The Teen Life Coach

September is suicide prevention month and knowing when and how to get help can make a world of difference. This week on the podcast Dr. Shairi Turner, Chief Health Officer at Crisis Text Line, joins me to talk about getting help during a crisis, mental stigma, as well as tips on how to navigate bullying and doomscrolling. For help with teen anxiety check out

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Social media and teens doesn't always equal a bad thing. On the podcast this week I have author JoAnn Schauf, MS, joining me to talk about why social media is a great tool and resource for teens to use. To learn more about JoAnn, visit: https://www.yourtweenandyou.com/about-joann-schauf/ For teens struggling with anxiety visit: https://www.theteenlifeschool.com

I am very supportive of feeling all the feelings. Life is about feeling emotions and the ups and downs of life are what make us human! That being said- there are three feelings that I recommend staying away from because they can trap us and keep us in a downward spiral. This week I talk about these three feelings and why teens should avoid them.

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The most common requests for help from teens are issues all about relationships. Relationships are a big part of teen lives that lead to happiness but also disappointment. Learning to navigate relationships in the right way can be a game changer in teen lives. This episode I talk about my top three strategies for having better relationships.

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New research on teen girls and mental health shows that teen girls are struggling more than we even thought. This week on the podcast I talk about why teens are facing more struggles than ever, and how teen girls can still remain happy, even with the odds they have against them. https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/

Wouldn't it be nice if there was a perfect solution for every teen problem out there? There actually is! I am teaching you this week on the podcast how to find the perfect answer to your own individual problems. You have everything you need right now to solve your problems in the best way possible.

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People say words—and sometimes those words can be hurtful. On the podcast this week I talk about how to handle what people say, and what you fear people MIGHT say. Letting go of the words people say brings freedom and control. Check out The Teen Life School at https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/

Who wants to make a mistake? Making a mistake never feels good. We go to great lengths to avoid making mistakes and the discomfort associated with them. This week on the podcast I am talking all about how to make mistakes and what to do when they happen- because they will! https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/

How do you know when it is time to let go and move on? Some things in life we are forced to let go of and some things we get to choose to move on from. Letting go of the parts of your life that weigh you down leads to new opportunities and creates space for growth. Letting go can be hard especially if you are unsure about the timing. This week I talk about how to decide if it's the right time to let go.

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There has been endless research on how relationships affect our happiness, whether for good or bad. In this episode I talk about how getting into the habit of creating good relationships can directly influence our happiness level and mental health. How can you create better relationships in your life so that you can make sure you feel supported and loved?

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