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Eps 632: Therapy may not be the answer for discouraged teens with Nicole Runyon
Episode 632

Eps 632: Therapy may not be the answer for discouraged teens with Nicole Runyon

Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens

December 8, 202556m 17s

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Show Notes

In this episode, I sit down with Nicole Runyon, a child psychotherapist with 22 years of experience and author of "Free to Fly." We tackle some uncomfortable truths about modern parenting—how our well-intentioned approaches might actually be contributing to our kids' struggles.

Nicole shares why children are "canaries in the coal mine," sending us messages through their behavior about toxic environments (yes, including screens). We discuss the misunderstood concept of gentle parenting, why therapy isn't always the answer, and how natural consequences build resilience.

If you're exhausted from hovering and rescuing, this conversation will help you reclaim your authority with love. Nicole offers practical wisdom about allowing discomfort—both yours and theirs—to foster true independence.


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