In this incredibly inspiring episode, I talk to mum Eve, and her 18-year-old son, Alfie.

Alfie was diagnosed with autism whilst in primary school and experienced anxiety from an early age, resulting in extended school absences and a serious decline in Alfie's mental health.

We discuss the personal challenges it brought to both of them, the difficulties they faced in getting the support they needed, how Eve was to become the ultimate support system for her son, and how Alfie is now able to successfully manage both his anxiety and autism.

A remarkable example of the power of a positive parent-teen relationship, self-discovery, and healing.

Tune in to listen and be inspired by these two incredible guests!

Highlights:

Exploring the challenges of neurodiversity – Eve's story

Autism, anxiety and education – Alfie & Eve's experience

Self-awareness & sacrifice – a mum's love

Overcoming anxiety and finding success - Alfie's triumph

Sensitivity warning: there is a brief reference to suicide around the 19 minute mark.

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Let's face it, social anxiety can be a huge source of discomfort for a lot of our teens (as well as many adults!)

In this week's episode, you will learn 5 top strategies for helping your teen navigate their fear of judgement, social awkwardness, or that acute feeling of embarrassment around other people.

Understand where the anxiety comes from, what you can do to provide a secure and safe environment and how to help your teen build confidence to overcome the social anxiety they feel.

With practical tips you can start putting in place immediately, tune in - you don't want to miss it.

Highlights:

Understanding social anxiety and spotting the signs in your teen

Finding and establishing crucial support anchors

Practical tips for you and your teen

Specific strategies for social anxiety at school

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Being the parent of an anxious teen can be challenging!

In this episode, I delve into how parents can navigate these challenges whilst still maintaining a healthy bond with their teen and their own sense of calm.

Join me to discover the crucial perception shift that can transform your understanding of your teen's experience and discover the ONE question that can foster transformative connection and support.

Embrace the personal growth to become the best version of yourself as a parent!

Highlights:

Understanding your teen in a changing world

The biggest perception shift to see real change

The ONE question you have to ask

How to be the best version of you

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In this empowering episode, join me as I dive into the world of healing and self-discovery with Jo Cooper, an incredible facilitator of healing.

Discover the transformative power of psychosomatics, the profound impact of emotions on physical well-being, and valuable strategies for parents to support both themselves and their anxious teens.

Gain insights from Jo's personal journey, starting with a persistent migraine and then a skiing accident that led to PTSD and chronic fatigue, and learn how she found relief through a trauma and emotion-release technique.

Tune in for an inspiring conversation that will equip parents with tools to navigate family dynamics and promote true healing.

Highlights

Exploring the role of emotions in our physical wellbeing

The impact of self-awareness on family dynamics

The connection between mind and body for true healing

Strategies for parents to help their teen AND themselves

If you would like bespoke eyes on your own situation with your teen, please enquire about my AAA Plan – Anxiety, Analysis and Action – where I look at what exactly is going on and devise a tailored plan on how you can best support them and see progress.

And for further information on Jo's work with entrepreneurs & business leaders, you can find her at:

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Knowing how to help your anxious teen can be difficult at the best of times but when your relationship with your teen is a bit patchy in places, it gets even harder.

Today I take a deep dive into how parents can better connect with their teen – not only to improve the parent-teen dynamic but also to enable them to be able to really help when their teen needs it most.

If you want to get through the grunts, end the eye-rolling, and boost the bond, this one is for you!

Highlights

Effective strategies for engaging in conversation with your teen

The benefits of being available and active listening

Developing mutual trust and understanding

Managing explosive reactions

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In Part 2 of this extended episode all around teen school avoidance, I look further into tools & strategies for helping your teen but I also look at ways that parents can feel more capable & confident in dealing with this emotive issue.

And the top tip? Don't make it about getting back to school!

Listen to the ep to find out more and join me on a deep dive into how our energy as parents is crucial to our teens making progress.

Highlights:

Tools & strategies for how to best support your teen

Protecting your own emotional wellbeing

Releasing the parental worry, guilt & fear

How to repair the relationship with your teen when things get heated

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School can be a massive source of anxiety for many teens so this week I tackle what parents can do when their teen starts avoiding it.

This can be highly emotive for everyone concerned so parents having the right mindset & strategies in place to be able to fully support their teen is crucial.

Join me in Part 1 where I dive into understanding the causes, exploring potential solutions, creating a support plan & working with the school to get your teen back on track.

Highlights:

Exploring the causes of school avoidance in teens

Why persuasion, bribery or consequences are largely not effective in the longterm

Strategies for dealing with a teen who is avoiding school

Supporting teens in the classroom: Tips for engaging teachers to help

Creating a Support Plan

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Today I offer some advice to all parents who find their teen's anger hard to deal with and look at the case of Laura and her 15 year old son.

I offer suggestions around how she can help her son process his anger in a healthier way and some strategies for all parents to be able to have productive conversations with their teens after emotional outbursts.

Highlights

Understanding where the anger may be coming from

Exploring healthy ways to respond to outbursts

How to communicate effectively

Setting boundaries to foster respect

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In this episode, I outline the 3 Key Steps that you need to put in place to help you better manage your teen's anxiety.

If you want to feel calmer, more confident, and way more able to give them the support they need, this episode is for you.

Highlights:

Maintaining calm - the importance of self-care

The power of the breath

Acceptance vs resistance

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In this episode, I respond to Kerry who is struggling with her daughter's anxiety.

Having been a pretty easy child, her now 13-year-old has started to not want to go to school, is displaying regular emotional outbursts, and seems afraid of getting into trouble.

Kerry asks for advice about handling her own emotions as well as those of her daughter and I give my take on what might be going on.

Highlights:

Fostering effective communication with your teen

Managing your own emotions

Supporting your teen's emotional outbursts

Building self-esteem & trust

UPDATE: the facebook group Teen Anxiety Parent Support (TAPS) is no longer running but you can still be part of the community!

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Disclaimer: This podcast is for informational & educational purposes and is not intended to replace medical advice. The use of this information is at the listener's discretion and should not be used as a substitute for the advice of a physician, psychotherapist or other qualified professional, diagnosis or treatment.