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Send us Fan Mail Do you lose sleep over your worries? Have you stayed at home instead of going to school, class, the get-together, or your job because of worries?  Would you love to try something new, ask that person out on a date or state your opinion, but you don't because of your worries? I am here to help you override those worries! I have been learning so much about how to override your...

Send us Fan Mail This year, I am introducing you to so many people that are doing amazing work in this world. Work that I want you to be a part of. Derek T. Freeman has written a book for teens about Building Unstoppable Self Confidence. He wrote it because he has lived experiences where he needed it, just like you! He moved at an important time in his life and really struggled with bullying at hi...

Send us Fan Mail Since my podcast comes out on Valentine's Day, I couldn't ignore the subject of love.  Love is one of the most important feelings we can have and create! So often we think about love as romantic, but love is part of every relationship, even with our own selves! This episode will talk about ALL kinds of love and I want you to think about how you will celebrate love today....

Send us Fan Mail I have been apologizing for so many things that were unnecessary. I have told people I was sorry when they ran into ME!! I think I have always felt responsible for how other people feel. How crazy is that?! It might not be as crazy as it sounds. We have been taught by our parents and society that we are responsible for how others feel. Listen in today to break this habit of being...

Send us Fan Mail Every person has regrets, but I want to give you some relief from those regrets in this episode. Regret is based on stories we tell ourselves about what might have been or how a decision WOULD have turned out. We have no idea how things WOULD have turned out. We are torturing ourselves with a lie! This information shifted so many thoughts and stories I was telling myself. I hope i...

Send us Fan Mail Miriam Campbell is the perfect guest to have on my podcast right after I do a parenting presentation! Miriam is a Speech and Language Pathologist AND a social worker. She helps young people, parents, and schools teach the skills we need to have amazing relationships with all the people in our lives and ourselves. No matter how old you are, emotional regulation is never finished. W...

Send us Fan Mail Last weekend I did a parent presentation. I wanted parents to know how to have the best relationship with their kids. I used examples from my experiences in the counseling office and also with clients I have had. I wanted you to have the same information. Good relationship skills are the same for all kinds of relationships, so whether you are a parent or not, you can take these sa...

Send us Fan Mail  Change is constant and bad things happen. I know it is so hard sometimes to see what good is in it. My guest this week, Katja Rusanen, had a traumatic experience when she was 16. She has used this experience to create a beautiful life. "Don't let your past define you!"  Her story is so inspiring and I wanted to share it with you. Katja has a free gift: Five simple...

Send us Fan Mail I want to make sure you took some time this new year to reflect on the past year and dream and imagine what you want to create in 2023. This episode will give you some space to relax and reflect and give you a guide to move forward. This episode will help you build your belief plan for 2023. Happy New Year! Copy of Belief Plan worksheet Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiaco...

Send us Fan Mail Would you describe Professor Snape as Nice? How about Kind? Do you know the difference between these two words that seem the same? In today's episode, I want to share with you what I found out about these two words and give you some real-world examples of how they are different. Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com Text me:  785-380-2064 More informati...

Send us Fan Mail Do you always give up on your new year's resolutions? If so, it might be easier to choose one word to live by. This is my 2nd year choosing a word. Listen to this episode to find out how to find your one word AND what word I chose for 2023. Message me to tell me your one word for 2023 and why you chose it! Word of the Year PDF Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalc...

Send us Fan Mail As you are building your future self, make sure you are thinking about what it will actually take to be that person. There are no right or wrong answers here. If you look at what it will take, and you can't see yourself doing that, then please don't make that your goal. You can have any goals you want, just make sure that you REALLY want those goals. Find out more in thi...

Send us Fan Mail This week while listening to a podcast, I realized I had been teaching empathy wrong. I felt so bad because I thought of all the students I had taught this concept. I want to set the record straight in this episode. Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com Text me:  785-380-2064 More information

Send us Fan Mail I just got back from an amazing conference and I wanted to remind you how much these tools will transform your life! In this episode, I tell you what ideas I came up with on my way home and how you can transform your own life! I want this so much for everyone!! Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com Text me:  785-380-2064 More information

Send us Fan Mail Being neurodivergent means having a brain that works differently from the average or “neurotypical” person. Neurodiversity refers to a difference, not a deficit. All of our brains work differently, but some brains process things in such a way that it is difficult to navigate school, work, and spaces that are designed for neurotypical folks. Join me today as I explain these differe...

Send us Fan Mail Decision Making Skills are so important. We can make light of it with games like Would You Rather and sometimes our decisions are trivial, but sometimes they are very difficult to make. Today, I have my friend, Meg Gluckman, with me for a discussion on Positive Decision Making. Meg is a life coach and she has a podcast called Positive Decision Making. Our conversation gets rather...

Send us Fan Mail I spent some time this week with some wonderful folks. We were talking about grief, which is a very difficult subject, but we did find some joy in our work. I realized I didn’t have an episode about grief, so I wanted you to know more about how to navigate this emotion that we want to avoid. Woolly Farms Foundation is passionate about improving the lives of young adults with diver...

Send us Fan Mail How many times have you felt like you didn't belong because you weren't smart enough, old enough, experienced enough, etc? I think everyone feels out of place sometimes, but I want you to stick with the uncomfortable feelings. Don't quit or give up! I want to normalize that feeling for you today. You belong in any room you find yourself in. Find my podcast Email me:...

Send us Fan Mail I'm sure you have heard of a bucket list. You know, all of those things you want to do before you die? Today we are going to talk about all of the emotional risks you might consider putting on that list. If you are willing to feel any emotion, you are unstoppable. I want you to have the fullest life you can imagine! Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com...

Send us Fan Mail I know we all think there is something about us that is not enough or maybe we don't HAVE enough. This is just a story you are telling yourself. Today's episode will give you 5 things to do that will help you feel satisfied. Article and video Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com Text me:  785-380-2064 More information

Send us Fan Mail I spent a lot of time sitting alone in September and I want you to know what my brain offered me for thoughts and how I reframed them. You are not alone if your brain tries to tell you stories of how you don't belong or that something is wrong! Find my podcast Email me:  ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com Text me:  785-380-2064 More information

Send us Fan Mail I have spent a lot of time recently thinking about younger me. What was I thinking about? What was I avoiding? It is painful to think about, but it helps me do my best work. I know you are struggling and wish you could feel better. I want to hear your story. I want to show you a way to feel better! Text me!   785-380-2064 Email me:  ccoufal@betterregulatethannever.com Set up a Zoo...

Send us Fan Mail This week is the last know thyself episode and we are focusing on the Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin.  The Four Tendencies is a personality profile framework to help you understand how you and the people around you deal with their outer and inner expectations, so you can better manage your life, work, and relationships. I hope you are using these episodes to learn more about yo...

Send us Fan Mail We are continuing to explore ourselves this week. I am highlighting 2 more assessments that will help you as you discover your path. The Enneagram has beginnings hundreds of years ago, but the most recent system is around 100 years old, while Clifton Strengths is only about 23 years old.  I want to inform you of many ways that you can find out your strengths and then use them to c...

Send us Fan Mail I am sure you have heard of Extrovert and Introvert, but did you know about Ambivert and Omnivert? I just heard about those this month! I wanted to share what I learned about those and added information about the Myers-Briggs Personality Type Indicator.  All of this information should be helpful as you become more self-aware! Myers/Briggs test Introvert/Extrovert/Ambivert quiz Int...