what a time: getting you across campus (and beyond) one pep talk at a time

I know that everyone is tired of talking about the pandemic, but I feel like we're only now starting to process what went down… and it was TRAUMATIC. In this pep talk, I explain my "the pandemic made you more of who you already were" theory, the grades I felt had their social emotional health impacted the most, and an exercise for parents to consider when thinking about the wellbeing of your teens...

Do you know what your trauma response is? That sounds heavy, but what I'm really asking is: do you know when you're dysregulated? aka what brings us in and out of emotional wellbeing. In this pep talk, we chat how understanding the nervous system supports mental wellness for college students, the mind/body connection, where drugs and alcohol fit in, and what I'm seeing on college campuses in terms...

Prior the pandemic college campuses had a mental health crisis and in this mini parent pep-talk, I'm chatting one reason college has always been an interesting time for mental health and what self-care for students really means.  mentor links:  mentor membership www.maggiedipasquale.com 1:1 mentoring parenting coaching

Did you know that the 'time is running out' feeling might just be an anxiety response? Typically when you're wrestling with the idea of time you're feeling OOC (the mentor way to saying: Out of Control). In today's pep talk we talk about being out of control, how to move through the feeling of being OOC, and tips for staying present when you feel like time is moving too fast.  mentioned pep talk: ...

Have you ever assumed the worst about something or someone and then been proven absolutely wrong? I have and so have my friends and students that's why this is a pep talk today. We are chatting about what assuming the worst is really about, how it totally sucks when someone does this to us, a technique to help all of this, and why text messages are a breeding ground for misunderstanding.   mention...

Something new I've seen over the last few years is the freshman year hunt for the roommate. Instead of getting assigned randomly, students are connecting and finding roommates online, which although has definitive positives, it's also causing stress. In today's pep talk, I'm sharing some tips for handling a roommate search no matter if you're a freshman or post grad! mentor links:  mentor membersh...

I LOVE an origin story. I deeply appreciate hearing about how someone got to where they're at. I'm always searching for podcasts featuring someone's backstory and in today's pep talk, I share my own mini mentor story. I also give you some homework (not the hard kind) to help you think about your own origin story. Enjoy!  mentor links:  mentor membership www.maggiedipasquale.com 1:1 mentoring paren...

Are you mad or are you actually RESENTFUL? This is a question, I've asked my students lately. Resentment is not a word typically brought up by mentees, but it's definitely present! In today's pep talk, we chat about what resentment really is (mind blown), Brene Brown's definition of the emotion, and a trick to knowing when you're resentful and how to move through it.  mentor links:  mentor members...

Stack stress is a term I’ve made up to describe what happens when you have a lot going on at once, put caring yourself allll the way at the bottom of your list, then one tiiiiny thing tips everything over. Sound familiar? I bet it does for many! If you’ve ever cried over feeling overwhelmed this is the episode for you. In today’s pep talk, I share 3 things you can do when you feel the pressure of...

Many of my students have high expectations and end up being  super hard on themselves. I recently asked a mentee, "Do you feel like you deserve rest?" and she said, "Only if I've earned it." That resonated big time. In this pep talk, I share the two areas I feel like we need to give ourselves breaks in, thoughts around what brings you energy and what takes it away, and a journal exercise to help y...

Is there something wrong me? Is this normal? What is going on here? If you're a human on the planet, I bet these have crossed your mind at one point or another and I know it can feel like a scary place to be. In today's pep talk, I answer if I think there's something wrong with you, what I feel coping mechanisms are, and how being sensitive in a harsh world can show up in our lives. connect with M...

My private practice has been the most heavy I ever seen it and with what's going on in the world right now, I wanted to share a technique I've been using in my 1:1 sessions. It takes only 12 minutes and can really transform negative energy. Sending everyone extra love right now.  connect with Maggie:  www.maggiedipasquale.com 1:1 mentoring parent coaching mentor membership

During the pandemic, I noticed that in the absence of transitions (like a commute or grabbing lunch or going to a workout class) how important they are to our mental wellbeing. In today's pep talk, I'm chatting why having a transition from one activity to the next is necessary and how to more mindfully incorporate them into your day.  connect with Maggie:  mentor membership www.maggiedipasquale.co...

