Empowering Teen Independence: Insights from Cindy and her daughter, Nadia

Description

Hey everyone, it’s Cindy Manko here, and today we've got a special episode of Listen Love Launch with a very special guest—my daughter, Nadia! We’re diving deep into how understanding teenage emotions can shape healthier adult relationships. We're sharing our own rollercoaster ride from Nadia's senior year through her leap into adulthood, reflecting on the emotional highs and lows, and how these experiences have strengthened our bond.

We’ll talk about balancing independence with support, making savvy decisions like Nadia's double major in college, and managing the transition from college to career, including her brave battle with clinical depression. So, Moms, join us as we unpack the lessons learned and celebrate the victories in parenting through life’s big changes.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

(1:30) Meet my daughter, Nadia

(2:20) - Cracking the code: helping your teen understand themselves.

(4:45) - Understanding and regulating your emotions helps with having a better outlook on your future.

(6:30) - Nadia’s emotional attachment to things said something, find out what.

(8:00) - What moms can do to help with their teen’s choice making.

(9:40) - When did Nadia go from eyerolls to appreciating her mom.

(15:05) - Why you shouldn’t always push to figure out “why” with things

(15:35) - How important is it to do all the senior year “things”, like prom?

(19:20) - The volleyball story and how it taught her to stand up for herself and how to be her own advocate which built confidence.

(24:00) - A MUST! The habit that MUST be stopped!

(30:40) - Nadia’s Anxiety and Depression and how WE navigated it. Hear both sides of the story!