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TRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeHow I started my business (and how you can too!)I am OFTEN asked how I got started with my business in this online space, and have never actually written it down/recorded it, and today's the day! It's been 15 years of learning, tweaking, implementing, and I'd love to share that with you if you have a desire for more, even if you're not sure what that looks like yet. I'm holding a 1 day online workshop on August 5th (with replays if you can't come LIVE) check it out here: Start your Own Business Workshop Click the button at the bottom of...2025-06-2819 min
The Neighborly Drug DealerRunning a Hair Salon and Clothing Boutique with Postpartum feat. Kristen DukeWelcome to this episode of the Neighborly Drug Dealer, where Dr. Morgan Fordham talks with Kristen Duke. Kristen is the founder and owner of House of Duke, a hair salon located in Evans, GA. House of Duke has recently expanded with a clothing boutique, specializing in country club chic. Kristen talks about the challenges of navigating running a business while experiencing postpartum.2025-06-1146 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeStories with my daughter Cali in FloridaCali and I went to Miami for her Spring Break, and had so much fun! In this episode, she joins me to share a few stories I thought you'd benefit from hearing about invalidating your teen (she called me out!) I shared at the end a secret project I'm working on, email me to know more! kristen@kristenduke.com 2025-03-2811 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeYour teen isn't shutting you out because they are rebellious....If you want to SEE differently, and willing to DO differently, send me an email with the subject line "I want to SEE!" to kristen@kristenduke.com I'm here to help. (I've been there!)2025-03-1609 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEncourage your Teen to DateThis episode is all about encouraging (not enforcing) your teen to date! Download the free Teen Date Deck guide: https://kristenduke.com/teen-date-ideas/ This will also sign you up for the Bestie Club with more ideas coming to your email on teen dating! Feel free to message me on Instagram: @KristenDukeChats or email me kristen@kristenduke.com with any teen dating questions!2025-02-0407 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeDon't let mama bear take overListen for what NOT to do when your teen doesn't get invited (and mam bear comes out!) and you want to reach out to their friends moms to convince them to make it all better. Conversation. Connection. Confidence building. All that adds up to TRUST! In this episode, I shared about the new Teen Chat Cards all about FRIENDS with 50 scenarios for you and your teen to chat through, grab them here: https://members.kristenduke.com/friends-teen-chats/ 2025-01-2909 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeHow to help your teen with FRIENDS! (and what not to do)Sharing a story when "mama bear" came out swinging when my teen complained about a friend and then defended them because of my response. In this episode, I shared about the new Teen Chat Cards all about FRIENDS with 50 scenarios for you and your teen to chat through, grab them here: https://members.kristenduke.com/friends-teen-chats/ Conversation. Connection. Confidence building. All that adds up to TRUST! If you didn't already download the free CALM CREATOR guide, do that here: https://kristenduke.com/calmcreator/ 2025-01-2109 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeHow to create more calm in your homeHow you downloaded the free calm creator yet? Grab that here: https://kristenduke.com/calmcreator/ Sharing an embarrassing story about myself in order to help you remember a very important tip to better address conflict. Also sharing more about this on Instagram this week: https://www.instagram.com/kristendukechats/ 2025-01-1409 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeSeason 5 Episode 1: What exactly is being trusted by your teen?Sometimes people get confused when I say the goal is to earn teens trust, so I'm elaborating a bit on that here, (and what it's NOT) as well as summarizing 5 of the biggest parenting blindspots. The TRUSTED Challenge starts Monday, January 13th! https://kristenduke.com/trusted/ Referenced a few videos on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/kristendukechats/2025-01-0909 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 35 How we do scripture study // benefits of memorizing scripturesSharing thoughts on how we have had family scripture study over the years, and the benefits of memorizing scriptures both for your teen and your family. Check out the scripture memorization cards here: https://members.kristenduke.com/doctrinal-mastery-cards/ Coming soon: share light online with 52 weekly prompts throughout the year!2024-12-2710 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeBONUS: Seeking Answers to Spiritual Questions (my talk at church)I gave a talk at church on Sunday, and when I asked on Instagram stories if anyone wanted to hear, I got a 94% YES! The other 6% said they have no spiritual questions.... This is something I've thought about a lot personally, as well as for my children and dear friends who have struggled with questions of the spiritual nature, and so I was excited to collect my thoughts about the topic. This pertains to parenting, because I strive to be spiritually strong for myself AND my kids, to be in tune to how I can b...2024-12-1016 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 34 Christmas season frustrationHow are you feeling during the holiday season? Many moms feel extra frustrated when they feel their teen might not feel deserving of Christmas kindness! This one's for you! I'll be sharing micro tips on instagram in the days leading up to Christmas, so make sure you follow along there... You may be a good fit for the next TRUSTED Challenge on January 13th, check it out!2024-12-0309 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 33: When Grandparents Disagree with your Parenting StyleIt can feel very frustrating when grandparents don't agree (and either shame you for doing things different or do it without your consent) so THIS is an important discussion, especially around the holidays! My dad sent me an article that sparked this discussion, and i'm weighing in with some "say this/not that" scenarios in this episode. January 13th TRUSTED Challenge Chats on Instagram Leave a podcast review, I'd be so grateful! Email me anytime future podcast ideas: kristen@kristenduke.com 2024-11-2609 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 32: How to Communicate Hurt Feelings to your teen to TEACHFollow up to last weeks episode on how to TALKE to your teen about your expectations of a little gratitude.... AND what to say/not say examples. Next TRUSTED Challenge is January 13th: https://kristenduke.com/trusted/ Instagram reel discussed in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/reel/DChJWXXxHZX/ Email me: kristen@kristenduke.com With anything, especially future podcast scenarios you'd like me to dissect! Leave a review if you found this beneficial, share with your friends!2024-11-1909 min
