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Secrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeThe Power of "I Won't"Saying “I can’t” sounds controlled. Saying “I won’t” sounds unstoppable. In this episode, I explore the life-changing difference between the two, teaching teens how to own their values with power and confidence, whether it’s about religious standards, digital discipline, or resisting peer pressure. This episode gives teens the tools to stop sounding limited and start standing tall.🧠 Secret for an Awesome Life: If you want to hold to your values, choose to say “I won’t” instead of “I can’t.” It will give you more power.--My gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to He...2025-06-2612 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeOwn Your FlawsI met a girl last week who had the absolute best way to look at her acne. She was the embodiment of owning your flaws. I share her story and one of my own from this past week when I was called Mr. Clean.--My gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial.--Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sidekicktohero--Joey Mascio is a teen confidence coach and...2025-05-2214 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeDon't Believe the MobPeople love to judge and the internet makes it easy. But just because the mob says something doesn’t mean it’s true. In this episode, Joey Mascio unpacks why we’re so quick to jump on the judgment train (whether online or in real life) and why compassion is your secret weapon against the angry crowd. With real-life examples and science-backed insights, teens will learn how to pause, question the story they're being fed, and become the kind of person people trust and respect.🎧 Secret for an Awesome Life: Don’t believe the mob. Lead with compas...2025-05-0818 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeIt Won't Always Feel Like ThisWhen life gets hard—like, failed-a-quiz-fell-into-a-locker hard—it can feel like you’re stuck there forever. But that feeling of being stuck is just your brain playing tricks on you. In this episode, Joey Mascio breaks down the concept of permanency—that sneaky belief that things will always be the way they are right now—and why it’s not the truth.Joey helps teens recognize that emotions and situations are temporary—even when they feel massive. Backed by brain science and relatable stories, this episode will help teens get perspective, push through hard moments, and remember:🧠 Sec...2025-05-0113 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeYou Get What You GiveHave you ever wondered why people treat you the way they do? In this episode, Joey Mascio dives into how the data you give off—your attitude, your words, your eye rolls (yeah, we see those)—shapes how others respond to you. Whether it’s teachers, parents, or friends, if you’re not getting the reaction you want, it might be time to look at what you’re putting out there.This episode helps teens realize they have more power in relationships than they think. Joey even shares a real-life coaching story with a teen who turned thi...2025-04-2415 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeGet OutsideIn this episode of Secrets for an Awesome Life, we explore the rejuvenating power of the great outdoors. As spring unfolds, it’s the perfect opportunity to swap screen time for green time. Discover how stepping outside can enhance your sleep, boost your mood, and improve overall health.--My gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial.--Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sidekicktohero--...2025-04-1710 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeCreating Purpose in Math Class“Ugh, when am I ever gonna use this in real life?” If you're a teen who has ever muttered these words in math class, you’re not alone. But what if the real lesson in math class isn’t the math? In this episode, I break down why mastering the art of doing things you don’t like is one of the most valuable skills a teen can ever learn.Listen now and discover how to make even the ‘pointless’ stuff in life work in your favor!--My gamified minds...2025-03-2714 minPivot Parenting: Expert Tips for Navigating Teen and Tween ChallengesPivot Parenting: Expert Tips for Navigating Teen and Tween Challenges260. When Your Teen is Bullied, with Joey MascioNo parent wants to hear that their child is being mistreated. Unfortunately, bullying is a common challenge many kids face. In this episode, I'm joined by teen confidence expert Joey Mascio to share the most effective strategy for helping your child become less of a target and break free from bullying. Joey offers a fresh, empowering perspective—including why he says "there’s no such thing as a bully", key questions that build confidence, and how to effectively approach school administration when necessary. If your teen is struggling, this episode will give you immediate relief and real solutions. Tu...2025-03-2532 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeHooked: How Tech Companies Reel Teens InSocial media, video games, YouTube—they’re designed to be fun, right? Sure. But they’re also designed to trap you. Tech companies don’t just hope you stay on their platforms… they engineer them to be addictive. In this episode, Joey Mascio exposes The Hooked Model from Nir Eyal’s Hooked: How to Build Habit-Forming Products and reveals how apps and games use triggers, variable rewards, and investment cycles to keep you scrolling, tapping, and playing. Drawing from Jonathan Haidt’s The Anxious Generation, Joey shows you exactly how tech is affecting your brain—and how to break free before you...2025-03-2021 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeLost Boys: Why Young Men Feel Directionless & How to Fix ItToo many young men today feel lost—no purpose, no mission, no direction. But why? And more importantly, how do you fix it? In this episode, Joey Mascio breaks down the crisis of masculinity, the loss of heroic values, and the rise of passive living. Drawing from Jordan Peterson, Viktor Frankl, and the principles of CBT, Joey gives young men (and the parents raising them) real, actionable steps to reclaim purpose, build strength, and step into the hero role they were meant for. Hit play and take the first step toward an epic life.--My ga...2025-03-1314 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeTake Your Medicine!Season 6 Begins!!Struggling to get your tween or teen to do the hard things in life—like homework, chores, or even just stepping out of their comfort zone? In this episode, Joey Mascio dives into why avoiding difficult tasks makes life harder and how tackling them head-on makes it better.Using a hilarious real-life story about his 9-year-old refusing to take medicine, Joey explains why some things can’t be made fun or easier—we just have to do them! He breaks down common tasks teens avoid, why “drop by drop”...2025-03-0616 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeThe Great Untruths Part 3: Us vs ThemIn the final episode of this series, Joey Mascio breaks down the third Great Untruth from The Coddling of the American Mind: “Life is a battle between good people and evil people.” Joey explains why this “us vs. them” mindset is harmful and how to see people as more than labels or groups. Learn how to practice civil discourse, build understanding, and connect with others—even when you don’t agree. Discover the secret for an awesome life as you leave the teams behind and embrace the bigger picture.