Cafeteria Confidence
55 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 2 years ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsThe podcast for tweens, teens, and the people who love them. We're Meagan and Lauren: two former teens, teachers, and real life best friends who want to use our life experiences to help make yours better. Listen each week to help you navigate the cafeteria that is life.
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Episodes
Farewells
June 08, 2022 09:00 - 9 minutes - 6.83 MBMeagan and Lauren take a few moments to share an ending to the Cafeteria Confidence podcast.
Boundaries (Rerelease)
May 25, 2022 09:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBSpace, time, and energy. No, it's not science, it's boundaries. In this rerelease, Meagan and Lauren, discuss how to set and maintain healthy boundaries so that you can live your greatness. Lauren takes on dessert quote from Brene Brown, and the to-go tips give you four practical things you can use in the here and now. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. ...
The Pressure to Succeed and How to Reframe It
May 11, 2022 09:00 - 38 minutes - 26.4 MBMeagan and Lauren know all about the pressure teens and tweens feel to be the best, and how hard it is to deal with the feelings that come with it. Listen to this episode to be better prepared to handle pressures thrown your way and come away with having the tools needed shift your mindset away from viewing only achievements to actually feeling successful. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfide...
Dealing with Family Drama
April 27, 2022 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBFamily drama can be tough because, unlike friends, you can't choose your family. There's expectations and pressure, and sometimes that all adds up to be a tough experience. This week Meagan and Lauren talk about how to deal with this drama, specifically when you want to engage and deal with the problem or when you want to get a little distance from it. If you find yourself in need of any of the resources we mention in the show, you'll find them below: Suicide: National Suicide Prevention Li...
Special Message from Meagan and Lauren
April 13, 2022 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.58 MBWe're practicing what we preach, and we wanted to drop into your feed with a quick message. Be sure to reach out to us on the socials or e-mail with some topic ideas. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. Music is "We Are The One" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholm...
Expectations (Snack Episode)
April 06, 2022 09:00 - 17 minutes - 11.8 MBThis week on the pod, Meagan and Lauren revisit the expectations people and society place o on us. In this mini-episode, they chat about their to-go tips can how we can learn to live our lives for ourselves in order to be happy, healthy, and whole. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. Music is "We Are The One" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons ...
Exercise (Snack Episode)
March 30, 2022 09:00 - 14 minutes - 10.3 MBWelcome to our latest miniepisode. Today we revisit the topic of exercise and giggle at Lauren's embarrassing exercise stories. We review the four tips you can use to add exercise to your life and talk about how to reframe working out so that you get the most of your joyful movement. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. Music is "We Are The One" by Scott H...
Exercise (Rerelease)
March 23, 2022 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBToday we're brining you a tasty leftover from season 1: our episode on exercise. It's one of our favorites, complete with a lot of laughing. Tune in to hear about our exercise journeys and how to sneak in exercise to your life. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. Music is "We Are The One" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commer...
Motivation
March 16, 2022 09:00 - 42 minutes - 29.3 MBWhy do you do the things that you do? Turns out, there's a lot of reasons, and this week on the pod, Meagan and Lauren are talking about motivation. Learn about the internal and external circumstances that guide our motivation, and learn how to motivate yourself. If you're interested in doing Simon Sinek's exercise on finding your why like Meagan and Lauren did in the episode, click here to learn more. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected]...
Grabbing Lunch with Jill and Mary of Girls Mentorship
March 09, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MBWe are beyond thrilled to welcome Jill and Mary from Girls Mentorship this week. This episode is different from our usual format because we had so much fun with our guests; it's like we invited some friends out to lunch. Join in as we discuss learning from mistakes, living a confident life, and why Snap Chat needs to go away. Connect with Jill and Mary on Instagram (@girlsmentorship), TikTok (@girlsmentorship), and their website www.girlsmentorship.com. Parents of teens and tweens can e-ma...
