Parenting Anxious Teens | Parenting Teens, Managing Teen Anxiety, Parenting Strategies

About Parenting Anxious Teens | Parenting Teens, Managing Teen Anxiety, Parenting Strategies

Parents, do you worry about your teen’s emotional well-being and how anxiety may be affecting their daily life? Have you felt helpless or unsure about how to support your teen through their struggles? Are you concerned about the long-term impact of anxiety on your teen’s mental health? Are you looking for guidance and support from experts who understand what you’re going through and can provide practical advice to your teen for navigating this journey? Hi, I’m Monica Crnogorac and I’m so excited that you’re here on Parenting Anxious Teens. Things may seem smooth and easy for me now, but they weren’t always this way. I remember what it felt like to be a teen and feel overwhelmed, alone, confused, and frustrated. Even though I had the awareness of how I was feeling, I still struggled to overcome the heavy emotions because I was afraid of letting anyone in. I was hoping I would be able to ignore it and shove it under the rug without really needing to address it. What happened? My feelings of anxiety and overwhelm intensified and that freaked me out. I needed to find a way to free myself from the hole I dug, so I finally decided to work with someone who helped me let go of the burdens of anxiety I was carrying for years. It wasn’t easy and it made me shed a few tears, but I was able to release the pain and move forward to living a life where anxiety doesn’t have the driver seat. Let me tell you, the time, energy, and money I put towards my own transformation is what inspired me to help teens today. Resolving my own anxiety allowed me to uncover the secret to overcoming big emotions in an easy, manageable, and adaptive way. After falling in love with the self-growth journey, I went to school to get educated and certified so I can empower you and tell you everything I know. Inside this podcast, we explore the nature of non-clinical anxiety, uncovering its triggers, signs and symptoms, and the profound impact it has on a teen’s life. Parents, you will learn how to understand, support, and empower your teens through their struggles with anxiety. You’ll learn actionable steps you can take to create a supportive environment at home and help your teen manage their anxiety effectively. But we don’t stop there. I bring on expert guests, share anxiety hacks, and equip both teens and parents with practical strategies for building resilience, coping with stress, and navigating those turbulent waters with grace and strength. We are going to simplify teenage anxiety for you because I want you see your teen happy, confident, and thriving. I want you to be able to have a strong and supportive relationship with them where everyone feels understood and supported. Most importantly, I want to help them reach their full potential despite what they’re going through. So, grab your favourite drink, get in some comfy clothes and let’s dig in. You can find me here: Instagram: @__consciouscoach Work with me: www.consciouscoach.biz Connect: monica@consciouscoach.biz

Publisher

Monica Crnogorac - Teen Anxiety & Confidence Coach, Teen Anxiety Specialist

Category

education · kids & family

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

27 Jun 2024

Latest episode

6 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

121 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   6 Oct 2026

   120 | When Your Anxious Teen Says Nothing Works and Stops Trying

   Hi Parents! Have you ever suggested a strategy to help your teen with anxiety only to hear, "That doesn't work," "I've already tried that," or "Nothing helps me"? It can be incredibly frustrating when your teen tells you they desperately want things to change but seems unwilling to try the very things that could help. You find the resources, encourage them to use their coping strategies, connect them with support, and try to keep them accountable, only to feel like you're working harder at managing their anxiety than they are. In today's episode, we're exploring what can happen when an anxious teen starts believing that nothing will work and how that belief can affect their willingness to keep trying. We'll talk about why strategies can sometimes make anxiety feel more noticeable before they feel helpful, why teens may give up when they don't experience immediate relief, and the important difference between a strategy eliminating anxiety and helping your teen respond to anxiety differently. We'll also explore what it really means when your teen says a therapist, coach, coping strategy, or other form of support "isn't working," how to distinguish between something genuinely being the wrong fit and something that hasn't had a fair opportunity to help, and why parents can provide support and accountability without taking responsibility for the change itself. If today's conversation resonated with you, you'll love The Parent's Anxiety Toolkit™. Inside the program, I teach parents how to move beyond simply understanding anxiety and confidently support their teen through resistance, uncertainty, and the everyday moments that build lasting confidence, resilience, and independence. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program for Teens Connect With Me on Instagram

2. 