--My gamified mindset training app for teen...2024-12-0516 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeThe Great Untruths Part 2: Always Trust Your FeelingsIn this second episode of the Great Untruths series, Joey Mascio explores the dangers of always trusting your feelings. Using the metaphor of the elephant (emotions) and the rider (logic), Joey breaks down why emotional reasoning can lead us astray and how to take back control. Learn how cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can help you guide your “elephant” and why assuming the best in others is key to avoiding unnecessary conflict. Tune in to discover the secret for an awesome life!--My gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now...2024-11-2116 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeThe Great Untruths Part 1: What Doesn't Kill You Makes You WeakerIn this first episode of a three-part series, Joey Mascio tackles the first Great Untruth from The Coddling of the American Mind: “What doesn’t kill you makes you weaker.” It is often suggested to teens today, either directly or indirectly, that they should avoid difficult experiences, but avoiding hardships can actually prevent you from growing stronger. Joey explains why facing challenges is crucial for personal growth and resilience. Tune in to learn how you can overcome life’s obstacles and come out stronger every time. --My gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick...2024-11-1417 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeFinding Your True Self: Discovering Your Mission and ValuesHave you ever wondered who you truly are? In this episode, Joey Mascio dives into how to uncover your values, discover your mission, and become the "most accurate" version of yourself. Through practical tips, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) tools, and Sidekick to Hero principles, Joey explains how to identify your purpose without the influence of outside pressures. Learn how to live by your values, focus on what matters most, and start your journey to a meaningful life.--My gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero...2024-11-0714 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeOops, I Failed! Learning to Bounce BackIn this episode, Joey Mascio dives into the truth about failure: it’s simply when reality doesn’t match our expectations. Learn why failure feels personal and how not to let it define you. Through stories from Apple’s early struggles, actionable advice, and wisdom from thought leaders, Joey offers a fresh way to tackle failure for tweens and teens. Discover how to turn setbacks into comebacks and find out the secret for making failure your ally.--My gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to...2024-10-3112 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeChange Happens: How to Master the UnexpectedChange is a constant part of life, especially for teens. Whether it’s something small like a schedule change or something huge like moving to a new school or dealing with a family breakup, change can feel overwhelming. In this episode, Joey Mascio breaks down two levels of change: the small, everyday disruptions, and the big, life-altering events. Learn how to roll with the punches, handle shifting friendships, navigate changes in family dynamics, and come out stronger.--My new course for tweens and teens, "Get Stuff Done and Have More Fun" is now live! It...2024-10-2413 minThe OpenEd PodcastThe OpenEd PodcastSidekick to Hero: Joey Mascio on Empowering Teens Through Self-DevelopmentChapters 00:00 Understanding Negative Thinking in Kids 00:21 Introduction to the OpenEd Podcast 00:23 Meet Joey Mascio of Sidekick to Hero 01:07 The Importance of Open Education 01:53 Joey's Journey from Teacher to Sidekick to Hero 02:36 The Missing Piece in Education: Self-Development 04:35 Teaching Self-Development Through Humor and Stories 05:18 Joey's Disney and Improv Background 07:05 The Impact of Sidekick to Hero on Kids 09:20 The Power of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) 14:14 From Sidekick to Hero: Teaching Teens to Reframe Their Mindset 17:06 Introduction to...2024-10-1932 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeJealous Much?Ever feel like someone else always gets the cool stuff, and you’re left behind? In this episode of Secrets for an Awesome Life, we’re talking jealousy—what causes it, how it messes with your confidence, and how to kick it to the curb! Plus, I’ll share one powerful secret for turning those envious feelings into something awesome instead. --My gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial.--Follow me on Instag...2024-10-1711 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeBecoming a True Warrior with Jason MowImagine losing everything–job, family, money, home, even your ability to walk... could you go on? Jason Mow did. That kind of resilience is something Jason calls being a true warrior. He shares his story and how teens can rise up when life knocks them down on today's show.Jason Mow is a military veteran, a former police officer and army SWAT member. He is an author of the book series "The War Chapters" and is the creator of the Warrior Ethos.Hear more from Jason Mow at https://www.instagram.com/jason.mow/2024-10-0331 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeBoosting Your Mood on Rainy DaysFeeling down because of gloomy weather? In this episode, I’ll break down the science behind why rainy days mess with our moods and, more importantly, how you can turn it around! From pulling out your own "sun" to simple mood-boosting hacks like eating certain foods and moving around, you’ll get 7 tips to brighten any dreary day. Perfect for teens (and their parents!) who want to learn how to control their mind and emotions like a Hero.Mentioned in the Episode:Positive Spotify PlaylistsGood Mood Mix: Spotify LinkSunny Beats: Spotify Link2024-09-1916 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeFinding Truth in ClichesYour parents, teachers, and other adults will often give you advice that is sooooo cliché! But, it's also kinda true. Being able to find the truth in even the most cliché phrase like "believe in yourself" is a useful skill. Clichés are cliché for a reason. They work! You just have to find how it works for you.--My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial.--Follow me on Instagram! www...2024-09-1213 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeWant and Ought with Nicholeen PeckSpecial guest Nicholeen Peck talks to teens about how life is about more than just what we want. We gotta throw in what we ought in there as well. If not, we are likely to miss the mark on important things in life, like relationships, success, happiness, and more. Nicholeen talks about the importance of balancing what we WANT with what we OUGHT, which is that part of us deep inside that knows what we need to do to be the best person we ought to be.Find more about Nicholeen Peck here:Website: https://teachingselfgovernment...2024-09-0536 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeCell Phones and our BrainsCell phones are starting to be banned in schools across the country. Teens are revolting! But, having a cell phone with you while you're trying to learn is kinda like having a flamethrower on while you're trying to ice sculpt. It's counterproductive. Become more okay with not having a smart phone in class, or even one at all, and you'll be happier, more focused, and more effective.