Stress (Snack Episode)
March 02, 2022 10:00 - 14 minutes - 10.4 MBLife is full of stressors, and no matter how old you are, stress is something that needs to be managed. Meagan and Lauren are revisiting this topic with their mini-episode, talking about their current stress and how they're dealing. They also review their four Cafeteria Confidence to-go tips so you can have practical tips you can use in the cafeteria of life. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconf...
Life Transitions (Rerelease)
February 24, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.3 MBLife transitions happen all the time and Lauren is in the midst of one, which is why we're rereleasing our life transition episode. Hear about two different approaches to dealing with change: coping skills and rites of passage. Listen at the end to hear four tips you can use in the cafeteria of life when change finds its way into your life. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twi...
Language (Snack Episode)
February 16, 2022 10:00 - 13 minutes - 9.69 MBToday Meagan and Lauren revisit the big importance of small words...and soft pretzels. In this snack episode, they sit down to talk about their season 1 episode on minimizing language and how you can avoid those phrases to live a more cafeteria confidence life. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. Music is "We Are The One" by Scott Holmes, used under Crea...
Beginner's Mind
February 09, 2022 10:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBToday at the lunch table, Meagan and Lauren sit down to talk about a mindset shift called beginner's mind. This is a way to refresh your outlook so you can approach life with a little more wonder, joy, and curiosity (who doesn't love that?). Hear them talk about one of Lauren's favorite phrases and how coming from a beginner's mindset can help problem solve. Stay tuned through the end for four tips you can use to implement a beginner's mindset in your life. Parents of teens and tweens can e...
Friendship (Snack Episode)
February 02, 2022 10:00 - 11 minutes - 7.99 MBThis is Cafeteria Confidence's first miniepisode! Meagan and Lauren tell stories about their friendship and share their tips and strategies for how to make new friends. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. Music is "We Are The One" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scotth...
Beauty Standards
January 26, 2022 10:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBWhat is your favorite thing about you? What do you think makes someone beautiful? Society has a lot to say on the matter, and it turns out, so do Meagan and Lauren. On this episode, they talk about the good, the bad, and the unrealistic when it comes to how people perceive beauty and what they'll do to achieve it. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. Musi...
Asking for Help
January 19, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27 MBWhy is asking for help so gosh darn hard? Why is it that people stray away from it? How can we get better at it? These are the questions Meagan and Lauren discuss on this episode. Join them at the lunch table to hear their own stories as well as some tips and tricks for how people can get better at asking for help. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. Mus...
New Year's Resolutions
January 12, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBHappy 2022, friends! In honor of starting a new cycle around the sun, Meagan and Lauren talk about the topic that's pretty popular in early January: New Year's Resolutions. They discuss what makes a good resolution and how you can reframe thinking if you haven't been successful with them before. Listen through to the end to hear four tips you can use to start the year (and really any day) off right. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or...
Passions and Dreams with Gabriela Garcia Medina (Rerelease)
January 05, 2022 10:00 - 42 minutes - 29.2 MBWe know there can be some pressure to start the new year with resolutions...and often those resolutions don't last. That's why thinking about your passion and dreams can be a better thing to put your energy towards. It's also why Meagan and Lauren are rereleasing their episode with writer and director Gabriela Garcia Medina. Listen as they chat about living the dream life, entering the cave you fear, and biking across the United States. How does someone live a passion filled life? Listen to ...
Holiday Message from Cafeteria Confidence
December 22, 2021 10:00 - 2 minutes - 1.97 MBHappy holidays friends at the lunch table. A quick message from Meagan and Lauren as you are winding down your year. Rest up, everyone! Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. Music is "We Are The One" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial License. You can find his music at https://www.scottholmesmusic.com/ and https://freemu...
Communication (Rerelease)
December 15, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MBYou know what stinks...not feeling like people are understanding you. Sometimes it's not about what you're saying, but how you're saying it. This week, Meagan and Lauren are rereleasing their episode on Communication. They talk about different communication styles and give you tips you can use to improve your communication skills. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafC...
