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Beyond Empty Nest
Living your daring life and stepping outside your comfort zone is the fastest path to fulfillment.
Ready to DARE? I’m here to lead the way.
Tune in every Thursday for stories of empty nests, midlife makeovers, and solo episodes packed with tips to conquer fear, boost happiness, and build resilience all sprinkled with a bit of WOO😇.
Let’s make Thursdays your favorite day! Dare on with me, Jodi💜
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DISCLAIMER: *Quick Disclaimer- Jodi Silverman is a certified life coach and not a therapist or a medical professional. Always seek the support of a therapist or a medical professional for advice when needed.
Beyond Empty Nest
Supporting Your Anxious Children: Real Talk for Real Parents
Parenting is never easy, but when your child is struggling with anxiety, it can feel even more overwhelming and isolating. As a parent, you want to help, but how do you know when your teen or young adult truly needs support? What do you do if they don’t want help? And most importantly, how can you start those sometimes difficult but necessary conversations about mental health?
Cynthia Coufal is a Teen Anxiety Coach and the creator of The Teen Anxiety Maze podcast and YouTube channel. With over 30 years of experience as a teacher and school counselor, Cynthia has dedicated her career to helping teens understand and manage their anxiety. Today, she’s here to provide insight and guidance for parents navigating this complex terrain.
She also shares strategies for navigating the common resistance teens have toward seeking help, offering tips for gently guiding them toward support without pushing too hard. Additionally, Cynthia provides actionable advice on how to start meaningful, non-judgmental conversations with your teen about their mental health, making it easier to open up about their feelings and experiences.
So take a deep breath, press play, and get ready for an empowering conversation filled with wisdom and hope. Parenting through anxiety doesn’t have to be a solo journey—Cynthia is here to help guide you through it.
Your Dare for the Week ❤️
- DARE#1: Learn and Practice the 4 N’s for yourself and your children: Notice, Normalize, Neutralize, Next best action
- Dare#2: For YOUR own midlife journey: Go on a date with yourself every week or every month. Go to an art museum, the movies, go out to eat, but do it by yourself.
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About Cynthia
Cynthia Coufal is a Teen Anxiety Coach. She has a podcast and YouTube channel called The Teen Anxiety Maze. Cynthia spent 31 years as a teacher and school counselor in Public Schools. She started a podcast during the pandemic to reach her students since she couldn’t see them face to face. This led to her wanting to have a broader audience than just the students in her school building. Cynthia now has clients around the US and listeners all over the world. Cynthia is YouMap®Assessment Certified. She uses the profile to help young people understand what their strengths, values, preferred skills, and interests are. This helps them find their WHY for tackling anxiety.
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DISCLAIMER: The commentary and opinions available on this podcast are for informational and entertainment purposes only and not for the purpose of providing medical, physical, or psychological advice. You should contact a trained medical professional before making any significant changes to your health and wellness routine and with respect to any particular issue or problem.