--My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial....2024-08-2918 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeKnowing Who You Are with Katie ShieldsNot knowing who you are can cause a teen to feel lost, confused, and unmotivated. But, a simple separation of your core qualities from your character can help teens retain a powerful sense of who they are while they grow, change, and adapt throughout life. Katie Shields, coach and mentor to families, teaches an effective way of viewing your identity that will help teens know who they are.Connect with Katie Shields at https://www.mountainside.life/--Sign up for my new Crucial Life Skills live virtual classes at www.joeymascio.com--2024-08-1528 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeKeep the Drama on the StageA teen's life does NOT need to be full of drama. Drama is conflict and the bulk of it comes from or is magnified by our minds. As much as movies, music, and tv shows glamorize drama, it's not helpful or very fun. Teens can and totally should minimize the drama in their lives.--Check out the new Crucial Life Skills Classes for homeschool tweens and teens produced by Sidekick to Hero at www.joeymascio.comFour classes will be offered this fall:Making FriendsThe Elimination of ProcrastinationThe Secret to Self-WorthCreating Superpowers...2024-08-0815 minMinimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, MotherhoodMinimal-ish: Minimalism, Intentional Living, Motherhood242: Building Confidence and Resilience in our Kids with Joey MascioToday we have special guest Joey Mascio - husband, father of 4 kids, former middle school teacher turned certified life coach for teens, and founder of the app Sidekick Hero. Joey shares his journey with creating Sidekick to Hero, a gamified program for building resilience in teens and tweens as well as some really great takeaways about how to help your kids build confidence and self-worth, manage emotions, and achieve their goals. If you are a parent of kiddos at any age, or struggle with confidence yourself, I know you’re going to love listening in to Joey’s story!2024-08-0250 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeDon't Fear Back to SchoolMany tweens and teens are afraid of going back to school for lots of reasons: social pressure, boring classes, hard work, awkward moments. But these things shouldn't be feared, they should be embraced! They are a part of life and if you're experiencing them, that means you're living. Stop being afraid of going back to school and start getting excited for all the potential and possibilities life presents!--My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial....2024-08-0115 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeEmbarrassment, Shame, and Making MistakesWe all make mistakes. We all feel embarrassed. But, turning that embarrassment into shame is something that none of us has to do. Today, I talk to tweens and teens about how we level up embarrassment into the deeper, more personal feeling of shame, and how to stop from doing that.--My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial.--Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sidekicktohero--...2024-07-2516 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifePumping Yourself Up with Lindsay LawBefore a performance, or taking a test, or talking to someone new, you can pump yourself up using awesome strategies called visualization and embodiment. I talk with teen life coach Lindsay Law about how to imagine your way to more success!Connect with Lindsay at www.youthrisingcoach.com--My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial.--Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sidekicktohero--Joey...2024-07-1827 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeSpeak ClearlyThings are easier when you clearly communicate what you want from your parents, siblings, and friends. But teens often fall into the trap of "dropping hints" and hoping that other people can read their mind. Speaking clearly is more than just not mumbling quietly, it's content communicating. I cover how to do that and why you should in today's episode.--Watch this week's Message 4 Monday video on Sidekick to Hero's Parent Preview page www.joeymascio.com/parentpreview--My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go...2024-06-2718 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeNothing Comes without Hard WorkThere will be plenty of people out there willing to tell you how you can make lots of money without doing any work. Those people are liars and are trying to take your money. Nothing comes without hard work! Money, relationships, education, nothing! In this episode, I share a story of how I was duped last year by a ponzi scheme and I share the lesson I (re)learned from it (and how much money I lost!).--Join our Summer Series in Sidekick to Hero where we are learning the powerful lessons from Atomic...2024-06-1818 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeMoney Tips for TeensIn today's episode, discover the top tips from Robert Kiyosaki's "Rich Dad Poor Dad" that teens need for lifelong financial stability. Learn the difference between an asset and a liability, which one to focus on, and how to improve your cash flow. Boost your financial confidence and future success with these essential money management strategies for teens.--Get 50% Off the first three months of my new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero. Use code SUMMER2024 at checkout to get the first three months for just $10 a month. That's $30 for the whole summer! 2024-05-2322 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeEnding the School Year StrongThe end of the school year is tough for teens. Making up missing assignments, taking finals, and all the emotions that come from closing a chapter of your life. It can be brutal! But, if teens can balance pushing themselves a little more with acceptance of what is, then they'll be able to finish the school year strong.--My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial.--Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram...2024-05-1617 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeSoaking Up Other People's Emotions with Marv CurtisHighly sensitive teens soak up other people's emotions, sometimes without meaning to. But what do you do with those "borrowed" feelings? I talk with Marv Curtis, a trauma coach, about what tweens and teens can do when their empathy for others are weighing them down and how to turn this perceived weakness into a strength.You can connect with Marv at the following links:https://marvcurtiscoaching.com/https://www.facebook.com/marvcurtiscoaching/https://www.linkedin.com/in/marvcurtis/--My new gamified mindset training app for teens...2024-05-0923 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeA Smartphone Driver's License??The data is coming in and smartphones are arguably just as dangerous as driving a car, though the dangers may be different. So, why aren't there more underaged regulations when it comes it comes to teens and smartphones? Probably because teens everywhere would revolt (and some adults, too). Today I consider the idea that we really are in the early stages of a new technology, and just like when automobiles started rolling off the line, more regulations and laws may actually be a good thing.See the Harvard page that I read from in the episode here...2024-05-0216 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeStop Procrastination in 3, 2, 1...Sometimes, just starting the thing we need to do is the hardest part of doing it. Actually doing it usually isn't even that bad! Today, I teach tweens and teens how to use the "3, 2, 1, GO!" strategy to get yourself to start the thing you've been procrastinating for way too long.