Stress (Rerelease)
December 08, 2021 10:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBAs people are trying to rest and renew, Meagan and Lauren are rereleasing one of their early episodes from season 1: Stress. Hear them discuss dirty dishes, messy papers, and other things that stresses them out as well as stressors which affect young people. Listen through to the end to hear four To Go tips to help you manage stress in the cafeteria of life. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfi...
Season 2 Buffet
December 01, 2021 10:00 - 26 minutes - 18.3 MBSeason 2 has come to a close, so Meagan and Lauren sit down to review the season and talk about their favorite parts, which includes taking a dose of their own medicine. It's a fun-filled, relaxed episode with the Cafeteria Confidence charm you've come to know and love. We'll see you for season 3 after the new year! Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. Mus...
Gratitude
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 37 minutes - 26 MBWith the holiday season rolling around and words of thanks everywhere, what better topic to talk about this week at the lunch table than gratitude? Meagan and Lauren sit down to talk about why gratitude is the Swiss Army Knife of life and how to avoid platitudes of gratitude. Don't miss dessert where Meagan goes down a rabbit hole for someone whose name rhymes with hair. Stay tuned through the end to hear the four To Go tips you can use to express appreciation. Parents of teens and tweens c...
Time Management
November 17, 2021 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MBMeagan and Lauren are in the same time zone for once! Speaking of time, this episode is all about how teens and tweens (and pretty much everyone else) can develop and maintain time management skills. Say goodbye to feeling like you don't have enough time or wondering why it's so hard to get started on a project as you stay tuned through the end for four tips you can use in the here and now. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow t...
Growth Mindset
November 10, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBThis week at the lunch table, Meagan and Lauren talk about the power of yet and how that plays a role with developing your abilities to have more of a growth mindset. Hear them talk about what growth mindset is (and is not) and how people can apply it to their own lives. Meagan brings the dessert and the ladies get on a bit of a fun tangent! It's an episode you don't want to miss. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Ins...
Habits
November 04, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBHabits are powerful, and yet it is often challenging to start a new one or break an old one. This week at the lunch table, Meagan and Lauren talk about how small changes in how we think about something can build up a good foundation to create habits. Stay tuned through the end to hear four to-go tips you can use immediately to help you in the cafeteria of life. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaco...
Expectations (Rerelease)
October 28, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.3 MBMeagan and Lauren have been talking a lot about what makes us who we are in these last few episodes. So, they thought it’d be a good idea to rerelease one of our favorite episodes from season 1...Expectations! Hear all about banana bread and bathroom thoughts and how that ties into what we expect of ourselves and what society might expect of us. Enjoy! Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencep...
Self Discovery
October 20, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.5 MBHave you ever had those moments where you wonder who you are? Meagan and Lauren have too. That's what they're sitting down at the lunch table to talk about...along with Eminem, 10 Things I Hate About You, and a dessert guessing game involving the fear of balloons. Listen at the end to hear their four to go tips you can use in the cafeteria of life to help you discover more about who you are. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow ...
Authenticity
October 13, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBWhat makes you totally and completely you? Do you show that to the world? These are questions about authenticity, and for many people, this is a bit of a tough topic. How do you be you when it feels like you have to hide who you are? This week at the lunch table, Meagan and Lauren talk about what it means to be authentic and how people can be authentic and adaptive. Listen at the end for three tips you can use in the cafeteria of life to help you do you. Parents of teens and tweens can e-ma...
Listening
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MBListening is one of those interpersonal skills that's super important, but how do you listen? On today's episode, Meagan and Lauren sit down at the lunch table to talk about why listening is so important and what people can do to be more mindful listeners. At the end, hear the four to-go tips you can use in the cafeteria of life. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafCo...
