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Did you know your anxiety might be lying to you? 🤯

In this powerful episode of The Teen Anxiety Maze, I’m joined by award-winning teen mental health speaker and bestselling author, Brittany Richmond, to expose the lies anxiety tells—and how teens can take back control.

We talk about Brittany’s personal journey with multiple anxiety disorders, how perfectionism can mask deep emotional struggles, and why The Breakfast Club still gets it so right when it comes to teen emotions.

🎬 In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ The hidden signs of high-functioning anxiety in teens
✅ Why teens feel alone even when they’re surrounded by people
✅ What The Breakfast Club teaches us about belonging and mental health
✅ Brittany’s AAA method for managing anxiety (Act, Assess, Adjust)
✅ How to help teens stop believing every thought they have

This one is real, raw, and packed with practical takeaways for teens, parents, and educators alike.

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🔗 Learn more about Brittany Richmond
📘 Grab her book Lies My Anxiety Has Told Me
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 Struggling with anxiety in your family? If anxiety is causing tension, fights, or disconnect in your home, you don’t have to face it alone. I help parents bring more peace, confidence, and connection to their families. Let’s talk—schedule a free consultation today or email me: [email protected]

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 What if we celebrated teens the same way we celebrate celebrities? ✨

In this inspiring episode of The Teen Anxiety Maze, I talk with Orlana Darkins Drewery, founder of The Shyne Awards, a red-carpet ceremony that honors young people (ages 13–24) doing incredible things in academics, arts, community service, and more.

We discuss:
🌟 How to recognize and celebrate the small wins in teens' lives
🧠 Why listening without judgment builds real connection
🎮 The importance of showing interest in what teens care about (even gaming!)
🙌 How The Shyne Awards is changing lives—and how you can nominate a teen!

Orlana shares her journey from feeling overlooked because of her zip code to creating a platform where youth can shine—literally and figuratively.

🔗 Learn more about The Shyne Awards
📣 Nominate a teen (ages 13–24) today!
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In this powerful episode, I sit down with Sid McNairy — bestselling author, spiritual coach, and 2024 World Peace Award recipient — to explore how we can transform anxiety, fear, and inner chaos into peace, clarity, and purpose.

Sid shares his journey from football coach to global peace leader and breaks down “The Practice,” a life-changing framework anyone can use to raise their frequency, create inner harmony, and live with intention.

🎧 You’ll learn:

Why peace is the highest accessible frequency

How discipline fuels a peaceful mind

What your voice reveals about your energy

Practical tools to feel calm and centered every day

The real reason love alone isn’t enough

Whether you’re overwhelmed by anxiety or simply seeking more balance, this conversation will shift how you see your power, your peace, and your path forward.

👉 Watch now and take the 24-hour peace challenge!

🔗 Learn more about Sid McNairy and his work.
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I gave a Baccalaureate speech this year to my hometown high school, and I wanted you to hear my message as well!

Please share it with anyone that could use a hopeful message for the future!!

I am sending much love to all graduates and their families!

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Is your teen constantly overwhelmed, anxious, or shutting down? In this episode, we explore practical, research-backed ways to help them regain calm and confidence, without forcing or fixing.

Join me, Cynthia Coufal, teen anxiety coach, as I sit down with Dr. Matthew Berstein, psychologist, educator, and mindfulness expert, for a refreshing conversation about how anxiety shows up in teens and what actually helps.

You’ll learn:

Why typical adult responses can backfire with anxious teens

How mindfulness can be accessible and effective—even for skeptical teens

What self-awareness looks like in real life (not just theory)

Simple ways you can support your teen without increasing tension

Whether you're a parent, educator, or coach, this episode is packed with takeaways you can use today.

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Is your anxious teen really ready for college? In this episode of The Teen Anxiety Maze, I’m joined by college success coach Alexandra Holt, founder of Campus Thrive Coaching, to tackle one of the most common and stressful questions parents face: What if my child isn’t ready for college?

We talk about:
✅ How anxiety impacts college readiness
✅ What skills your teen needs before they leave home
✅ How parents can start building independence now
✅ When to consider a gap year or alternative paths
✅ Navigating accommodations and mental health services in college

Whether your teen is preparing for college or still unsure about their path, this conversation is packed with practical advice, encouragement, and next steps to help them move forward with confidence.

🎁 Free Resource from Alexandra:
Grab the Mental Health Toolkit for your teen

🗓 Worried about college readiness?
Book a free consultation with Alexandra

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 Struggling with anxiety in your family? If anxiety is causing tension, fights, or disconnect in your home, you don’t have to face it alone. I help parents bring more peace, confidence, and connection to their families. Let’s talk—schedule a free consultation today or email me: [email protected]

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 Is your child struggling with math anxiety? Avoiding homework, saying “I’m not a math person,” or feeling frustrated by numbers?

In this episode, I talk with Mina Neuberg, CEO of Wonder Math, the only math program designed to build confidence and reduce anxiety through storytelling, adventure, and a growth mindset.

You’ll learn:
✅ Why math anxiety affects nearly 60% of students
✅ How Wonder Math makes math fun, engaging, and stress-free
✅ The link between math confidence and future success
✅ How to support your child emotionally and academically

🎁 Get 80% off Wonder Math!
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Let’s change the way your child sees math—and themselves.

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 Is your teen’s anxiety just normal stress — or something more? In this powerful episode, we unpack the science of hope and how it can be a game-changer for kids struggling with anxiety.

I’m joined by Sara Stockwell, a longtime educator, school psychologist, and mental health advocate who brings deep insight and personal experience to the conversation. We talk about:

✅ The real difference between normal anxiety and a deeper issue
✅ How to help kids who are paralyzed by fear and panic
✅ Why hope is more than wishful thinking — it’s a science-backed strategy
✅ Tools for parents, educators, and anyone who supports youth
✅ What to do if your child refuses therapy or won’t open up

Sara shares her own story of growing up with OCD and panic attacks — and how she’s now helping families and schools support kids through anxiety, trauma, and stress with practical, proven methods.

🎧 Don’t miss this heartfelt, informative, and hopeful episode.

🔗 Learn more about Sara’s work at Battelle for Kids: 
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 Jodi Silverman, empty nest coach, reveals how the journey of letting go starts when teens gain independence - not when they leave home. Learn to shift from "fixer" to "coach," empowering both yourself and your teen while reducing parental anxiety.
Discover practical strategies for:

Reclaiming your identity while parenting teens
Helping teens build confidence through supported failure
Finding balance between motherhood and self-fulfillment
Taking small "dares" to rediscover your passions

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 Are you a foster or adoptive parent struggling to support your child through anxiety and trauma? In this episode, I sit down with Bonnie Butler, a certified life coach and mother of ten—six of whom she adopted after fostering them. Bonnie shares her powerful journey, the challenges of parenting children who have experienced trauma, and practical strategies for helping kids navigate anxiety.

💡 In this episode, we discuss:
✔️ The unique struggles foster and adoptive parents face
✔️ How trauma impacts a child’s anxiety and emotional well-being
✔️ The biggest mistakes parents make and how to avoid them
✔️ Bonnie’s expert strategies for creating a supportive home environment

🚀 Don't miss Bonnie’s upcoming summit for parents! Gain expert guidance on how to help your child manage anxiety and emotional struggles.

🎧 Listen to the full conversation and get actionable insights today!

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 Struggling with anxiety in your family? If anxiety is causing tension, fights, or disconnect in your home, you don’t have to face it alone. I help parents bring more peace, confidence, and connection to their families. Let’s talk—schedule a free consultation today or email me: [email protected]

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