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

Monica Crnogorac - Teen Anxiety & Confidence Coach, Teen Anxiety Specialist
Parenting Anxious Teens | Parenting Teens, Managing Teen Anxiety, Parenting Strategies
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  • Parenting Anxious Teens | Parenting Teens, Managing Teen Anxiety, Parenting Strategies

    111 | How Attachment Styles and Emotional Safety Shape Teen Food Behaviours with Somatic Nutritional Counsellor Stephanie Mara

    04/08/2026 | 1h 1 mins.
    Hi Parents!

    Today’s episode is such an important conversation because we’re exploring something that often gets misunderstood in conversations around teens, anxiety, and food.

    I’m joined by Stephanie Mara, a Somatic Nutritional Counsellor, somatic psychotherapist, and the creator of Somatic Eating®, a therapeutic approach that combines nervous system science, trauma work, attachment, and nutrition. Stephanie’s work helps people understand that food behaviours are often not about willpower, discipline, or “bad habits,” but are actually the body’s attempt to create safety, regulation, and comfort.

    We talk about the connection between attachment styles and eating behaviours and how a teen’s relationship with food is often deeply connected to emotional safety, stress, anxiety, and nervous system regulation. Stephanie explains how food can sometimes become a substitute for connection when emotional needs feel uncertain or unmet, and why healing a relationship with food often requires looking beyond the surface behaviour itself.

    We also discuss how anxiety and nervous system dysregulation can show up through emotional eating, food restriction, body image struggles, or fixation around eating patterns. Stephanie shares how parents can begin approaching these behaviours with more curiosity and compassion instead of fear or control.

    This episode is a powerful reminder that food behaviours are rarely just about food, and that understanding the nervous system and emotional attachment can completely shift the way we support our teens.

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

    110 | Why Boundaries Keep Turning Into Power Struggles And How to Fix It

    28/07/2026 | 20 mins.
    Hi Parents!

    Do you feel like every boundary in your home turns into a power struggle?

    Maybe your teen argues about curfew, avoids homework, pushes back on phone limits, or seems to resist every expectation you set. It can leave you wondering whether you're being too strict, too lenient, or simply getting it all wrong.

    The truth is, the problem often isn't the boundary itself - it's how that boundary is being experienced by your teen's nervous system.

    When anxiety is present, even well-intentioned rules can feel overwhelming or controlling, leading to resistance, shutdown, avoidance, or secrecy. But with a few intentional shifts, boundaries can become a source of safety instead of conflict.

    In this episode, we're exploring the difference between control and structure, why anxious teens often push back, and how calm, collaborative communication can reduce power struggles while strengthening your relationship.

    And if today's conversation resonated with you, and you're ready to move beyond simply understanding anxiety and start responding with greater confidence, I'd love to invite you into The Parent's Anxiety Toolkit™.

    In just six weeks, you'll go from feeling overwhelmed, reactive, and unsure of what to do to feeling calm, capable, and confident in how you support your teen. You'll learn not only what to do when anxiety shows up, but why it works, so you can stop second-guessing yourself and start leading with clarity.

    Inside the program, I'll guide you through my signature 3A Pathway™ Framework - Awareness, Action, and Anchoring - a step-by-step approach that helps you better understand anxiety, respond effectively in the moments that matter most, and create a calmer, more connected home environment.

    This program was created for parents who are exhausted from feeling like they're doing everything wrong, watching anxiety dictate family life, and worrying about the next meltdown, shutdown, or emotional outburst. It's for parents who want to stop reacting out of fear, reconnect with their teen, and finally feel like they have a plan they can trust.

    Your teen doesn't need you to have all the answers or to parent perfectly.

    They need you to feel steady, equipped, and confident.

    And that's exactly what this program is designed to help you become. If you're ready to rebuild connection, bring more peace into your home, and learn practical tools that create lasting change, you can learn more about The Parent's Anxiety Toolkit™ here.

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

    109 | How Progress Over Perfection Helps Anxious Teens Build Confidence, Reduce Anxiety, and Create Habits That Stick with Monica Packer

    21/07/2026 | 49 mins.
    Hi Parents!

    In today’s episode, I’m joined by Monica Packer, host of the About Progress podcast, certified habits and identity coach, and author of Sticky Habits: A Woman’s Guide to Reclaim Happiness, Ditch Perfectionism, and Create Habits That Last.

    Monica shares powerful insight into how perfectionism and all-or-nothing thinking show up in both teens and adults, and why this mindset often fuels anxiety, avoidance, and emotional overwhelm. We talk about what she calls the “Hidden Habit Saboteur” and how it quietly impacts motivation, confidence, and follow-through in teens who feel like anything less than perfect is failure. 

    We also explore how parents can shift the way they respond to mistakes, grades, and setbacks by helping teens see them as part of growth rather than evidence of failure. Monica shares practical ways to model progress over perfection at home so teens can build confidence through lived experience, not pressure.

    If you’ve ever watched your teen shut down because something felt too overwhelming or avoid trying altogether because they were afraid of not doing it right, this episode will give you a new lens for understanding what’s really going on underneath the behaviour.

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

    108 | How to Help Your Teen When She Has No Friends and Is Struggling with Loneliness with Sheri Gazitt

    14/07/2026 | 42 mins.
    Hi Parents!

    When your teen feels like they have no friends, it can be heartbreaking to watch and even harder to know how to help. In this episode, I sit down with Sheri Gazitt, friendship expert and founder of Teen Wise, to talk about how parents can support their teen through loneliness without adding pressure or making the situation worse.

    We explore the important difference between being alone and feeling lonely, and how loneliness can begin to shape your teen’s thoughts, confidence, and self-perception. Sheri shares why trying to fix the problem quickly or pushing friendships too soon can backfire, and what it looks like to take a more supportive, skill-building approach instead.

    We also talk about small, realistic steps teens can take to begin building connections, even when they feel unsure or hesitant, and how parents can guide them without taking over.

    If you’ve been worried about your teen’s social life or wondering how to help when they feel left out or disconnected, this episode will give you practical tools and a new perspective on how to support them.

    FREE Resources from Sheri:

    👉🏻 Girl Drama Webinar

    👉🏻 Beyond Loneliness Webinar

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

    107 | The Biggest Mistake Parents Make When Helping Teens Choose a Career Path and What to Do Instead with Miriam Groom

    07/07/2026 | 47 mins.
    Hi Parents!

    Helping your teen choose a career path can feel like a lot of pressure, especially when you just want them to be successful, secure, and happy. But what if some of the ways we try to help are making them feel more anxious and stuck?

    In this episode, I sit down with Miriam Groom, Career Therapist and founder of Mindful Career, to talk about the biggest mistake parents make when guiding their teens through career decisions. We explore why so many teens feel overwhelmed when thinking about their future, and how pressure to choose the “right” or “safe” path can disconnect them from who they truly are. Miriam shares how personality, values, and self-awareness play a critical role in career alignment, and why overlooking these factors can lead to confusion, avoidance, or lack of motivation.

    We also talk about how to recognize whether your teen is genuinely feeling lost versus appearing unmotivated, and what parents can do differently to support them without adding pressure.

    If you’ve ever found yourself worrying about your teen’s future or unsure how to guide them, this episode will give you practical, grounded strategies to help them move forward with more clarity and confidence.

    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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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
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