Jackie Jackson Daley is the mother of two boys ages sixteen and eight. Her older son has multiple special needs resulting from early surgical trauma, including a diagnosis on the spectrum as well as Tourette’s, cerebral palsy, PTSD and global cognitive delays. She has spent the sixteen years working to advocate for her son in the world. Jackie received her B.A. in psychology from Stanford University in 1995 and her M.A. in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in 2001. She has spent the past 15 years as a sex educator, working to normalize and demystify sexuality. She also has experience in somatic and neurological work as an Anat Baniel Method practitioner (based on the Feldenkrais Method). Jackie is a certified Somatica® Method practitioner and is in private practice as a Sex and Relationship Coach. WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ABOUT IN THIS EPISODE: Lucas: Jackie’s 16-year-old son with special needs Finding the ability to push through when the feeling of “this is as good as it’s going to get” starts to set in The importance of a great relationship with a special needs child The abundance of information out there for new strategies to try with a special needs child Finding support and resources through social media The personal search for the resources to help your family Listening to your child when they want independence — whether they’re special needs or not Jackie’s experience letting Lucas go away to camp for a week Giving special needs teens the ability to be a role model Why you need to let people help you out Resources: Book: “Neurotribes: The Legacy of Autism and the Future of Neurodiversity” by Steve Silberman In Home Support Services: www.cdss.ca.gov/In-Home-Supportive-Services 

Raising Resilient Teens

Episode 37: Raising a Resilient Teen who has Special Needs, with Jackie Jackson Daley

Suze Gardner is an athlete, athletic coach, and life coach. At 19, Suze was a member of the US National Women’s Water Polo Team when she decided to make a shift. She spent the next 13 years working with teens, coaching water polo, primarily at the high school level but with some middle and elementary athletes as well. In her first season as coach at the Burlingame High School, the team earned its first CCSA tournament bid. Over the following years, Suze took multiple Burlingame Aquatic Club (BAC) teams to compete in the National Junior Olympics tournament. During her tenure as the Executive Director for the BAC, where she coached coaches and kids to realize success in prominent collegiate swimming and water polo programs, Suze found her true passion - being a life coach for teens. Suze founded her business Inner Bridge Coaching in 2016 so that she could put all her energy into the work she loves: helping people live their most authentic life. She focuses on working with teens, the demographic she believes are most often overlooked when it comes to coaching support. Trained through the Coaches Training Institute (CTI), Suze lives with her family in Alameda, CA and works with clients all over the US and Canada. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What Suze went through when she made the big decision to quit playing water polo when she had a great chance to play in the Olympics The tendency for parents to be scared and unknowingly take choices away from their children and the negative effects that has on their kids What causes kids to be scared to make decisions for themselves and what can be done about it The importance of spending alone time and why electronic devices are making that an incredibly rare occurrence How Suze helps teens be creative as their life coach Helping teens figure out what they want to do after high school Why you need to ask your teens better, more variant questions than just “how was your day?” Showing your teens your vulnerable side Finding the form of meditation that works for you Some of the best breakthroughs Suze has seen as a life coach How to know if a life coach is right for your kids Ways to contact Suze: Website: www.innerbridgecoaching.com Resources: Book: "Co-Active Coaching: Changing Business, Transforming Lives" 

Episode 36: Why Your Teen Should Have a Life Coach, with Suze Gardner

Samantha Divino is 30 years old and currently living in southern Maine, right outside of Portsmouth, with her boyfriend and dog and working as a consultant at a hospice company. Prior to the senior care industry, she was working in tech sales in Boston. Sammy realized her passion for senior care and specifically hospice, while caring for her grandfather who had terminal cancer. She was born and raised in Massachusetts and has a brother who is 3 years younger. Sammy’s parents divorced when she was 4 years old. Her dad was very much apart of their lives and they saw him every other weekend, but they were raised by their mom, who worked full time to provide for them. Sammy can say confidently that her mom was the sole reason for her resilience as a teen, which provided the foundation for her success as an adult. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Sammy’s move from corporate work into senior care How Sammy’s mom’s parenting style allowed her to blossom into who she truly is How being forced to adapt to changing environments early in life gave Sammy the tools to make a career change successfully The pressure for high schoolers and college students to figure out what they want to do for the rest of their life -- and why they need to understand it’s okay to make a change later How social media has changed the game for incoming employees The worries Sammy has about allowing her future kids to stay kids for long enough and not grow up too quickly How Sammy’s mom kept her grounded and instilled empathy within her The positive impact that seeing their parents be vulnerable has on kids How to make kids feel comfortable in their own skin and how to teach them to value themselves from the inside out 

