100 - 100 Episodes Later: The 5 Biggest Lessons I've Learned About Raising Confident Girls
03/06/2026 | 35 mins.
Today we're celebrating 100 episodes of the podcast!
To mark this milestone, I'm looking back at the 5 most-downloaded episodes of all time and sharing one key takeaway from each. From friendships and self-esteem to emotional regulation and confidence, these are the messages that have resonated most with girl moms over the past two years.
Whether you've been here since episode one or you're brand new to the show, I hope these reminders encourage you and remind you that confidence isn't built in a day... it's built through small moments over time.
🎉 To celebrate 100 episodes, my Meant to Be Confident mother/daughter program is on flash sale for the next 2 days! If you'd love more intentional one-on-one time with your daughter this summer while learning practical tools for confidence, friendships, emotions, and more, this is the perfect time. Use code SUMMERFLASH to save $50! Join here → Meant to Be Confident
Thank you for being part of these first 100 episodes. 🧡
xo, Kristen
Mentioned in this episode:
- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day
- Top 5 Podcast Episode Links (Scroll Down)
Resources:
- Local Summer Confidence Camp!
- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters
- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 30-minute sessions for moms! You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching
- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%
- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!
99 - 3 Ways to Build Your Daughter's Confidence This Summer
27/05/2026 | 16 mins.
If your daughter has been struggling with confidence, self-esteem, friendships, or anxiety, summer can be one of the best times to strengthen your relationship and help her thrive emotionally.
In this episode, we're chatting about:
- how to help your daughter feel heard - simple ways to strengthen your connection - why supportive environments matter so much for girls
Wishing you a wonderful start to your summer break!
xo, Kristen
Mentioned in this episode:
- My Confidence Program for Girls/Moms: Learn simple tools that help your daughter build confidence and strengthen your connection... without you having to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you step-by-step. Join here → Meant to Be Confident
- Local Summer Confidence Camp!
- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters
Resources:
- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day
- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 30-minute sessions for moms! You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching
- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%
- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!
98 - Tween & Teen Friendship Struggles: What to Say When She Feels Excluded
20/05/2026 | 25 mins.
From end-of-year parties and group photos to general friendship struggles and exclusion, these seasons can bring up a lot of hurt for girls… and heartbreak for moms too.
In this episode, we’ll chat about:
- what to say when your daughter feels left out
- why validation matters more than fixing
- how connection helps girls get through these times
- and how to gently guide her toward healthy friendships, belonging, and hope 🧡
If you’ve been wondering how to support your daughter through friendship pain, this is for you.
xo, Kristen
Mentioned in this episode:
- My Confidence Program for Girls/Moms: Learn simple tools that help your daughter build confidence and strengthen your connection... without you having to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you step-by-step. Join here → Meant to Be Confident
Resources:
- Local Summer Confidence Camp!
- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters
- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day
- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 30-minute sessions for moms! You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching
- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%
- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!
97 - What To Do When You Feel Emotionally Overwhelmed in Motherhood
14/05/2026 | 16 mins.
Are you feeling more reactive, emotionally exhausted, or overwhelmed lately? You're not alone!
In this episode, we’re talking about the emotional load so many moms are carrying right now, why our nervous systems get overloaded during busy seasons (like Maycember!), and the simple reset that makes the biggest difference.
Also, this episode is a reminder that you don’t have to do motherhood perfectly to deeply impact your daughter.
xo, Kristen
Mentioned in this episode:
- My Confidence Program for Girls/Moms: Learn simple tools that help your daughter build confidence and strengthen your connection... without you having to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you step-by-step. Join here → Meant to Be Confident
Resources:
- Local Summer Confidence Camp!
- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters
- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day
- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 30-minute sessions for moms! You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching
- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%
- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!
96 - Don’t Feel Like a Good Mom Right Now? 3 Truths to Come Back To
07/05/2026 | 17 mins.
If you've ever found yourself thinking you're not doing a good job as a mom, you’re not alone.
In this episode, I’m sharing 3 powerful truths to come back to when you’re questioning yourself... especially in the messy, emotional moments of raising a tween or teen daughter.
Tune in for a quick reset that will leave you feeling like you're enough. 🧡
xo, Kristen
Mentioned in this episode:
- My Confidence Program for Girls/Moms: Learn simple tools that help your daughter build confidence and strengthen your connection... without you having to figure it all out alone. I’ll guide you step-by-step. Join here → Meant to Be Confident
Resources:
- Local Summer Confidence Camp!
- Join my NEW Facebook Community: Raising Confident Teen Daughters
- FREE GUIDE: Join my email insider list and start building her worth and confidence today → Five Simple Ways to Build Your Daughter's Self-Esteem in Five Minutes a Day
- One-on-One Coaching: If you’d like more personalized support, I offer 30-minute sessions for moms! You can learn more or book a session here: Coaching
- Hand Lettered Design’s Workbooks: One of our favorites in our home. They make it easy (and fun!) for girls to strengthen their mental health daily. Check them out here → Use code KRISTEN to save 10%
- Connect with me on Instagram @meanttobe.me for more tips and behind-the-scenes!
About RAISING CONFIDENT TEEN DAUGHTERS | Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Mental Health Education, Parenting, Friendship, Comparison
About RAISING CONFIDENT TEEN DAUGHTERS | Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Mental Health Education, Parenting, Friendship, Comparison
About RAISING CONFIDENT TEEN DAUGHTERS | Self-Esteem, Self-Worth, Mental Health Education, Parenting, Friendship, Comparison
Do you ever worry about your daughter losing her spark?
Are you unsure how to parent in this new tween or teen season without passing down your own insecurities or accidentally saying the wrong thing?
Maybe you’re watching her navigate anxiety, friendship drama, or even bullying, and you’re not always sure what to say, how to help, or when to step in. Parenting suddenly feels less physical and much more emotional, and you just want to stay connected while doing this stage right.
If you’ve ever thought, “I just want her to be herself and actually open up to me,” you’re in the right place.
Welcome to Raising Confident Teen Daughters, the podcast that helps you connect with your daughter so she can thrive.
Each week, you’ll learn practical, research-based ways to support your daughter through confidence dips, big emotions, friendship struggles, and the messy, beautiful work of growing up. We’ll talk about what to say in the hard moments, how to stay connected as she changes, and how to grow your own confidence as her mom.
I’m Kristen - former educator, confidence coach, and mom of three teen girls and one little boy. I know how heavy it can feel when your daughter is struggling. I’ve watched my own girls navigate this stage, and I’ve felt that same, “I don’t know what to do” panic so many moms feel.
For a long time, I did what came naturally - freaking out, giving advice, and trying to fix things when it all felt too big. But I learned that supporting her starts with slowing down, stepping back, and parenting with more calm and clarity, even when things feel hard.
Now, I help moms do the same.
If you want to feel more equipped, be able to respond with confidence, and stay deeply connected as your daughter grows, this podcast is for you.
So grab your drink, take a breath, and let’s walk this season together.
You’re not alone. And even through the hard times she can learn to thrive, with you by her side.
xo, KristenLearn - https://meanttobeme.org/Connect - https://www.instagram.com/meanttobe.me/
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