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The Teen Life Coach

345 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 1 month ago - ★★★★★ - 633 ratings

https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theteenlifecoach/
[email protected]

Like many young girls, I struggled to find myself, dealt with anxiety and depression, and constantly compared myself to others.

As a Life Coach, my mission is to help guide other teens in developing confidence and facing their fears.

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202: Peer Social Skills Series Topic 1: Changing the Subject

February 22, 2023 02:58 - 8 minutes - 16 MB

Welcome to the Peer Social Skills Series! Sometimes we end up around and in conversations that don't feel good. This week I talk about how to change the subject of conversation around you so that you can change the environment you are in. Changing what people are talking about or what they are focused on is easier than you think! Online Anxiety Course for Teens: https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/wreck-your-anxiety How to help your teen with anxiety download: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6...

201: The Truth About Eating And Your Body

February 14, 2023 17:28 - 13 minutes - 26.3 MB

In our world today we have access to unlimited opinions on all things. Even when it comes to our bodies. In this podcast episode I talk about how society has created a culture in which we are acceptable or not based on our body. Who in your life gets to decide whether or not your body is worthy of attention and desirable? Online Anxiety Course for Teens: https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/wreck-your-anxiety How to help your teen with anxiety download: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6318fbccb...

200: What Other People Think About You

February 07, 2023 21:28 - 13 minutes - 25.3 MB

It's normal to care what other people think about you. Even though this is normal, worrying about what other people think can cause a lot of stress and discomfort for teens. This week on the podcast tune in to find out if you care too much about what other people think about you. Online Anxiety Course for Teens: https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/wreck-your-anxiety How to help your teen with anxiety download: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6318fbccb62cbe7a648d95e2 Coach Sami's website: https:/...

199: Webinar Replay with Dr. Legatt: Anxiety And The College Admissions Process

January 31, 2023 20:37 - 32 minutes - 58.6 MB

Applying and getting accepted into college can be an anxiety producing process for both teens and their parents. I met with Dr. Legatt to talk about how anxiety is affecting teens when it comes to their college admissions process and how to overcome this type of anxiety. For information on Dr. Legatt visit: https://ivyinsight.com/ Online Anxiety Course for Teens: https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/wreck-your-anxiety How to help your teen with anxiety download: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/63...

198: Validation Traps

January 24, 2023 21:30 - 14 minutes - 20.2 MB

Validation feels great. Our brains love validation, but sometimes the love and need for validation can take away our own ability to be confident in ourselves. This week I am talking about how validation can be harmful and how to be mindful of where you receive validation. Online Anxiety Course for Teens: https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/wreck-your-anxiety How to help your teen with anxiety download: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6318fbccb62cbe7a648d95e2

197: A Brighter Day: Teen Stress and Depression with Elliot Kallen

January 16, 2023 00:05 - 40 minutes - 62.8 MB

Elliot Kallen is the president of A Brighter Day Charity. ABD Charity helps teens manage stress and depression. They have multiple resources for parents and teens. To learn more visit: @abrighterdaycharity http://www.abrighterday.info/ For my online anxiety course for teens visit: https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/wreck-your-anxiety Use code WYA30 for 30% off ends 1/18/23 www.knowingup.com

196: When You Are Not The First Choice Friend

January 10, 2023 20:09 - 12 minutes - 23.6 MB

There were many times in my junior high and high school years when I wasn't chosen by the people I wanted to choose me. When this happens, it can be really disheartening and easy to believe that something is wrong with you. This week on the podcast I am talking about what to do in these situations and how to have hope that you will find those people in your life that mutually choose you. For information on Wreck Your Anxiety click here: https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/wreck-your-anxiety Cou...

