Hi friend, First of all, don't forget that I have a workshop TONIGHT at 6:00 pm CST. If you haven't registered already, HERE is the link. It is $9, but for that price, you get the replay for life AND I have created a Parent Anxiety Response Book to go with the workshop. It gives 10 different scenarios that parents face all the time AND how to respond to each situation. I even tell you which of the 7 steps to use in each situation. This workshop is so good. I don't want you to miss it. $9.00...
10 days ago • 3 min read
Hey Reader, Let me ask you something: Have you ever walked down the personal care aisle, completely overwhelmed, trying to figure out what’s safe for your growing teen? Or maybe you've had that moment—where you realized your kid hasn't showered in days, and you’re gearing up for the same old battle? I’ve been there. So has my latest podcast guest, Sabrina Yavil. Sabrina’s a mom of three boys and a total powerhouse in the beauty industry. After years working with brands like Clinique and...
17 days ago • 4 min read
Hey Reader, You know that moment when your teen says, "I have no idea what I want to do with my life”… and your stomach drops a little? I get it. And so does my latest podcast guest, Jay Dusold. Jay is on a mission to end that sentence forever. In this episode of The Teen Anxiety Maze, Jay and I dive deep into the real reason so many teens and young adults feel overwhelmed and shut down when it comes to their future. (Spoiler: it’s not just laziness or lack of motivation.) Jay’s work helps...
24 days ago • 2 min read
Hey you, It’s August, and that means it’s my birthday month! 🎂🎈 Now, I could just check in to say “Happy Birthday to me,” but really… I want to say happy birthday to YOU, too — because this month, I’ve planned some fun things for you to celebrate! Every Monday this month, I’ll be revealing a new birthday surprise inside my newsletter — special offers, helpful tools, and exciting events you won’t want to miss. 🎁 But since I’ve got so many things happening this month — summits, collaborations,...
26 days ago • 2 min read
Hi friend, Have you ever watched an athlete freeze under pressure and wondered, what just happened? Or maybe your own teen is excelling in sports but struggling silently behind the scenes? This week on the podcast, I had the absolute joy of chatting with someone who understands both the physical and mental side of athletic performance—Kaitlyn Sampson, founder of Mental Health Booster. Kaitlyn is a licensed professional counselor and a high school cheerleading coach. She’s taken her love of...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hi there, What would you do if your child told you something that scared you? Not because they’d done anything wrong — but because you didn’t understand… and you were terrified of how the world might treat them. That’s exactly where Dr. Lulu found herself. In this week’s episode, I sat down with Dr. Lulu — a pediatrician, parent coach, gender and sexuality educator, and a proud mom of a transgender child. But her story isn’t neat and tidy. She didn’t always respond with the understanding and...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey there! I just wrapped a conversation with Phylicia Littleton, and I couldn't wait to share it with you. Phylicia is a National Certified Counselor and career consultant at Pearson Virtual Schools. She believes that helping students set just ONE meaningful goal could completely change their future trajectory. As a fellow school counselor, I was nodding along the entire time because so much of what she shared resonated with my own experience working with students—and honestly, with my own...
about 1 month ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, What do pandas, childhood illness, and CBD have in common? Meet Ethan Pompeo—a guest I recently had the honor of interviewing. As a teen, Ethan was misdiagnosed with Tourette’s, put on more than 40 medications, and left feeling hopeless. It wasn’t until years later that he discovered the real culprit: PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus). Never heard of it? You’re not alone. Most doctors hadn’t either. Ethan’s story isn’t just about...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, What if everything you thought you knew about human trafficking… was wrong? That’s exactly what I asked my latest guest, Erin Williamson, a national expert in child trafficking prevention and survivor care. And the truth? I couldn’t believe what I was hearing. ➡️ Most trafficking doesn’t involve kidnappings or strangers in white vans. ➡️ Many victims are attending school every day, keeping up their grades, and appearing like “typical kids.” ➡️ The trafficker might even be someone...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read