   29 Sept 2026

   119 | Why Your Teen Knows What to Do but Still Can't Do It with Brendan Mahan

   Hi Parents! Have you ever looked at your teen and thought, "They know exactly what they need to do... so why can't they just do it?" Whether it's starting homework, sending a difficult text, studying for a test, or finally tackling something they've been avoiding, many anxious teens aren't lacking motivation - they're facing an invisible emotional barrier that makes even simple tasks feel overwhelming. In today's episode, I'm joined by Brendan Mahan, ADHD coach, educator, author of Overcoming the Wall of Awful™, and host of the ADHD Essentials Podcast. Brendan introduces us to the concept of the Wall of Awful™ - a powerful framework for understanding why past emotional experiences, fear of failure, overwhelm, and anxiety can make it incredibly difficult for teens to take action, even when they genuinely want to. We explore why procrastination and avoidance are rarely about laziness or a lack of willpower, how emotional barriers quietly build over time, and practical ways parents can respond with curiosity instead of pressure. We also discuss parental burnout, the importance of supporting your teen without taking over, and why understanding what's happening beneath the behaviour can completely change the way you respond. If your teen often procrastinates, shuts down when things feel difficult, or seems overwhelmed by tasks they know they're capable of doing, this conversation offers a compassionate framework for understanding what's happening and practical ways to help them move forward. NEW: My 6-week parent program, The Parent’s Anxiety Toolkit™, is now open! If you’re raising an anxious teen and feeling overwhelmed, unsure what to say, or exhausted by the constant worry, this program will help you feel more calm, confident, and equipped with practical tools that actually work. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program for Teens Connect With Me on Instagram

3. 

   22 Sept 2026

   118 | Should You Stay Together for the Kids? A Conversation Every Mom of an Anxious Teen Needs to Hear with Betsy Pake

   Hi Parents! One of the most difficult questions a parent can face is whether staying in an unhappy relationship is truly what's best for their children. While every family and every situation is different, it's a conversation that deserves honest reflection - especially when anxiety is part of the picture. I'm joined by Betsy Pake, international speaker, NLP coach, author, and creator of the Navigate Method. Betsy helps women make grounded, values-based decisions during life's most challenging seasons. Drawing from both her professional expertise and her own personal experience, she shares what she learned while navigating an unhealthy marriage, how her son was quietly affected by the tension at home, and why making a difficult decision ultimately transformed their relationship. Together, we discuss how children often sense more than adults realize, why modelling healthy relationships is one of the greatest gifts parents can give their teens, and how to distinguish between decisions driven by fear, guilt, or outside expectations versus those rooted in your own values. Betsy also introduces her Mirror, Mend or Move framework, explains how small, intentional shifts create lasting change, and shares practical strategies that helped support her son's anxiety through structure, connection, and consistency. Whether you're navigating a difficult relationship, working through a major life decision, or simply looking to become a more grounded and emotionally present parent, this conversation offers thoughtful insights into how caring for yourself can positively influence the environment your teen grows up in. 👉🏻 Listen to Betsy's Podcast The Art of Living Big NEW: My 6-week parent program, The Parent’s Anxiety Toolkit™, is now open! If you’re raising an anxious teen and feeling overwhelmed, unsure what to say, or exhausted by the constant worry, this program will help you feel more calm, confident, and equipped with practical tools that actually work. Big hugs, Monica Crnogorac Next Steps Book a Free Discovery Call Visit My Website for More Information on My 8-Week Program for Teens Connect With Me on Instagram

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• Sue Erhart
• Holly Swenson
• Scott Novis
• Shelly Robinson
• Dr. Caroline Buzanko

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

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Engagement

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