BONUS: How To WRECK YOUR ANXIETY

January 04, 2023 19:28 - 4 minutes - 9.33 MB

My online anxiety course for teens is officially available. Use code WYA30 for 30% off until 1/18/23. VIT bonus is available until supplies last. To learn about the course click here: https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/wreck-your-anxiety Questions about the course? Email me at [email protected]

195: How To Be A Confident Athlete with Breanne Smedley

January 04, 2023 00:16 - 40 minutes - 64.6 MB

Today I am talking with athlete and Coach Breanne Smedley. Breanne talks about how to be a confident athlete and what the most important tools are for gaining the competitive advantage when it comes to sports. For more information on Breanne's programs click here: http://www.kristinabreanne.com/podcast http://www.kristinabreanne.com/ecp www.trainhergame.com To sign up for Wreck Your Anxiety Click here: https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/wreck-your-anxiety Use Code WYA30 to save %30 off

194: Reflecting Back: Rules For My Past Self

December 28, 2022 18:47 - 14 minutes - 27.4 MB

It's the end of the year! I love a clean slate. At this time of year many of us reflect back on our past, reflect back on who we were, and think of who we want to become over the next year. Sometimes thinking of our past selves can lead us down a not so great path. This week on the podcast I am sharing my rules for when I think of my past self so that I can love myself more. To join my email list for teen anxiety course information and deals click here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/637d6d9...

193: Taming Your Sweet Tooth with The Sugar Cravings Coach

December 20, 2022 19:40 - 29 minutes - 45.6 MB

The Holidays are filled with endless amounts of delicious sugary treats. This week on the podcast we are talking about how to manage your sweet tooth so that you don't over do it with all the temptations around. Follow coach Sacha @sachachannell on instagram. To join my email list for teen anxiety course information and deals click here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/637d6d9a25755b8fe0a35ca0 Website: https://knowingup.com/

192: The Five Reasons You Feel Anxious

December 14, 2022 17:31 - 12 minutes - 17.5 MB

My anxiety course for teens is coming in January! Part of my anxiety course for teens is teaching teens where their anxiety comes from and how to recognize it. In today's episode I give a sneak peek into one aspect of the course that discusses the reasons teens feel anxious. Whenever you are feeling anxious it falls into one of these five categories.To join my email list for teen anxiety course information and deals click here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/637d6d9a25755b8fe0a35ca0 Website:...

191: Public Humiliation Part 2

December 06, 2022 18:19 - 15 minutes - 21.1 MB

This week we are talking about public humiliation again! How is public humiliation keeping you from being the person that you want to be? The fear of public humiliation tends to hold us back in our lives. We also talk about how to handle public humiliation and what to do in those situations where we feel like we just want to crawl under a rock! To join my email list for anxiety course information and deals click here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/637d6d9a25755b8fe0a35ca0 Website: https://kn...

190: Public Humiliation Part 1

November 29, 2022 00:45 - 12 minutes - 23.6 MB

Public humiliation is every teen's worst nightmare. In this episode I share one of my public humiliation stories and talk about how to handle public humiliation. To join my email list for anxiety course information and deals click here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/637d6d9a25755b8fe0a35ca0 Website: https://knowingup.com/

189: 5 Reasons to be Grateful

November 21, 2022 23:41 - 11 minutes - 21 MB

Don't just be grateful this week because it's Thanksgiving and you're supposed to be grateful. Be grateful because it is good for you! This week I am talking about why being grateful benefits you in your life. Happy Thanksgiving! To get on the interest list for my teen online anxiety course click here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/637d6d9a25755b8fe0a35ca0 Website: https://knowingup.com/ Online Anxiety Course for Teens: https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/wreck-your-anxiety How to help your te...

188: When Your Best Friend Gets a Boyfriend

November 15, 2022 17:57 - 10 minutes - 19.9 MB

At some point in our lives we all have a really close friend that ends up getting into another relationship that seems "more important" than the one you have with your friend. This can be really tricky and hard when it happens because we can feel alone and abandoned. This week on the podcast I am talking all about how to handle this situation and be happy about the future relationships you have in your life. To join the interest list for my teen online anxiety course click here: https://view....