Episode 35: Show Your Kids Your Vulnerable Side, with Samantha Divino

Charle Peck is a social science high school teacher with over 15 years experience in the education field. Additionally, she is a Certified Personal Coach and Speaker who specializes in improving the lives of families and teens by helping people realize their own strengths and empowering them to make positive changes in their lives. Her credentials consist of a Bachelor of Science degree in Individual & Family Development, a Master’s degree in Education K-12, an Honor Specialist in Family Studies and also has training in the mental health field. Additionally, she was recognized with the 40 Under Forty Business Achievement Award in the Niagara Region in 2011 and continues to grow across international borders. Charle has been speaking to both small and large groups on topics related to stress management, challenges facing teens such as communication with parents and unhealthy relationships, and personal financial management. Her audiences have included staff members and leaders in diverse industries including healthcare, small business, corporate, non-profit, parent groups, health and wellness industries, nursing, education, and membership organizations. Additionally, she has trained health care specialists in the area of Atypical Child Development, which counted as continuing education credits. Through constant research and frontline experience, Charle has realized that arming teens in recognizing their unique brain-based behavior is one of the most powerful tools in helping them successfully transition into young adulthood. She also believes that parents and other significant adults in their lives need to have this information too as they have more of an influence than they may think. What you’ll learn about in this episode: What to do about the decline in self-reliance among teens How to teach teens to learn about themselves Why most adults aren’t asking teens the right questions Where to get the latest research related to teen psychology Finding out what your child needs by listening to them The importance of face to face positive feedback for teen development Self-soothing for teens, a practice that enables future success How the teen brain works and how to adapt to it What teens now face and worries them about the future The TOP approach to conversations for getting the desired result Ways to contact Charle: Twitter: @CharlePeck Resources: Dr. Stan Kutcher: www.teenmentalhealth.org 

Episode 34: Empowering Teens to Realize Their Own Strengths, with Charle Peck

Catherine is the founder and Managing Director of Personally Recommended Australia, specializing in market research and recruitment for the retail industry globally. Catherine completed a Bachelor of Business majoring in Human Resources and Industrial Relations and has held much senior Recruitment & Human Resource positions over her 25-year career. She understands what employers look for in hiring young talent, and what makes a great candidate. Combining industry knowledge with business street smarts, Catherine has been providing high-quality recruitment and human resource solutions to global retailers for over a decade. What you’ll learn about in this episode: A common sense approach to raising teens who will be ready for work The importance of practical skills like cooking and budgeting How fostering independence needs to start early Not enabling dependent behavior by over-parenting Learning how to balance guidance and letting go Allowing your child to look at themselves and decide who they are The value of education - even if it means not pursuing college Why downtime is vital for children of any age Accountability and giving your child credit for their mistakes and successes Why it’s OK not to be perfect Self-awareness and empathy lead to having authentic conversations 

Episode 33: Fostering Independence in Your Children, with Catherine Van Veen

Sheryl O’Loughlin is the CEO of REBBL, a fast-growing super herb beverage company, which produces REBBLs: organic, soulfully Crafted Coconut-Milk Elixirs with super herbs and the best ingredients of the Plant Queendom. She is also the author of Killing It! An Entrepreneur’s Guide to Keeping Your Head Without Losing Your Heart. Before coming to Rebbl, Sheryl was the Executive Director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Studies at the Graduate School of Business at Stanford University. Prior to that, she served as the Co-Founder and CEO of Plum Organics, an organic baby foods company, and the CEO of Clif Bar, where she led the concept development and introduction of Luna Bar. In her three years as CEO of Clif Bar, the company's revenue doubled from $100M to $200M. Sheryl earned her MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. She lives in Santa Rosa with her husband, Patrick, and her two sons. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Why modeling and teaching resilience means sometimes letting go Taking control when you can and being flexible as needed Paying attention to your body and being present to what you need How to allow your children to stay in touch with what it means to be a kid Finding ways to learn from experts and share knowledge with your community Why you must let your children make their own choices, even when they make the wrong decision Thinking beyond just getting into college and looking forward to adulthood Rebalancing through constant renewal and being present to nature Ways to contact Sheryl: Website: www.SherylOloughlin.com Twitter: www.facebook.com/sheryloloughlinauthor Company Website: www.REBBL.co Resources: Book: Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience by Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi Author: Joseph Campbell 