--My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial.--Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sidekicktohero--Joey...2024-04-2515 minParents: Is Your Teen College Ready?Parents: Is Your Teen College Ready?Joey Mascio- Sidekick to HeroThe three soft skills your teen needs after high school and how parents can help them learn them. 1) Owning their results 2) Rewriting their stories 3) Taming their emotions When a teen can do this, I call it going from sidekick to hero. In the classic hero's journey, the hero is the only character in the story that has the power to change the ending. Parents can help teens learn these skills by following the three Mentor Rules: 1) The Yoda Rule - let go of their results 2) The Dumbledore Rule - let them figure it out 3) The Haymitch Rule - have clear...2024-04-1820 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeConfident Body LanguageA teen's body language communicates SO MUCH. There are ways teens can stand, sit, and walk that will not only create confidence within yourself, but also signal to other people that you ARE confident. I interview special guest Derik Clark, a 22-year US Army veteran officer who specialized in counterintelligence (anti spy) investigations and intelligence source operations (similar to police informant stuff).  Through these responsibilities he became a subject matter expert in body language assessments, high stakes interviewing in threatening environments, and building relationships of trust with intelligence agencies in domestic and international environments. He shares tips with teens o...2024-04-1827 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome Life"People Will Think I'm Weird!"The biggest fear of any tween or teen is people thinking they are weird. They'd almost rather die. "Weird" people don't make friends, right? But people thinking they are weird isn't as bad as their brain makes it out to be. In fact, if people think you're weird when you are just being yourself, you are MORE likely to find your friends, NOT less likely.--My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial.--2024-04-1113 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeEmotion Monsters (Encore)Emotions can seem scary, especially for teens. Most of us treat our emotions like a monster from a horror movie. We are afraid of them because we don't know what they look like, where they came from, or what to do with them. And we certainly don't want to face them. Today's secret for an awesome life is: Don't run from or fight unpleasant emotions. Choose to allow them to be with you. In this episode, I teach teens how to process unpleasant emotions so they can keep moving toward their life's goals.--My...2024-04-0420 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeThe Perfectionism TrapPerfectionism is tricky. It doesn't push you towards greatness but holds you back. Today, I talk to teen perfectionists about the signs of perfectionism, how it's often tied into our self-worth, and practical tips on how to overcome the perfectionism trap. Plus, I share my struggle with it and how I overcame it.--April's theme in Sidekick to hero is "I OBJECT! Disagreements & Emotions" where I'll be teaching teens how to disagree better, manage emotions, speak up, and accept reality.Start a two-week free trial today at sidekicktohero.com--2024-03-2820 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeTeen Independence: Striking the Balance with Parental SupportTeens, join me in this week's episode as we dive into becoming more independent. Yay! From the thrill of newfound freedom to the times when we could use a little parental guidance, I've got your back every step of the way. I uncover practical tips for finding that sweet spot between spreading our wings and knowing when to lean on our awesome parents. Whether you're in middle school or high school, this episode is packed with relatable stories and helpful advice to help you navigate this epic journey called life. So grab your headphones and tune in now—it's ti...2024-03-2119 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeNavigating Friendship Dynamics in a Digital AgeWhat effect is the digital age having on teen friendships? Most teens are used to communicating via emojis and shorthand text language! Sure, it's a lot easier than talking in person, but not the most effective way to communicate. Today I talk with teens about how this increase in online communication may be affecting their real life relationships and how to stop it.--Register for the Raising a Healthy and Happy Teen Summit today! It's free!--My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available...2024-03-1418 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeTransforming Negativity into PositivityNegative thoughts can really stop a teen from reaching their full potential. These thoughts can be changed into positive ones, though! If you know how. Throwing out a positive thought to a teen who really believes their negative one will just come off as cliche and cheesy. But, if you know how to do it right, you can totally turn that frown upside-down. Today's secret for an awesome life is the Ladder of Positivity!--All March I'll be going over positive thinking in my gamified mindset training program for teens, Sidekick to Hero! Go...2024-03-0717 minMorning Motivation for EducatorsMorning Motivation for EducatorsDealing with Annoying People - Joey MascioJoey Massio, a former middle school teacher turned teen coach, discusses how to deal with annoying people. He categorizes annoying behavior into three reasons: people don't know how, don't want to, or aren't able to stop being annoying. Joey suggests that communication and setting boundaries can help with those who don't know how. For those who don't want to change, it's best to change how you view them to reduce annoyance. When someone is not able to stop being annoying due to their personality or habits, Joey advises reframing your thoughts about them to lessen the impact of their...2024-03-0108 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeSeizing Rare MomentsTeens who learn how to seize the moment will be the ones who seize those rare moments that only come around every so often. Like Leap Day! This special Leap Day episode motivates teens to cultivate a life of seizing opportunities, of saying yes, of taking action on the things they want and know will improve their lives. When they make seizing the moment a habit, they'll be the ones who seize those rare moments that can change their life for the better.--My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is...2024-02-2915 minMorning Motivation for EducatorsMorning Motivation for EducatorsCocky vs Confident - Joey MascioJoey Massio, a former middle school teacher turned teen coach, shared insights on the difference between being cocky and confident. He emphasized the importance of helping teens move away from self-doubt without fearing appearing arrogant. Joey highlighted a scenario where a teen struggled to acknowledge her talent due to the fear of being perceived as cocky. He explained that self-confidence lies in recognizing one's abilities without belittling others. Joey outlined two tips to avoid coming off as bragging: refraining from comparing oneself to others and being genuinely surprised by one's accomplishments. He emphasized the significance of being able to...2024-02-2607 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeHelp! My Siblings Are AnnoyingTweens and teens often find their siblings annoying! It causes fights and ruins the harmony in the home. But, teens can do something to lessen the power that their siblings have over them. You don't need your siblings to change! But, most of the time they do change when you realize why they might be being annoying in the first place and change your response. Plus, I start the episode with an awesome anime-style showdown between Broku and Siblingsoka!