Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens

My guest today is Olivia Thompson.  Olivia shares her path to Sesh, a mental health platform for online support groups led by licensed therapists. Olivia shares what she loves about Sesh and tells Casey her thoughts on support groups and connecting with other people who are going through the same things you are. Casey & Olivia talk about the benefits of telehealth. Olivia explains how she was diagnosed with ADHD as an adult, her own mental health journey, & strategies that work well for her. Casey connects Olivia’s story to how we can support and scaffold for teens & young adults with ADHD. They also touch on addiction, recovery, identifying triggers, and the stigmas & barriers around mental healthcare.  Takeaways from the show Using online & telehealth resources for mental health  Support groups & connecting with a community  ADHD diagnosis as an adult  Sesh platform & offerings  Stigmas around & barriers to mental healthcare  For full transcripts and more show notesm, visit our website here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week I am thrilled to be expanding on a conversation happening in the Living Joyful Courage community around how to support a growth mindset and optimism in our teens. They have a lot going on and are coming of age in a messy world - listen in to this show to hear my take on it all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today is Hunter Clarke-Fields.  Back from Abu Dhabi, Casey and Hunter reflect on Parenthood: The Unconference. Hunter shares how she got involved with the conference, and they remember what it was like to visit the UAE (including a trip to a camel festival and being anointed with oils)! They discuss the universality of parenting challenges despite other cultural differences. Casey and Hunter finish by sharing what tools they used to stay confident on a global stage like mindfulness, self-compassion, & preparing beforehand. Takeaways from the show Reflections on Parenthood: The Unconference  Universality of parenting challenges  Tools that helped Hunter & Casey feel confident and happy presenting on a global stage  The power of community  For full show transcripts and other details visit our website here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This solo show takes a closer look at how parenting with Positive Discipline does NOT equal avoiding the hard stuff, instead it is about leaning into relationship WHEN the hard stuff shows up. Being brave is something we are invited into over and over again as we parent through the seasons of adolescence. Listen in as I explore what that looks like internally, as well as externally.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today is Dr. Stephanie Kriesberg.  Stephanie starts by explaining what a narcissist is, what they’re driven by, & what that may look like. Stephanie shares what it’s like to be in relationship with a narcissist, how you might feel growing up with a narcissistic parent, and how that ripples out into other relationships. Casey asks for indicators that someone may be a narcissistic parent and what that relationship looks like as an adult. They talk about setting limits & boundaries that work versus cutting a parent out. Stephanie shares her wisdom on radical acceptance & letting go. Casey & Stephanie dig into how people can start dismantling their negative thinking.  Takeaways from the show What is narcissism?  What’s the experience of someone who’s in relationship with a narcissist?  Indicators that someone might be a narcissist  Role-reversal & daughters comforting mothers  Relationships with narcissistic mothers as an adult  Setting limits & boundaries that work  Radical acceptance  Dismantling negative thinking For more show notes, including full transcripts, visit our website. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A solo show all about how to shift into the "roommate mentality" when inviting our teens to contribute and help out around the house. I know, I know, it can feel really tough to get them up and moving... But I am confident there are some nuggets here in this pod that will help you turn things around.Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today is Olatunde Sobomehin.   Olatunde Sobomehin shares about his life-changing sabbatical and how that led to him co-authoring the book, “Creative Hustle: Blaze Your Own Path and Make Work That Matters.” Olatunde shares how to name and know your and your teen’s gifts & goals and how principles, people, & practice can help you move from gifts to goals. He shares specific questions to reflect on to discover your gifts and what he sees getting in the way for young people. They dig into how to help young adults choose work that matters while still needing to make money. Casey shares some of her story about finding and choosing work that matters to her. Sobomehin wraps up by sharing more about his book, who is profiled inside, and practical tips for encouraging your teen to stretch & find their own ‘creative hustle.’ Takeaways from the show Knowing and naming your and your teen’s gifts & goals  Principles, people, and practice  Questions to ask to discover your gifts  What gets in the way for young people?  Choosing work that matters and balancing that with finances  Encouraging teens to stretch into their “creative hustle”  For more episode info, visit our website here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today is a solo show that highlights shifting our thinking about how we are showing up for Gen Z and why this is crucial as we move through the adolescent years with our kids. I share three essential tools for making this shift in a way that strengthens relationship and provides space for our kids to discover who they're meant to be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

My guest today is Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart.Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart & Casey dig into ADHD in the adolescent years. Parents of teens with ADHD may see dysregulation looking like compulsiveness, messiness, impulsivity, & a lack of motivation. Parents may think that their kids are lazy or lacking willpower, when in reality, their executive functioning skills are truly off balance. Dr. Lockhart & Casey talk about discussing long-term goals with teens, moving backwards from there, baby steps, as well as figuring out what feels hard so we can best support them. They discuss how to support adolescents with ADHD and how that may differ from what neurotypical teen brains need. Dr. Lockhart explains what rejection sensitive dysphoria is & how to talk to teens about their ADHD. Casey asks how to get buy-in from a teen to work with an ADHD coach or other outside support or services. They finish by talking about what teens with ADHD need most. Takeaways from the show Keeping your focus on teaching life skills, not compliance  What does ADHD look like in an adolescent?   Misconceptions about teens with ADHD  Asking “what’s hard about it?”  Scaffolding & strategies like body doubling and creating a false sense of urgency  Do teens with ADHD need different things to support brain development than a neurotypical adolescent?  Rejection sensitive dysphoria Talking to teens about their ADHD  Getting your teen to utilize an ADHD coach or other outside support What do teens with ADHD need most?   For more episode details including transcripts, visit our website here.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today I am on solo to talk about moving into a new year and how community supports us in growing through what we are going through. I am here to speak directly to you, the listener, and hopeful that you feel seen and heard in what I share. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices