"Discover ''Parenting Teens : Advice Redefined for Today's Complex World" with Special Education Specialist / Educator Cheryl, as we dive into real and raw conversations about sex, drugs, screens, social media, LGBTQ+ issues, mental health, and more. This podcast is your guide to reimagining better relationships with teens by doing the essential inner work. Join us for engaging, vibrant, and empathetic discussions that foster trust and understanding in today's complex parenting landscape. Embrace the change,we just can’t parent the way our parents did”
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How can parents tap into their own inner work to support their parenting journey?
How to support and navigate their teens journey through Divorce and Co-parenting?
How can parents talk to their teens about sex and healthy relationships?
What are effective strategies for managing teens' screen time and social media usage?
What should parents know about supporting their LGBTQ+ teens?
How can parents identify and address mental health issues in their teenagers?
What are the best ways to discuss drug and substance abuse prevention with teens?
How can parents build stronger, more communicative relationships with their teens?
What techniques can help parents navigate teenage peer pressure and bullying?
How can parents support their teens' academic success and motivation?
What are the signs and solutions for teenage stress and anxiety?
How can parents foster independence while maintaining boundaries with their teens?
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~117 “Siblings & Neurodiversity: How to Keep Your Neurotypical Teen Feeling Seen" Criss Madrigal
Season 1 · Episode 117
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 • Duration 47:11
Criss Madrigal – Sacred Alignment Coach, mother of three (identical twins with 22q‑deletion syndrome and a 16‑year‑old son). After years of corporate hustle and “surviving” motherhood, Criss re‑engineered her mindset, reclaimed her identity, and now helps women (especially moms of teens) align with their true selves, release guilt, and become the powerful advocates their children need.
PODCAST- “PARENTING TEENS ADVICE REDEFINED FOR TODAY’S WORLD
#16 "Transforming Trauma: Healing Birth Experiences with Sharon King"
Season 1 · Episode 17
Wednesday, January 31, 2024 • Duration 59:28
Key Takeaways:
Understanding Birth Trauma: Sharon King specializes in helping individuals heal from pre and perinatal birth trauma, offering insights into its impact on both mother and baby.
The Power of Energy Psychology: Through techniques like EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) and tapping, Sharon helps individuals regulate emotions and release trauma stored in the body.
Rewriting Birth Stories: Sharon explains how she guides individuals, like Caroline, through the process of revisiting and transforming past birth experiences, allowing them to rewrite their stories and heal emotional wounds.
Connecting with Younger Selves: By tapping into their younger selves' experiences, individuals can uncover deep-seated traumas and address them, fostering healing and emotional growth.
Addressing Ancestral Trauma: Sharon discusses how trauma can extend beyond individual experiences, reaching into ancestral histories, and how techniques like tapping can help clear these inherited patterns.
The Impact of Separation: Sharon highlights the emotional impact of separation during birth experiences, drawing from Caroline's personal story of being separated from her mother due to jaundice, and how this separation trauma can affect individuals later in life.
Natural Birth Triumphs: Sharon King shares empowering stories of women who experienced natural childbirth, demonstrating the incredible capacity of the human body and mind to navigate the birthing process without excessive medical intervention.
Healing Trauma: Through techniques like Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) tapping and revisiting birth experiences, individuals can address and heal deep-seated traumas that may have originated from prenatal or birth experiences, even if those memories are not consciously accessible.
Parenting Insights: Parents can gain valuable insights into their children's behaviors and struggles by examining their own birth experiences and addressing any unresolved issues. Understanding the impact of early experiences can help parents create stronger bonds with their children and navigate challenging adolescent years more effectively.
Bonding and Relationships: The first moments after birth and during adolescence are crucial bonding periods. Strong emotional connections established during these times can influence relationships and choices later in life. Parents play a vital role in nurturing these bonds and providing a safe haven for their children as they navigate through various life stages.
#15 "Empowering Students Beyond High School: Navigating Executive Function Challenges in Post-Secondary Education" with Executive Functions Coach Carrie Bonnett
Season 1 · Episode 16
Wednesday, January 24, 2024 • Duration 48:22
I am so grateful for you taking your time to listen and I would love your input, feedback , suggestions for topics. We are in this together.
Strategies for Personalized Planning: One-size-fits-all planners may not effectively address executive function challenges. Personalized strategies, such as making the invisible visible, can greatly benefit students.
