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Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam

256 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago -

Feeling lost with your teenager? This podcast is your ultimate guide to surviving (and thriving!) during the teen years.

Here’s why you NEED this podcast in your life:
🦋 Decode confusing teenage behavior
🦋 Boost their confidence and resilience
🦋 Build a stronger connection with your teen

Dr. Cam, the Teen Translator offers support, encouragement, and actionable advice for common teen challenges like anxiety, attitude, tech use, and more!

The teen years don’t have to be a struggle. YOU have the power to transform them into a beautiful journey of growth, understanding, and connection.

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Episodes

How to Help Your Teen Cope with Johnny Crowder

October 29, 2021 16:07 - 28 minutes - 38.7 MB

If your teen is struggling to cope and you’re struggling to help them, this episode is for you. Today I’m talking to Johnny Crowder (@johnnyxcrowder), Founder & CEO of Cope Notes, about how to combat compassion fatigue and connect with your teen more deeply. Johnny is a 28-year-old suicide/abuse survivor, TEDx speaker, touring musician, and founder of Cope Notes, a text-based mental health platform that provides daily support to users in nearly 100 countries around the world. Armed with 10...

Finding the Fun in Parenting with Joey Mascio

October 27, 2021 04:47 - 38 minutes - 52.6 MB

If you find parenting more frustrating than fun, this episode is for you. Today I’m talking with Joey Mascio, Teen Life Coach at Firmly Founded (@joey.firmlyfoundedcoaching) about how to improve your relationship with your teen without changing them and how find more joy together. Joey is a certified life coach who helps teens and young adults stop letting stress, procrastination, and self-doubt suck all the fun out of being successful. He is a former middle school teacher who spent four y...

3 Keys to Connecting with Your Teen with Raquel Borris

October 21, 2021 15:26 - 28 minutes - 38.6 MB

If you’re struggling to connect with your teen, you’ll want to listen to this episode. Today Raquel and I are talking about the three keys to connecting with your teen: communication, compassion, and listening. Raquel is the Founder of RAQVISION, Creator of Raq The Boat Show, Personal Brand Strategist, Mental Health Advocate and Youth Advocate. FREE STUFF! Top 10 Tips for Parenting Teens: www.askdrcam.com/parentingtips If you found this episode valuable, please take a quick moment to com...

Connecting With Your Teen Through Texting with Norman W. Holden

October 21, 2021 07:49 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MB

Today I’m talking with Norman W. Holden, the Author of Do Better! How One Father Gained Wisdom from Texting His Teen Daughter. Norm is not a therapist, licensed professional or counselor. He describes himself as a down-to earth everyday man, husband, and father of two, who has earned his hard-knocks degree in parenting. Norm and I are talking about: How to use texting to connect with your teen. How dads can strengthen their relationship with their daughters. How to help teens navigate te...

How to Talk So Your Teens Will Listen with Joy Marchese

October 16, 2021 15:28 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MB

Today I’m talking with Joy Marchese (@positivedisciplineUK), a global educational consultant, author, keynote speaker, parent coach, and emotional architect. For 25 years Joy has worked with thousands of children, parents, teachers, and professionals to help foster a happy and flourishing environment in the home, in schools, and in the workplace. Joy is the Founder of Positive Discipline UK and co-author of Positive Discipline for Today’s Busy (& Overwhelmed) Parent. She runs a successful ...

Raising Self-Confident Daughters with Dr. Lois Frankel

October 12, 2021 19:11 - 33 minutes - 45.5 MB

Today I’m talking with bestselling author and executive coach Dr. Lois Frankel. The name Dr. Lois Frankel has become practically synonymous with empowering women in the workplace. She is the author of the bestselling business bible for women, Nice Girls Don't Get the Corner Office, and other books in the "nice girls" series. Lois is a pioneer in the field of executive coaching and a sought-after international keynote speaker. She has now turned toward helping parents to raise self-confident...

The Power of Problem-Solving WITH Your Teen with Trish Wilkinson

October 05, 2021 15:57 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MB

Today I’m talking with parent coach Patricia Wilkinson (@authorpatriciawilkinson) Patricia is a mom of two kids who had "challenges" they now use as strengths in successful relationships and careers. Founder of Brain Stages Parenting, coauthor of Brain Stages: How to Raise Smart, Confident Kids and Have Fun Doing It, veteran teacher, and science nerd, Trish shares kid-tested, research-supported tips to raise successful humans in our complicated world. Patricia and I are talking about how t...

