Today, I’m opening up and sharing the heart behind my business, Guided Passages , and the journey that led me here. From leaving a stable teaching career to following a deeper calling, this has been a path of trust, courage, and listening to that quiet inner voice guiding me forward. What I share in this episode: The moment I realized teaching was no longer aligned with my purpose What I call “ the roaring of the river ” and how it led me to this work How mentorship and rites of passage shaped m...
Apr 01, 2026•31 min•Ep. 33
In this episode, I’m diving into five foundational areas that have a powerful impact on your teen’s mental health and overall well-being. These aren’t complicated or groundbreaking ideas, but they’re the things that often get overlooked in the busyness of everyday life or avoided because they can feel like a constant battle. And just to be clear, this isn’t about perfection. I don’t know any teen (or adult) who has all of these dialed in perfectly. What we’re aiming for is high standards with hi...
Mar 25, 2026•32 min•Ep. 32
Today, I'm sitting down with Sonia Suthar, a 19-year-old entrepreneur and the Founder of Cloud 9 , who is helping parents understand why teenagers shut down when we're just trying to help, and what we can do instead to build strong, connected relationships with them. She also shares how we can help our teens build confidence from the inside out, so this conversation is one you won't want to miss! In this episode, we explore what’s really happening beneath teen behavior and why well-meaning paren...
Mar 18, 2026•37 min•Ep. 31
Are you helping your teen athlete grow, or are you accidentally adding more pressure? In this episode, I talk about how sports can be one of the most powerful developmental experiences in a young person’s life, and it's one way teens can learn perseverance, teamwork, leadership, and how to bounce back after mistakes. But there’s something we don’t talk about enough... The role parents play in shaping that experience . What we say from the sidelines, in the car ride home, and during the hard mome...
Mar 11, 2026•29 min•Ep. 30
Every summer, I watch teens step into the wilderness and come home transformed. Out there, they learn they can do hard things, discover strength they didn’t know they had, connect with people outside their usual circles, and feel the freedom of being fully themselves. Here are seven powerful lessons they carry back from our Rites of Passage journeys: Resilience – “I can do hard things and survive.” Inner Strength & Confidence – uncovering courage they didn’t know they had. Unexpected Friends...
Mar 04, 2026•21 min•Ep. 29
In this episode, I explore the powerful lessons in Alyssa Liu’s journey, from stepping away to winning Olympic gold on her own terms, and what her story teaches us about teens, identity, agency, and authentic success. Her story isn’t just about sports. It’s about joy, ownership, and becoming who you truly are. Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: Why teen motivation strengthens when it feels like their choice How to help teens build an identity bigger than achievement The difference between...
Feb 25, 2026•27 min•Ep. 28
In this episode, I break down what respect really looks like during adolescence, why it matters so deeply, and how we can lead our teens with both firmness and dignity. When teens feel dismissed, talked down to, or controlled, their brains go into defense mode. But when they feel respected, they’re far more likely to stay open, honest, and cooperative even when the conversation is hard. So often, we fall into the mindset that respect is something our teen has to earn. But the truth is, with teen...
Feb 18, 2026•26 min•Ep. 27
I’m sharing a simple but powerful shift that can completely change your relationship with your teenager: learning what’s actually in your control and what isn’t. When your teen is shutting down, acting out, bringing attitude home, or struggling with motivation, it’s so easy to fall into the trap of trying to control their behavior in the heat of the moment. But the truth is, the more we try to control what we can’t, the more disconnected and overwhelmed we feel. In this conversation, I break dow...
Feb 11, 2026•18 min•Ep. 26
In this episode, I’m breaking down school avoidance and school refusal in teens, including why it’s on the rise, what’s happening underneath the behavior, and practical, compassionate ways parents can support their teen without escalating conflict. If your teen is melting down in the mornings, complaining of feeling sick, shutting down, or outright refusing to go to school, this episode will help you understand what’s driving the behavior and how to move forward without shame or fear. In this ep...