--My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go...2024-02-2217 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeSpeaking Up About Your Abuse with Ben PughNo one likes to talk about physical or sexual abuse, which can lead to victims of this kind of abuse to not want to talk about it either. I bring on Ben Pugh, my friend and a fellow life coach, to talk about his experience of being a victim of sexual & physical abuse as well as his experience helping victims as a principal and foster parent. We approach this very serious topic in a way that’s not too heavy for listeners. I hope all parents and teens find our conversation helpful, whether they’ve been a victim of abus...2024-02-1524 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeCocky vs ConfidentA teen's fear of being seen as "cocky" often stops them from truly being confident. Why can't we admit our talents and achievements?? There is totally a way to be confident without being cocky. You just also have to be able to admit your flaws, as well. In this episode, I talk to teens about how not to cross that line into arrogance and how being able to claim your wins will lead to more of them.--My new gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www...2024-02-0812 minMorning Motivation for EducatorsMorning Motivation for EducatorsLabeling Yourself - Joey MascioIn this episode, I, Joey Massio, delve into the profound impact that labels can have on our lives. I assert that while people may attempt to categorize and define us, it is ultimately the labels we adopt and apply to ourselves that truly shape our reality. To illustrate this point, I recount a coaching session I recently conducted with a 17-year-old client who was grappling with the anxiety and impatience that arose from waiting for a text message from her boyfriend. I introduce the concept of "fact versus story," wherein facts are objective realities devoid of personal interpretation, while...2024-01-2907 minDe Facto LeadersDe Facto LeadersHow to help teens get comfortable with discomfort and pursue meaningful work (with Joey Mascio)Teen’s brains are wired to seek pleasure, avoid pain, and conserve energy. On top of that their prefrontal cortex isn’t fully developed yet, which means they don’t always make decisions that are in their best interest. They’re learning so much about how to navigate relationships and manage their day-to-day lives. Things like:👉Handling setbacks, like not making the sports team or getting the job👉Learning to be comfortable with how they look/sound/act👉Figuring out how to make and keep friends👉Discovering how to delay gratification and work...2023-10-2550 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeHelping Your Teen Succeed, Interview with Heather FrazierA cross-posting of a guest appearance I did on Pivot Parenting with Heather Frazier."In today's episode, I chat with teen coach, Joey Mascio about how we can help our teens succeed. We talk about apathy, encouraging our kids, and heros vs. villains when it comes to our parental approach. Joey shares the four distinct arenas that our kids can conquer in their lives, headspace, emotions, relationships, objectives, and how we can best support them while they do it."--Heather is an amazing parent coach! Check her out at the following places:...2023-06-2244 minThe Confident Moms PodcastThe Confident Moms Podcast#36- From Villain to Mentor with Joey MascioThe relationships we have with our kids can seem really hard and overwhelming a lot of the time. I know I often feel inadequate and ill-equipped in my parenting efforts and I get discouraged when I'm dismissed as the bad guy. Why are our kids so resistant to us sometimes? Don't they know that we have a little bit more experience under our belt? In this episode, Joey Mascio, A Life Coach for Teens, is sharing some amazing ways that we as parents can start to be...2023-04-2445 minDare Greatly PodcastDare Greatly Podcast#47 - How to Help Your Teen Be the Hero of their Own Story with Joey MascioMany parents feel overwhelmed with helping their teens navigate the use of phones, socical media, and video games, in such a way where they learn to regulate themselves and become the hero of their own story. I hear from many parents that they don't want to be the 'bad buy' - but they know they need to step in and guide their teens with their use of phones and technology. My guest on this episode is someone who has a brilliant approach when it comes to helping teens set goals, decide who they want to become, own...2023-04-1047 minLatter-day Life CoachesLatter-day Life Coaches119. Helping Your Teen Be the Hero of Their own Story with Joey MascioWho doesn’t love the stories told in movies like Star Wars, Harry Potter, and The Hunger Games? There is something in all of us that can relate to the underdog, the one least likely to succeed, triumphing over evil and accomplishing great things. Have you ever thought that perhaps it’s because that is the story many of us actually do live, or at least want to live? We want to be heroes in our own lives and we want to feel triumphant.  Coach Joey Mascio is here to teach you some great ways that as a par...2023-04-0441 min\"The Fruit Snacks Podcast" with Emily Wardrop, the T1D Moms Coach"Sidekick to Hero" with Joey MascioJoey Mascio is a life coach for teens and you're not going to want to miss this incredible app that he is developing to help our kids learn all of the important mental and emotional resilience principles! Check it out at: www.sidekicktohero.com And more from Joey at: www.joeymascio.com Secrets for an Awesome Life Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secrets-for-an-awesome-life/id1504492900 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joey_sidekicktohero/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/emily-wardrop/message2023-03-2830 minSex for SaintsSex for SaintsBecoming the Hero of Your Own Story: An Interview with Joey MascioIn this episode, I’m speaking with Joey Mascio. He is a fellow life coach and good friend who normally works with teens helping them become the hero of their own story. But today we’re taking it a step further. A lot of what we think about ourselves comes from when we were teenagers. So we too need to find a way to become the heroes of our stories! Whether you were a teenager once or are raising a teenager, this is a must listen episode! You can find Joey at: His website: http://www...2023-02-0346 minPivot Parenting: Expert Tips for Navigating Teen and Tween ChallengesPivot Parenting: Expert Tips for Navigating Teen and Tween Challenges148. Helping Your Teen Succeed, with Special Guest, Joey MascioIn todays episode, I chat with teen coach, Joey Mascio about how we can help our teens succeed. We talk about apathy, encouraging our kids, and heros vs. villains when it comes to our parental approach. Joey shares the four distinct arenas that our kids can conquer in their lives, headspace, emotions, relationships, objectives, and how we can best support them while they do it.  