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Your Zen Friend
Ever wish you had a zen friend? Someone who could help you ease your tween or tween’s anxiety, while also supporting you, so parenting was more peaceful?
Well good news, host Lauren Wolfe, a therapist and mom who’s made it through those anxious teen years is here to offer parents some zen!
A full-length episode comes out every Tuesday. And "A Drop of Zen," a short guided meditation or a "Zen Bonus Boost," a mini episode, come out every Friday.
Podcasting since 2022 • 203 episodes
Your Zen Friend
Latest Episodes
Drop of Zen ~ A Joyful Moment
Parenting a tween or teen with anxiety is challenging! This Drop of Zen, a short guided mediation, is designed to offer you support and self care. This mediation is perfect to do anytime you would like to connect with joy. Perfect f...
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The Parent's Roadmap to OCD Treatment: Choosing a Therapist, ERP, and Home Support
In this episode, I focus on how parents can find qualified therapists who treat OCD in children and teens, understand ERP therapy (the gold standard in OCD treatment) and support their child's recovery journey.✨ What's Bringing Me Mor...
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Season 3
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Episode 124
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Anxiety or Something More? A Parent's Guide to Recognizing OCD
In this episode, I explore the key differences between OCD and anxiety in tweens and teens. Learn how to recognize the signs and identify when your child might need specialized support. ✨ What's Bringing Me More Zen
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Season 3
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Episode 123
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41:21
Smartphones & Anxiety: Setting Healthy Boundaries for Tweens & Teens
In this episode, I explore the link between smartphone use and anxiety in tweens and teens. I'll introduce the term "problematic smartphone use," explain what it looks like, how to recognize if your child is struggling with it, and share practi...
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Season 3
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Episode 122
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32:08
To Reassure or Not to Reassure: What to Do When Your Tween or Teen is Worried
In this episode, I tackle a common dilemma parents face: should you reassure your anxious tween or teen when they're worried, or could that actually make their anxiety worse? I'll share practical strategies to help you know when it's ok to offe...
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Season 3
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Episode 121
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21:14