Feel like your teens aren't taking your advice? I got you. In today's pep talk, I share the unlock when it comes to getting your teenagers to heed your guidance, why pulling back from parents is an important part adolescent development, and what you can do to help your kids hear you.  connect with Maggie:  www.maggiedipasquale.com 1:1 mentoring parent coaching online membership

Want more from your relationships? This topic comes up in my private practice a lot. What I hear is that students are **not** cultivating the kind of romantic relationships they really want. Why is this? In this episode we talk about hooking up, what's at the core when we get intimate with someone, and how to shift to make your relationships more fulfilling. connect with Maggie:  www.maggiedipasqu...

Do you find it hard to make decisions? Stay in or go out? What to eat for dinner? What to major in? What sorority to join? Maybe you’re making a big decision like what college to go to. Inspired by life coach Martha Beck, I share a tip to help guide you during any decision big or small. This is an especially important listen for any of the people pleasers out there! connect with Maggie:  people pl...

Last week I felt so blue and if you're from the Northeast, then you know that the winter's can be tough on our mood. I wanted to share the two big things you can do help shift yourself out of feeling down and how to get the **right** support.  connect with Maggie:  www.maggiedipasquale.com 1:1 mentoring parent coaching online membership

Feel anxious about Mondays? Get a pit in your stomach about the week ahead? Sunday Scaries are a real thing. Today I'm sharing what I do on Sundays to help make Mondays easier (while also including one thing that I absolutely do not do).  connect with Maggie:  www.maggiedipasquale.com 1:1 mentoring parent coaching online membership

Feeling unmotivated lately? This has been a YES for my students so I wanted to talk about it here. Motivation is a super layered topic. In this episode we cover the reasons we can feel unmotivated, why your "why" matters, and practical steps to shift a motivation rut.  connect with Maggie:  www.maggiedipasquale.com 1:1 mentoring parent coaching online membership

Thinking about making a big change in your life? Transferring schools? Leaving your job? Changing your relationship status? Those decisions can feel huge and usually start as a whisper almost as if what's in your heart starts to float to your head. In this pep talk, I share what the main thing is to consider when you're making a big move and the number one thing to keep in mind when you're in fear...

What kind of mom or dad do you want to be? Parent Coach, Mary Van Geffen joins us to share her amazing Thanksgiving Exercise to help you get clear on the kind of family culture you want to create. We also chat about how the exercise uncovers the north star for family decisions, the importance of sharing the results with your teens, and the impact on parents personally as well.  connect with Maggie...

If your hope for your children is to be whole hearted, confident adults this is the pep talk for you. One of the biggest topics I chat with parents about is the transition from doer parenting to supporter parenting. In this episode we chat about the difference between doer and supporter parenting is, why in adolescence we need to shift to supporter, and I share examples of how I sometimes see this...

I need to be "good" today because I was "bad" yesterday. Ever say that to yourself in terms of eating? In this pep talk, I chat about the impact of labeling things as good/bad, what restriction really ends up doing, and a mentor reframe for letting go of labels. mentor links:  mentor membership www.maggiedipasquale.com 1:1 mentoring parent coaching

Sometimes I feel it's easier for students to chat with me, a mentor, versus their parents because of how I receive their stories. The key to having someone open up to you is that they feel safe and unfortunately at times we inadvertently do the opposite to the people we love. In this pep talk, I chat what it means to not match people's energy, how to get someone to open up to you, and what emotion...

Do you live in a safe house... like an emotionally safe one? This pep talk is all about creating an emotionally safe household and why it's a big part of helping our kids regulate their nervous systems. It all starts with trust. In this episode we cover a Brene Brown approved definition of what trust is and why it's important in safety.  mentor links:  mentor membership www.maggiedipasquale.com 1:...