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The Juggle Is Real Show: Parenting & Mental Health For Moms & Teens

The Juggle Is Real Show: Parenting & Mental Health For Moms & Teens

By: Tanya & Sabrina Saunders
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Whether you're a parent looking for guidance or a teen seeking understanding, this podcast is your go-to resource for navigating modern-day parenting and the mental health epidemic affecting girls today. Hosted by award-winning author and nervous system regulation expert Tanya Saunders, alongside her 15-year-old daughter Sabrina, The Juggle is Real is a raw and authentic look at the challenges facing midlife moms and Gen Z daughters today. We’re real people, not just polished highlights, sharing honest stories about navigating the complexities of modern parenting and the mental health struggles that so many teens face. Each episode dives into relatable topics like anxiety, social media pressure, peer influence, and building strong, authentic mother-daughter relationships. We discuss real-life issues such as lying, failure, and the pressures of juggling everyday demands. Whether you're a busy mom trying to balance work, family, finances, and personal well-being, or a teen navigating school, friendships, and the digital world, we offer practical and science-backed tips, communication tools, and strategies for fostering emotional resilience and deeper connections. Join us for heartfelt conversations that provide real, actionable insights for creating healthier, more supportive relationships in today’s fast-paced world.

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Episodes
  • Season 2 Kickoff: Teens, Dating & Money Personality Secrets
    Aug 21 2025

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    We’re kicking off Season 2! After a much-needed pause to reconnect, Tanya and Sabrina return with fresh energy and a powerful conversation about relationships, values, and money. In this episode, we dive into the importance of understanding your personality (and your partner’s) when it comes to money, and how those values are shaped by family history and belief systems. Tanya shares stories from past generations, Sabrina talks about her work and spending habits, and together they explore how positive neuroplasticity and the four elements can help strengthen relationships, build generational wealth, and create self-awareness. Whether you’re a mom, a teen, or simply someone navigating love, life, and money—this episode offers insight you can apply right away.

    Timestamps:
    00:00 – Season 2 Kickoff: Why We Took a Pause
    01:00 – Revisiting Generational Wealth & Money Personality
    02:30 – The Link Between Relationships, Values & Money
    04:00 – Family Money Stories: Lessons from Grammy & Papa
    05:00 – Working, Earning & Spending: Sabrina’s Perspective
    06:00 – The Book That Changed Tanya’s Money Mindset
    07:00 – Integration: Balancing Different Belief Systems
    08:00 – Growing in Relationships & Keeping the Spark Alive
    09:00 – Life Coaching, Positive Neuroplasticity & Somatic Practices
    10:00 – The Four Elements as a Tool for Self-Awareness
    11:00 – Season 2 Focus: Breaking Down Each Element

    If this episode resonated with you, made you think, or sparked a conversation, share it with a friend or teen in your life. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show—it helps other moms and teens find us!

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    Being a busy mom of teens can be a lot! Don’t forget to download the Self Care Work/Life Balance Assessment for Women 40+ at https://www.tanyasaunders.com/balancechecklist. This assessment will help you unlock the secrets to balancing your work, life, and well-being without feeling overwhelmed!

    Music credit: Conducted by Philip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/
    Funded By Ludwig ► / ludwigahgren
    Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman

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    12 mins
  • Teens, Money & Emotions: Understanding the 4 Elements of Spending Habits
    May 22 2025

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    We’re back! After a short break filled with travel, exams, and life, Tanya and Sabrina return with a real talk on parenting, money personalities, and the messy beauty of growth. In this candid convo, we unpack everything from clothing drama to how emotional patterns affect our finances. Plus, we reflect on Tanya’s visit to Sabrina’s econ class and why understanding your money personality is the first step to building generational wealth. Whether you’re a mom, a teen, or just someone trying to navigate this juggling act of life—this one’s for you.

    00:00 – Welcome Back: Why We Took a Break
    01:30 – Communication Breakdown: The Lululemon Bra Incident
    04:50 – Humor + Honesty in Parenting
    06:20 – Sabrina’s Econ Class & Tanya’s Career Talk
    10:00 – Teens + Career Pressure: Do They Know What They Want?
    13:00 – Economic Volatility, Side Hustles & Emotional Triggers
    15:00 – Warren Buffett’s Advice: The Best Investment You Can Make
    17:00 – Understanding Your Money Personality with the 4 Elements
    19:15 – Where Is All the Money Going? Sabrina Confesses
    20:00 – Recap & Assignment: Track Your Elemental Spending
    21:00 – What’s Next: Prepping for the Next Step in Investing

    If this episode made you laugh, think, or say "same here!", we’d love if you shared it with a friend or teen in your life. Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review the show. It helps other moms and teens find us!

    🎥 YouTube: Subscribe and watch full episodes
    🎙️ Podcast: Available on Apple, Spotify & more
    📧 Have a question or episode idea? DM us.

    Being a busy mom of teens can be a lot! Don’t forget to download the Self Care Work/Life Balance Assessment for Women 40+ at https://www.tanyasaunders.com/balancechecklist. This assessment will help you unlock the secrets to balancing your work, life, and well-being without feeling overwhelmed!

    Music credit: Conducted by Philip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/
    Funded By Ludwig ► / ludwigahgren
    Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman

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    20 mins
  • The Juggle 2.0: Pivoting Toward Generational Wealth – A Mom & Teen Journey
    Apr 17 2025

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    In this episode of The Juggle is Real, Tanya and Sabrina kick off an exciting new chapter with a fresh rebrand and a focus on generational wealth. After taking a short break to celebrate Sabrina’s 16th birthday and Tanya’s inspiring women's retreat, they’re ready to dive into a topic that impacts families everywhere: how money affects our emotions and how we can take control of it.

    From understanding the stock market to how money impacts mental health, this episode covers it all. Tanya and Sabrina discuss the importance of financial education and the power of learning by doing, as they introduce the process of opening a brokerage account. They share their journey toward empowerment through financial literacy and offer tips on how families can get started on their own path to building wealth.

    In this episode, you’ll hear about:

    • Celebrating milestones and new beginnings (Sabrina’s birthday & springtime symbolism)
    • How the show has evolved and its new focus on generational wealth
    • The basics of the stock market and how it relates to emotional well-being
    • The power of financial education and learning by doing
    • Practical steps for families to start building wealth together

    Join us for this empowering conversation as we embark on a new journey in The Juggle is Real, where we focus on mental health, parenting, and now, building lasting wealth.

    • 00:00 - Welcome to The Juggle is Real
    • 00:17 - Celebrating Milestones and New Beginnings
    • 00:52 - The Evolution of Our Show
    • 02:25 - Introducing Generational Wealth
    • 03:09 - Understanding the Stock Market
    • 03:29 - Emotional Impact of Money
    • 06:02 - Learning by Doing: Opening a Brokerage Account
    • 06:54 - Empowerment Through Financial Education
    • 07:56 - Conclusion and Future Directions


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    Being a busy mom of teens can be a lot! Don’t forget to download the Self Care Work/Life Balance Assessment for Women 40+ at https://www.tanyasaunders.com/balancechecklist. This assessment will help you unlock the secrets to balancing your work, life, and well-being without feeling overwhelmed!

    Music credit: Conducted by Philip Milman ► https://pmmusic.pro/
    Funded By Ludwig ► / ludwigahgren
    Schlatt ► / jschlattlive COMPOSED BY / @officialphilman

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    Click here to join the Juggle is Real Community Circle.

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