Parents & Teens Rising: Practical Tools for Raising Confident, Connected Teens

Welcome to Parents and Teens Rising, the podcast where we dive deep into the challenges and triumphs of raising teens and young adults in today’s world. Hosted by Teen and Parent coach Jasmyne Chandler, this show is all about empowering parents, teens, and young adults to step into confidence, connection, and courage.Through practical tools, real conversations, and inspiring stories, you’ll learn how to build stronger relationships, support your teen’s authenticity, and navigate everything from anxiety and self-esteem to purpose and independence.Whether your teen feels stuck, stressed, or simply different from the “norm,” this podcast will help you show up with more clarity, compassion, and confidence—while giving your teen the tools they need to rise.

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  Episode #50

  Ep 50. How to Send Your Kid to College Without Losing Your Mind (or Your Money) with Shellee Howard

  Aug 12, 202641 min

  In today's episode I'm joined by Shellee Howard, founder and CEO of College Ready, and named the 2026 Global Educational Consultant of the Year. Shellee is a two-time best-selling author, has been featured on Fox, NBC, CBS, and US News and World Report, and over the past 18 years she and her team have helped more than 3,000 families secure college acceptances, including 327 Ivy League placements and over $80 million in scholarships earned. She's also a mom of four whose own kids have graduated from schools ranging from Harvard to the University of Alabama, most of them debt free. This conversation was so illuminating for me, and honestly could not have come at a more perfect time as I navigate this exact process with my own kids. Here's what we cover: The story of how a painful conversation with a high school counselor turned Shellee into "the mom on a mission" who started College Ready Why getting into college and getting out without debt are actually two separate goals, and why families need a plan for both The number one thing colleges want to know about your teen, and why so many teens genuinely can't answer it Why college should be thought of as a stepping stone to adulthood rather than the end goal, and how that reframe changes everything Why picking a major before picking a college (not after) can save families tens of thousands of dollars The four "buckets" of college money, including one of the most overlooked sources of funding How independent scholarships work, why kids as young as fourth grade can start applying, and how this strategy can help close the "gap" even after a student has already committed to a school What one step to take this week if you're feeling behind or overwhelmed about the college process This episode is for any parent who wants to help their teen find their best-fit college and walk away with real scholarship money, without draining their own retirement to get there. Shellee Howard Links Free 30-Minute College Clarity Call a gift to listeners www.collegereadyplan.info Free Resources — 7 tools you can use at no cost, including help finding your child's core values and calculating your student aid index www.collegereadyplan.com/resources Nonprofit: Empower Education www.empowereducation.world Books: How To Send Your Student To College Without Losing Your Mind or Your Money amazon.com/dp/1546749624 The College Admissions PLAN Simplified: A Busy Parent's P.L.A.N. to a Debt-Free Degree amazon.com/dp/B0DQ48NLLV Connect with Jasmyne: Instagram: @jasmyne.guidedpassages https://guided-passages.com/

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  Episode #49

  Ep 49. Is Your High Achieving Teen Stressed and Anxious? Here's How to Help

  Aug 5, 202630 min

  In today's episode I'm talking about something I see so often in my coaching work: high-achieving teens and young adults who aren't struggling with big mental health crises, but with the everyday juggle of holding themselves to an incredibly high bar. I love their drive and their goals, but so many of them are quietly overwhelmed, anxious, and stressed because they haven't yet learned how to manage everything on their plate. Here's what we cover: Why high-achieving teens can suffer significantly higher rates of anxiety, depression, and substance use than the national average, even when they look like they have it all together The difference between perfectionist strivings and perfectionist concerns, and why it's the fear underneath the standards, not the standards themselves, that does the damage Why failure isn't the opposite of success, it's the actual mechanism that gets your teen there Practical regulation tools for when your teen is spiraling, including naming the emotion and box breathing Tangible systems like breaking big projects into smaller tasks, spreading work out, and building an organized space to reduce unnecessary stress Why celebrating wins and shifting self-talk matters just as much as the achievement itself The two ways parents accidentally get support wrong (over-rescuing and under-supporting), and what "high expectations, high support" actually looks like instead Why sitting down with your teen to audit their commitments, and giving them permission to let some go, might be one of the most supportive things you can do This episode is for any parent of a high-achieving teen who wants to help them go after their big goals in a way that's sustainable, confident, and doesn't come at the cost of their wellbeing. Connect with Jasmyne: Instagram: @jasmyne.guidedpassages https://guided-passages.com/ Schedule a Free Discovery Call Sources for this Episode: The Washington Post, "Students in high-achieving schools are now named an 'at-risk' group, study says" — https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/09/26/students-high-achieving-schools-are-now-named-an-at-risk-group Carolina Journal, "The secrets of success: More sadness, anxiety in high achievers" (citing Luthar, Kumar, & Zillmer, American Psychologist ) — https://www.carolinajournal.com/opinion/the-secrets-of-success-more-sadness-anxiety-in-high-achievers/ Frontiers in Psychology, "Perfectionism and psychological well-being in adolescents with high intellectual abilities" — https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/psychology/articles/10.3389/fpsyg.2025.1617755/full OxJournal, "Striving to be the Best: The prevalence of perfectionism in young people and the impact on their achievement and well-being" — https://www.oxjournal.org/striving-to-be-the-best/ PAR Blog, "Anxiety and High-Performing Teens: The Pressures of Perfectionism" — https://www.parinc.com/learning-center/par-blog/detail/content-hub/2024/11/12/anxiety-and-high-performing-teens--the-pressures-of-perfectionism American Psychological Association, "Perfectionism and the high-stakes culture of success: The hidden toll on kids and parents" — https://www.apa.org/monitor/2024/10/antidote-achievement-culture