Motherhood Matters#12: Gaining Your Teen’s Trust with Special Guest Kristen DukeSend us a textToday I’m talking to my best friend from high school Kristen Duke. Kristen and I grew up together and went through the highs and lows of teenage life mostly attached at the hip. Now we’re parenting teens and young adults and trying to figure out how to help them navigate the world in positive ways that will help them become the best version of themselves. Kristen is a wealth of knowledge in the teen parenting space. Today she’s sharing some things we can STOP doing and some t...2024-11-1646 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEP 31: 15 ways your teenager is ungrateful (and how to remedy that)I polled my friends on Instagram and asked how their teen is ungrateful and I got so many responses, I narrowed it dwon to the top 15, which I share here (and you can likely relate to) and I ALSO share how to remedy that with 3 action items. You ready?!?! Email me (kristen@kristenduke.com) or message on instagram with suggestions for future podcast episodes. https://www.instagram.com/kristendukechats/ Please leave a review on this podcast if you found it helpful! 2024-11-1311 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 30: Does parenting teens feel hopeless?Do you feel hopeless in your mother journey because you know you aren't perfect and terrified for the day your adult child comes to tell you you messed them up? Then this episode is for you! If you love this podcast, I'd be grateful for a 5 start review!! Tell me what other topics you'd like me to cover here! Join the TRUSTED Challenge here: https://kristenduke.com/trusted/ Join the instagram community here: https://www.instagram.com/kristendukechats/ 2024-09-2508 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 29: When your teen hurts your feelingsHow "should" you respond when your teen hurts your feelings? Chatting about that here today! Join the next TRUSTED Challenge: https://kristenduke.com/trusted/ If this was helpful or you enjoy the podcast, I'd be grateful for a review!2024-09-1707 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 28: How can I help my teen build confidence?Having asked on Instagram, what you want to hear episodes about, someone said, "How can I help my teen build confidence" so here we are! We discussed the Confidence conversation cards Trusted Challenge: https://kristenduke.com/trusted/2024-09-1010 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 27: How can I validate my teenager and not annoy them?Straight from an Instagram LIVE discussion, where a mom asked: "How do I validate my teenager, I try to tell them all the right things and I still annoy them." Lets chat! I started this episode and less than a minute later, chaos happened in my kitchen, so you can hear the audio, but if you want to see the video, you can watch this episode on youtube here. 2024-09-0309 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 26 How to not be scared with your teenage driverThe message I got from a mom recently said this, "My 15 year old got his permit an is eager to drive us around everywhere....{and I'm scared!}" I answered my thoughts on that in this episode! Join the next TRUSTED Challenge: https://kristenduke.com/trusted/ Grab the confidence boosting conversation cards: https://members.kristenduke.com/sales-page-consider-this-cards/ Submit a question on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristendukechats/ Submit a question via email: Kristen@KristenDuke.com 2024-08-2711 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 25: Should I go through my kids phone?Phones! We love 'em and we love to hate 'em when it involved kids. Phones aren't going away, so learning how to navigate them in a TRUSTED way is always the goal! The question I got from a mom in the community recently went like this: "How often should you go through your kids phones? When you see thins in their phone that don't align with your values how do you handle it?" I answer in this podcast episode! Join the next TRUSTED Challenge: https://kristenduke.com/trusted/ Phone Chat cards: https://members.kri...2024-08-2010 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 24 How to respond to an "ungrateful" teenagerIs your teen ungrateful or are you just seeking "hits of joy" and don't get the response you were expecting or hoped for? (Hint: It's very normal if this is you!) In this TRUSTED by your Teenager podcast episode, we chat about this in 10 minutes or less! Sharing about an experience when I was a teen, and how I've switched it up with my teenager, even though I've had my feelings hurt before! If you found this helpful, would LOVE you to leave a review on the podcast/episode. Feel free to reach o...2024-08-1210 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 23 What to do if you don't like your teens friendsIn this TRUSTED by your Teenager podcast episode, we chat about what to do if you don't like your teenagers friends. My goal is to give you bite sized tips for teens in under 10 minutes, and this one was under 7! This is the first time I recorded a YouTube video right alongside this, so if you prefer to watch, you can do that here. A few simple tips that might surprise you about what you can do if you don't like your teens friend. In this episode, I also mentioned: The TRUSTED Challenge: (you need to...2024-07-3006 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 22 What exactly does becoming TRUSTED mean?I often get asked for more clarification when I share about becoming trusted, so I explain that here, what that actually means. Join the TRUSTED challenge by Saturday night (July 27) we start Monday morning! The TRUSTD Challenge info page. 2024-07-2609 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 21 Teen is always irritated, Icebergs, and follow up to ep. 20Piggybacking onto the last episode, I share a few more thoughts on the contemptuous teenager, as well as responding to another message from a mom who has an irritable teenager who doesn't want to go anywhere when mom plans fun. I always aim to be as gentle as possible, because I am not into mom shaming, and I got a little blunt here, because I love you! You may enjoy the Trusted Challenge on July 29th, which I mention at the end here, my answer and solution to many things: Become TRUSTED by your teenager. 