You can find Joey at www.joeymascio.com and on Instagram @joey_sidekicktohero You can visit Heather at www.heatherfrazier.com and on Instagram @heatherfraziercoaching2023-01-3146 minOkay, Now What? - With Kate GladdinOkay, Now What? - With Kate GladdinSidekick to Hero - With Joey Mascio *FOR TEENS*Do you sometimes feel like you're nothing more than a sidekick in the story of your own life? With so many things happening at once when you're growing up, it's easy to feel out of control and like you don't have what it takes to get through it all. That's why I love everything that my fellow teen coach, Joey Mascio, is teaching in his awesome new app Sidekick to Hero - tune in to learn how you can use it to become the hero of your story & take power back over your life! Sign up to...2023-01-1631 minLatter-day Life CoachesLatter-day Life Coaches102. Christmas Present with Ben Pugh and Joey MascioMany of us have read or are familiar with the famous book A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens. The story follows one fateful Christmas Eve for Ebineser Scrooge. That evening four ghosts pay him a visit. His old friend Marley, The Ghost of Christmas Past, The Ghost of Christmas Present, and the Ghost of Christmas Future. Each ghost has an important lesson for Mr. Scrooge and that evening changes his life.  Well, this story by Dickens is not just meant to be a story of a man learning how to change his ways and create a new l...2022-12-0634 minThe Teen Life CoachThe Teen Life Coach168: REPLAY! Secrets for an Awesome Life with Joey Mascio Ep. 80: Social media is not real lifeI was honored to be a guest on a podcast lately! Today's episode is a replay from the podcast Secrets For An Awesome Life with Joey Mascio. Listen in as Joey and I talk about one of the most important secrets for an awesome life. To know more about Joey and his podcast visit: https://www.firmlyfounded.com/2022-06-2924 minThe Teen Life CoachThe Teen Life Coach168: REPLAY! Secrets for an Awesome Life with Joey Mascio Ep. 80: Social media is not real lifeI was honored to be a guest on a podcast lately! Today's episode is a replay from the podcast Secrets For An Awesome Life with Joey Mascio. Listen in as Joey and I talk about one of the most important secrets for an awesome life. To know more about Joey and his podcast visit: https://www.firmlyfounded.com/2022-06-2924 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeThe Boredom ChallengeWe can't stand to be bored!! But, what if we could? What if awesome things like creation, inspiration, and connection were all achieved by being able to be bored. Today, fellow Firmly Founded coach Ali Terry and I talk about tips and the benefits of being good at being bored. I also start the Boredom Challenge!! Listen to the episode for the instructions on how to complete the boredom challenge, then send me an email at joey@firmlyfounded.com or message me on Instagram at @firmlyfoundedcoaching to let me know how the challenge went for you and you will be...2022-06-2317 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeFalling Through the CracksWorking more and working harder is not always the recipe for doing well in school. There are tricks we can do to be more efficient when it comes to being successful, not just in school, but in life in general. This means making the choice to know your goals are available to you to achieve. You can decide that your goals are possible, just like you can decide that they are not possible. In this episode, Camille Roney joins the show to talk about this secret. She explains how we can make the decision that will help make our...2022-06-0222 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeEscaping the Pressure PrisonFeeling pressure can often feel like you’re in an invisible prison. Pressures from other people, or sometimes even from your own expectations can cause us to freeze up. But it’s important to take a step back and ask “does the source of this pressure actually matter?”. In many cases, you’ll realize that no, it does not matter. Escaping this invisible prison called pressure will help us succeed and focus on the things that matter in life, the things we need to achieve our goals and to make ourselves happy! Joey Mascio - Firmly Founded Coaching: ...2022-05-0522 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeThe Importance of FailureWe all know failure is okay, even though we still hate it. But did you know that failure is not just okay, but IMPORTANT?? Ali joins Joey in this episode as they talk about three reasons why failure is super important.2022-04-2118 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeAll Successful People Have This in CommonSocial media, and media in general often portray some of the people we look up to as living a “perfect life”. We see the highlights of their life that often show an unrealistic lifestyle that that person is living. This is not quite the case, everybody is imperfect. That’s what today’s secret is, everyone is imperfect and there is nothing wrong with that. In fact, to be human is to be imperfect. So something to remember when you see someone living their best life, they are living an imperfect life.  Joey Mascio - Firmly Founded Coaching...2022-04-0713 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeCreating MoneyDon’t you wish you could create money and have it appear out of thin air? Well, we can’t do that, but what we can do is switch our mindset to allow us to find more money in our lives. That’s what the secret is this week, switching our mindset so that we can see the money that is available to us, to allow us to obtain it.  This is the first part of an ongoing series where we will be talking about finances. I’ll be joined by other Firmly Founded coaches and we are going...2022-03-0321 minThe Teen Life CoachThe Teen Life Coach145: Bullying with Joey Mascio 2.0School counselor and teen life coach Joey Mascio is on the podcast again this week! He has great insight and valuable wisdom about embracing who we are. Joey shares his personal story of how bullying impacted his own life and how we can overcome the long lasting effects of bullying. Episode 50 is also with Joey Mascio if you want to go back and listen to that one. For more information on Joey and his programs go to: website: https://www.firmlyfounded.com/ ig: @firmlyfoundedcoaching podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/secrets-for-an-awesome-life/id15044929002022-01-2437 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeA Teenage Carol Part Four - The Ghost of Teenage FutureThis week we continue the “Teenage Carol” story with Part Three: The Ghost of Teenage Present. Eben goes to visit some recent events in his life, to get a better look at what others’ true perception of him was - which is much different than what Eben had thought.  This brings us to today’s secret, we often assume what other people think of us. Often when we think they dislike us or something similar, it’s an untrue perception based on a few key events that we don’t actually have the full context of. If we truly knew...2021-12-2317 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeA Teenage Carol Part Three - The Ghost of Teenage PresentThis week we continue the “Teenage Carol” story with Part Three: The Ghost of Teenage Present. Eben goes to visit some recent events in his life, to get a better look at what others’ true perception of him was - which is much different than what Eben had thought.  