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Morning Meditation - Loving Kindness for Yourself and Others Join us for a soothing morning meditation focused on loving kindness for ourselves, loved ones, community members, and even those with whom we have difficulties. Download a complementary journaling page to deepen the experience. Remember to practice this meditation every morning for a week to cultivate ongoing peace and bravery. Share with friends and leave your thoughts in the comments!

Losing a friend can be really tough, and finding new connections can feel overwhelming.

In this episode, I’m sharing practical advice to help tween and teen girls and their parents navigate friendship loss and build new, meaningful relationships.

If your daughter is struggling with friendships, feeling left out, or unsure how to put herself out there, this episode will give her the tools and encouragement she needs.

💛 Looking for more support? Check out my online communities and resources to help your daughter build strong, supportive friendships.
• The Brave Girl Tribe for 5th to 8th-grade girls https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/sales-page-4e6fa287-3f61-4983-bf97-9d19c12aebeb
• The High School Girls Support Group https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/the-brave-girl-High-School-Group
• Beyond The Drama: Supporting Your Daughter Through Friendship Challenges https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/offers/xL6NHofi/checkout
• Survive and Thrive in Middle School – A Course for Parents and Daughters https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/offers/fhJosTkp/checkout?coupon_code=SURVIVETHRIVE50
• Schedule a complimentary chat to learn how I can support you and your daughter https://calendly.com/thebravegirlproject/30min?month=2025-02

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📌 Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction to Friendship Challenges
00:31 Understanding Loneliness and Disconnection
01:27 Coping with Friendship Loss
02:20 Building Self-Confidence and Taking Risks
03:23 Shifting Your Mindset
03:55 Taking Action to Make New Friends
05:27 Finding the Right Spaces for New Connections
05:49 Online Communities for Support
07:58 Encouragement and Final Thoughts
08:44 Resources and Support

Unmasking Frenemies: Is Your Friend Actually A Frenemy? | Brave Girl Project Podcast

Learn to identify signs that your friend may exhibit enemy-like behaviors such as competition, jealousy, and betrayal.

Learn practical advice on protecting yourself and steps to foster healthier friendships. Perfect for tween and teen girls, as well as their parents, this episode is packed with valuable insights and resources to help navigate challenging relationships.

*The Brave Girl Project Website -https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/home

*Survive & Thrive In Middle School Course for Parents and Girls https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/survive-thrive-in-middle-school

*Beyond The Drama: Supporting Your Daughter Through Friendship Challenges Course https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/offers/xL6NHofi

*How To Coach Yourself – Using the STEAR Map https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/offers/oLnRt9m5

*The High School Girls Support Group https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/offers/9zRbWPev

*The Brave Girl Tribe Membership https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/sales-page-4e6fa287-3f61-4983-bf97-9d19c12aebeb

00:00 Introduction to the Brave Girl Project Podcast
00:55 Understanding Frenemies: Definition and Signs
01:12 Competitive Behaviors of Frenemies
01:44 Betrayal and Two-Faced Attitudes
02:41 Emotional Manipulation and Red Flags
04:46 Protecting Yourself from Frenemies
05:42 Building Healthier Connections
06:04 Having Difficult Conversations
07:04 Resources and Support for Girls and Parents – see links above
08:31 Conclusion and Contact Information

In this episode of the Brave Girl Project podcast, I talk about the challenges we face as parents when helping our daughters manage tough emotions. I dive into the concept of emotional dumping and share strategies on how we can support our daughters without becoming overwhelmed ourselves. I also discuss the importance of self-care, setting healthy boundaries, and empowering our girls to become problem solvers. Plus, I offer tips on how to avoid taking on their emotional burdens and how to maintain a healthy emotional balance within the family.

I would love to support you and your daughter. Please send me an email to Laura@TheBraveGirlProject.com  or visit my website www.TheBraveGirlProject.com 

You can watch the video of the podcast on YouTube, and you can follow me on Instagram and Facebook. 

In this episode of the Brave Girl Project podcast, we dive into why friendships can sometimes feel tough and why friends might act in hurtful ways.

I'll be exploring the social, emotional, and developmental reasons behind these behaviors, sharing signs of toxic friendships, and giving you practical tools for handling difficult conversations. We'll talk about things like insecurity, peer pressure, and social status—helping you understand what's really going on and how to evaluate the health of your friendships.

If you're looking for more support and resources for middle and high school girls, be sure to check out my website and connect with me on social media! You can also watch this episode on YouTube

Download my free tools mentioned in this podcast:

How To Have A Difficult Conversation  

How Healthy Is Your Friendship? 