2024-07-1209 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 20 Contemptuous & Sarcastic (pre)Teen, what to do?Got this question for my "ask me anything" i posted on Instagram this last week: "Preteen is sooooo contemtuous and sarcatics. Wanna stop the behavior before she teenages." Shared my thoughts on THAT in this episode AND about the challenge I have coming up. If you haven't already taken the parenting personality quiz, so that now to get in the side door for the challenge early! 2024-07-1209 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 19 Nothing in Common with your Teen?I got a message from a mom asking for help connectingwith her teen, whom she says she has nothing in common with. Listen up to see what I share in this episode! Want help guiding your parenting by discovering your personality? Take the 1 question quiz here: take the quiz. 2024-07-0909 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 17 How to really PAY attention Part 1Something I've been thinking about a lot lately, is how to help YOU really pay attention when it comes to learning skills to become trusted by your teen, so I share my thoughts here.... 2024-07-0610 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 16 My sons wedding recapSharing about the wondering wedding weekend and a little of my "vacation depression" I"m feeling now that it's over. Feel free to message me any other questions you may have if I don't cover it in this recap! My next event I'm planning and excited for: the Transform Retreat on September 9th in Denver! It's going to be EPIC, and I can't wait to add you to my village, and for you to walk away with more tools to become trusted by your teenager. If you didn't see the bonus of a 12 month payment plan, let...2024-06-2429 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 15 Planning ahead...I had to go a tad over 10 minutes to get all of my thoughts out on planning ahead to the next stage even while you're in a current stage. If you haven't seen about the Transform Retreat, make sure you check it out!2024-06-1613 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 14 Punch guilt in the face after crying at the gymLiterally crying at the gym today.... (cue Taylor's new song, "Down Bad") I got a message from a mom that got me thinking I needed to share my thoughts, and it just so happens that inspiration hit me as I was crying, walking away from the gym 10 minutes after I got there. Tips: What I do when I can't deal.... you might be suprised! I recorded this with my airpods in and now I know not to do that anymore... a bit of an echo. Chatted about the Transform Retreat and ho...2024-05-2909 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEP: 13 Teens Friends & FUN MOM summerListen to the very end to hear a clip of my girls! I was on a walk and I may not do that again, but pretend we are walking together! I talked in this episode about the challenges of teen friendships (and how to help them), the Fun Mom Freebie: https://kristenduke.com/teen-summer-fun/ and of course, Team Trusted: https://kristenduke.com/teamtrusted/ (Where you'll find the FRIENDS module!) I would be so grateful if you'd like to leave a review on this new and updated podcast series, and feel free to email o...2024-05-1809 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 12 My Selfish WishI have a selfish wish, and I'm not going to tell you what it is here, you'll have to listen! Email me if you want to see what I mentioned: kristen@kristenduke.com 2024-05-0910 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 11 What does sharing your story have to do with parenting?Just minutes after I recorded the last episode, I got a call from my son that I shared the story about him. I told him about what I have planned in the next few months, and discussed the importance of sharing stories, and he said, "What does sharing your story have to do with parenting?" I answer that question in this episode more in depth, it's a great question! Sharing challenging stories, and especially about your kids is not easy, and that's why I've done this in a safe environement in Team Trusted, our private...2024-05-0210 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp: 10 How I was able to help my teen with another friends brave storyThe tears came out today! I wasn't planning to share this today, but I just got back from the gym where I ran into someone (I barely know) and we talked for an hour... I walked away so benefitted from that experience, that it reminded me of how sharing our vulnerable stories has the opportunity to bless others in countelss ways, many we will never know about. I share how a friends story she shared 10 years ago stuck in my mind, and helped me bless & support my son, and I'll forever be grateful. (Listen to a...2024-04-3010 min
Parenting Teens with Dr. CamHow to Build Mutual Trust with Your Teen: Practical Tips for Stronger Relationships with Kristen DukeAre you struggling to connect with your teen? It might feel like your efforts to build trust and communication are falling short. In this episode, Dr. Cam is joined by Kristen Duke, a trusted mentor who specializes in helping parents navigate the challenges of raising teens. Kristen shares valuable insights into common pitfalls parents face in their relationships with teens and provides practical strategies for building trust, fostering open communication, and strengthening the parent-teen bond.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE
How to foster trust with your teen and rebuild a stronger connection