187: When You Don't Want to Go to School and When You Don't Want to do Your Homework

November 09, 2022 00:44 - 13 minutes - 25.3 MB

Sometimes you just don't want to go to school. And sometimes you just don't want to do your homework. School and homework isn't necessarily about the subject matter you are learning or if and when you are ever going to use any of it in the future. There is much more to going to school and doing homework than we realize. Tune in this week to listen about how going to school and doing your homework can really take you to the places you want to go in life. website:https://knowingup.com/ Anxiety...

186: Getting Your College Essays Right with Essay Expert Julia Byrd

October 31, 2022 18:43 - 27 minutes - 45.4 MB

This week on the podcast I have Julia Byrd- The Essay Coach joining us. If you are headed to college you either know, or have heard about how the college admissions process can be stressful. Julia is on the podcast today to talk about how you can get your college essays just right and submit them with confidence. To enter the Natural Life FEARLESS Box giveaway click here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6360428b647f997fb25c8a55 Julia's website is: www.essay-coach.com Facebook: www.facebook.co...

185: Living with OCD: A chat with Teen Kamryn Halvorsen

October 23, 2022 22:26 - 16 minutes - 31.4 MB

This week on the podcast my daughter joins me! She talks about what it is like to have OCD, how her intense treatment program has helped her, and how she copes with her OCD now in everyday teenage life. Online Anxiety Course for Teens: https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/wreck-your-anxiety How to help your teen with anxiety download: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6318fbccb62cbe7a648d95e2

184: Interview with Natasha Daniels: Overcoming OCD and The Difference Between OCD and Anxiety

October 18, 2022 18:54 - 23 minutes - 37.5 MB

Natasha Daniels, LCSW Child Therapist, Author & Creator of www.ATparentingSurvival.com is on the podcast this week! Natasha is an expert on OCD, anxiety, and helping parents raise kids with OCD and anxiety. To view her books or her online school for kids and parents visit: https://www.amazon.com/Natasha-Daniels/e/B011K5IIWA/ Online school www.atparentingsurvivalschool.com Main site www.atparentingsurvival.com Online Anxiety Course for Teens: https://www.theteenlifeschool.com/wreck-your-anxiet...

183: Kim Vincenty: Her Journey with OCD, Advocacy, and Supporting Families with OCD

October 11, 2022 23:17 - 27 minutes - 42.2 MB

Kim Vincenty is an OCD superstar! She is a mother, wife, OCD advocate, speaker, and support group facilitator who has spent the past 10 years fostering community and helping families find the best resources for mental health education, intervention and recovery. She most recently served as the president for OCD Jacksonville, an affiliate of the International OCD Foundation (IOCDF). Kim is currently an IOCDF Advocate. Known for sharing her relatable story, Kim has articles published in TODAY,...

182: OCD-What it really is and how it has affected my life

October 05, 2022 18:23 - 17 minutes - 32.7 MB

The whole month of October we are talking about OCD on the podcast! OCD awareness week is October 9-15 and I want to bring awareness to this mental disorder that so many kids and teens struggle with. On this episode I discuss what OCD is, how it is treated, and my personal experiences with OCD. The 10 Most Important Ways to Help Your Teen with Anxiety: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6318fbccb62cbe7a648d95e2 To learn more about OCD start here: http://iocdf.com/ https://www.treatmyocd.com/

Episode for Parents: Connecting with Your Teen- featuring Parenting Coach Crystal

September 27, 2022 19:43 - 28 minutes - 44.1 MB

Teens plus parents doesn't always equal peace and harmony. This week on the podcast Parenting Coach Crystal is talking about how to connect with your teen and create a relationship that is great for the parent and the teen. Crystal helps parents use love and connection to amplify their most important relationships, heal past generational patterns and become their own parenting expert. She’s the host of The Parenting Coach Podcast with Crystal, and runs a coaching program for parents, Parent S...