This brings us to today’s secret, we often assume what other people think of us. Often when we think they dislike us or something similar, it’s an untrue perception based on a few key events that we don’t actually have the full context of. If we truly knew...2021-12-1621 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeA Teenage Carol Part Two - The Ghost of Teenage PastPart two of the story “A Teenage Carol”, where Eben gets brought back to events in his past to see how it affected the way he thought of himself - whether he remembered the event or not.  Ben Pugh joins us today to discuss how events in our past can consciously or subconsciously cause shifts in the way we think of ourselves years down the road. Sometimes these events are much more insignificant than we remember because the way we interpreted at the time caused us to blow it out of proportion in our heads - something that...2021-12-0926 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeA Teenage Carol Part OneToday's episode is part 1 of a multi-part story leading up to Christmas! This week we talk about how the way you think about a social situation can cause the social situation to change, for better or for worse! Todays’ secret is.. It is easy to get stuck when we mistake certain thoughts for facts. Joey Mascio - Firmly Founded Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | tiktok2021-12-0215 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeQuitting PornToday Zach Spafford joins the show to share a personal experience of his. At some point in his life, he decided he needed to quit watching porn. He comes on the show to talk about how we can stop unwanted behavior in ourselves. Personal growth is a constant in our lives, and sometimes we can find ourselves feeling powerless to unwanted behavior. In this episode, Zach shares the secret of how we can eliminate unwanted desires within ourselves. Joey Mascio - Firmly Founded Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | tiktok Zach Spafford: website | instagram | facebook |podcast2021-11-2523 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeCheat CodesLife would be so much easier if we had a book of cheat codes for it, right? In this episode, Brooke Romney comes on the show to share some of her “cheat codes for life”. She’s the author of the book “52 Moderns Manners for Teens!” which can act as a book of cheats when navigating life. Joey Mascio - Firmly Founded Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | tiktok Brooke Romney: website | instagram | facebook | book2021-11-1833 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeAxing AnxietyWe all deal with anxiety in one way or another. Some people feel anxiety is just a constant that we need to deal with - but the problem with this thought process is it removes any control you have over it. While we all do deal with anxiety, there are elements we can control to reduce how it impacts our everyday lives. More often than not, our thoughts blow things out of proportion, and being able to manage your thoughts to prevent anxiety levels from rising is one of the secrets to living an awesome life.  Joey Mascio - F...2021-11-1119 minLatter-day Life CoachesLatter-day Life Coaches45. Thought Downloads with Heather Rackham and Joey MascioI want you to think back to the last time you got sick - throw up sick. How did you feel right before you threw up and right after? Most likely you felt horrible right before you got sick and hopefully you felt better right after. Thoughts that swirl in our head can be just like a stomach bug. They make us feel terrible if we try to keep them in our brain, and not until we get them out of our head, do we finally feel better.    Today on the podcast I discuss with co...2021-11-0918 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeThe Shield of HumorUsing humor as a shield against bullying is very effective! Penn State saw that using humor when being bullied is the 3rd best way in preventing further bullying. The best way to be able to use humor is loving who you are and accepting the parts of you, you might not like - but not believing any part of you is actually bad. Being you is the best thing ever, and once you know that, it makes using humor that much more easy and effective.  Joey Mascio - Firmly Founded Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | tiktok2021-10-2826 minParenting Teens with Dr. CamParenting Teens with Dr. CamFinding the Fun in Parenting with Joey MascioIf you find parenting more frustrating than fun, this episode is for you. Today I’m talking with Joey Mascio, Teen Life Coach at Firmly Founded (@joey.firmlyfoundedcoaching) about how to improve your relationship with your teen without changing them and how find more joy together. Joey is a certified life coach who helps teens and young adults stop letting stress, procrastination, and self-doubt suck all the fun out of being successful. He is a former middle school teacher who spent four years in the on campus suspension room where he started coaching teens. He al...2021-10-2738 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeHow (Not) to Prevent BullyingPenn State did a study that looked at different tactics used against bullies. Some of these were more effective than others, some were even harmful and ended up with more bullying in the end. The tactics that weren’t very helpful were usually focused on the bully and changing, and trying to control their behavior.  What tactics specifically tend to be the most effective? We take a look at Penn State’s list to see what showed to work the most.  Joey Mascio - Firmly Founded Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | tiktok2021-10-2121 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeWhat If There Are No Bullies?Bullies rarely ever see themselves, or their actions as being a bully. They often don’t even realize what they are doing is negatively impacting someone. What if the bully actually needs help? Sometimes all it takes is for the bully to realize they are, in fact, a bully. Bullies don’t want to think of themselves as a bully, and sometimes that is all it takes to change a bully’s ways.  Joey Mascio - Firmly Founded Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | tiktok2021-10-1416 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeMoon HeadBeing bullied sucks, it really does. It’s hard to find a way to deal with it - but I learned a way to counter the things bullies would say about me. I learned to own it. This didn’t stop them from saying it, but it stopped it from having a major negative impact on the way I felt and thought about myself. I accepted it, but what made this effective was that I also accepted myself and I still loved myself for who I was. Being called moon head wasn’t fun, but it never caused me to fee...2021-10-0719 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeBecoming BullyproofOctober is National Bullying Prevention Month, this means we will be diving into the secrets that will help all of us become Bully Proof.  