Key m...2024-04-2947 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 9: Graduation Recap, how I broke trust, & then gained trust with my sonMy son just graduated college! My friends on Instagram saw me travel to his graduation on Thursday this week, and you may remember how I've shared in the past that he chose not to participte in high school graduation (and how I eventually became ok with that) but that he dediced to indeed walk in his college graduation. I shared a video on IG about him growing up, and the things I EXPECTED him to do that he didn't, and my growth process in all of that. Watch that video here. I then had follow u...2024-04-2709 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 8: My walk through the high schoolIn this quick episode, I share my observations and thoughts after walking through the halls of the high school today. AND.... That I'm sharing a fun series in my bestie club emails in the next few weeks leading up to Mother's Day, so if you're not in that club, and you wanna be, you can join here: https://kristenduke.com/join/ 2024-04-2208 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 7: What to do about Sibling RivalryI completed 7 podcasts in 7 days, woohoo! I'm digging this new way of chatting, what do you think? You can always leave a review and let me know your thoughts! Responding to a message from a mom in the community asking about Sibling Rivarly and sharing a few of my thoughts, and I also have a workshop with actionable step by step tips and a family lesson idea over here: https://kristenduke.com/sales-page-squash-sibling-rivalry/ I also referenced confidence building discussions and scenarios here: https://members.kristenduke.com/sales-page-consider-this-cards/ Always thinking of how I can...2024-04-2108 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 6: How I feel about teens and Social Media (my time with META)I got invited to a local event with META, where they share details about their family and parental support. You can read all about that here. I love social media and I've successfully guided my teens THROUGH it, and you can too. I have a free guide that I'm updating, so stay tuned on how you can grab that soon. I also have the Tough Teen Topics PDF with questions to talk to your teen about social media all ready for you insite Team Trusted, JOIN us and earn your teens trust. https://kristenduke.com/t...2024-04-1909 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 5: Teen birthday & DRIVING!Today is my daughter Cali's 15th birthday, and I share what we like to do for birthdays AND about getting her drivers permit with some stories of my experience with teaching my teens to drive. Dropping 2 episodes today because the one I shared this morning was supposed to be shared yesterday (I recorded it then) and I want to share 7 episodes in 7 days on this kickoff week. THEN when I announce that I've pulled out the podcast again, I'll have 7 quick episodes to listen to. I love the number 7, my birthday is 7/7, so it's just a...2024-04-1710 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 4: Teens and DatingRecorded an episode on the road, here's to my goal of 4 episodes in 7 days before I announce this resurgance publically. I still haven't had anyone message me saying they've heard them! FREE: In this episode, we cover some teen dating thoughts and tips, download the freebie I created for you here: https://kristenduke.com/date-ideas-for-teens/ Included are 27 Creative Teen Date ideas that can ALSO be used to encourage group get togethers with friends! I also mention the Dating PDF to discuss dating questions with your teen inside of Team Trusted (I now have To...2024-04-1709 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 3: Lets focus on YOUChatting about the need not only for self care, but self improvement, and how much I value and appreciate when I can focus on this. I ended quickly to make sure I made it under 10 minutes, but details on the link below after you listen!! If wish we had a REPLY button here on the podcast, because I want to know how you support yourself emotionally, and if you're ready for a transformation. Because I'm ready to show you how! Check out the deets to TRANSFORM and join me in Colorado in September https://kristenduke...2024-04-1509 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen DukeEp 1: SURPRISE!!! The podcast is back....I have been thinking about bringing this podcast back, and today, on a whim, I recorded this quick episode...listen to hear about the new direction I want to take this and WHY I decided to bring it back! Grab the new dating freebie here: https://kristenduke.com/date-ideas-for-teens/ Mesage me on Intagram https://www.instagram.com/kristendukechats/ Or email me if you listened to this to hear what special freebie you get (expires April 17th) kristen@kristenduke.com I guess this is season 4, since season 1 was in 2018, season 2 in...2024-04-1309 min
Joyful Courage for Parenting TeensKristen Duke helps us build more trust with our teensTalking with Kristen Duke, mentor to parents of teens, and full of enthusiasm for what we can create when we work on building a relationship founded on trust. Kristen guides us through some blind spots parents have that get int the way of a connection, and how to be the person our adolescents need.Find more show notes and information about our sponsors at https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-455-kristen-duke-helps-us-build-more-trust-with-our-teens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-01-2251 minJoyful Courage for Parenting TeensKristen Duke helps us build more trust with our teensTalking with Kristen Duke, mentor to parents of teens, and full of enthusiasm for what we can create when we work on building a relationship founded on trust. Kristen guides us through some blind spots parents have that get int the way of a connection, and how to be the person our adolescents need.Find more show notes and information about our sponsors at https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-455-kristen-duke-helps-us-build-more-trust-with-our-teens/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-01-2251 min
The Latter-Day Ladies113. Latter-Day Lady: Kristen DukeSend us a textHave you felt lost in parenting your teens? Feel like you are in over your head and want to build a great connection rather than stressing over their actions?This interview with Kristen Duke is for YOU. She taught me so much in this conversation. Simple but profound ideas like collaborating, asking more thought provoking questions and becoming a first responder with our teens. I am so excited for you to hear all she taught in this action packed episode.To find more about Kristen Duke:Visit h...2023-09-1136 min
Cat & Nat UnfilteredDecoding The Ungrateful Teen with Kristen DukeIf there’s one thing kids can do really well, it’s having an impeccable ability to know exactly which buttons to press to push you over the edge. For many of us, it usually has something to do with their occasional (if not consistent) lack of gratitude and appreciation for all that you do for them. That’s why we’re bringing in parenting mentor, Kristen Duke to talk to us about the ungrateful teen; where does it come from? Are they really ungrateful or do they just have a hard time showing it? What can we as parents...2023-06-2616 min
Millennial Mom217. How to Talk to Your Teen the Right Way with Kristen DukeIn this episode of Kasey's Korner, I chatted with Kristen Duke, a mentor for parents of teenagers. She helps them to see that they can control their emotions and have fantastic relationships with their teenagers if they're willing to recognize the personal blind spots we might have.
