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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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Tuesday May 06, 2025
Tuesday May 06, 2025
Hi Parents,
Is your teen constantly criticizing their body, obsessing over food, or showing sudden changes in eating habits? You’re not alone - and neither are they.
In this episode, I’m sitting down with Leslie to explore the deeper roots of disordered eating and body anxiety in teens. We dive into how these struggles often stem from anxiety, low self-esteem and the need for control.
Leslie offers insight into what disordered eating actually looks like, the early warning signs to watch for, and why resistance or denial is a common first reaction when teens are approached. You’ll learn how to start supportive conversations without adding pressure, how to help your teen build self-awareness, and why creating healthy habits before college is one of the most important things you can do.
More About Leslie:
Leslie is a triple-certified Life, Health, and Nutrition Coach who specializes in working with teens and parents to overcome disordered eating, body anxiety, and low self-esteem. She is the host of the Healthy Teen Life podcast and offers personalized coaching programs designed to help teens develop balanced relationships with food and themselves.
Her unique program focuses on powerful mindset shifts, empowered eating strategies and self-compassion tools. The result? Confident young adults who overcome weight challenges, develop healthy relationships with food, and unlock their potential for happier, healthier lives.
This episode is filled with practical advice and real-life examples that will help you better support your teen’s mental and physical well-being - with empathy and confidence.
👉 Free Resource: Leslie has generously shared her Free Parent Answers Guide: 6 Common Signs of Disordered Eating. Use this guide to recognize the signs early and start addressing unhealthy habits right away - before they escalate.
Big hugs,
Monica Crnogorac
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