This week I’m talking with Chelsey Goodan, author, keynote speaker, and screenwriter whose new book Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls is coming out any minute now!

As the mom of a 16-year-old girl, I just didn’t even think twice about inviting Chelsey on to Finding the Throughline. I literally read the title of her book and was like YES.

In this first part of our interview, we unpack:

The seeds of self-doubt, impostor syndrome, and people pleasing that are sown during the teenage years

Chelsey’s recipe for connecting with teenage girls

The difference between being truthful and being blunt

What helps teens (giving them space to feel their feelings) and what doesn’t (trying to fix)

How Chelsey makes meditation doable, even delightful

How to listen for inspiration

How to keep track of those inspirations so they don’t fly away

For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com.

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