Feb 04, 2026•23 min•Ep. 25
In this episode, I’m sharing one of the biggest truths of my life: our children are some of our greatest teachers. I walk you through five lessons my kids have taught me so far, and how these lessons have shaped the way I show up in motherhood, especially in the teen years. In this episode, I cover: Regulate: learning how to stay grounded when I’m triggered or overwhelmed Surrender: practicing trust and letting go, one layer at a time Service: showing up with devotion while remembering I matter ...
Jan 28, 2026•31 min•Ep. 24
Teen confidence isn’t something your kid either “has” or doesn’t have; it’s something we can build. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 5 core skills I teach teens and young adults to help them move from anxiety and avoidance into real self-trust and forward motion. I also share a story about a young adult I worked with who felt stuck after Covid, isolated, anxious, and disconnected from her life, until she found a pathway back to herself through creativity, new friendships, and small steps that cre...
Jan 21, 2026•24 min•Ep. 23
Today I’m sharing some thoughts I’ve been sitting with as I look at what’s happening in the world, and in everyday life. I keep coming back to the same idea: we’re missing clear pathways into adulthood. This episode is about what initiation is, what changes when young people are actually guided through it, and why rites of passage is at the heart of what we do at Guided Passages. Key takeaways: New freedoms come with new responsibilities: adulthood isn’t a free-for-all—it’s a role with impact, p...
Jan 14, 2026•28 min•Ep. 22
If you want your teen to actually come to you, especially when things get messy, these 10 communication pitfalls are the patterns to notice, interrupt, and replace with more connected communication. In this short episode, we’re talking about the subtle habits that can create disconnection and erode trust with your teen, often without us realizing it. The 10 Communication Pitfalls: Fixing / advising in the meltdown moment Minimizing Guilt trips Boundary policing + micromanaging Needing to be righ...
Jan 07, 2026•27 min•Ep. 21
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’ll also uncover the feeling beneath your goals, explore how tiny, repeated wins rewire your brain over...
Dec 31, 2025•31 min•Ep. 20
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 that expand what’s possible. In this Christmas Eve episode, Part 3 – Courage & Trust , we’re ta...
Dec 24, 2025•28 min•Ep. 19
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. I talk about how beliefs act like an invisible blueprint, how they shape your emotions and choices, a...
Dec 17, 2025•35 min•Ep. 18
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, turning the page, and inviting you to do this with me. This week is about the simplest shift that can br...
Dec 10, 2025•43 min•Ep. 17
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 neurological reasons behind this, and when you understand what’s actually going on underneath that “I don’t care” attitu...
Dec 03, 2025•10 min•Ep. 16
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 passage: separation, challenge (threshold), and incorporation. What these phases look like in real life, e...
Nov 26, 2025•24 min•Ep. 15
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 actually help—rather than the ones that backfire. If you’ve been asking, “How do I help my anxious te...
Nov 19, 2025•29 min•Ep. 14
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 years of working with teens and families about what real growth actually looks like — and why it takes time. Her...
Nov 12, 2025•38 min•Ep. 13
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 habits ourselves, and create boundaries that build connection instead of conflict. 💡 Highlights The neu...
Nov 05, 2025•37 min•Ep. 12
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 support your teen without getting pulled under and how to stay loving, present, and connected without car...
Oct 29, 2025•34 min•Ep. 11
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 more positivity in everyday life. 👉 Want your teen or young adult to access more mindset tools and...
Oct 24, 2025•12 min•Ep. 10
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 create the safety and stability our teens need to grow and heal. It’s just as important for us to d...
Oct 22, 2025•45 min•Ep. 9
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 I finally stopped pushing through exhaustion, took time to reset, and reconnected with the things th...
Oct 15, 2025•17 min•Ep. 8
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 about the link between nature exposure and adolescent well-being How “talking circles” and council ...
Oct 06, 2025•23 min•Ep. 7
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 powerhouse in the coaching industry. In the episode, we explore what’s really happening in the devel...
Oct 01, 2025•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 6
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 it matters). How the way you think about challenges can either hold you back or launch you forward. ...
Sep 24, 2025•15 min•Ep. 5
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 rebuild) a stronger connection with your teenager. From small daily gestures to handling conflict with...
Sep 17, 2025•41 min•Ep. 4