Episode 32: Learn About Yourself and Let Go, with Sheryl O'Loughlin

Ja’Naylah Johnson is a member of the Alameda Chapter of the Boys & Girls Club of America. At just 16, Ja’Naylah is the first girl to make it to the California State Boys & Girls Club Youth of the Year Competition. Ja’Naylah and eight other competitors recently went to the California State Capitol to meet with State Legislative leaders to lobby for increased funding for Boys & Girls Clubs. In overcoming life’s struggles, and with the support of the Alameda Boys & Girls Club, Ja’Naylah is a committed and driven hard-worker, as well as an advocate for her peers. She has channeled and abundance of resilience to create her own personal success story! What you’ll learn about in this episode: The unique perspective of a teenager on the discussion about resilience What Ja’Naylah has learned from her experiences as a modern teen How to give your child the space to grow on their own Why struggle is necessary for growth and success Where you can turn for support while raising your child to be resilient Having the right perspective on life regardless of age Focusing on the present and not being defined by perceived shortcomings Getting into a resilience mindset Communicating effectively with your child throughout their development What teens need from their caregivers that they might not be getting That children cannot grow in their parents’ shadow - they need space to explore 

Episode 31: A Teen’s Views on Resilience and Struggle, with Ja’Naylah Johnson

Lisa Allanson and Lisa McDonough each have over twenty years experience in corporate Human Resources Management and Leadership Coaching. They understand what ‘makes people tick’ and have had the opportunity to observe daily, the impact of behavior on productivity and performance at work. Taking everything they know about what it takes to be successful at work, they have turned their attention to the next generation – ‘teens’, helping parents prepare their kids for life and work in the real world. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The four primary behavior styles & how they help us better understand ourselves as well as others Behaviors that the ‘lion,’ ‘panda,’ ‘dolphin,’ and ‘owl’ exhibit Why you shouldn’t always play to what a ‘lion’, ‘panda’, ‘dolphin’ or ‘owl’ needs but rather meet in the middle The importance of talking about the different behavior styles with your children Avoiding labeling your kids and instead appreciating the different behavior styles Thinking about what your child needs when based on their behavior style Why you don’t need to worry about kids spending time in their rooms if they’re a ‘panda’ or ‘dolphin’ 

Episode 30: Figure Out Who’s Who in Your Zoo, with Lisa Allanson and Lisa McDonough

Lisa Allanson and Lisa McDonough each have over twenty years experience in corporate Human Resources Management and Leadership Coaching. They understand what ‘makes people tick’ and have had the opportunity to observe daily, the impact of behavior on productivity and performance at work. Taking everything they know about what it takes to be successful at work, they have turned their attention to the next generation – ‘teens’, helping parents prepare their kids for life and work in the real world. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Insight on creating and enforcing boundaries in the home from a group of modern day moms The big difference between how we were parented and how we’re trying to parent our kids The common things that parents worry about when it comes to setting boundaries Instilling in kids the values that are important How we’re creating a generation of people who don’t know how to make decisions for themselves What causes many parents to parent from a place of fear How to help your kids boost their confidence The importance of keeping open communication with your kids Why both kids and adults need to understand the ramifications of putting things on social media Knowing what your kids are involved in and setting limits around that Modeling good behavior for your kids Resources: Raising Resilient Teens 101 

Episode 29: Creating and Enforcing Boundaries in the Home, with Lisa Allanson and Lisa McDonough

