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What if helping your teen set just one clear, meaningful goal could shift their entire future?

In this episode, I’m joined by Phylicia Littleton, a National Certified Counselor and career consultant at Pearson Virtual Schools. We dive into how school counselors and parents can help teens set SMART goals that lead to real academic, emotional, and career success.

You’ll learn:
✅ How SMART goals improve motivation and reduce anxiety
✅ How to support your teen with realistic and effective goal setting
✅ Tips for time management, career planning, and building future readiness
✅ Why just one well-chosen goal can build lifelong confidence

Whether you're a parent, educator, or school counselor, you'll walk away with practical strategies to help teens turn their dreams into action, starting today.

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🔗 Learn more about Phylicia Littleton and Pearson Virtual Schools:
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Is your brain constantly telling you you're not good enough, or that everyone’s judging you? That voice—the inner critic or inner roommate—might sound convincing, but it’s not telling the truth.

In this episode, I break down 7 common thinking traps like mind reading, catastrophizing, and all-or-nothing thinking, and show you how to challenge them using powerful questions.


💬 You’ll learn:
• How to recognize the negative voice inside your head
• Simple ways to change your perception and reduce anxiety
• Practical tools to reframe anxious thoughts with facts and self-compassion

Whether you’re a teen struggling with self-doubt or a parent trying to support your anxious child, this video offers hope, tools, and support.

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Sign up for my July Workshop: How to Calm Your Teen's Anxiety Without Triggering Yours

Could your child’s anxiety or tics be something more? Meet Ethan Pompeo, whose health journey led to answers—and a mission to help others.

Ethan was misdiagnosed with Tourette’s as a teen and put on over 40 medications before discovering the real root of his symptoms: PANDAS (Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus). In this powerful interview, Ethan shares his long road to healing, how CBD became a turning point, and why he now helps families find natural, effective relief through his company, Green Valley Nutrition.

🎧 In this episode, we talk about:

What PANDAS is and why it’s often misdiagnosed

How inflammation and strep infections can impact brain function

Ethan’s experience with conventional and alternative treatments

Why he’s passionate about safe, THC-free CBD products for families

His mission is to educate, advocate, and offer hope through his story

✅ This is a must-listen for parents of kids with anxiety, compulsions, tics, or autoimmune symptoms—or anyone curious about holistic wellness and natural healing.

🔗 Links mentioned in the episode:
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Learn more about Ethan’s book

Visit Ethan’s website

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💬 Leave a comment if you’ve experienced a long journey toward a diagnosis—or found healing through unexpected solutions. We’d love to hear from you.

Disclaimer: This video is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult with a qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your or your child’s healthcare routine.

#PANDAS #TeenAnxiety #CBDforAnxiety #NaturalHealing #ParentingTeens #EthanPompeo #GreenValleyNutrition

"Parents! Don’t miss this — Thursday, July 24th at Noon CST, I’m going live with a workshop that’s changing the game: ‘How to Calm Your Teen’s Anxiety Without Triggering Yours.’ It’s only $19, and you’ll learn my Triangle Formula — real strategies that actually work. Spots are filling — grab yours now, link’s in the show notes!"

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Email me: ccoufal@cynthiacoufalcoaching.com
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