The episode is about the importance of confidence in teenagers. Kristen Duke learned this first hand by talking to her kids and other parents. Duke says that parents need to learn to control their emotions and not take their frustrations out on their kids. Kristen also says that it's important for parents to...2022-12-1734 min
The Best YearsEp. 58 Communicate through the Lifespan with Kristen Duke Join Dr. Darlene as she speaks with Kristen Duke about the upcoming AnyoneCan Communicate through the Lifespan Summit. Scheduled for Dec. 1, 2022 -Dec. 3. 2022 Join the summit free when you purchase Dr. Darlene's new Kindle book, PowerUp Your Marriage, available on Amazon Make sure to visit her website for more information www.whatstopsyou.com2022-11-2913 min
Dear Young Married CoupleHow to Be a FUN Parent and Connect w/ Your TEEN w/ Kristen DukeDo you fear that if you’re the “fun” parent, then you won’t be respected by your teens? Join Adam + Karissa as they chat with Kristen Duke about how you can be your teen’s best friend and parent. You don’t have to choose!Recommend Resources:Intentional Connection PlaybookConnect w/ Kristen:@kristendukechatskristenduke.comJoin us for the next DYMC Monthly Live Date Night where we dig into some of these topics with you LIVE for 90 minut...2022-08-3042 min
Real Estate Leadership RoundtableKristen Childers PodcastKristen Childers has done it all. From corporate America to real estate she's used her business acumen to create success for herself and the agents she represents. If you are looking for some advice on pursuing a real estate career or have questions on being a top producing agent then this episode is for you. I promise it will be well worth your time!If you want to reach out to Kristen you can easily give her a call or text her to her phone number: (512) 947-0373 or email her to kristen@ahcrealtor.comDo not forget...2022-08-2222 min
The Dude TherapistCreating Connection with your Teens w/ Kristen DukeParenting is hard, but parenting teenagers gets a bad rap causing people to be tested, but can we learn, educate and make it a more enjoyable connection? Let’s chat about it!In this week's episode, we get right into the nitty-gritty of teenagers and how to truly connect and preserve the deep and real relationship for life.Kristen Duke is on a mission to mend the relationship between parents and teenagers through connection and preserving the relationship long term. Grab the freebie, and join the community at @KristenDukeChats Instagram: @KristenDukeChatsweb...2021-08-1140 min
60 Mindful MinutesHow to Make Better Decisions with Annie DukeFor episode homepage, resources, free download and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode105/ Description Our lives are filled with the results of the decisions we make. Large or small, we all make decisions every single day. But how many of us really think about the process we use for making decisions? Annie Duke, author of How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices, sees decision-making as a learned skill. In her research and career as a championship poker player and public speaker, she has sought to transcend the typical ‘pro and con lis...2020-11-2453 min60 Mindful MinutesHow to Make Better Decisions with Annie DukeFor episode homepage, resources, free download and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode105/ Description Our lives are filled with the results of the decisions we make. Large or small, we all make decisions every single day. But how many of us really think about the process we use for making decisions? Annie Duke, author of How to Decide: Simple Tools for Making Better Choices, sees decision-making as a learned skill. In her research and career as a championship poker player and public speaker, she has sought to transcend the typical ‘pro and con lis...2020-11-2453 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen Duke#096 Sex Talk with Kristen B HodsonI'm happy my guest @KristinBHodson is here to help us know how to best have sex talk with teens. No longer is it enough to have "the talk" just once, it should be an ongoing discussion with 1,000 1 minute conversations, Kristin says. Kristin runs a practice in Salt Lake City called @TheHealingGroup and is also a professor at the University of Utah. As often happens, I ended up falling into the therapy chair to discuss my experience on the topic, and Kristin weighs in. I wrote a summary blog post with 20 questions to ask y...2020-02-2539 min
Fist Bump with Kristen Duke#037 Coming OutSharing my thoughts to you teen friends about coming out as gay after the parenting podcast interview with a mom whose son came out. Listen to that after, or encourage your parents to listen, you can do that here: Teens Coming Out Message me on Instagram ANYTIME @FistBump.Podcast Or send me an email! kristenduke@gmail.com I love hearing from you, and hope to be a trusted adult friend if you don't have one to turn to.2020-02-2100 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#036 Abuse Help and PreventionMy friends, I hope you haven't known the pain of sexual abuse, but if you or a friend have, please listen to this episode. If you have not, I share some prevention tools and how to set boundaries so hopefully in your dating experiences you can advocate for yourself. I mention my blog post at KristenDuke.com where I share some links and a printable you can download to read by yourself or with your parents on setting boundaries and hopefully preventing future abuse, as well as tips for Trauma Therapy if you have PTSD f...2020-02-1500 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#035 Teens + DatingSharing a snippet of my chat with Ruby from @8passengers as we talk about teens and dating, along with things to look for and include on your LIST and what are red flags. For more of our chat, tune into the Beyond Good Intentions parenting podcast episode #94 where we go more in depth on this topic. Go to my website www.KristenDuke.com to download a printable list for you to consider and then make your own list for qualities you'd like to look for in dating for a future spouse. It's not too early t...2020-02-0700 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#034 Body ImageAs a follow up to last weeks episode, I wanted to focus on body image specifically. Your body is not an ornament, it's an instrument. Support the podcast by shopping on Amazon through our Amazon store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/capturingjoykristenduke Email me or DM at @FistBump.Podcast on Instagram2020-02-0300 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#033 Diet + Eating DisordersI hope you will all take the chance to listen to this episode and dieting and eating disorders. My guest struggled for 15 years, and she has a lot of great insight to hopefully stop any negative thinking before it starts, or IN ITS TRACKS. I've got two free prints that go along with this episode that you can print at: https://kristenduke.com/teens-and-eating-disorders/ If you feel your parents could benefit from a similar topic, have them listen to episode #91 from the Beyond Good Intentions parenting podcast. Join us at @FistBump.Podcast if y...2020-01-2400 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#032 Settle Your GlitterI'm sharing a little GLITTER analogy in the episode today to offer an idea for when you are on emotional overload. I've got a print you can download here: GLITTER print You'll see it's on the post where I'm trying to help parents respond to teens emotional whirlwinds. I think it's OK to have moments where you roll your eyes, but best to talk it out when emotions have settled on both sides. Listen and email me with any extra thoughts or leave an iTunes review!2020-01-1700 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#031 Are you STRESSED?In this FIRST episode of 2020, I'm speaking with a certified counselor all about tips for RELIEVING STRESS! It's a quick listen, if you love it you can: Share with a friend Comment on @FistBump.Podcast IG Leave an iTunes review! 2020-01-1000 min