Breaking the Punishment/Rewards Cycle with Dr. Tamara Soles

September 30, 2021 15:44 - 36 minutes - 50.5 MB

Today I’m talking with Dr. Tamara Soles, Child Psychologist and Parent Coach. Dr. Tamara is a psychologist, parent coach, and founder of The Secure Child Center for Families and Children She’s also the mom of twins who present everyday opportunities to live what she’s practiced with families for over 15 years- that harnessing the power of connection helps children thrive! Dr. Tamara is the creator of the online parenting course, No More Power Struggles which opens its doors again soon. Curr...

How to use tapping (EFT) to address anxiety with Murielle Fellous

September 29, 2021 04:11 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with intuitive life coach Murielle Fellous. Murielle was raised in France and now resides in Las Vegas where she raised three kids as a single mom. For years she coached people on relationships but bouncing back from depression when her kids became teenagers and started acting out was so painful that she redirected her focus. She is now helping single moms with teens to overcome their challenges and prevent the spiraling down into negative emotions, anxiety an...

Inspiring teen leadership with Todd Nesloney

September 23, 2021 12:43 - 26 minutes - 36.7 MB

Today I’m talking with Todd Nesloney (@toddnesloney), award-winning teacher, principal, and author of numerous books including Kids Deserve It!, Stories From Webb, Sparks in the Dark, and his newest book When Kids Lead. Todd is the Director of Culture and Strategic Leadership for the Texas Elementary Principals and Supervisors Association (TEPSA). He hosts the podcast #TellYourStory and has created two online courses about building Campus & Classroom Culture. Todd has been working his entir...

Parenting teens without shame and fear with Ben Pugh

September 21, 2021 10:39 - 34 minutes - 47.3 MB

Today I’m talking with THE MOST Freaking amazing life coach for parents of teens Ben Pugh. He told me to say that, but I agree he’s pretty awesome. Ben is a former teenage knucklehead who accidentally lit his school bus on fire. All the adults in his life told him he ruined his life. He went on to become a teacher, turn around high school principal for 5 years, a foster parent for 10 years, and is now changing the lives of parents and teens all over as the go-to life coach for parents of te...

Inside the Teen Brain with Dr. Ian Chen

September 16, 2021 08:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Dr. Ian Chen (@chenmedimo), an adolescent medicine expert and researcher.  Dr. Chen’s research combines psychology, medicine, neuroscience and mathematical modelling together in order to understand the development of the adolescent brain and to help young people become more resilient. He continues to research brain maturation using EEG and brain imaging techniques as part of the research and development at the new mental health institution that he is head...

How to communicate effectively with your teen with Jesse Giunta Rafeh

September 14, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 37.5 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Jesse Giunta Rafeh, international best-selling author of Life Launch: A Roadmap to an Extraordinary Adulthood. Jesse is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and certified success coach. She opened her private practice 15 years ago at age 26 working primarily young adults. Giunta is also a TEDx speaker. Her book, Life Launch, is a 360-degree guide to transitioning successfully into adulthood. It includes profound yet practical strategies for coping wit...

How to make life with your teen more joyful with Susan Borison

September 09, 2021 08:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

Today I’m talking with Susan Borison, the founder and editor of Your Teen Media (@YourTeen) Susan went to law school to prepare herself for negotiating with five teenagers. In the process, she needed to bolster her skills, so she founded Your Teen Media. In the past 14 years, YTM has helped countless parents also searching for the tools and advice to be the best parent they can be. Susan and I are talking about: How to find joy with your teenagers  How to develop more compassion for your...

How to help our teens go back into the classroom with Dr. Megan Sweet

September 07, 2021 08:00 - 25 minutes - 34.6 MB

Today I’m talking with author and leader in school reform, Dr. Megan Sweet (@Your3Eyes). Dr. Sweet has almost 30 years of experience as a classroom teacher and school administer and for the past 15 years has been a leader in system-wide school reform. Her book is “An Education Guide for Using Your 3 Eyes.” Dr. Sweet is also the cohost of the education-based podcast The Awakening Educator, which covers topics such as equity, trauma-informed approaches to instruction, school lunch programs, a...

Why teens make bad choices with Deborah Ann Davis

September 02, 2021 18:09 - 40 minutes - 55.9 MB

In this epsidode, Dr. Cam talks with Parenting Life Coach Deborah Ann Davis (@mommeetupforconfidentgirls) Deborah is also an author, certified personal trainer, teacher, and mother. Her job is to help you recognize what you’re doing right as a parent, and then add supplemental strategies. Here books, “How To Keep Your Daughter From Slamming the Door” and “How To Get Your Happy On,” are available everywhere.  Deborah and Dr. Cam talk about: How the teenage brain differs from an adult brain...