The war against bullying is a very positive movement. There are a lot of things being done - but at the same time, it doesn’t feel like it’s quite hitting the mark. The message towards bullies to.. stop bullying is not very effective - usually the bully doesn’t even consider what they are doing to be bullying! And then there is the message for bi-standards to stand up and speak out against the bul...2021-09-3015 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeThe Anger LadderIt takes two people to escalate an argument to a full-blown fight. Which means, the secret for this week is….to step off the anger ladder. It takes two people to build each other up for a fight to start. Don’t let yourself climb up, and help the other party climb to the top of the anger ladder which can lead to saying things we don’t mean and things we may regret. Firmly Founded is hosting the Firmly Founded Family Fall Festival located in Alpine Utah, at Burgess Orchards on Saturday, October 9th, 2021.  Joey Ma...2021-09-2312 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeFitting InNobody fits in perfectly all the time. Being able to adapt to each situation is a life skill that will take you far. It will allow you to assess different social situations and get a sense of what is needed from you. This doesn’t mean not being yourself, but instead being authentically adaptable. This means knowing what personal values you have and knowing when and how to apply them, and being secure in who you are as a person. But that doesn’t mean fitting in 100% of the time, it means knowing when we can or can’t fit in...2021-09-1619 minThe Parenting Coach PodcastThe Parenting Coach PodcastS03|03 - Parenting Reluctant Teens with Joey MascioJoey Mascio is a Certified Life Coach who helps high achieving teens and young adults stop letting self-doubt, procrastination, and stress suck all the fun out of being successful. Before he started his coaching business, Joey was a public-school teacher and counselor. Before that he appeared on hundreds of stages in front of thousands of people as a performer. His biggest claim to fame is being the only actor is Disneyland history to have played both Darth Maul and the Mad Hatter.What we dig into today:Why Joey volunteered in the teen discipline office, what...2021-09-1336 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeRelationship HeroLook up in the sky! It’s a bird! It’s a plane! No wait, it’s… a mom and her teen fighting? This week, Ben Pugh joins the show and we’re looking at how we can become the relationship hero and how we can prevent arguments from happening (and how we can win more!). It’s not about saving the other person in the relationship, it’s about choosing how you feel and being in control of your emotions within the relationship, and preventing us from feeling like the victim.  Firmly Founded is hosting the Fir...2021-09-0921 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeThe Straw Man Boxing MatchThe ‘straw man fallacy’ is everywhere! We encounter this type of argument all the time in life, even between teens and parents! But what exactly is the straw man fallacy? Understanding why someone might be using the straw man fallacy can help us know how to react to it. It will also help us identify when and why we might be using a straw man argument in our lives! Firmly Founded is hosting the Firmly Founded Family Fall Festival located in Alpine Utah, at Burgess Orchards on Saturday, October 9th, 2021.  Joey Mascio - Firmly Founded Coach...2021-09-0216 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeVaccinate Your MindWhile many of us have been focusing on staying physically healthy throughout the pandemic, a lot of us are neglecting our mental health. Similar to viruses, thoughts are contagious. It is important we surround ourselves with positive thoughts and protect ourselves from negative thoughts. So how can we protect ourselves, vaccinate ourselves against bad thoughts? This episode will share that very secret with you! Firmly Founded is hosting the Firmly Founded Family Fall Festival located in Alpine Utah, at Burgess Orchards on Saturday, October 9th, 2021.  Joey Mascio - Firmly Founded Coaching:  website | instagram | fa...2021-08-2618 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeHelicopter MomsTeens, what do you do when you’re dealing with ‘helicopter parents’? It’s hard when you’re ready to find your way in the world, but you have a parent hovering over you, monitoring your every action and looking out for you. It comes from a place of love and a place of fear. In this episode, I am joined by Heather Frazier to discuss what teens and parents can do about helicopter parenting.  Joey Mascio - Firmly Founded Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | tiktok Heather Frazier - website | instagram | facebook2021-08-1925 minThe Receive ExperienceThe Receive Experience11. Interview with Joey Mascio​Summary: Listen in on my interview with Joey Mascio, a Life Coach who coaches teenagers. He didn’t start as a coach though. He had dreams of becoming a screenwriter for Hollywood and went on to becoming a teacher.  Joey’s story will help you see the importance of believing that as you honor what you feel guided to do, you can 100% make your own business happen.   What you’ll learn: The Book that changed his life – The Five Day Weekend Life before life coaching The reason behind him putting his passion into passi...2021-08-1248 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeBack to School Mental PrepThe “back to school dread” is starting to set in for many. It’s easy to let the anxieties of the school year take over and take away the fun and relaxation of the last few weeks of summer. Today Ben Pugh joins the show and we discuss tips on how you can prepare mentally for the upcoming school year.  --- Joey Mascio - Firmly Founded Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | tiktok Ben Pugh - website | facebook | podcast2021-08-1223 minSecrets for an Awesome LifeSecrets for an Awesome LifeEmotion MonstersWe tend to view unpleasant emotions like a monster from a horror movie. When we encounter these emotion monsters, we want to run away or hide from them. Fighting against them instead of accepting them, causes these monsters to grow. So, what can we do to prevent these unpleasant emotions from growing? How can we feel these emotions without letting them prevent us from achieving our goals? Joey Mascio - Firmly Founded Coaching: website | instagram | facebook | tiktok2021-08-0521 minLatter Day Lives - Talking with Latter Day SaintsLatter Day Lives - Talking with Latter Day SaintsEp. 159 - Joey Mascio - Teen and Young Adult Life CoachMy guest on the show this week is the fun and energetic teen and young adult life coach Joey Mascio. We talk about how he figured out his path in life, turning down a dream scholarship, his time spent doing comedy and acting, working at Disneyland as a walkaround character, working toward, and eventually walking away from being a Hollywood writer, raising children with health concerns, how he ultimately found his calling as a very popular life coach for teens and young adults, and how being a member of the church affects it all! Joey is so open and so much fun. He...2021-03-1552 minLatter-day Life CoachesLatter-day Life CoachesFive Improv Tips To Help You Talk to Your Teen with Joey MascioJust when you think you may have your child figured out, they become a teenager and the way they want to communicate with you changes. Joey Mascio, shares 5 simple tips from the Improv world that will help you connect with your teen even when your teen seems unwilling to communicate with you. Joey and his colleagues at Firmly Founded do two different webinars on a regular basis. One for teens called Teens Ask a Coach and one for parents called Ask a Teen Expert. Click Link below to Register: Register Here2021-02-1636 min