🎙️ Let’s Talk Teens: How to Stop Your Teen from “Should-ing” on Themselves
Welcome to another episode of "Let’s Talk Teens!" with certified life coaches, Abbi Winslow and Cheree Murdock — where we help parents support their teens’ mental and emotional health.
In this episode, we’re addressing a sneaky confidence-killer: “should-ing” on themselves. When teens constantly say “I should be better,” “I should have known,” or “I should be more like them,” it fuels shame, pressure, and burnout — not growth.
We’ll break down where these “shoulds” come from, how they impact your teen’s self-worth, and what to say (and not say) when you hear them pop up. You’ll learn simple tools to help your teen replace self-criticism with curiosity, self-compassion, and forward-focused thinking.
If your teen is stuck in comparison, perfectionism, or constant self-pressure, this episode will give you practical ways to help them lighten the emotional load and build healthier self-talk.
Subscribe, listen, and let’s help your teen trade “shoulds” for confidence and clarity. 🎧✨