Preparing teens to go back in the classroom with Wendy Weinberger

August 31, 2021 15:17 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MB

In this epsidoe, Dr. Cam talks with Wendy Weinberger, President & Co-founder of Illuminos Academic Coaching & Tutoring (@IlluminosCoaching) Illuminos is a passion project born from Wendy’s experiences growing up with numerous family members with ADHD. When a child close to her received the same diagnosis, she not only worked hard to help him overcome the many challenges but decided to bring her cousin Evan’s academic coaching business to the DC area to help students in her community with si...

Using hypnotherapy to stay mindful and calm with Jake Rubin

August 26, 2021 18:12 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MB

Today I’m talking with Jake Rubin, Co-Founder of MamaZen  Jake Y. Rubin, M.A, is a Board-Certified Hypnotherapist, a former university professor of psychology, and a recognized expert in hypnosis and hypnotherapy with degrees in Psychology from UCLA and the California School of Professional Psychology at Alliant International University. He is also the co-founder of the #1 Mindful Parenting app, MamaZen which he created to empower moms all over the world to be CALMER, HAPPIER & HEALTHIER an...

Tapping into your parenting power with Christian de la Huerta

August 24, 2021 14:19 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MB

Today I’m talking with Personal Transformation Coach and author of the “Calling All Heroes” series, Christian de la Huerta. With 30 years of experience, Christian is a sought-after spiritual teacher and leading voice in the breathwork community. He has traveled the world offering inspiring and transformational retreats combining psychological and spiritual teachings with lasting and life-changing effects. An award-winning, critically acclaimed author, he has spoken at numerous universities a...

How to be a confident dad with David Maxwell

July 23, 2021 08:22 - 30 minutes - 41.9 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Men’s Coach, David Maxwell David coaches men on how to live a life with purpose and passion using his 4 A proprietary process. He’s spent the last 25 years helping young men and teenagers feel confident in who they are and the decisions they make. He has been speaking in front of small and large audiences for over 30 years and hosts “The Confident Man Podcast” on all major podcast platforms. He’s also a dad of two. David and Dr. Cam talk about: How to a...

How Parents Can Help Their Depressed and Anxious Teens with Jason Reid

July 23, 2021 07:29 - 34 minutes - 46.9 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Jason Reid, Founder of Chooselife.org Jason is a serial Entrepreneur whose companies employ over 2500 people nationwide. He is also a partner at CEO Coaching International where he coaches 15 CEO's across the world. In March 2018, Jason's world changed forever when his youngest son Ryan took his own life. Jason is the Founder of Chooselife.org an organization focused on ending Teen Suicide by helping parents "Own their children's mental health." Jason an...

Careering with your teen with Tamara S. Raymond

July 22, 2021 05:50 - 27 minutes - 37.4 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Career Strategist Tamara S. Raymond.  Tamara (@TamaraSRaymond) is Founder and President of Innovative Management Consulting, Inc, which specializes in professional, career and leadership development, including guidance for teens in determining their career paths. She authored the award-winning book Careering: The Pocket Guide to Exploring Your Future Career. Her goal is to help teens step up and take charge of their future in an accountable and responsibl...

How Nature Can Nurture Your Relationship with Your Teen with Tricia Robinson

July 22, 2021 04:36 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

Tricia Robinson (@triciarobinsoncoaching) was once a successful director in corporate America. After 17 years of attempting to be a “have it all” mom with two young kids, her body and mind broke down. Tricia quit her job and spent over five years recovering from multiple injuries. Now, she’s a triathlete and a NYC marathon finisher with a dream of becoming an Ironman athlete. As a wellness coach, she helps stressed out businesswomen who are tired of running on empty to focus on self-care so ...

Creative Ways to Connect with Your Teen with Laura Orlando

July 22, 2021 01:43 - 18 minutes - 25 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with special education teacher Laura Orlando. Laura, who is also a mom, started her business Gracious Adventures to give moms creative ways to connect with their tween and teen daughters as well as tools and strategies to help build up their confidence.  Laura and Dr. Cam discuss: Creative ways to connect with your teen.  Her game-changing idea to deepen your relationship. Tips for building up your teen’s confidence. You can download Laura’s free PDF “10 ...

