Parents & Teens Rising: Practical Tools for Raising Confident, Connected Teens

In Part 4 of The Up-Level Reset , I'm closing out the mini-series with a powerful identity shift for 2026 because real change doesn’t stick when it’s built on pressure, willpower, or all-or-nothing resolutions. This episode helps you shift from outcome-based goals (“I need to fix this”) to identity-based change (“I’m the kind of person who…”), so your habits actually have somewhere to live ....

We’re in Week 3 of my 4-part mini series, The Up Level Reset: Four Simple Shifts for a Stronger 2026 , created to help you (and me) head into the new year with more clarity, alignment, and self-trust. Part 1 – The Focus Shift: How where you place your attention shapes your emotional world and relationships. Part 2 – Upgrade Your Beliefs: Questioning the stories that limit you and choosing thoughts...

This week, I’m continuing my four-part mini series, The Up Level Reset: Four Simple Shifts for a Stronger 2026 created to help you start the new year feeling intentional and grounded. This is Week 2, and we’re going a level deeper.  If last week was about where you place your attention, this week is about what you believe, about yourself, your life, your teen, and what’s possible for you in 2026....

In this first episode of The Up-Level Reset: Four Simple Shifts for a Stronger 2026 , I’m kicking off a four-part mini series airing over the last four Wednesdays of 2025. Lately, I’ve been feeling the weight of life: the grind, the to-dos, the heaviness of the world, and the emotional load of parenting and running a business. So this series is my personal reset too. I’m pulling out my tools, turn...

If it feels like you’re constantly pushing your teen to do homework, clean their room, plan for college, or even just get out of bed, you are so not alone. In today’s episode, I’m breaking down a truth I wish every parent knew: It's not that your teen isn't motivated; they’re just not motivated by the things you want them to be. There are real developmental, psychological, and neurologic...

In this episode I explore why intentional rites of passage are critically missing in today’s youth culture, and how parents can guide their young people into these powerful experiences.  🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode The why behind rites of passage: what happens when teens don’t receive a ritualized transition and what happens when they do . A breakdown of the three phases of a rite of passa...

In today’s episode, I’m diving into something so many of us are navigating right now: teen anxiety - why it happens, why it feels so overwhelming, and how to help your anxious teen feel calmer, more confident, and less alone. As both a parent and a youth coach, I break down what’s happening in your teen’s body and brain, why anxiety shows up the way it does, and the compassionate strategies that a...

In this week’s episode, I’m unpacking something I think every parent, coach, and mentor wrestles with at some point, which is the idea of " success." We all want to see our teens thriving and happy, but what if success doesn’t always look like a dramatic transformation? What if it’s quieter… slower… and sometimes invisible at first? In this conversation, I share what I’ve learned from ye...

Screens are everywhere — and if you’ve ever felt like you’re losing the screen-time battle at home, you’re not alone. In this episode, I’m breaking down what’s really happening in your teen’s brain, why phone use is so addictive, and the five hidden ways it affects their confidence, sleep, motivation, and mental health. We’ll talk about how to move from control to collaboration, model healthy habi...

Parenting teens can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. When they’re anxious, stressed, or hurting, we feel it too. Our hearts are right there in the storm with them — which makes sense, because we love them so deeply. But sometimes that love and empathy can pull us under, leaving us exhausted, reactive, or even anxious ourselves. In this episode, I’m sharing what I’ve learned about how to suppo...

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...