Mom and Teen Reel Talk!

A conversation with TEENS- My 17 & 15 year old share their thoughts.  If you're wondering How Do I Talk to my Teen? (Without rage!) Check out Mom & Teen Reel Talk.  We help you have those FUN and meaningful conversations. So exciting to have the opportunity to have Angi and her family have a Reel talk about two very nuanced characters in NHIE Ben and Paxton.  They both have...

We are making our way into Season 2 of Never Have I Ever and talking about episodes 3 and 4.   Our beloved characters are working through some hard situations that might sound familiar.  Let's talk about it and help our teens avoid the same mistakes.  Some important questions: What expectations do you have for yourself? What expectations do you have for your kids? Is there a gr...

Join our Podcast for Moms & Teens.  Listen in and start talking! Angi and Dr. Nikki are on Season 2 Never Have I Ever (TV series on Netflix) Episode 1 & 2 Our beloved characters are making choices that we will all agree could blow up in their faces but also choices that we might have made.  You know how it is when you're ruled by emotion, insecurity and desire for attention. &nbs...

Hello Moms and Teens,  We are talking about episodes 9 and 10 of N ever Have I Ever. Having thoughtful conversations with your teen can be the first step to staying close and connected. Join us to stop repeating generational trauma and high risk actions.   If you want a big, fun life with less worry, overwhelm and anxiety....start here. Contact Nikki Contact Angi We're glad you're with u...

What does your teen think about their friendships?  Who do they trust? We are diving deep into episode 7 and 8 of Never Have I Ever and talking about all the things.   Here are some questions to start asking yourself:  When you have a big secret or get called out about something do you try to become invisible? ---Do you try to own it and take responsibility? How exclusive is your fr...

Watching Teen TV together can create an easy environment for low-pressure conversations and maybe even some important emotional health lessons! Come along with us for the fun and dramatic adventures of Never Have I Ever  episode 5 and 6 where we dive into the different family dynamics of our beloved peeps. So great to get a look into TV Characters true feelings.  For a fun-filled talk an...

Not Enough is a feeling most of us can relate to.  How does Devi react when she's feeling not good enough? Dr. Nikki and Angi are having so much fun watching Never Have I Ever and this week we are talking about episodes three and 4.   There is so much going on here and so many great topics to talk about:  Are there times and places that you don't feel like enough or that you belong?...

Dr. Nikki & Angi are watching Never Have I Ever on Netflix.  We dive into episode 1 and 2 talking about these lovable and struggling characters, relating it to our own experiences.  Teens and Parents can use our podcast as a way of developing important insights into our own feelings and figuring out new ways to communicate.   Build a better communication habit with your teen tod...

Which TV shows did our (parent) generation watch growing up?  What did we learn from Growing Pains and The Cosby Show? If the theme song to 90210 still plays in your mind...you'll love laughing with us through this episode. Find topics that are fun to discuss with your teen.  Tell them what you watched and why you watched it.  Make more connections.   Moms Contact Nikki Teens C...

Hey Lovelies.  In this bonus episode we watch Ms. Congeniality, 2000, with Sandra Bullock and do a deep dive into sexism, what feminism is and toxic masculinity in the work place. Let's talk about feminism and sexism in Ms. Congeniality.   If you want a big, fun life with less worry, overwhelm and anxiety so that you can be super-connected with your children and really keep then close an...

Hey Beautiful Humans,  Today we take a little detour from our regularly scheduled programming to have some fun with Amy Schumer's "I Feel Pretty".  Join us for the important conversation with the brilliant Author and Tic Tok influencer, Kathryn Ver Brugge, to discuss the intersection of Sexism and fat oppression and where it completely derails our hopes and dreams and even our health. &n...

Talking with your teen about Gossip Girl can really take the pressure off.  There doesn't need to be yelling and hurt feelings for every conversation with your teen. Yes we are in season 2.  Bring the popcorn and get ready for the rollercoaster to continue.  Watch episode 1 and 2 and then settle in for something to TALK ABOUT with your teen. We start off season two with a wild trip...

Just look at all the emotional drama we can discuss in the dramatic conclusion of season 1 of Gossip Girl.   Join us for more conversation and fun so that you can connect, stop worrying and fight less.   More communication with your teen.  Stronger connections.  Build trust not discomfort. Moms Contact Dr. Nikki Teens Contact Angi #raisingteens #emotionalthinkingforteens #mothe...

Let's talk about the emotional response.  Gossip Girl gets a little crazy sometimes.  Your teen might also face some sketchy and vulnerable situations.  Talking together to create ideas about how you can PREPARE for difficult friendship challenges can really help. Listen with your teenager and join us for a discussion on emotional well-being. Work with Nikki directly to get you and...

Let's unpack Gossip Girl Season 1, episode 12 and 13 together   After listening to the episode you will get a true sense of the nature of your lovability.  We often think others will stop loving us when we disappoint them. Let's keep the lines of communication open and the curiosity strong. Less judgement and more thoughtful communication. Moms Contact Nikki Teens Contact Angi Dr. Nikki...

Episode 10 and 11 of Gossip Girl takes us through The Life of the Insanely Wealthy and Holidays but no one is talking to each other.   Dr. Nikki & Angi invite you into a no-pressure conversation to consider real life issues.  Get started asking some interesting questions and stop arguing over laundry piles. 😂  Discussion points for better conversations with your teen: Do you th...

Miserable family holidays are pretty relatable for most of us.  Unpacking Gossip Girl season 1 episode 8 and 9, and there is no easy thanks in the giving.  We start out talking about guilt and confessions.   Families covering up drug addictions and eating disorders...you know, basically not telling the truth until everything completely falls apart .   Once everyone becomes...

Trust? Sex? Who takes priority: Best Friend or Romantic Partner?  Join us to check out the emotional responses and confusion Dan & Serena go through. Episodes 6 and 7. fraught with jealousy, secrecy, and insecurity... looks like some of us take all of the confusion about sex into adulthood.   If you want a big, fun life with less worry, overwhelm and anxiety check us out here. M...

Can you overcome your reputation as a sleazy drunk? Let's check out the underlying emotions in episodes 4 and 5 of Gossip Girl, Season ONE. Jenny is trying to get into the big time with a Blaire Waldorf sleepover, can Little J retain her true nature? Dan is trying to impress Serena with the date he thinks she wants but he is off the mark.  We can never truly know what someone else is feeling...

Does Blaire have ANY emotional awareness AT ALL? Do Blair, Serena, Jenni and Dan do what they want? Or, are they stuck going along with what their parents expect of them?  Join REEL TALK to discuss core beliefs; about what our lives should be like (shaped by parents &society and not necessarily by our desires).  It is possible to really take a look at our thoughts and beliefs and dec...

The Teen TV drama mama's Angi and Dr. Nikki are on the case delving into the psyche of our most beloved and naughty teen drama characters.  We're here helping moms and daughters have better conversations and relationships so you can have a life-long, stronger connection and more understanding than you ever thought possible.   Here to help you with STRONGER conversations and connection. M...