Prioritizing What’s Important with Desiree Panlilio

June 28, 2021 03:34 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with counselor Desiree Panililio (@encouragingteens). Desiree’s passion is working with hesitant teens who are seeking and struggling with framing who they are and defining a clear vision of their future. She helps them take action and move forward with purpose. Desiree believes communication is the key to any relationship and that we can all use support as we navigate the teenage years.   Desiree and Dr. Cam discuss: The impact overscheduling has on our tee...

How to Be a Respectful Parent with Emily Maze

June 28, 2021 02:29 - 18 minutes - 25.4 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Emily Maze (instagram.com/emilymaze.motherhood) a Respectful parenting coach. Emily helps moms break the cycles of anger and overwhelm, establish routines, and get their kids to listen... without yelling. She developed the Aligned Motherhood Method to help moms provide holistic support in ALL the aspects of motherhood so that they can be the parent they want to be, heal from their pasts, find balance, and finally experience joy and ease in motherhood. In ...

How to Be a Chill Mom with Diana Swillinger

June 27, 2021 11:44 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Advanced Certified Life Coach Diana Swillinger Diana helps women who have tried to do the right thing all their lives-be a good friend, a good mom, a good wife, go to church, volunteer, recycle-but they still feel stuck and miserable. She helps women stop sabotaging themselves from experiencing the joy, love, and contentment that they want so very much by managing their minds. In this episode Dr. Cam and Diana talk about: How to chill out and parent from...

Supporting our teens "outlandish" dreams (encore) with Wim Tapley

June 26, 2021 07:57 - 26 minutes - 35.8 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with teen musician, Wim Tapley. At the age of 18, Wim is one of the most ambitious artists in the D.C. area. After growing up as a musician and songwriter, he honed his craft by playing live at all of the bars, restaurants, and small venues in his hometown of South Riding, VA, leading worship at his church, and producing his own music.  Wim and Dr. Cam talk about: How to find your passion as a teen Following your dream against the odds The benefit of suppo...

Keeping Teens Safe Online with Fareedah Shaheed

June 23, 2021 05:36 - 20 minutes - 28.7 MB

Our teens LOVE their devices, but to us parents, they open up a scary world of bullies, creeps, and social distortion. How do we keep our kids safe AND allow them to explore and connect online? In today's episode, Dr. Cam talks with Online Safety Educator Fareedah Shaheed. Fareedah is the CEO and Founder of Sekuva, where she helps parents and caretakers protect their kids online. She has taught thousands of people online security & safety, has hosted lunch and learns, and has delivered keyn...

Building respectful parent-teen relationships with Aly Pain

June 16, 2021 07:59 - 41 minutes - 57.2 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with parenting expert and relationship coach, Aly Pain (@AlyPainStraightTalkFierceLove).  Growing up, Aly was the smart, fun girl on the outside and a frantic, anxious mess on the inside. She spent years healing the pain of dysfunctional family relationships, including eating disorders and a suicide attempt, to break the cycle raising her own teen boys. Her passion is empowering parents to build healthy, respectful relationships with their teens without giving...

Parenting LGBTQ Teens with Dr. Lulu

June 16, 2021 06:31 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MB

In this episode, Dr Cam talks with pediatrician turned life coach, Dr. Lulu (@Askdoctorlulu). Dr. Lulu, who is also a mom, specializes in coaching parents of LGBTQ Kids. She helps them learn to accept, protect, nurture, and support their LGBTQ children so they can flourish and thrive without limitations or judgment. Dr. Lulu and Dr. Cam talk about: When children start to identify their sexual orientation and gender identity. How parents can support their teens as they explore their sexua...

Fostering Self-Confidence with Cathy Murphy

June 07, 2021 21:28 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MB

Today on Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam I’m joined by Cathy Murphy.   Cathy is a Productivity & Healthy Living Coach. She helps caregivers create productive healthy living habits to achieve personal dreams, goals and aspirations while caring for loved ones. We’ll be talking about how to help our teens set goals and build respect through our own actions. If you enjoyed this episode and all the amazing nuggets that Cathy shared with us, please take a quick moment to comment, like, and share....

Helping couples parent as a team with Juan de Dios Garcia

May 30, 2021 20:28 - 46 minutes - 63.6 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Juan de Dios Garcia (@Garciadancer). Juan de Dios is a ballroom dance champion, entrepreneur, and couple’s coach.  In order to show up as the parents our children need us to be we must make sure our relationship as a couple is healthy and that we’re parenting as a team.  Only when we’re on the same page, focusing on the same values and priorities can provide consistent, clear guidance to our teens. Juan de Dios is going to provide some tips on how to do t...

