The Empowered Parent Podcast

Hi Parents! It's been awhile since I've done a podcast like this, but it's a question I ask teens often.  Teens and tweens yearn to feel seen, heard, and valued. They yearn to feel validated in their thoughts and feelings.  And, when they don't feel this way, they shut down, internalize, and/or simply don't share what's really going on with the most important people i...

Welcome to another episode of The Empowered Parent Podcast With Renee.  In this episode we talk about something that doesn't always come easy to today's teens / tweens... and, sometimes even us adults !  I'm talking about self-compassion .  We often think of self-compassion as being kind to ourselves, and it is!  But it's also more.  And there is one word that I think is the ke...

Teens and Tweens yearn to fit in and be accepted.  It's human nature, right? The problem is that there's a difference between fitting in and actually belonging .  And, it's within that difference that big impacts on self-esteem, worthiness and confidence show up.  Most teens don't have the tools to see the difference, and many will do almost anything just to be accepted.   So t...

There are so many facets to connection.  Whether we're talking about connection with yourself, your partner, friends, coworkers,  or your teen or tween.  During this episode we're going to look at 3 equally important perspectives of trust that are key to strengthening connection.  Have a listen and let us know what you think!  We'd love to hear from you, and are always open to topic...

In this episode we talk about not only the teen brain, but also, the 3 stages of adolescent development.  Knowledge is power, and raising teens and tweens isn't easy.  We always want to preserve that parent-child relationship so we are their soft place to fall.  This is why, the more information we have about what might be going on with our kiddo, the better chance we have at showing up in a...

In today's episode of The Empowered Parent Podcast With Renee   we talk about the importance of normalizing uncomfortable emotions. As a parent of a Teen or Tween you are likely already aware that teen emotions can be BIG, sometimes seemingly UNWARRANTED, and UNCOMFORTABLE (for both them and us).   Though we can see the big picture, and, understand that whatever they are going through now isn...

For those in the States, it's back-to-school time With that comes labels that are often being attached to your kiddos (whether diagnosed or societal). In this episode we talk about the " what's underneath"  part of those labels, which is what we  want to sure is being addressed.  So have a listen, and we'd love to hear your thoughts - about this episode or others.  _______...

In this episode we talk about the loneliness that sometimes comes with parenting teens, even though your house might feel chaotic and loud.  Hmmmmm. Is that even possible? What can you do about it?  How to deal?  In this episode I talk about 6 areas that influence our energy, that when addressed, could  be the answer to curbing at least a little bit  of that loneliness. Have your heard about our n...

In this episode we talk about Curbing Conflict With Curiosity.  Hmmmmm. Is that even possible? Listen up and decide for yourself, but, the short answer is YES!  Notice that I said curbing conflict. I did not say eliminating .  That's because if you are listening to this you are most likely the parent of a teen or tween...which means hormones and drama. Looking for support for your teen, yours...

Do you ever feel like you are drowning?  Like things are just spiraling, and you feel out of control or just out of sorts?  Well, something happened to our family personally over the past few weeks, and this is exactly how I felt.  It just kind of reminded me that parents of teens feel this way sometimes also, so, I thought I'd share my story and offer you a little bit of remembering that you...

This episode is really special to me because I've put a lot of time, effort, heart and soul into creating an empowering 12-week journey for Teens and Parents called S3.     In this episode I share with you what I believe to be the 3 Keys to Teen Empowerment and Choice, each of which is its own module in S3 (S Cubed). Many parents come to me wanting to help their teen feel more confident, find...

This month, in honor of Teen Self-Esteem Month, I'll be running a series of podcasts aimed at things you can do in the home to boost your teenager's self-esteem.    This episode is for both parents AND teenagers. I share with you 4 Key Questions To Get Unstuck.  Ever been stuck in a rut as a parent or a teen, feeling like there's a wall you just can't climb? We're here to...

