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  • Eps 609: Middle School Series Part Three - Life Skills to Nurture

    Eps 609: Middle School Series Part Three - Life Skills to Nurture
    Sep 18 2025
    Middle school is the perfect training ground for life skills — and in part three of the Middle School Series on Joyful Courage, I’m sharing how we can guide our tweens and teens as they practice the tools they’ll need for independence, resilience, and healthy relationships. From self-regulation and problem solving to organization, time management, communication, and self-advocacy, I unpack why these skills are still developing, why mistakes matter, and how we can model calm, curiosity, and confidence as they learn. Tune in for encouragement and practical tips to help your kids grow through the ups and downs of adolescence. Find more show notes and info at https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-609-middle-school-series-part-3-life-skills-to-nurture/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 min
  • Eps 608: Calming teenage anxiety with Sophia Vale Galano

    Eps 608: Calming teenage anxiety with Sophia Vale Galano
    Sep 16 2025
    In this week’s Joyful Courage Podcast, I sit down with therapist and author Sophia Vale Galano to talk about helping teens manage anxiety while staying grounded as parents. We explore how to meet our kids with empathy, guide them toward support without fixing, and keep conversations about mental health open and natural. Sophia offers practical tools from her book Calming Teenage Anxiety plus fresh insight on resilience, therapy, and when to seek extra help. If you’re ready to feel steadier and more connected as you support your teen, tune in and get inspired by this compassionate, hopeful conversation. For more info and show notes, go to: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-608-calming-teenage-anxiety-with-sophia-vale-galano/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    55 min
  • Eps 607: Dr. Jean Twenge and the 10 Rules for Tech with Teens

    Eps 607: Dr. Jean Twenge and the 10 Rules for Tech with Teens
    Sep 11 2025
    Parenting teens in the digital age is no small task. In this episode, I talk with Jean Twenge about the realities of screen time, social media, and AI. We dive into why it’s important to own our mistakes, set clear limits, and remember that phones are a privilege—not a right. Jean shares real-life examples from her own family, and we get into the challenges of parental controls, pushback from teens, and how to encourage critical thinking around tech use. This conversation is packed with practical insight and encouragement for parents navigating today’s digital landscape. For more show notes and info go to: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-607-dr-jean-twenge-and-the-10-rules-for-tech-with-teens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    33 min
  • Eps 606: Middle School Series Part Two - Essential Conversations

    Eps 606: Middle School Series Part Two - Essential Conversations
    Sep 8 2025
    In this episode, I dive into the tough but essential conversations we need to be having with our middle schoolers — around tech, social media, consent, substances, mental health, and more. I remind parents that silence doesn’t protect our kids; it leaves them to figure things out through peers or the internet. Instead, we can lead with curiosity, plant small conversational seeds, and revisit these topics over time. Our job isn’t to have the perfect talk, it’s to show up again and again with openness, honesty, and love. Staying connected is the key to guiding them forward. For more show notes and resources go to https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-606-middle-school-series-part-two-essential-conversations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    50 min
  • Eps 605: Middle School Series Part One - Growth, Change and Belonging

    Eps 605: Middle School Series Part One - Growth, Change and Belonging
    Sep 4 2025
    Middle school is a wild ride — bodies changing, moods shifting, friendships evolving, and parents wondering how to keep up. In this first episode of my four-part middle school series, I unpack the developmental landscape of early adolescence and share how we can shift from managing to mentoring our kids. Listen in for insight on belonging, peer influence, critical thinking, and why curiosity is your greatest parenting tool during these years. You’ll also get practical conversation starters for tough topics like tech, sex, and mental health. Middle school can feel overwhelming, but you’re not alone. Let’s navigate it together. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    29 min
  • Eps 604: Alyssa Blask Campbell on Parenting Big Feeling Teens

    Eps 604: Alyssa Blask Campbell on Parenting Big Feeling Teens
    Sep 1 2025
    On this week’s Joyful Courage Podcast, I welcome Alyssa Campbell, author of Big Kids, Bigger Feelings. We dive into what’s really going on in our teens’ nervous systems and how parents can support them through big emotions, transitions, and tough conversations. We talk about the power of rest, family meetings, and shifting from talking about our kids to talking with them. If you’ve ever wondered how to help your teen regulate, feel connected, and build trust, this episode is for you. Tune in for practical tools and encouragement for parenting teens with intention and heart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 min
  • Eps 603: Building structure and connection with older teens

    Eps 603: Building structure and connection with older teens
    Aug 28 2025
    Parenting a teen with neurodiversity, mental health challenges, or a fiery personality can feel overwhelming—especially when you’re realizing senior year is here and boundaries have been blurry. In this week’s Joyful Courage podcast, I respond to a listener questions by sharing some practical scripts and strategies for setting limits with firmness and kindness, handling explosive pushback, and rebuilding connection (even if resentment has crept in). It’s not too late to step into your authority while preserving your relationship. Don’t miss this conversation—it’s packed with hope, real-life language you can use today, and encouragement for parents who feel stuck. Tune in now and take action this week. For more show notes and support, go to https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-603-building-structure-and-connection-with-older-teens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    37 min
  • Eps 602: Revisiting peaceful parenting and letting go of our teens with Sarah Rosensweet

    Eps 602: Revisiting peaceful parenting and letting go of our teens with Sarah Rosensweet
    Aug 25 2025
    Carrying on with the back-to-school season theme and all the big emotions it brings for teens — and for parents. In this episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I’m revisiting my conversation with parent coach Sarah Rosensweet to talk about validation, trust, and connection during this challenging transition. We dive into why control backfires, how curiosity opens doors, and ways to stay steady when teens push us away. I share my own parenting struggles, including navigating a teen dropping out, while Sarah offers practical guidance for supporting growth and resilience. If you’re navigating the ups and downs of raising teens, this episode is packed with real talk and actionable insights. Find full show notes and more info at: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-221-sarah-rosensweet-talks-peaceful-parenting-and-letting-go-during-the-teen-years/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    51 min