The most powerful way to connect with your teen with Brenna Stull

May 30, 2021 13:40 - 43 minutes - 59.2 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Brenna Stull (@coachmombook) the Brand Ambassador for "Coach Mom" Brenna is a renowned speaker, mentor, pastor’s wife and mother of seven children. She has been mentoring women for 25 years and has spoken to hundreds of Mom’s organizations on the local level as well as the MOPS International Convention. She is the brand ambassador of “Coach Mom” which she launched in 2007 and does professional coaching to moms internationally in her Coach Mom Tribe members...

How to Help Teens Succeed in School with StudyPro

May 24, 2021 09:17 - 30 minutes - 56 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Deborah A Rosen and Lindsey Thoms the owners of The StudyPro. StudyPro (www.TheStudyPro.com) is an executive function and study skills center in McLean, VA. They work with students to help them better manage the “process” of school. This means helping students become better planners, time managers, initiators, organizers, and completers of work. Most students aren’t taught these skills, yet they are so deeply needed to be successful at school and througho...

Empowering our teens with Giselle Mascarenhas

May 23, 2021 09:05 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Giselle Mascarenhas (@theinstaprofessor) a branding coach, mom, and soon to be grandma! Giselle, also known as the branding professor, has been on a mission to empower women since 2009. Her superpower is helping those of us unsure about social media find out footing and learn how to extract our magic to create a purpose-driven brand and share in a way that our core clients can feel relief knowing we exist. She is personally responsible for encouraging me ...

Fathers and teen daughters with Aaron Wandtke

May 20, 2021 19:39 - 16 minutes - 15.4 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Aaron Wandtke, the Founder and President of Executive Staffing Solutions (ESS). Aaron also started Purpose and Wisdom Coaches, which is focused on entrepreneurs and leaders who want to impact their companies, teams, families, and communities. Most importantly, as a father of four daughters, Aaron wants to help us inspire our own daughters to be leaders and make their lives more purposeful. Dr. Cam and Aaron discuss: How addressing our limiting beliefs ...

Building teen resiliency with Scott Jennens, Resilient Youth Australia

May 14, 2021 20:21 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Scott Jennens from Resilient Youth Australia.   Scott has taught for over 30 years, primarily with students experiencing social, emotional, and behavioral problems. For the past 3 years, Scott has been the Partnerships Manager for Resilient Youth Australia. Resilient Youth Australia has conducted wellbeing surveys in schools and captured the responses of nearly 400,000 young people. Scott believes that being Connected, Protected and Respected is the key...

Should you share your mental health with your teen? with Ross Szabo

May 01, 2021 16:39 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Ross Szabo, Wellness Director at Geffen Academy at UCLA/CEO and CEO of the Human Power Project. As an award-winning pioneer of the youth mental health movement, Ross is actively changing the way communities learn about mental health. During his 8 years as Director of Outreach at the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign, he helped create the first youth mental health speakers’ bureau in the country and personally spoke to over one million people. He’s...

Normalizing mental health with Ross Szabo

May 01, 2021 16:39 - 30 minutes - 27.9 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Ross Szabo, Wellness Director at Geffen Academy at UCLA/CEO and CEO of the Human Power Project. As an award-winning pioneer of the youth mental health movement, Ross is actively changing the way communities learn about mental health. During his 8 years as Director of Outreach at the National Mental Health Awareness Campaign, he helped create the first youth mental health speakers’ bureau in the country and personally spoke to over one million people. He’s...

Eating disorders and body image with Amy Harman, LMFT, CEDS-S

April 30, 2021 16:30 - 21 minutes - 19.6 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Amy Harman, Therapist, Eating Disorder Specialist, and author of Perfectly Imperfect: Compassionate Strategies to Cultivate a Positive Body Image. Amy has been working as a therapist for over 15 years and has a specialty treating women and girls with eating disorders. She loves working with teens and their parents to help them navigate eating disorder recovery and frequently speaks on the topic of body image. Dr. Cam and Amy cover: Signs that our teen m...

