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🎉 I’m celebrating 5 years of podcasting! In this episode, I’m sharing the 5 biggest lessons I’ve learned after showing up behind the mic every single week for half a decade.

These lessons aren’t just about podcasting—they’re about creativity, resilience, and personal growth. If you’ve ever wondered what it’s really like to keep a podcast going long-term (or you just want some inspiration for your own journey), this one’s for you.

✨ Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:

Why I’m not lazy (and what I discovered about consistency).

How podcasting revealed my hidden creativity.

The pivots I resisted—but needed to grow.

What it’s like to create something that didn’t exist before.

Why success is never a straight line.

👉 Whether you’re a podcaster, a creator, or just someone navigating change, these lessons will encourage you to keep going, even when the path isn’t perfect.

💡 If you enjoy this episode, don’t forget to hit follow and share it with a friend who could use some encouragement today.

🔗 Learn more about my work with teens and parents: https://www.betterregulatethannever.com/

Struggling with anxiety in your family? If anxiety is causing tension, fights, or disconnect in your home, you don’t have to face it alone. I help parents bring more peace, confidence, and connection to their families. Let’s talk—schedule a free consultation today or email me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com

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Have you ever joked, “I need a glass of wine after today”—without realizing your kids were listening? Stress and drinking are often paired in our culture, but what message does that send at home?

In this episode, I sit down with Adriana Cloud—a certified Gray Area Drinking coach, life coach, hypnotist, and host of the How to Drink Less podcast. After being a daily drinker for over a decade, Adriana quit in 2020 and now helps others create the sober—or sober-ish—life they truly want.

Together, we explore:
✔️ Why people turn to alcohol to manage anxiety
✔️ The difference between wanting a drink and needing one
✔️ How parents may unknowingly model stress-drinking for their kids
✔️ Healthier ways to cope with stress and build resilience

Whether you’re rethinking your own relationship with alcohol, or you’re considering the example you’re setting for your teens, this conversation is full of practical insight and encouragement.

🔗 Connect with Adriana Cloud:
Website: https://www.adrianacloud.com/

Podcast: How to Drink Less https://www.adrianacloud.com/podcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adriana_cloud_/

✨ Don’t forget to follow and subscribe for more conversations that help parents and teens navigate anxiety, stress, and healthy living.

Struggling with anxiety in your family? If anxiety is causing tension, fights, or disconnect in your home, you don’t have to face it alone. I help parents bring more peace, confidence, and connection to their families. Let’s talk—schedule a free consultation today or email me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com

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Have you ever wished there was a way to calm stress quickly—whether it’s your teen shutting down, emotions running high, or life just feeling overwhelming?

In this episode, I sit down with Barb Fletcher, a Certified HeartMath® Coach and Stress Mastery Educator, to explore simple, science-backed tools that help you shift from chaos to calm in just minutes a day.

You’ll learn:
✨ What “coherence” really means and why it matters for parents and teens
✨ A two-minute Quick Coherence® technique you can use anytime, anywhere
✨ How parents can model calm to help their teens regulate emotions
✨ Practical ways to manage test anxiety, overwhelm, and daily stress

When Barb walked me through the Quick Coherence® exercise, I immediately felt calmer and lighter—and this is something your teen can even practice quietly in class before a test or during stressful moments.

💡 Try the Quick Coherence® technique today with your teen and notice the difference.

🔗 Connect with Barb Fletcher:
Website: https://www.barb-fletcher.com

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-fletcher-stress-coach/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/barbfletchercoach

🎧 Listen to more episodes of The Teen Anxiety Maze Podcast:
https://podfollow.com/the-teen-anxiety-maze

👩‍👩‍👧‍👦 Work with Cynthia:
Learn about 1:1 coaching and my parent membership: https://calendly.com/ccoufal/60-minute-consult

Timestamps:
00:00 Why stress feels overwhelming
02:15 Barb’s journey with HeartMath®
07:00 What coherence really means
10:00 Quick Coherence® Technique (step by step)
15:00 How teens can use this in the classroom
21:00 How parents’ calm energy affects their kids
28:00 Where to find Barb Fletcher

👉 If this episode helps, don’t forget to subscribe, and share with another parent who could use a little more calm today.

#TeenAnxiety #ParentingTeens #StressRelief #HeartMath #AnxietySupport

Struggling with anxiety in your family? If anxiety is causing tension, fights, or disconnect in your home, you don’t have to face it alone. I help parents bring more peace, confidence, and connection to their families. Let’s talk—schedule a free consultation today or email me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com

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Email me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com
Text me: 785-380-2064
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