Joanna Riley is an entrepreneur, advocate and mentor for women in technology, and the President and Co-Founder of 1-Page, a Silicon Valley technology company transforming the way companies find their best next hires using artificial intelligence. Joanna began 1-Page based on a book authored by her father, which argued that job seekers should be evaluated on what they can do, as opposed to being judged on their previous accomplishments, experience, age or gender. In 2014 she led 1-Page to a successful IPO. Before 1-Page she built one of the United States’ leading outsourced direct sales and marketing firms, was part of the International Training Unit for the FBI, was a national rower, and earned her BA degree in Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia where she was a full scholarship athlete. In 2016, she was awarded the Most Powerful and Influential Women Award by the California Diversity Council, and the Power 30 Under 30 for Professional and Community Excellence. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The biggest challenges for employers when it comes to hiring great talent Why the future workforce needs to understand how they can be enabled to create vs. consume How failure helps teens learn and provide the motivation to get things done Why parents need to support and encourage their teens to try new things Why it’s so important for teens not to become addicted to instant gratification Teaching teens the importance of embracing uncomfortable situations How the list of what is important in a career has changed for millennials vs. 10 years ago How it can be difficult for teens to understand that social media is not the reality Putting your kids in creative situations where they can have focus Resources: Website: Podpi.com Website: news.com 

Episode 28: The Future of Workforce for Today’s Teens, with Joanna Riley

Evan Carmichael #Believes in entrepreneurs. At 19, he built then sold a biotech software company. At 22, he was a VC helping raise $500k to $15mil. He now runs EvanCarmichael.com, a popular website for entrepreneurs. He breathes and bleeds entrepreneurship. He’s obsessed. He’s aiming to help 1 billion entrepreneurs to change the world. He’s set 2 world records, uses a stand-up desk, rides a Vespa, raises funds for Kiva, wears 5-toe shoes, and creates Entrepreneur trading cards. He speaks globally but Toronto (#EntCity) is home. He loves being married, his son, salsa dancing, DJing, League of Legends, and the Toronto Blue Jays. He’s the author of “Your One Word,” the powerful secret to building a life and business that matter. What you’ll learn about in this episode: A story that taught Evan to not live with regret and miss out on opportunities How exposure to opportunity is one of the biggest challenges for teens today Evan’s belief that every human being has an inner genius inside Giving your kids flexibility and freedom to discover their passions Why it’s super important to provide a shield for your kids against what tradition and society attempt to force on them Helping your kids find what is most important to them and what they value most Using the one-word principle Having confidence in your path and staying true to it Allowing your kids to figure things out on their own with your support and guidance Resources: Website: evancarmichael.com Book: "Your One Word" 

Episode 27: Help Teens Uncover Their True Selves, with Evan Carmichael

Lisa Allanson and Lisa McDonough each have over twenty years experience in corporate Human Resources Management and Leadership Coaching. They understand what ‘makes people tick’ and have had the opportunity to observe daily, the impact of behavior on productivity and performance at work. Taking everything they know about what it takes to be successful at work, they have turned their attention to the next generation – ‘teens’, helping parents prepare their kids for life and work in the real world. Lisa McDonough is also a parent to six children - three teenage step-children and three younger children of her own. In this episode Lisa M is joined by Lilian Gonzalez, and interviewed by Lisa Allanson, to explore the joys and the challenges of step-parenting in a blended family. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The top 3 challenges of being a stepparent, according to Lisa McDonough The difference in dynamics between a first-time family & a blended family How roles can easily get ‘stuck’ in a blended family The need for biological parents to resolve their feelings & concerns about their previous marriage Where a lot of the breakdown comes in the role of a stepparent Why it’s important for a family to blend & set expectations at the beginning How a stepparent can handle getting met with a defensive reaction from a stepchild Why you shouldn’t parent through the filter of guilt The benefits of having family meetings consistently & developing household rules The challenges of a stepparent raising resilient teens with no authority Why the guilty parent syndrome is more amplified in a biological parent than a stepparent 

Episode 26: Raising Teens in a Blended Family, with Lisa Allanson, Lisa McDonough and Guest Lilian Gonzalez