The Duke Machado ShowInterview: Kristen Alamo Rowin, Republican Candidate CD-17Texas' Congressional District 17, was held by Rep. Bill Flores, who announced he would not seek re-election. So now, 12 Republican Candidates have signed up to run, and see who comes out on top. In this program, we visit with Kristen Alamo Rowin, a Conservative Christian woman from Lorena, TX, just a few miles south of Waco. In this interview, we get to know what Kristen thinks about CD-17, the issues, and her desire to represent the people of CD-17. Listen and Share!2019-12-1640 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#030 Are your Parents Divorced?Whether your parents are divorced or not, I encourage you to listen to this episode, because it can help you better understand your friends with divorced parents. And if you DO have friends whose parents are divorced, PLEASE SHARE THIS EPISODE! Head on over to Instagram and share your thoughts over there: @FistBump.Podcast Shop our AMAZON STORE for our favorite things!2019-10-2500 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#029 Self ControlDo you feel like your parents are controlling? Are you exhibiting self control? Listen up, and hear my thoughts on how to help your parents let go of the reins a little bit. @FistBump.Podcast2019-10-1800 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#028 Education & EntrepreneurshipMy friend Emily is just barely 17, already enrolled in college, has a few businesses under her belt, and guess what? Didn't graduated high school! There are so many routes to get to a career destination, and Emily opened my eyes to other options. Join the discussion this week on the @FistBump.Podcast Instagram page. It's ok to seek out alternative options! You can find Emily a few places on Instagram: @TheSheJewels @EmilyLoderup @EmLoderupPhotography I hope you'll look her up! I'm also grateful to those who sh...2019-10-1100 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#027 Avoiding IsolationThis episode is about how to avoid isolation and better monitor yourself on those beloved SCREENS that we all love! Our devices are so amazing: they get us to where we want to go, allow us to check out and forget about life for a bit, and have unlimited technology at our fingertips. But it can also be to our detriment, and we all need to do our part to monitor ourselves. PLEASE LISTEN AND SHARE! AMAZON STORE: I added a few nature posters that you can hang in your room and remind you to...2019-10-0500 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#026 Teens and DatingWhether you have already started dating, or waiting for that day, this episode covers all of your questions, and if not, we will be discussing more on Instagram this week at @FistBump.Podcast. Dating is FUN, but you have to go into it with realistic expectations, knowing it's also HARD and emotional and meant to be discussed with a parent or trusted adult friend that can help you navigate these rough waters. My friend @Kaylee.Burton is my guest today, and I love hearing her thoughts on teen dating! She is 21, so has stepped into th...2019-09-2900 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#25 Be Connected in RealityDo you feel trapped? This episode is about getting free of the trap, and being connected to reality. I hope you'll listen all the way through. Please message me on Instagram (@FistBump.Podcast) or email me at KristenDuke@gmail.com with any questions or concerns or ANYTHING! Episode guest is @Freein13 on Instagram2019-09-2000 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#24 Athletic Setbacks from InjuryMy fabulous teen friend Jenny is here to chat today about a sports injury that took over a lot of her high school experience and sat her on the bench of her favorite sport, soccer. She is someone I really look up to, and felt heartbroken that she had to experience this as a teen, but I'm grateful she's here to share her story with all of you, in hopes it can give you strength as well. Check out our favorite strength training gear in our AMAZON STORE. Share this episode with a friend who has had a...2019-09-1400 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#023 Positivity through ChallengesGrateful to have my 18 year old friend Eross as my guest today. I love hearing from my teen friends, and he is someone I see as positive in so many instances, I knew he'd be a great interview to chat about challenges. He just graduated high school and is heading out on a mission in a few days, so I'm happy to was about to record this chat before he leaves! If you loved this episode, listen to a few others! Share the podcast with your friends with a link or screenshot. Leave...2019-09-0600 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#022 Being an Upstander against BullyingOk, so this episode is all about Bullying. Whether you've experienced it or seen it, please listen! And share with your friends! Amber from @TeenTake30 has some great tips really for anyone that has experienced unkindness. She shares how we can prepare our mind for such things. She also explains the definition of Bullying, which is good because I think that word is really overused. Check out the AMAZON store for some gratitude journals and meditation accessories!2019-08-3000 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#021 Prepare to LaunchThis week I launched my oldest son Tyler out into the adult world, and before that, I interviewed him on the Beyond Good Intentions parenting podcast all about how he was prepared to launch. Though I'm not chatting with him on this episode, I chat about some things you can ask for help in learning to do before you fly the coop, move out, launch into the world! I also invite you to listen to #76 of Beyond Good Intentions if you'd like to hear more! See the AMAZON STORE for a bunch of things we go...2019-08-2300 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen Duke#76 Ready to Launch (Teen leaving home)I'm so grateful to be able to share my oldest, Tyler, with all of you, and how he is READY TO LAUNCH, fly the coop, move out of the house, spread his wings. In this episode, we talk about where he is headed, what he learned to prepare him for