Visit my website and follow me on Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Pinterest

 00:00 Welcome to the Brave Girl Project Podcast

00:48 Understanding Why Friends Can Be Mean

01:11 Social and Emotional Triggers

02:16 Developmental and External Factors

04:58 Signs of a Toxic Friend

06:52 Communicating with a Mean Friend

08:54 Final Thoughts and Resources

Surviving Homecoming Drama: Advice for Girls and Parents on Friendship, Confidence, and Moving Forward.

In this episode of the Brave Girl Project Podcast, Laura Hayes discusses the painful experience of being excluded from Homecoming.

She shares heartfelt advice for both girls and their parents on how to cope with the emotional fallout, express feelings constructively, and take steps towards rebuilding confidence.

Laura also reads a touching email from a parent, illustrating the real-life impact of such exclusion.

Tune in for actionable tips and compassionate guidance to help girls feel understood and supported during trying times.

Download the free How to Have A Difficult Conversation Tool by clicking on this link https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/lm-How-to-start-a-difficult-conversation-with-a-friend

If you would like to be updated about my High School Group for Girls click on this link https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/lm-interested-in-high-school-girls-support-Group

If you would like to schedule a chat to learn more about how I can support you and your daughter click here 

 Warmly,

Laura Hayes
Founder of The Brave Girl Project
Life Coach for Tween & Teen Girls
www.TheBraveGirlProject.com
Laura@TheBraveGirlProject.com
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How to Deal with Challenging Teachers | Brave Girl Project Podcast

In this episode of the Brave Girl Project Podcast, life coach Laura Hayes addresses the common issue of dealing with challenging teachers.

Laura shares practical strategies to manage your emotions, communicate effectively, and maintain a balanced perspective. She emphasizes building resilience and transforming difficult situations into opportunities for personal growth.

Tune in to discover how to navigate these challenging relationships and come out stronger on the other side.

If your daughter is struggling in middle school I have the perfect tool for both her and you. Join The Survive & Thrive in Middle School Course for Parents & Daughters 

Does your daughter need a community to lift her up? Be our guest  in my online coaching program for 5th to 8th-grade girls. We meet every Sunday at 7 pm EST/ 6pm CST/ 4 pm PST  https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/l...

00:00 Introduction to Dealing with Challenging Teachers
00:44 Validating Your Feelings
01:14 Seeing Teachers as Human Beings
02:03 Communicating Effectively with Teachers
02:35 Seeking Support and Perspective
03:09 Challenging Negative Thoughts
03:58 Building Resilience and Growth Mindset
04:24 Building Bridges, Not Walls 04:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

In today's podcast, we discuss the challenges of making new friends at the start of a school year and introduce the Smile and Say 'Hi' Challenge.

This simple yet effective method encourages students to make eye contact, smile, and greet others to build meaningful connections.

We cover the importance of stepping out of your comfort zone, overcoming worry, and using names to increase friendliness.

Join us in this challenge to boost confidence, enhance communication skills, and create lasting friendships. Download and personalize the Smile and Say Hi Challenge tracker to start your journey towards a happier school year!

Here is the link to download your Smile & Say Hi Challenge https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/lm-Smile-Say-Hi-Challenge-worksheets

00:00 Introduction to Making New Friends

00:56 The Smile and Say Hi Challenge 01:36 Implementing the Challenge

02:18 Overcoming Comfort Zone Barriers

03:12 Building Confidence and Connections

03:23 Affirmations for Bravery

04:20 Conclusion and Encouragement

The 30-Second Rule will help your daughter be a better friend. She will know how to discern what she should or should not share with friends.

Hi, Brave Friends!

Welcome to today's episode of the Brave Girl Tribe's Podcast.

Today, we're diving into a topic that resonates with many of us—attending events alone. It's not uncommon to find yourself without a companion for an event, whether it’s because your friends aren’t interested or you're feeling a bit disconnected from your social circle. But there's great power in learning to rely on yourself.

In this episode, we empower you to build the confidence needed to attend events independently. There are countless opportunities and new friendships waiting for you, and you deserve to experience them all!

Join us as we explore the '7 Keys to Solving the Worry Puzzle,' providing you with the tools to confidently navigate events on your own. Don't miss out on this empowering journey to embrace your independence and unlock the doors to new experiences. Click here to download the Worry Puzzle https://bit.ly/7KeysToWorry

In this episode of Rising Above Name-Calling, Laura discusses how to handle situations where people give you a nickname you don't like, misname you, or make rude comments about you. She shares strategies to minimize reactions, set boundaries with friends, and use humor to deflect negativity. Laura also addresses when to seek help from adults if the behavior is harassing, empowering listeners to stand up for themselves with kindness and confidence.