180: Making Habits Easy with Tyson Bradley

September 20, 2022 18:37 - 43 minutes - 66.2 MB

Changing our habits can be so dang hard, especially when we are going for lasting change! This week on the podcast Coach Tyson Bradley talks about why habits are so hard to change but also gives us his step by step approach to creating lasting change in an EASY way. For more on Tyson Bradley visit: website: https://www.inherentidentity.com/ ig: https://www.instagram.com/tysonbradleycoaching/ podcast: https://anchor.fm/inherentidentity

179: When You Want to be Just Friends and Nothing More

September 13, 2022 01:34 - 11 minutes - 20.8 MB

Ever had a friend that wants to take your friendship to a more romantic relationship? Sometimes this happens, but it's not always a mutual feeling. This week I talk about how to let your friend know that you just want to remain friends. To register for my upcoming webinar for parents: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMocOqrpzovGdfvj44c_D-I51webeKYLHZ6 To download The 10 Most Important Ways Parents Can Help their Teen with Anxiety: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/6318fbccb62cbe7a648d95e2

178: Nineteen Lessons Learned from a Teen with Cancer featuring Adam Robarts

September 06, 2022 19:26 - 41 minutes - 66.3 MB

We each have our own mountains to climb in life. This week author Adam Robarts shares his story of accompanying his nineteen year old son through cancer. Adam answers many questions about how to overcome adversity even in the darkest moments. Follow his book and story here: ig: @nineteen.book website: https://nineteen.life/

177: Talking to Adults

August 30, 2022 19:39 - 14 minutes - 27 MB

Do you do great talking to peers, but not so great when it comes to talking to adults? Adults are not as intimidating as you think. In fact teens and adults have a lot of similarities! To download Conversation Starters for teens click here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b24a175b2d08a9b95d997f To download Five Easy Actions to Self Confidence for Teens Click here: https://knowingup.com/confidence/ For Programs and Coaching visit: https://knowingup.com/

176: Having Fun with Jill and Mary, co-founders of Girls Mentorship

August 24, 2022 15:51 - 38 minutes - 68.8 MB

This week I have TWO amazing guests on the podcast. Jill and Mary are the co-founders of Girls Mentorship. They do amazing work and are on the podcast this week to talk all about having fun. Jill and Mary are masters at having fun! Sometimes we take life too seriously and having fun is so important for our mental health. https://www.girlsmentorship.com/ ig: @girlsmentorship

176: Having Fun in your Teens with Jill and Mary, co-founders of Girls Mentorship

August 24, 2022 15:51 - 38 minutes - 68.8 MB

This week I have TWO amazing guests on the podcast. Jill and Mary are the co-founders of Girls Mentorship. They do amazing work and are on the podcast this week to talk all about having fun. Jill and Mary are masters at having fun! Sometimes we take life too seriously and having fun is so important for our mental health. https://www.girlsmentorship.com/ ig: @girlsmentorship

175: Back to School Worries

August 15, 2022 19:46 - 9 minutes - 18.4 MB

Are you feeling a little uneasy about heading back to school? When it comes to going back to school our brains fill with lots and lots of worries. This week I talk about some of the most common worries that teens have in heading back to school and how to handle them. To sign up for September Self Confidence MasterClass click here: https://KnowingUPscheduling.as.me/september Are my programs right for your teen? Click here: https://KnowingUPscheduling.as.me/letschat

174: Imperfect People

August 10, 2022 17:26 - 12 minutes - 24.1 MB

We all have imperfect people in our lives that we deal with on a daily basis. Learning how to handle the imperfect people in our lives helps us to feel so much happier. For information on programs visit: https://knowingup.com/ To register for my next six week Self Confidence Program for Teens visit: https://KnowingUPscheduling.as.me/september Use promo code SEPTEMBER for $200 off

173: Perfectionism

August 02, 2022 20:40 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MB

Being perfect in something or in someway sounds really great, right? Maybe it sounds great, but perfectionism is actually very debilitating and holds you back in so many ways. This week I talk about why perfectionism isn't as ideal as we think it is. To learn about my programs for teens visit: https://knowingup.com/ To register for my six week group class that starts September 11, 5pm PST visit: https://KnowingUPscheduling.as.me/september Use promo code SEPTEMBER to save $200

172: Proving Yourself

July 27, 2022 01:37 - 9 minutes - 17.8 MB

Are you being the person you are because that is who you want to be, or are you being this person because you are trying to prove yourself to someone? Come join me in this week's episode as I talk about proving yourself to others. For information on my programs for teens visit: https://knowingup.com/

171: Why Accomplishing Things is so Hard

July 16, 2022 00:41 - 6 minutes - 12 MB

Have things you want to do, but just can't get yourself to do them? There are some reasons why it is so dang hard to accomplish the things you want to accomplish. Listen in this week as I talk about why this happens and how to overcome it.

170: Competition and Performance Anxiety

July 13, 2022 00:04 - 10 minutes - 20.1 MB

Is anxiety holding you back from doing the things that you love to do? This week we are talking about anxiety related to competing and performing and how to work through it.

169: Solving Friend Drama

July 06, 2022 20:44 - 11 minutes - 21.2 MB

Imagine not having any friend drama. Sounds nice, right? And yes it is possible! This episode we are taking a look at friend drama and how to problem solve through it. To grab my free guide to SOLVING FRIEND DRAMA FOR TEENS click here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62c5eb0576107945a811321f To grab my FIVE EASY ACTIONS TO SELF CONFIDENCE FOR TEENS click here: https://knowingup.com/confidence/ Ready to work with me? Click here: https://KnowingUPscheduling.as.me/letschat

168: REPLAY! Secrets for an Awesome Life with Joey Mascio Ep. 80: Social media is not real life

June 29, 2022 15:00 - 24 minutes - 38.4 MB

I was honored to be a guest on a podcast lately! Today's episode is a replay from the podcast Secrets For An Awesome Life with Joey Mascio. Listen in as Joey and I talk about one of the most important secrets for an awesome life. To know more about Joey and his podcast visit: https://www.firmlyfounded.com/

167: Making Conversation in Awkward Moments

June 22, 2022 00:42 - 12 minutes - 24.1 MB

You know those awkward moments when you want to say something, but you have no idea what to say? That's what we are talking about on the podcast this week! I even created a free printable PDF for you so that you don't have to remember these steps! Grab your free printable PDF here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/62b24a175b2d08a9b95d997f Also to register for my summer classes click here: Summer Self Confidence Course: https://KnowingUPscheduling.as.me/summersc Connected and In Control...

Monday Morning Message: Why Self Confidence Matters

June 20, 2022 16:34 - 4 minutes - 8.13 MB

Self confidence is the solution to ANY problem you have in life. You have 48 hours to register for my six week program. We start on Wednesday. Register here: https://KnowingUPscheduling.as.me/summersc

166: Mean People

June 14, 2022 19:56 - 9 minutes - 18.6 MB

We have all experienced mean people-they are everywhere. I get asked all the time- How do I handle mean people? This episode is about the best way to handle mean people. For Coach Sami's free Five Easy Actions to Self Confidence for Teens click here: https://knowingup.com/confidence/ Questions about my programs? email me at [email protected] To register for Connected and In Control click here: https://KnowingUPscheduling.as.me/social To register for my summer Self Confidence Program click he...

165: The College Transition with authors Jill and Dave Henry

May 20, 2022 02:33 - 1 hour - 101 MB

I am so excited to be joined by Jill and Dave Henry on the podcast this week! They understand the struggles of every college student and offer practical, relatable, real life advice, and (actually doable) solutions for students transitioning to college. Their book is essential for college students but also any person learning how to be a functional adult. I highly recommend reading their book if you’d like to save yourself some time and pain, and avoid quite a few unnecessary failures. Jill...