this, and even why he quit social media years ago! My emotions are high, and you'll hear that come out in my intro, recorded just 2 days before my son heads out on his 2 year mission for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. If y...2019-08-2140 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#20 Finding BalanceYou can't be in perpetual motion all the time. It's important to slow down, and if you feel your life has too many things going on, sit down and talk to your parents about how you can find balance. Chatting with my friend @BeckyProudfit, and we also chatted to the adults about the same topic in the Beyond Good Intentions podcast episode #75, so have your parents listen if this is something they need to hear! Somehow I was able to slip in a story about myself playing basketball in middle school. Shop in t...2019-08-1700 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#19 Preserving RelationshipsI'm very excited to chat about the process of making strawberry jam! The preserving process, and how we can apply it to our life and relationships. Tune in, share with your friends, and discuss it together! Check out the Amazon store with all of the strawberry goodness I found! 2019-08-0900 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#18 Back to School TipsSome of you may have already started a new school year, while others have a few more weeks. In this episode I share some tips that will help you by making some personal goals and just my own thoughts about how to start your year off fabulously. Come chat with us on Instagram at @FistBump.podcast Check out our favorite TEEN BACKPACKS in the AMAZON store! 2019-08-0200 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#16 Avoiding Toxic FriendshipsAfter an email from a fabulous teen listener, I put together my thoughts on how to avoid toxic friendships for this episode. While sharing a good deal from a book I'm reading with my teens: The 7 Habits of Highly Effective Teenagers. It's a fun book with pictures and short stories highlighting each habit, give it a try!2019-07-1300 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#17 Social Media DiscussionWhether you are already on social media or not, in this episode I talk about my best tips for navigating social media in a safe way. Most importantly, aim to be in tune with yourself, take a break if you need to! Listen with your parents and discuss it. Grab the e-book HERE: Teens and Social Media I also chatted about my AMAZON store in the episode: My favorite phone case and my daughters Air Pods. Grateful in advance for any shares of this episode, iTunes reviews, or just joining in t...2019-06-2100 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#15 A Teen with DepressionI love that Claire will willing to chat about her Depression and help dispel the stigma that it should be kept in secret. She's learned from her mom that having depression is just like a common cold, and isn't to be met with shame. Our Amazon episode product is an ear bud case, listen as to WHY! I also asked if anyone is interested in becoming an intern for the podcast, message me on Instagram or email me: kristenduke@gmail.com 2019-06-1400 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#14 Shutting Out Negative ThoughtsLearning to shut out negative thoughts is something that so many teens struggle with. I spoke about this a bit in Fist Bump episode #3 Battling Insecurities. So if you haven't already listened to that one, DO IT! I had my family listen recently to two different podcasts recently, all of us together, with plans to listen to the third. It's great to be able to listen with someone else, take notes, and then discuss. That's what we did, one on a car trip, one in our family room. All are linked below for easy listening. Fist...2019-06-0100 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#013 Body ConfidenceIn this episode I'm talking with Amber about Body Confidence and steps we can all take to obtain it. She talks about the difference between comparison and competition, and the importance of CARBS in life! Resilience and self love is so important, because we will experience people in our life that don't like us, but what we really need is to remember long term. She shares some steps on how to do that in this episode. AMAZON ITEM FOR THE EPISODE: Strength training bands I also talked about a book that my kids a...2019-05-2500 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#012 Survivors GuiltSurviving childhood leukemia brought on a great deal of survivors guilt for Jamie. She felt like a disappointment, uncertain why she survived when she had known so many other cancer patients that she adored, who weren't so lucky. She was bullied in high school, felt angry towards her parents, and just didn't understand why she was so special to have survived. She speaks of her suicide attempts, wanting to quiet the voices in her head. As an adult, and coming through on the other side, she travels around teaching youth about the importance of talking...2019-05-1700 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#011 Middle School CrushLast week I told you I was going to delve into my teenager journals, and in this episode, I'm telling you about my first BIG crush in middle school! I got some good laughs looking back, but also pretty pleased to see that middle school ME had a healthy dose of self confidence. I truly believe that in writing we discover ourselves, and I hope you've taken the challenge to practice. Come chat about it with me on Instagram: @FistBump.Podcast Leave a review, send me a DM, when you buy on...2019-05-1000 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#010 The Path to Self Discovery"Writing regularly is the path to self discovery." My husband gave me a gift last year with this quote attached, and I have thought about it over and over since then. As a teenager, I was an avid journal writer, and looking back, I truly believe that because I wrote so much about my day, my friends, my feelings, my frustrations, that I developed a good healthy dose of self confidence and awareness. I really got to know and understand myself, and that has really benefitted me in my life. Come listen to my thoughts...2019-05-0300 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#009 // Be Actively EngagedI got a fabulous review from "Boo Boo" and they suggested I share an episode on how to be more active, because they said teens can be on their phone too much. So I took that info and made this episode to address that concern. I shared some info from two posts I've written previously on KristenDuke.com which are these: Benefits of Outdoor Activities 25 Exercise Ideas to do with family or friends AMAZON favorites for TEENs Thanks for the iTunes reviews, and come share your favorites activities on the FistBump.Podcast Instagram pa...2019-04-2700 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#008 Dating and WaitingI am so thrilled to have my amazing friend of 35 years on the podcast today talking about Dating and Waiting (for marriage to have sex). She is gorgeous, athletic, and has one of the coolest jobs I