Hi Everyone, I’m thrilled to introduce you to this week’s incredible podcast guest, Kristi Simons! Kristi and I just recently connected, but it felt like the universe had already brought us together. I’d been admiring her work on social media for a while—her podcast, posts, and everything about her energy really caught my eye. Then, in perfect timing, she reached out to me, and I knew instantly that we had to collaborate. What I didn’t know about Kristi until we talked is that she’s a former...
8 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader Just wrapped up another episode of The Teen Anxiety Maze, and I couldn't wait to share it with you. I dug into something we all deal with: avoidance. You know that thing on your to-do list that keeps getting pushed to tomorrow? Yeah, that one. We talked about why we do that and how it might be linked to anxiety. Here's the scoop: We all avoid stuff. It's not just you. Avoiding things feels good... for about five minutes. Then it usually makes us feel worse. Try this: Instead of "I...
15 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there! BTW, My podcast was 4 years old yesterday! I can't believe I have been talking to you every Tuesday for 4 years!!! I still have a lot to say, so stay tuned! I'm super excited to tell you about my latest podcast episode. I sat down with Katie May, a licensed therapist who specializes in helping teens dealing with some really tough stuff - depression, self-harm, and suicidal thoughts. Katie shared some eye-opening insights: She described how some teens experience emotions so...
22 days ago • 2 min read
Hey Reader I’m so excited to connect with you today! I truly love creating these solo episodes where we dive into ways to better manage anxiety. Why? Because, as much as we wish anxiety would disappear, it’s not going anywhere. I get it—we all want it gone. But since that’s not an option, learning to manage it is key. In this episode, I continue exploring the seven puzzle pieces from the book Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents. We’ll be tackling another piece of the puzzle today, building on...
29 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there! I hope this email finds you well. I wanted to give you a quick heads up about my latest podcast episode - it's a good one! This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Joanna Lilly, a consultant who specializes in helping young adults (18+) navigate that tricky period between high school and, well, the rest of their lives. You know how we always hear that there's only one path to success? High school, college, job, family, rinse and repeat? Well, Joanna's here to shake things up...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey everyone, Today, I'm diving deep into the concept of embracing uncertainty and discomfort. It's a tough one, I know, but it's a crucial step towards personal growth and overcoming anxiety. I've talked about the importance of expecting worry and the power of talking to your anxiety like a person. This week, I focused on the idea that life is full of unknowns. It's okay to feel uncertain about the future. In fact, it's normal! The key is to be willing to step outside your comfort zone and...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Hey everyone, I had an amazing conversation with Dan Jordan on the podcast recently, and I just had to share some highlights with you all. Dan's expertise in college accessibility services is incredible, and he shared so much valuable information about helping students with anxiety or other disabilities transition from high school to college. We dove into some really important topics: Self-advocacy: Dan emphasized how crucial it is for students to start practicing these skills in high school....
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hey there! I hope this email finds you well. I just wanted to give you a quick heads up about our latest podcast episode - it's all about a super helpful technique for dealing with anxiety, both for ourselves and our kids. Remember a couple weeks back when we talked about expecting worry? Well, this time we're taking it a step further. We're learning how to actually talk to our worries! I know, it sounds a bit odd at first, but stick with me here. The idea is to personify our anxiety - give...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey Everyone, Are you tired of feeling overwhelmed by anxiety? You're not alone. In this week's episode, we're diving deep into the concept of "expecting to worry." I'm currently reading an amazing book called "Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents," and I'm so excited about the insights I'm gaining. It's opened my eyes to how normal anxiety is, and how we can actually work with it instead of against it. In this episode, you'll learn: Why expecting to worry is a game-changer for managing anxiety How...
2 months ago • 1 min read