164: When Your Friends Have Social Media and You Don't - A conversation with Anna

May 19, 2022 00:16 - 21 minutes - 35.5 MB

This week's episode I talk with Anna, founder of Soaring Together. She talks about teen life and how she handles social media and friends. For Coach Sami's free Five Easy Actions to Self Confidence for Teens click here: https://knowingup.com/confidence/ Questions about my programs? email me at [email protected] To register for Connected and In Control click here: https://KnowingUPscheduling.as.me/social To listen to Anna's Ted Talk Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KPAFrHE8rRY

163: Creating Success with Manners: Featuring Brooke Romney

May 19, 2022 00:04 - 28 minutes - 44.5 MB

Do manners really matter? Author Brooke Romney joins me on the podcast this week to talk about her book- 52 Modern Manners for Today's Teens. Brooke is funny, lighthearted, and SO compassionate for the struggles so many teens are facing today. She has great advice and tips on how to take actions and set yourself up for success as a teen. To find her book visit: https://brookeromney.com/ To register for Connected and In Control go to: https://KnowingUPscheduling.as.me/social

162: BONUS EPISODE FOR PARENTS: Helping Your Teen Navigate Social Media

May 18, 2022 02:06 - 10 minutes - 19.7 MB

This episode comes from my free webinar about helping teens navigate social media. Listen in to see how you can help your teen when it comes to social media. To register for Connected and In Control visit: https://KnowingUPscheduling.as.me/social Parent Guide Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/safety/en/guardians-guide/ Parent Guide Instagram: https://about.instagram.com/community/parents Parent Guide Snap Chat: https://support.snapchat.com/en-US/article/parent-guide

161: Finals and Deadlines Stress

May 18, 2022 01:52 - 12 minutes - 24 MB

Are you feeling the end of year stress? Are you ready for school to just be O-V-E-R? Today's episode is all about stress and anxiety related to deadlines, and how to get through the stress. For Coach Sami's free Five Easy Actions to Self Confidence for Teens click here: https://knowingup.com/confidence/ Questions about my programs? email me at [email protected]

160: Finding Friends

May 11, 2022 19:30 - 7 minutes - 14 MB

We all want friends, but how do we find them? This weeks episode I give you three easy actions you can take to find friends- that you actually like! To register for my free webinar for parents go to: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uceCspj8tGdcqiMeXKlkyL5RKFaCLS1d5 To download Sami's free Five Easy Actions to Confidence for teens click here: https://knowingup.com/confidence

159: Healthy friendships with Keisha Montfleury

May 01, 2022 21:49 - 49 minutes - 77.4 MB

In today's episode I talk with Keisha Montfleury about healthy friendships. We discuss boundaries, not getting invited, what healthy friendships are made of, and so much more. To follow Keisha and her work visit: https://www.keishashandiwork.com/ Instagram and Facebook: @keishashandiwork To download Sami's free Five Easy Actions to Confidence for teens click here: https://knowingup.com/confidence/

158: What is Coaching?

April 27, 2022 20:25 - 8 minutes - 17 MB

I get asked all the time about what coaching is. In today's episode I explain what coaching is and how it can help you in your life. To register for my free webinar for parents - Helping Your Teen Navigate Social Media, Click Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0uceCspj8tGdcqiMeXKlkyL5RKFaCLS1d5 For my Free Five Easy Actions to Self Confidence for Teens Click Here: https://knowingup.com/confidence/

157: Learning to Love My Body

April 20, 2022 00:24 - 12 minutes - 24.3 MB

At some point in our lives, it seems that every human struggles with their body reality. I spent years hating my body and treating it like a piece of trash. Maybe you can relate to my story, or maybe you have your own story of your relationship with your body. Either way, there are a few things I have learned along the way when it comes to choosing how I treat my body and myself. For my Five Easy Actions to Self Confidence go to: https://knowingup.com/confidence/

156: When You Don't Have a Date to the Dance

April 12, 2022 17:58 - 10 minutes - 17.2 MB

Why don't you have a date to the dance? Tune in. Let's find out. Grab my free prom guide here: https://knowingup.com/prom/ Grab my free Five Easy Actions to Self Confidence here: https://knowingup.com/confidence/ Follow me on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/theteenlifecoach/