know, but hasn't found "the one" yet. She shares about making a promise to herself when she was a teenager, and how that has been tested, but she has held her ground, having integrity. She talks about how she's seen other have loneliness, commitment issues, feelings of insecurity doing what "everyone else is doing." Whatever you choose for y...2019-04-1900 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#007 Anxiety and PerfectionismMy friend! If you feel the need to be perfect, and get anxious about it, I hope you'll listen to this episode with my friend, a mental health professional, Leigh Germann. I heard her speak a few years ago at a conference, and I am so excited that I got her to share a few thoughts with you in this episode. Check out the de-stressor Phantom Thinking Putty in the AMAZON store. Share this episode with your parents and friends and TALK about it!!! I'd love you to message me or comment on in...2019-04-1200 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#006 How to be a better ConversationalistI'm chatting with my friend Avery in this episode, a fellow teen wanting to know thoughts on how to improve conversation with people. I love that she asked, and I love even more that she was willing to come on and chat with me! Message me on Instagram and share any topics you'd like me to cover and if you're up for coming on the show! Amazon item of the week: Would you Rather Game Cards @FistBump.Podcast on Instagram2019-04-0500 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#005 When Life Gives you LemonsWhen life gives you lemons: make lemonade. This is a phrase you've likely heard in your life, right? I wanted to dissect it, discuss it, share with you some lemons I've had thrown at me this week, and hopefully help you see that we can turn our sour life "lemons" into something else. Episode AMAZON favorite: Lemon Squeezer (I use it daily) Alex Boye' Lemonade Video (Fun and funny and catchy song) What to do when life gives you lemons. Quotes used from this business article. Benefits of Drinking Lemon Water I also love t...2019-03-2900 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#004 We all make MistakesYou make mistakes, mistakes don’t make you. It’s not how we make mistakes, but in how we correct them that defines us. In this episode, we talk about something that seems to be a major concern for teens, imperfectionism. We talk about the difference between shame and guilt, and I share a clip from one of my favorite TED Talks: Listening to Shame. I encourage you to click on that link and listen to it after this episode! >>>Our Amazon item that we love that I mention in this episode is the...2019-03-2300 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#003 Battling InsecuritiesWe all have insecurities, and in this episode we talked about the opposite of insecure and what we can do to flip it around. >>>Our Amazon featured product for this episode are CRAZY SOCKS! I love unique socks and I think some might feel insecure to wear them, but I say EMBRACE THE CRAZY! I've always loved the fun individuality that comes from wearing them, and they are surely a conversation piece! I've linked to a pair of llama socks above, but you can see more socks (and some with matching ties) in the Favorites for Teens...2019-03-1500 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#002 Developing GRITWhat is grit? I read a handful of descriptions in this episode, and I also share a brief interview with my brother Russ who recently completed a 100 mile race. >>>I shared about our favorite Camelbak Hydration Backpack in this episode. We love it for hikes (hands free water system) and my boys love it to take on long runs. Article I referenced: When to Quit I'd love you to leave an iTunes Review. I won't hate if you share this with your friends. Come chat with me on Instagram @FistBump.Podcast 2019-03-1500 minFist Bump with Kristen Duke#001 Combating LonelinessWelcome to the very first episode of the FIST BUMP PODCAST! I thought I'd kick off this very first episode sharing about an experience when I was a teen with loneliness. I also talk about the distinction between being lonely or sad and depression and how to tell the difference. I referenced this article on the podcast: What Causes Loneliness Check out the AMAZON STORE for our favorite things. I'd love you to leave an iTunes Review. Come chat with me on Instagram @FistBump.Podcast Thanks for joining along, if you enjoyed it, pl...2019-03-1500 min
Family Looking UpEp. 72. Essential Tips and Tricks For Taking Amazing Family Pictures - Guest Kristen DukeOne thing I could be much better at is taking family pictures more often. Either the hassle, the money, or the 20 pounds I’d like to lose always seems to get in the way. This weeks’ podcast interview with Kristen Duke @capturingjoy was enlightening to me and I think it will be for you as well. She talked with us about all the essential tips and tricks for taking amazing family pictures. She hit topics like how to choose clothes (what clothes are the most flattering on camera), how to choose a color combination for your pictures, what time of day i...2019-03-1244 minFist Bump with Kristen DukeFirst Bump IntroductionWelcome to the Fist Bump podcast, I'm Kristen Duke, and with this podcast, I aim to share positivity and encouragement to teenagers, offering a virtual FIST BUMP on the daily through this podcast and Instagram @FistBump.Podcast I've run a parenting podcast, Beyond Good Intentions for the past year, and I decided to start this second podcast just for teens because I think they could use some extra encouragement and positivity. Thanks for checking this out...I'd love you to listen, share, offer suggestions for future discussions, and come back for more! I w...2019-03-0100 minTRUSTED by your teenager with Kristen Duke#050 Kristen Goodman // Navigating Friendships and Social Media with TeensMy Chat with Kristen from Be Living Proof was exactly what I needed...a fellow mom of teens, discussing how to be the best parent we can for those pre-adults. Teaching "life isn't fair" and the sooner you realize that, the better! We discussed: teens choosing friends finding new friends when current friends are making different choices how to teach them to have the confidence to make decisions other than their friends Device rules, filters, and flexibility of rules Social media comparisons We talked about the age she gave her oldest a phone, and the f...2019-01-231h 03
The Women with FireEpisode 42: Kristen Duke with Kristen Duke Photography-Kristen talks about her passion of having a close family, and using photography in your home to bring your family closer together. She talks about the importance of staying true to yourself on social media, instead of being what others want you to be.
-She discusses the importance of opening up the discussion about social media with teenagers.
-Kristen talks about how there can be good things on social media, but maybe they're not always the best things for us.
-Kristen gives her tips for up and coming bloggers, "form a tribe" and what that means.
talks about renavigating her...2018-02-1345 min