This month, in honor of Teen Self-Esteem Month, I'll be running a series of podcasts aimed at things you can do in the home to boost your teenager's self-esteem.    Today we talk about Letting Go Of Expectations , which can be hard for parents, because there will be certain things you'd like to expect of your teen.  The truth is, however, that when we expect others (teens, partners,...

This month, in honor of Teen Self-Esteem Month, I'll be running a series of podcasts aimed at things you can do in the home to boost your teenager's self-esteem.    Today we talk about Acceptance , which is huge for teenagers , because there will be things your teens do (or wear) that you won't like.  However, letting them know (and feel) accepted no matter what's going on on t...

This month, in honor of Teen Self-Esteem Month, I'll be running a series of podcasts aimed at things you can do in the home to boost your teenager's self-esteem.    Today we talk about Active Listening , which is different from listening, and go a long way towards boosting not only your teenager's self-esteem, but also your relationship with them. If you aren't already part of...

In this episode we talk about dealing with triggers and having our buttons pushed when raising teens.  I'm pretty sure we've all been there.  So the question is, when we are triggered, is it really about the eye roll, grunt, attitude, etc?  Or...could some of our triggers actually be about us? Hmmmm. If you aren't already part of The Empowered (Teen) Parent FB Community, I'd lo...

In this episode we talk about what it means to be an empath, and why it's important for you to know.  I'm an empath.  I've always been.  But it wasn't until I was in my 40's that I learned this.  It explained so much about how I felt and my emotions.  Had I known this as a teen, perhaps I wouldn't have felt so different... If you aren't already part of The Empowe...

Madi is a most amazing young lady who I have had the honor of coaching.  She willingly shares her journey from loneliness and pain to confidence and self-belief in hopes of giving both parents and teens hope.  If you've ever wondered what could be possible through the process of teen life coaching, this episode is a must-listen. If you aren't already part of The Empowered (Teen) Parent F...

In this episode we talk about the word WHY.   Why? Because, words have energy, and, sometimes a seemingly innocuous word can actually send the wrong message. And,  because we know that many teenagers can be quite sensitive, it's important to take a look at how our words (and body language) might be perceived from our sweet, hormonal teens who we love so very much. If you aren't already p...

During this episode we talk about being stuck in the middle (whether you are a parent, step-parent, or even a teenager), feeling like you are stuck in the middle can be really hard.  While there is no one answer, I share with you a few tips, as well as some good food-for-thought questions. If you aren't already part of The Empowered (Teen) Parent FB Community, I'd love to have you join. ...

Connecting with teens, talking, getting them to share and open up is not easy.  Some teens are chatter boxes and share away, but it's not necessarily the norm.  Most teens find it hard to talk and share...and much of that is due to them feeling unheard and not listened to.  In this episode I share 3 words to get (or keep) that conversation going so you can learn more about what's going o...

Having a teenager means dealing with charged, raw emotions from time to time.  Because their brains are not fully developed, teenagers don't innately have the tools to manage their emotions productively...and so sometimes things go a little haywire. In this episode I share with you 6 steps you can teach your teen ( or even use on yourself! ) to help them manage their emotions in a healthy and...

Over the last week or so I had some very insightful, heavy conversations with teens that I wanted to share with you here, as it's been weighing heavy on my heart, and I felt it was a worthwhile podcast.  I hope you enjoy this episode. In the meantime,  if you are the parent of a teen or tween, I'd love to have you in my free facebook group called The Empowered (Teen) Parent Community.  C...

 In this episode we talk about 3 letters (AAC) that will guide you to making purposeful decisions no matter how you are  really feeling.  I also share with you something we don't think about very often, and that is..." Exactly why am I feeling this way?  Or showing up this way?  Or thinking this way?"  It's because we aren't always aware of exactly what is influencing our...

Hey Parents!  In this first episode of 2022 I share 5 strategies to help teens feel HEARD.  Why?! Because when teens don't feel listened to or understood...they tend to shut down.  So maybe with a few hacks your teens will be more open to...being more open! In the meantime, if you'd like to learn more about Teen Life Coaching or just learn more about me, check out my website or join my F...