Avoiding Quick Fixes: While quick fixes may be tempting, addressing executive function challenges requires a holistic approach beyond simplistic solutions. Quick fixes often act as Band-Aids without fostering long-term skills.
Recognizing Time Blindness: Executive function challenges often include time blindness, where individuals struggle to perceive the passing of time. Visual aids like analog clocks and timers can help students manage their time more effectively.
Incorporating Metacognition: Metacognition, being aware of one's own thoughts and processes, is crucial. Encouraging students to develop metacognitive skills, such as recognizing when to write things down, can enhance their self-awareness.
Home for Everything: Establishing a predictable place for everything contributes to organization skills. This simple yet effective strategy helps students and individuals keep track of their belongings, reducing forgetfulness and stress.
#14 "Empowering Teen Minds: Katie Selby's Journey of Triumph and Advocacy"
Season 1 · Episode 15
Wednesday, January 17, 2024 • Duration 27:57
Key Takeaways:
Early Challenges: Katie Selby faced a language impairment and learning disabilities from a young age, being nonverbal until age five. Her early struggles set the stage for a unique educational journey.
Navigating Special Education: Katie's journey through special education, from self-contained classes to integration, laid the foundation for her advocacy skills.
Turning Point in High School: In her junior year, under the guidance of a special education teacher, Katie found her voice and began advocating for herself, defying expectations set by others.
College Experience: Katie highlights the importance of utilizing disability services in college, emphasizing accommodations like extended time and auto-class testing.
Social Dynamics: Throughout her school years, Katie found solace in friendships with individuals who shared similar experiences. She encourages peers to be understanding and inclusive.
The Power of Self-Advocacy: Katie's journey includes writing for "The Mighty," sharing her story in various communities, and speaking at schools to inspire and empower others.
Ongoing Advocacy: Beyond personal advocacy, Katie extends her efforts to support her special needs dog, Barney, showcasing her compassion and dedication to advocacy.
Upcoming Book: Katie is working on a book about her life, aiming to extend her impact and empower more individuals to advocate for themselves
#13 "Mastering the Human Advantage: Natalia Blagoeva's Path to Thriving and Parenting in the AI Era"
Season 1 · Episode 14
Wednesday, January 10, 2024 • Duration 57:00
Diverse Expertise: Natalia Blagoeva boasts an impressive educational background with an MBA and MSc, and she is a certified expert in leadership, learning, and development, as well as a systemic coach.
Global Experience: With a career spanning five countries, Natalia has 20 years of experience as an international C-level executive and a decade as a management consultant and life coach.
The Human Advantage: Natalia's current focus is helping individuals thrive in an AI-dominated era by developing competences where humans outperform machines, a concept she refers to as the "Human Advantage."
Systemic Approaches: She employs Family and Systemic Constellations and other systemic methods to enhance intuitive understanding, consciousness, love, joy, and beauty, crucial for human development.
Deep Understanding of Human Elements: Natalia explores the essence of human and moral agency, the sources of inspiration and wisdom, and how to harness them effectively.
Embracing Life's Mysteries: Her approach includes opening to the mystery and magic of life and provoking positive change through deeper understanding and connection.
Educational Contributions: In addition to her coaching and consulting work, Natalia teaches Business and Economics, contributing to academic and practical learning.
Community and Podcast Involvement: As the founder of Heart-to-Heart.Online, co-host of the Vanilla Weeds Podcast, and a Master Change Whisperer, she fosters global communities and dialogues on significant change-related topics.
Kim shares her personal journey, starting with her first marriage, divorce, and the challenges of being a single mother to her son.
Meeting her second husband, navigating a blended family with his two teenagers, and the complexities of bringing together children ranging from 5 to 18 years old.
The Importance of Extending Grace:
Kim emphasizes the significance of extending grace to oneself, partners, and ex-partners in blended family dynamics.
Acknowledges the evolving nature of parenting and the commitment to supporting each other for the well-being of the children involved.
Dealing with Divorce Trauma:
Sharing her experience of processing the trauma of her first marriage's end due to infidelity.
Emphasizing the importance of separating personal emotions from the child's experience, focusing on providing a stable environment for her son.
Step-Parenting Challenges:
Discussing the challenges of step-parenting and the misconception of trying to replace a child's biological parent.
Highlighting the unique bond of love that can exist in step-parenting while respecting the child's relationship with their biological parents.
Putting Yourself in the Child's Shoes:
Kim stresses the importance of empathizing with the child's perspective, acknowledging their feelings, and not trying to erase their hopes of their parents reuniting.
