Parents & Teens Rising

In today’s episode, I’m sharing something I normally only offer inside my 12-week teen coaching programs — a leaked 5-minute guided meditation designed to help your teen or young adult ignite a positive mindset, shift their thoughts, and start their day with confidence and calm. This calming and empowering meditation helps teens — and anyone who listens — reframe challenges, find focus, and create...

In this episode, I’m talking about something that doesn’t get said enough: we can’t just send our teens to coaching or therapy and expect everything to change if we aren’t willing to do the work, too. Real, lasting change doesn’t happen in isolation—it happens in the family system. When we, as parents, start learning how to regulate our own emotions, shift old patterns, and show up differently, we...

This week, I’m sharing something that’s been on my heart after an incredibly full (and honestly, exhausting) week — a reminder that one of the best things we can do for our kids isn’t actually about them… it’s about us. In this episode, I talk about how following our own dreams and passions doesn’t just make us happier — it gives our teens permission to live boldly too. I share what happened when...

In this episode, Jasmyne explores the profound connection between nature, mental health, and adolescence —and how time spent outdoors can calm the nervous system, strengthen resilience, and awaken a sense of belonging in young people. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How immersion in nature helps regulate the nervous system and reduce anxiety in teens What a 2023 meta-review of 1,600 studies reveals...

Welcome back to Parents and Teens Rising ! Today’s episode is a little different—I’m resharing a recent conversation where I was interviewed by my mentor and colleague Tiffany Grimes on her podcast Rewired: Neuroscience Meets Real-Life Change . This originally aired as Episode 8, Rewiring How We Parent Teens with Neuroscience and Coaching. Tiffany is the CEO of Empower Coaching and Training and a...

Today’s episode is something special—I’m giving you a behind-the-scenes look at one of the lessons from my paid coaching programs, Rise Up and Ignite . Normally, this training is just for my students, but I wanted to share it here because the message is too important to keep behind closed doors. In this episode, you’ll discover: The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset (and why...

If you’ve ever wondered why your teen doesn’t talk to you like they used to, you’re not alone. The teenage years bring a whole new set of challenges — distance, eye rolls, and the occasional slammed door. But here’s the good news: connection is still possible, and it doesn’t require perfection. In this episode, I’m sharing 10 simple but powerful steps you can start practicing today to build (or re...

Setting boundaries with our teens can feel like walking a tightrope — one wrong move and the whole thing can spiral into arguments, resentment, or total shutdown. But here’s the truth: boundaries don’t have to create distance. In fact, when done well, they strengthen your connection. In this episode, I’m sharing practical tools and real-life examples to help you set healthy boundaries with your te...

Hey everyone — welcome back to Parents & Teens Rising ! In this episode, I’m taking you on a journey through my own story — from my messy and confusing high school years, to the wilderness rites of passage that cracked me wide open, to the hikes, the challenges, the discoveries, and the transformation that eventually led me to the work I do today with teens and parents. I’m sharing the parts o...

Episode 1: When Your Teen Doesn’t Fit the Mold If you’ve ever worried that your teen doesn’t fit the “traditional” path — whether it’s school, sports, friends, or even personality — you are not alone. In this first episode of Parents and Teens Rising , I’m diving into what it really means when your teen doesn’t fit the mold… and why that’s not something to fix, but something to understand, support...