How to be a feminist dad with Jordan Shapiro

April 29, 2021 16:27 - 37 minutes - 34.6 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Dr. Jordan Shapiro, author, educator, researcher, and father of 4. Jordon is the author of the best-selling, critically acclaimed book The New Childhood and has a Tedx talk: Parenting for the Future - The New Childhood. He teaches in Temple University’s Intellectual Heritage Program, is a senior fellow for the Joan Ganz Cooney Center at Sesame Workshop, and nonresident fellow in the Center for Universal Education at the Brookings Institution.  Today we'r...

Helping teens succeed with non-verbal learning disabilities with Megan Suggitt

April 20, 2021 12:11 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Megan Suggitt, youth worker and founder of Beautiful Minds. Megan’s passion for starting Beautiful Minds was through her own personal experiences navigating the educational system with a Non-Verbal Learning Disability and feeling a sense of “‘otherness’. Beautiful Minds empowers youth to “see their ability” and move beyond the label. She wants to guide others out of their own darkness and illuminate a pathway of change. Dr. Cam and Megan talk about our...

Signs of teen substance abuse with Richard Capriola

April 16, 2021 12:10 - 25 minutes - 23.1 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Richard Capriola, the author of “The Addicted Child: A Parent's Guide to Adolescent Substance Abuse.” Richard was an adult and adolescent addictions counselor for over two decades. He recently retired from Menninger Clinic in Houston Texas and is now providing parents a roadmap on adolescent substance abuse through his award-winning book and its companion workbook. Richard and Dr. Cam talk about: Why some teenagers turn to drugs What parents can do to ...

Getting Our Teens into College with Dr. Gena Lester

April 16, 2021 11:56 - 26 minutes - 24.1 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with COLLEGE ADMISSIONS EXPERT and author of the international best-seller College Admissions Secrets, Dr. Gena Lester. She developed “U-Niquely-U,” a system which helps teens discover themselves and find the perfect fit and best match in the college selection process.  Dr. Lester is also a mom, who helped her three children secure college scholarship offers totaling over $1.5 million combined. Dr. Lester and Dr. Cam talk about:  1) What changes in college a...

Connecting the special needs family with Annie Treml

April 07, 2021 15:01 - 20 minutes - 18.3 MB

In today's episode, Dr. Cam talks with Special Needs Family Strategist Annie Treml. Having grown up the eldest sibling to a person with disabilities, Annie, a former school psychologist, now helps parents navigate the complex sibling dynamic between typically-developing children and children with disabilities. Her shame-free no-nonsense approach ensures both feel equally loved and valued, while making sure everyone’s needs get met. Annie and Dr. Cam discuss how typically-developing teens ...

How to help your teen find their unique purpose with Tricia Cooper

March 30, 2021 14:25 - 25 minutes - 23 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Restoration coach, Tricia Cooper. Tricia helps people rediscover and restore a life of worth, adventure, and purpose through mental discipline, emotional awareness, spiritual balance, and loving relationships. Tricia is also the mom of 7 (5 of her own and 2 bonus). Tricia and Dr. Cam talk about how to help our teens find and appreciate their unique talents, gifts, and purpose.   Connect with Tricia Cooper: Instagram | Facebook | Twitter   Connect w...

Helping teens with anxiety with Rebecca Marcus, LCSW

March 30, 2021 14:25 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Rebecca Marcus, LCSW, a trauma-informed, integrative psychotherapist in the NYC area. Rebecca specializes in anxiety and relationships. She helps young adults, teens, and tweens to develop self-awareness and build effective coping skills to break free from anxiety and stress while accessing one’s own inner resilience, strength, and wisdom. In this episode, Rebecca and Dr. Cam cover: How to identify and recognize signs of anxiety in yourself and your tee...

Chatting about homeschooling with Dr. Cam's daughter Lexy

March 27, 2021 20:18 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam invites her teen daughter, Lexy, to join her to talk about how homeschooling is going so far.  They started this new journey just 3 weeks ago after a lot of hard discussions, tears, and soul searching.  Lexy, a high school freshman, speaks openly and honestly about why she wanted to leave the public school system and how she feels about homeschooling (and having her mom in charge of her education).  If you and your teens are contemplating homeschooling or struggli...

Parenting by modeling vs controlling with Caleb Kidd Coy

March 26, 2021 20:11 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

In this episode, Dr. Cam talks with Caleb Kidd Coy, a legacy consultant who loves helping others become epic legacy heroes to their family's and loved ones. As a husband, father, entrepreneur & mentor, he finds great joy in serving others. He encourages people to think independently, grow exponentially, transform internally & to succeed while overcoming adversity in all aspects of life. During this interview, Caleb shares his own personal journey growing up as a teen with strict parents, h...

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