Robert Mallon is co-founder of Rusty Lion Academy. He and his business partner, Bill Watkins, are best friends who together have over 80 years of professional experience as leaders, managers, entrepreneurs, and coaches. For years, they kept hearing from men struggling to grow their companies and careers without screwing up their lives. That's why they founded Rusty Lion Academy. When men master their process, they get what they want most in the most important areas of their lives. When they do, they live present and fulfilled while still making the Big Impact they were put on this earth for. Robert is a proud husband, father, and grandfather (with two more grandbabies on the way!) currently living in Georgia. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Robert explains how the brain is not fully developed until between the ages of 22-24 years old The challenge men/fathers face of not being present in where they are, whether at work or at home Freedom Bootcamp training for men A great example of what every dad should do with their daughters Teaching the importance of goal-setting in teens How most men base their self-worth on how they do at work The importance of teaching teens that there are other parts to life outside of school A personal story on letting your teens work through their problems on their own Why teens need to make their own choices in life Resources: Website: www.rustylionacademy.com Podcast: www.rustylionacademy.com/podcasts Book: "The Big Leap" by Gay Hendricks Blog: www.rustylionacademy.com/blog Podcast: www.rustylionacademy.com/podcasts 

Episode 25: Teaching Your Teens the Importance of Setting Goals, with Robert Mallon

Claire Ketchum holds a BS in psychology and a K-12 Teaching Certificate from Hobart and William Smith College. She is also a Certified Health Coach through the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and a Certified Transformational Nutrition Coach through The Institute of Transformative Nutrition. Claire is on a mission to teach teens how to break out of the Chronic Stress Loop, so they can create healthy habits, manage expectations better, experience more success and remain happy and healthy in school and beyond. Claire blogs about how parents can help their teens manage stress better, gives Stress Less Workshops at schools such as Rumsey Hall School and The Taft School, writes for Thrive Global and The Live, Love and Eat Magazine, and teaches teens one on one how to stress less utilizing her signature Creating Healthy Habits Coaching process. What you’ll learn about in this episode: Poor eating habits: what causes some teens to develop them The main stressors facing teens today What a chronic stress loop is: how to manage it a healthy way Strategies for teens to break unhealthy habits How parents can be a partner in helping teens create healthier habits Helping kids understand how what they eat and drink affects them Top ways to help navigate stress and develop healthy habits in our teens Honoring what your kid’s strengths are Having a general practice in place for stress relief The best strategy to help lower your body’s natural reaction to stress Resources: Website: www.claireketchum.com Stress Less Guide: www.claireketchum.com/yourguide Emotional Freedom Technique: www.tappingsolutionfoundation.org 

Episode 24: Helping Your Teens Break the Chronic Stress Loop & Develop Healthy Habits, with Claire Ketchum

Dr. Marcie Beigel is the author of the #1 Bestseller “Love Your Classroom Again.” She is a Board Certified Behavior Analyst-Doctorate, and also earned a Doctorate from Teachers College, Columbia University and has a New York State Certification as a Special Education Teacher and Administrator. Over her 20 years of working in behavior, she has helped thousands of families and educators master behavior in the small beings in their care. She is a columnist at New York Parenting and has recently been a guest expert on NBC, Fox, and Pix11. What you’ll learn about in this episode: The three key principles for communicating with and having a great relationship with your kids The importance of encouraging your teen to share their point of view and what they are experiencing The power of validating your teen’s point of view Helping teens differentiate between positive and negative attention How you can help shape your child’s story in the early years The biggest stressors for teens today and their impact How some conditions that are being coded as ‘medical’ can be changed behaviorally Behaviorally ‘changing the loop’ to help break feelings of anxiety Teaching your teens how to problem solve for themselves The toughest challenge around changing behavior: consistency The Behavior Boost Program @ www.drmarcie.com Resources: Website: drmarcie.com Book: "The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom" by Don Miguel Ruiz Book: "Start With Why - How Great Leaders Inspire Everyone to Take Action" by Simon Sinek 

Episode 23: Strategies for Behavioral Change, with Dr. Marcie Beigel

Surprise! Your kids are different from you! They’re growing up in a different world; one with more complexity and an overwhelming number of choices. Their education supports a lot of learning and information, yet limited life skills. What impact is this having on their ability to evolve as successful adults? What can you do as a parent to help? Join us and help prepare your teen to one day 'leave the nest' and confidently embrace the challenges and triumphs of adulthood.

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