127. Do It Anyway

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   E132 · 11 Jul 2025 · 9 min

   132. Get Ready With Me Redos

   I imagine you girls have seen or at least heard of Get Ready With Me videos–maybe even created one yourself. Reflecting on my teen routines from the 90s and early 2000s, if I had made Get Ready With Me videos, now knowing what I’ve learned over the years, I would change a lot of things. In hopes that you will learn from my mistakes, here are some of my Get Ready With Me Redos. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 132 show not...

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   E131 · 30 Jun 2025 · 12 min

   131. Surround Yourself With

   One of the topics you gals message me about most is friendships. And I honestly understand why. Friendships have a huge impact on you, and they're a big and important factor throughout your tween and teen years. We’ve talked about friendships in multiple episodes, and since it’s been a minute, we’re gonna talk about friendships again, specifically about who you surround yourself with. . . . To help you, I created a "Surround Yourself With" poster. Get your printable in the ...

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   E130 · 18 Jun 2025 · 14 min

   130. My Experience with Anxiety

   I’ve received several requests for an episode on anxiety. Just like the ADHD episode 112, this topic is personal to me because I’ve experienced it. I will preface this by reminding you–I am not a healthcare professional, I am not offering medical advice, a diagnosis, or treatment. I still think it’s important you gals hear others’ perspectives, both so you’ll feel more comfortable talking about anxiety or seeking support if you need it, and also to help you better understand those who experie...

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   E129 · 31 May 2025 · 25 min

   129. Less Awkward with Dr. Cara Natterson

   One of the most-requested topics--Puberty. So check out my chat with Dr. Cara Natterson from Less Awkward! Dr. Cara Natterson and Vanessa Kroll Bennett created a host of resources to help teens/tweens AND their parents be less awkward about all things puberty! We discussed common puberty concerns, conversation starters and enders, and solid advice to help youth and parents better-understand each other. Connect with them on social media @less.awkward and learn more about their books, soc...

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   E128 · 21 May 2025 · 12 min

   128. Peer Pressure

   Peer pressure can cause you to give in, go along with what others are doing, and make choices that don’t actually align with you. Let's explore some common peer pressure scenarios and help you strategize what to do when you face them. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 128 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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   E126 · 10 Apr 2025 · 10 min

   126. You Matter

   What do cassowaries, giant clams, or parrot fish have to do with you? There’s something I want to share that connects how I’ve been feeling lately (and maybe you have too) with my recent trip to Australia. . . . To help you, I created a "You Matter" poster. Get your printable in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 126 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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   E125 · 29 Mar 2025 · 12 min

   125. Women's History: Inventions

   To wrap up Women’s History Month, let’s recognize some women who made an impact with their inventions. Throughout history women who made an impact rarely received credit for it, and were often left out of history books. So I want to introduce you to some of those women. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 125 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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   E124 · 14 Mar 2025 · 13 min

   124. Women's History: Rights

   In honor of Women’s History Month, I’m gonna share some women’s history with you. I know, this isn’t school, but I bet you’ll learn something new. Women’s rights have come a long way over the past two centuries. We still have more work to do, so let’s remember Women’s History and be inspired to make our own history. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens Ep. 124 show notes on EmpowerfulGirls.com.

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   E123 · 3 Mar 2025 · 26 min

   123. Girls Mentorship with Jill + Mary

   I can't wait for you to hear my conversation with Jill + Mary from Girls Mentorship! Jill and Mary are mentoring girls to thrive as bold leaders, confident friends, and connected community members. We discussed why mentorship is so important, what messages they focus on in their programs, and the transformations they've seen when girls feel empowered. Connect with Jill and Mary on social media @girlsmentorship and learn more about their Pursue More Summer Camp, as well as their After School a...

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    E122 · 24 Feb 2025 · 11 min

    122. Your Online Safety

    Because SO much of your life involves digital interaction, it’s important to know how to navigate it. Like I’ve said before, I want to add to your safety tool box because I know what it’s like to be in an unsafe situation online and NOT know what to do, and that can feel scary. My hope is that by talking about these safety tips, you can feel more capable because you’ll have learned what to do. . . . A full transcript of this episode is available in the 10 for Teens + Tweens...