Self Care
September 29, 2021 09:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB"Take time for yourself," "do something for yourself," "practice self care." If you're like Meagan and Lauren, you've read these phrases A LOT. What do they really mean, though? Why is self care important? How do you develop an effective self care routine? Sit down at the lunch table to hear Meagan and Lauren discuss these and more. Plus, a new third host comes to the table- Meagan's new puppy Birdie! Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected]...
Fear
September 22, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MB"You have nothing to fear but fear itself" is a phrase we commonly hear. In this week's episode, Meagan and Lauren dive brain first into this topic to discuss what makes us afraid, common fears in young people, and what we can do to overcome feeling afraid. Listen at the end for four tips you can use in the cafeteria of life to live a life of adventure, whatever that means for you. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on In...
Season 2 Midseason Message
September 08, 2021 09:00 - 2 minutes - 1.49 MBMeagan and Lauren wanted to pop into your feed for a quick midseason message. See you in two weeks!
Fitting In
September 01, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBHaving a sense of belonging is important and as back to school season is in full swing, Meagan and Lauren wanted to invite you to the lunch table to talk about this very thing. Hear them reminisce about ugly shoes, cartilage piercings, and other memories that made an impact on how they felt about fitting in. Meagan "Meaganizes" some brain science to help us understand why fitting in is so important to young people. Listen at the end for to-go tips you can use in the cafeteria of life to help...
Conversation
August 25, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBNew kid at school? New person at work? Need to strike up a conversation with someone you've never met before? Conversation skills are super important, so this week at the lunch table, Meagan and Lauren share their experiences chatting up people as well as provide some tips you can use to help dazzle anyone you meet. By the end of the episode, you'll exude (or leak) confidence for the cafeteria of life. To read the article from Science of People, click here. Parents of teens and tweens can...
Self-Deprecating Humor
August 16, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBDo you ever make fun of yourself? Are you quick to make a joke at your own expense? While not taking yourself too seriously can be a good thing, sometimes people take it too far with self-deprecating humor. That's what Meagan and Lauren are talking about this week (after a quick discussion of Netflix's show Never Have I Ever). Listen to their stories of poking fun at themselves, often unnecessarily. Listen for words of wisdom from an actor in the dessert portion, and hear four tips you can u...
Life Transitions
August 11, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 25.8 MBNew school. New job. Death of a loved one. Different hair cut. Pandemic. Change happens, big or small, whether we expect it or not. For a lot of people, change can be difficult to deal with. This week, Meagan and Lauren sit down at the lunch table to talk about life's changes and transitions. Hear about two different approaches to dealing with change: coping skills and rites of passage. Listen at the end to hear four tips you can use in the cafeteria of life when change finds its way into y...
Perfectionism
August 04, 2021 09:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBEver feel the need to look perfect? Act perfect? Get it right all the time? Meagan and Lauren do. Listen to this week's episode as they review the results from a free perfection quiz and learn about how it's not always necessary to have it together. Listen at the end for four tips you can use in the here and now to embrace the imperfections in life. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod a...
Gossip
July 28, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.5 MBHave you heard the news? Meagan and Lauren are discussing all things gossip. Sit down at the lunch table with them as they share their experiences. Learn about the different types of gossip and the difference between rumors and gossip. It can be tricky to deal with misinformation and knowing what to share, but that's what the to-go tips are for. Listen at the end to hear four tips you can use in the cafeteria of life. To read the Time article, click here. To read the Psychology Today articl...
Passions and Dreams with Gabriela Garcia Medina
July 21, 2021 09:00 - 41 minutes - 28.8 MBWriter and director Gabriela Garcia Medina join Meagan and Lauren at the lunch table. Today they chat about living the dream life, entering the cave you fear, and biking across the United States. How does someone live a passion filled life? Listen to the end for the four Cafeteria Confidence To Go tips to find out. Follow Gabriela Garcia Medina on Instagram @gabrielitacubanita and @miramirapictures. Check out Little Con Lili on HBO and HBO Max (Lauren is in the credits!). Parents of teens ...