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  Episode #48

  Ep 48. Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams with Margot Machol Bisnow

  Jul 29, 202642 min

  In today's episode I'm joined by a very special guest, Margot Machol Bisnow, author of Raising an Entrepreneur: How to Help Your Children Achieve Their Dreams, 99 Stories from Families Who Did . Margot spent 20 years in government, including as an FTC commissioner, before turning her focus to raising fearless, creative, and resilient kids. Her own sons went on to found the band Magic Giant and the international Summit conference series, and her book is built on interviews with 70+ entrepreneurs and their parents. We had such a rich conversation about what it actually takes to help our teens find their passion and become the best version of themselves. Here's what we cover: What inspired Margot to write her book after hearing the same answer over and over from young entrepreneurs about who believed in them The number one thing that showed up across every single family she interviewed, no matter how different their backgrounds were Why the specific passion almost never matters as much as the skills kids build by pursuing it The two ways parents commonly get failure wrong, and what these families did instead Why letting go of our own expertise and agenda can actually be a gift to our kids How to support a child who hasn't found their passion yet, and what it looks like to really watch and let them explore This episode is for any parent who wants to help their teen find what lights them up, without getting in the way of the process. https://guided-passages.com/ Connect with Jasmyne: Instagram: @jasmyne.guidedpassages Schedule a Free Discovery Call

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  Episode #47

  Ep 47. Parenting Pep Talk: Change the way you Think to Change the way you Feel

  Jul 22, 202621 min

  In today's episode I'm coming to you fresh off the trail from our high school girls' wilderness rite of passage backpacking trip, and I'm still processing all the beauty and depth that came out of that week together. But today isn't a full recap, it's a pep talk. Because I think as parents we can get so deep in the everyday slog of parenting that we lose sight of how much control we actually have over how we're viewing our challenges, our teens, and our relationship with them. Here's what we cover: A quick behind-the-scenes glimpse into the wilderness trip and what it reaffirmed for me about this next generation Why the way we view a challenging moment has a direct impact on how we experience it, and how we show up in it The difference between labeling our kid and labeling their behavior, and why that distinction changes everything Why focusing on what's going wrong tends to bring us more of what's going wrong How to create a calm inner landscape by separating your teen's experience from your own A reminder that this is one of the hardest jobs you'll ever do, and why giving yourself grace matters just as much as anything you do for your teen Plus, a simple reset for parents who are feeling off track: Notice the thoughts you're thinking, and question the ones that aren't serving you or the relationship Look for the small sparks of good, the little laugh, the little hug, and let those count for something Remember your teen's struggles don't define who they are Make space for connection, even in small everyday ways This episode is for any parent who's feeling the weight of the everyday moments and needs a reminder to reset, refocus, and remember they're doing better than they think. https://guided-passages.com/ Connect with Jasmyne: Instagram: @jasmyne.guidedpassages Schedule a Free Discovery Call

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  Episode #46

  Ep 46. Your Teen Broke the Rules, Now What?

  Jul 15, 202615 min

  In today's episode I'm talking about how to rebuild trust after your teen breaks a rule, lies, or does something that damages the trust between you. These steps can also be beneficial when the situation is reversed and you're the one working to repair trust with your teen. Here's what we cover: Why punishment alone teaches kids to avoid getting caught instead of teaching them to understand impact How restorative justice offers a different path, one that holds your teen accountable without shutting down the relationship The real difference between shame and accountability, and why that distinction changes everything Plus, I walk you through five steps to help your teen rebuild trust after a misstep in a way that actually creates change instead of just delaying the next incident: Create safety before you address what happened Understand what need was underneath the behavior Name the impact honestly Co-create the repair plan together Follow through and revisit it This episode is for any parent standing in that uncomfortable place after trust has taken a hit, wondering how to move forward in a way that actually builds something stronger on the other side. https://guided-passages.com/ Connect with me on Instagram: @jasmyne.guidedpassages

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