Sharing a personal experience of guiding her stepdaughter through the realization that she is not a replacement for her biological mother.
Understanding Kids Acting Out:
Exploring the concept that children may act out more with the parent they feel safest with, as a way of expressing their emotions freely.
Highlighting the need for parents to provide a secure space where children can express themselves without fear of rejection.
#10 "Empowering Families: Overcoming School System Challenges with Mindful Parenting" With Guests Marci Mitchell & Debbie DiManno
I also introduce The Cleansing Within, a 40‑day guided fall‑reset that blends Kundalini yoga, Yoga Nidra, holistic wellness and sensory‑friendly mindfulness—perfect for parents of teens who feel stretched thin but still want to show up fully for their families.
👉 Ready to try a micro‑mindfulness habit? Set a timer for ONE minute tonight, breathe, stretch, or read a page. Share your experience in the comments or DM me!
🔗 Links to the program, resources, and the show notes are in the description below.
Apex Effect: The transformative power of addressing past traumas is highlighted through the "Apex Effect," where individuals often forget they ever had a particular problem after successfully resolving it through therapy or healing techniques.
Resources for Healing: Sharon King provides resources through her website, magicalnewbeginnings.com, where individuals can access information, contact her directly, and explore opportunities for healing and personal growth.
Continued Learning: Sharon King's journey includes plans for podcasting, demonstrating her commitment to ongoing learning, sharing knowledge, and supporting individuals on their healing journeys. Podcasts can serve as valuable platforms for reaching a wider audience and fostering community engagement.
Teacher Inclusion and Best Practices: Every student, whether diagnosed or not, can benefit from executive function strategies. Implementing these strategies in classrooms fosters inclusion and supports all students in developing essential life skills.
Technology Challenges: While technology offers advantages, it can also present challenges for individuals with executive function difficulties. Teachers and students must be mindful of the potential distractions and pitfalls associated with technology use.
Post-Secondary Transition: The shift to post-secondary education requires a mental switch, with students choosing courses aligned with their interests and goals. However, challenges persist, and colleges should acknowledge and address executive function difficulties among students.
Adapting to Changing Circumstances: The impact of events like COVID-19 can exacerbate executive function challenges. Flexibility and understanding in educational environments, especially in times of crisis, are essential for supporting students.
Encouraging Self-Awareness: Students with executive function challenges benefit from developing self-awareness. Recognizing and accepting one's strengths and challenges allows for the implementation of personalized strategies and the pursuit of suitable support.
Executive function skills are essential for navigating both school and life, involving tasks like time management, planning, organization, and self-monitoring.
Executive functioning challenges are not exclusive to those with diagnoses like ADHD or Autism; everyone grapples with these skills to some extent.
Executive function deficits can manifest differently, such as struggling with task initiation, prioritization, or managing boring tasks.
Reframing the concept as "lagging skills" rather than dysfunction encourages a more empathetic and solution-oriented approach.
Recognizing that individuals do well when they can and fostering curiosity rather than imposing solutions can lead to more effective support strategies.
Overcoming shame associated with executive function challenges is crucial for both students and those supporting them; reframing perspectives and collaboration are key.
Practical strategies, such as making invisible tasks visible, can significantly aid individuals in developing and honing executive function skills.
Kim Elder emphasizes the difficulty of breaking learned behaviors and patterns in older kids.
Creating a Safe Space for Expression:
The hosts discuss the importance of recognizing when kids express themselves and the significance of providing a safe environment for them to do so.
Dealing with Loyalty Issues:
Cheryl reflects on the impact of divorce on her relationship with her son, noting the intense loyalty he felt towards his dad. The hosts explore the challenges of managing different parenting styles post-divorce.
Regrets About Delaying Therapy:
Cheryl expresses regret about not seeking therapy for her kids earlier in the divorce process. Kim shares her perspective on the timing of therapy and the importance of giving children the option to seek it when needed.
Adjusting Parenting Styles in Blended Families:
Kim talks about adapting her parenting style when step-parenting and navigating the dynamics with her ex-husband's new partner. The hosts emphasize the importance of being flexible and choosing battles wisely.
Navigating Disciplinary Roles:
Cheryl and Kim discuss the challenges of refraining from disciplining stepchildren and the significance of maintaining a united front. They highlight the need to communicate effectively with partners about parenting decisions.
I am so grateful for you taking your time to listen and I would love your input, feedback , suggestions for topics. We are in this together.
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