Comparison with Mary Hlastala
July 14, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 18.9 MBDo you ever feel like you're seeing how you compare to other people? That happens! This week on Cafeteria Confidence, Meagan and Lauren are joined by Mary Hlastala, executive director of Girls Count in Portland, Oregon and author of the book by the same name. They talk all things comparison: their experiences, what comparison looks and sounds like, and how to manage the pressure when comparison is setting it. Follow Girls Count on Instagram at @girlscountpdx Parents of teens and tweens ca...
Toxic Positivity
July 07, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MBHave you ever felt the pressure to be happy, have good vibes only, or smile through it? This can be part of toxic positivity. On this week's episode, Meagan and Lauren talk about the difference between positive thinking and toxic positivity, signs to look for, and accepting statements to use instead. Listen at the end for their three Cafeteria Confidence tips to-go that you can take into the cafeteria of your life to help you manage your emotions in a healthy and progressive way. Click here...
Summer Vacation
June 30, 2021 09:00 - 28 minutes - 19.4 MBMeagan and Lauren are back! Come sit down at the lunch table to hear them talk about jelly shoes, game shows, rocket pops, and all things summer vacation. Get the details on how to use summer vacation as an active rest period to refresh and renew for whatever is coming in the fall. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. Music is "We Are The One" by Scott Ho...
Season 2 Trailer
June 17, 2021 18:00 - 47 seconds - 613 KBMeagan and Lauren have been on vacation for a few weeks but they're preparing to come back! Season 2 starts Wednesday, June 30th. They'll see you at the lunch table.
Season 1 Buffet
May 01, 2021 09:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBBoxing gloves! Broken Arms! Shoulding yourself! It's the season 1 finale! Meagan and Lauren talk all this and finally explain the title of their podcast (cause waiting until the 10th episode was the best time to do that....clearly...). Listen to hear how Meagan and Lauren have had a taste of their own medicine with a lot of laughs and love. We loved having you at our lunch table this season, and we'll be back in a few weeks for more. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren...
Boundaries
April 24, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBSpace, time, and energy. No, it's not science, it's boundaries. Today, Meagan and Lauren, BFFAEAEAE, discuss how to set and maintain healthy boundaries so that you can live your greatness. Lauren takes on dessert quote from Brene Brown, and the to-go tips give you four practical things you can use in the here and now. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. ...
Goal Setting with Rachael Leigh Cook
April 17, 2021 09:00 - 31 minutes - 21.4 MBActress, producer, and super special first guest Rachael Leigh Cook stops by the lunch table to talk goal setting with Meagan and Lauren. Learn how to get SMART with your goals, how view failure as progress, and why saying yes is more powerful than no. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. Music is "We Are The One" by Scott Holmes, used under Creative Com...
Communication
April 10, 2021 09:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBPassive, aggressive, or passive aggressive? This week, Meagan and Lauren talk communication styles and how to communicate more clearly in any situation. Listen to the To-Go tips for four things you can do to increase your communication skills in the cafeteria of life. Parents of teens and tweens can e-mail Meagan and Lauren at [email protected] or follow them on Instagram @cafeteriaconfidencepod and on Twitter @CafConfidence. Music is "We Are The One" by Scott Holmes, used und...
Creativity
April 03, 2021 09:00 - 36 minutes - 25 MBWallets made out of packing envelops, ties turned into belts, and story writing are all things Meagan and Lauren have done in the name of creativity. What does it mean to be creative and how can you enhance or develop the creativity in your life? Listen to Meagan and Lauren discuss all this and more. Hear the to-go tips to get your creative juices flowing. To learn more about the COVID Zoo Lauren mentions, visit their Instagram @aquariumonparkside or visit their Twitter @ouryardaquarium P...