When your brain has 47 tabs open at bedtime...


Hey Reader,

I've been hearing from so many of you about sleepless nights filled with racing thoughts, endless worry spirals, and that exhausting feeling of your mind refusing to shut off when your head hits the pillow.

Whether you're a parent lying awake thinking about tomorrow's packed schedule (and wondering if you forgot something important), or you're a teen staring at the ceiling overthinking that conversation from three days ago - I see you, and I've created something specifically for you.

I just released TWO new sleep meditations that speak directly to the unique anxieties we face:

🍼 For Parents: "Sleep Meditation for Anxious Parents" Because parenting is beautiful and exhausting, and your mind deserves to rest from the mental load you carry every single day. This meditation acknowledges the weight on your shoulders and gently guides you back to yourself - the person you were before you became someone's everything.

🎓 For Teens & Young Adults: "Sleep Meditation for Anxious Teens" Because growing up in today's world is incredibly overwhelming, and you shouldn't have to have everything figured out to deserve peaceful sleep. This one's for everyone feeling the pressure of social media, uncertain futures, and the constant noise of modern life.

What makes these different?

I didn't create generic "breathe and relax" meditations. These speak to the real, specific thoughts that keep YOU awake:

  • Parents: That running mental checklist, the invisible labor, the worry about whether you're doing enough
  • Teens: The social anxiety, future uncertainty, academic pressure, and feeling like everyone else has it more together than you do

Ready for better sleep?

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Parents

Teens

Pro tip: Download these to your phone so you have them ready for those nights when your mind decides 11pm is the perfect time to solve all of life's problems.

Your rest matters. Your peace matters. And you deserve sleep meditations that actually understand what you're going through.

Sweet dreams,

Cynthia

P.S. If these help you (and I really hope they do), please share them with someone else who might need them. Sometimes the best gift we can give someone is permission to rest.

Can't sleep? Reply and tell me what's keeping you up - I read every email and your struggles inspire the content I create.

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I empower teenagers to uncover the root causes of their anxiety, guiding them towards cultivating a more peaceful mindset. Through my content, I provide valuable tools and techniques to help silence the inner alarms that go off in their minds and bodies. Be sure to check out "The Teen Anxiety Maze," my podcast designed not only for teens seeking anxiety relief but also for parents looking to understand how to engage in meaningful conversations about anxiety with their children. My Podcast is also in video format on YouTube. I have 33 years of experience working with young people. First as a teacher, then 25 years as a school counselor and 2 years as a 1:1 anxiety coach. Let me help your teen feel better now!

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