In a world that’s busy, distracted, and often rushed, teens can be left feeling unheard, misunderstood, and alone. In this heartfelt episode of Middle-Class Matters, Brooke and Renae sit down with author, mentor, and youth advocate Josh Cordell, whose book With Changes Everything draws on his experience walking with more than 5,000 teens to learn how presence, trust, and connection really work.

Josh shares stories from the road, the importance of simply being with young people, talking with them, not at them, and how families and communities can build bridges of trust instead of walls of frustration. Whether you’re a parent, grandparent, teacher, coach, or mentor, this episode will remind you that being present matters more than you know.

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