five teenagers. In the process, she needed to bolster her skills, so she founded Your Teen Media. In the past 14 years, YTM has helped countless parents also searching for the tools and advice to be the best parent they can be.

Susan and I are talking about:

• How to find joy with your teenagers 

• Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at www.askdrcam.com/motivateteens

Today I’m talking with author and leader in school reform, Dr. Megan Sweet (@Your3Eyes).

Dr. Sweet has almost 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher and school administer and for the past 15 years has been a leader in system-wide school reform. Her book is “An Education Guide for Using Your 3 Eyes.” Dr. Sweet is also the cohost of the education-based podcast The Awakening Educator, which covers topics such as equity, trauma-informed approaches to instruction, school lunch programs, and more. 

Dr. Sweet and I are talking about:

• How to address our worry about academics and grades

• Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at www.askdrcam.com/motivateteens

In this epsidode, Dr. Cam talks with Parenting Life Coach Deborah Ann Davis (@mommeetupforconfidentgirls)

Deborah is also an author, certified personal trainer, teacher, and mother. Her job is to help you recognize what you’re doing right as a parent, and then add supplemental strategies. Here books, “How To Keep Your Daughter From Slamming the Door” and “How To Get Your Happy On,” are available everywhere. 

Deborah and Dr. Cam talk about:

• How the teenage brain differs from an adult brain. 

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• Get a free digital copy of “How To Get Your Happy On” at www.DeborahAnnDavis.com

In this epsidoe, Dr. Cam talks with Wendy Weinberger, President & Co-founder of Illuminos Academic Coaching & Tutoring (@IlluminosCoaching)

Illuminos is a passion project born from Wendy’s experiences growing up with numerous family members with ADHD. When a child close to her received the same diagnosis, she not only worked hard to help him overcome the many challenges but decided to bring her cousin Evan’s academic coaching business to the DC area to help students in her community with similar struggles.  

Wendy and Dr. Cam talk about:

• How to help our teens prepare for the school year

FREE STUFF!

• Grab my free guide “7 Secrets to Motivating Teens” at www.askdrcam.com/motivateteens.

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Today I’m talking with Jake Rubin, Co-Founder of MamaZen 

Jake Y. Rubin, M.A, is a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist, a former university professor of psychology, and a recognized expert in hypnosis and hypnotherapy with degrees in Psychology from UCLA and the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. He is also the co-founder of the #1 Mindful Parenting app, MamaZen which he created to empower moms all over the world to be CALMER, HAPPIER & HEALTHIER and raise happier kids!

Jake and I are talking about:

• The importance of staying mindful and calm as a parent.

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• 30 days of free access to the MamaZen app (@mamazenapp).

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Today I’m talking with Personal Transformation Coach and author of the “Calling All Heroes” series, Christian de la Huerta.

Christian and I are talking about:

• The difference between egoic power (control) and soulful power (guidance).

FREE STUFF!

• Get a free guided meditation, power practices, and a chapter from Christian’s book at https://soulfulpower.com/.

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In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Men’s Coach, David Maxwell

David coaches men on how to live a life with purpose and passion using his 4 A proprietary process. He’s spent the last 25 years helping young men and teenagers feel confident in who they are and the decisions they make. He has been speaking in front of small and large audiences for over 30 years and hosts “The Confident Man Podcast” on all major podcast platforms. He’s also a dad of two.

David and Dr. Cam talk about:

• How to actively show up as a dad.

David is offering a replay of his free webinar to the dads of my audience at www.theconfidentdad.me