In this podcast episode, we discuss the common experience of feeling like friends are mad at us or being excluded from a friend group. We explore why this might happen and offer strategies for dealing with these situations, including seeking feedback from a trusted friend, creating distance if needed, finding new connections, focusing on strengths, practicing self-compassion, engaging in enjoyable activities, seeking support from adults, staying positive, and remembering that these feelings are temporary.

In this podcast, I share essential Social-Emotional Tips that will help your daughter manage her emotions so that she can form positive relationships.

Plus, the 10 Life Skills your daughter needs to develop in middle school.

Summer is the perfect time to put into practice new life skills.

If you want your daughter to be a member of my Brave Girl Tribe for girls in 5th to 8th grade, please visit my website for more details, or you can schedule a chat with me so that I can answer any questions that you might have. Here is my calendar to schedule that call. 

I hope you enjoy this episode.

Warmly,
Laura Hayes
Founder of The Brave Girl Project
Life Coach for Tweens and Teens
www.TheBraveGirlProject.com
Laura@TheBraveGirlProject.com
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Breaking the Gossip Habit: Empowering Moms and Daughters to Create Positive Communication.

Here is a link to learn more about The Brave Girl Tribe.

Schedule a complimentary chat with me by visiting my calendar.

This podcast will help you if you have ever been called a deragotary word by a friend or classmate or if someone has physically done something to make you feel uncomfortable. There is a Boundary Phrases Workbook that you can find in our Membership Dashboard.

If you have a friend that acts differently or is chasing popularity, these five tips may help you if you find yourself in this situation with a friend.

Hi Brave Tribe,

This is the Short & Sweet from our 3/12/23 Coaching Call on RA Scenarios. Listen to other girls' experiences and how relational aggression has shown up in the form of building alliances, exclusion, the drive for popularity, and cyberbullying.

If you have a scenario that you would like to share, please post it on our community page, where we can support you. 

Hi Brave Friends, Here is Part Two on Relational Aggression. There is a quiz you will want to download and take. Click this link to download the PDF https://www.thebravegirlproject.com/products/the-brave-girl-tribe/categories/2150860672/posts/2166074537 In this podcast, we explore the following: What is a healthy relationship What is an unhealthy relationship The five categories of Relational Aggression: Exclusion, Rumors & Gossip, Verbal Aggression, Building Alliances, and Cyberbullying. The Relational Aggression Quiz What to do if you are using RA. What to do if you are experiencing RA.

In this episode I share what Relational Aggression is and tips to help protect yourself if you are experiencing this. What is Relational Aggression? Relational aggression is nonphysical aggression towards another with the purpose of bringing down their reputation or social status or heightening one's own social status.

We all want to feel more confident and last Sunday we were inspired by Till Gross's Ted Talk on How To Build More Confidence. In today's podcast, I share the one thing you can start doing today to grow your confidence and why I danced in the supermarket last Friday.

Has someone said something unkind to you? It can be really hard to let that go. In this podcast listen to the quotes that will help you not take things personally and learn how to question the beliefs that may be holding you back.

In this podcast, learn the difference between being alone and feeling lonely. Plus learn the different tips to help you move out of loneliness and the questions to free you from the automatic negative thought holes that may be adding to your feelings of loneliness.

Hi Brave Friends,

In our Sunday Coaching Call, we dive deeper into boundaries.

• We explored the reasons you may be staying in an unhealthy relationship. 
• Things that might need to happen before you leave an unhealthy relationship.
• The four ways friendships are ended.
• The "I Deserve Boundaries" Mindset.
• Checked on our Negative Thought Distortions.
• Explored reminders about what a friendship should be.
• We Looked at boundaries to consider.

We all feel out of our element when meeting new people. Here are the five tips that will help you feel more confident as you make new connections.

Boundaries communicate to others how you want to be treated. In this short podcast, learn the key takeaways from our Part One Call on Boundaries from 1/15/23.

HI Brave Tribe,

What do you need to let go of, and what do you want more of in this new year? What boundaries do you need to set this year? What do you need to say "no" to this year? This is the perfect podcast to listen to with your mom or best friend.

Here are the 10 Habits & Strategies for a Successful School Year. These aren't hard to do, and many of them require just a few minutes of your time. My favorite is asking myself, "What can I do today to help future me?"