Your Teen Isn’t Triggering You—Your Inner Teen Is

Oct 14, 2025

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Ever wonder why your teen’s backtalk or eye roll hits you harder than it should? 🧠 In this powerful episode of Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam, adolescent psychologist Dr. Cam Caswell sits down with Shelly Robinson, certified conscious parenting coach and founder of Raising Yourself, to uncover why your child’s behavior often activates your deepest wounds—and how healing your own past can completely transform your relationship.

Shelly shares her personal journey from reactive parenting and yelling matches to fostering calm, emotionally intelligent conversations with her now-15-year-old son. You’ll discover the link between your inner teen and your actual teen, learn to identify emotional triggers before they explode, and walk away with tools to break generational cycles of shame, guilt, and control.

If you’ve ever thought, “Why do I lose it over something so small?”, this episode will help you find compassion for yourself—and create a more peaceful, connected home. 💛

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE

🔍 How unresolved childhood wounds fuel conflict with your teen — and why recognizing your “inner teen” is the first step to calmer parenting
💬 The art of repair after conflict, including Shelly’s “No-But Apology Formula” that teaches accountability and emotional maturity
🧘‍♀️ How to recognize physical cues of emotional triggers (like that racing heart or heat surge) before they hijack your reactions
🌱 The self-compassion shift that transforms parent-teen communication, helping you raise emotionally intelligent, confident kids

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Shelly Robinson: About Raising Yourself
Book Mentioned: Rewire (on neuroplasticity and changing thought patterns)

CONNECT WITH OUR GUEST: Shelly Robinson

CONNECT WITH YOUR HOST: Dr. Cam Caswell

EPISODE CHAPTERS

00:00 Understanding Parental Triggers
02:45 The Journey to Conscious Parenting
05:46 Inner Child Work and Its Importance
08:43 Recognizing Emotional Triggers
11:31 Navigating Teen Behavior
14:31 The Cycle of Self-Criticism
17:27 Reparenting Yourself
20:10 Empowering Your Voice
23:12 Building Healthy Communication

ABOUT THE SHOW

The Parenting Teens with Dr. Cam Podcast is your go-to resource for navigating the challenges of raising teenagers. Hosted by Dr. Cam Caswell, an adolescent psychologist and certified parenting coach, this podcast offers practical parenting strategies, expert advice, and real-world insights to help you build a stronger relationship with your teen and support their emotional growth.

Whether you’re struggling with teenage behavior or looking to improve communication, each episode provides actionable tips to make parenting teens easier and more rewarding. Perfect for both new and seasoned parents, this podcast helps you build the confidence to handle teen challenges and thrive together.

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