Best Betsy Jewell Podcasts (2024)

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Autonomy-Supportive Parenting Part 2 with Dr. Emily Edlynn 37:44

16d ago37:44

37:44

I am super excited to bring you part two of my conversation with Dr. Emily Edlynn. Emily is a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric health psychology who works in private practice with children, teens, and adults. She is also the author of her first book titled “Autonomy-Supportive Parenting = Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Co…

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Raising Independent, Competent and Confident Teens with Dr. Emily Edlynn 49:45

2M ago49:45

49:45

I am thrilled to bring you my conversation with Dr. Emily Edlynn, a licensed clinical psychologist specializing in pediatric health psychology who works in private practice with children, teens, and adults. Dr. Edlynn is also the author of her first book, "Autonomy-Supportive Parenting = Reduce Parental Burnout and Raise Competent, Confident Childr…

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Parenting From the Passenger Seat with Pam Roy 36:01

3M ago36:01

36:01

Today I am joined by Pam Roy. Pam Roy is a writer, filmmaker, investor, and philanthropist with a mission to provide community-based support for youth and families. Pam and I have a shared passion for parenting and educational transformation. During our conversation, Pam shares content from her new book, “Parenting From the Passenger Seat”, which b…

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Helping Students Design a Life They Love with Hassan Akmal 40:44

3M ago40:44

40:44

Today I am joined by Hassan Akmal, Executive Director, Career and Professional Development, UC San Diego, Author, Professor, Future of Work Expert, Career and Life Mastery Consultant, and TEDx Speaker. During our conversation, Hassan tells the story of his extraordinary path through high school, and college, as a tennis pro, and as a career develop…

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Improving Student Health, Well-Being, Belonging and Engagement with Dr. Denise Pope 40:18

4M ago40:18

40:18

It’s a new year and I’m excited to bring you new episodes with some pretty amazing guests, beginning right now. My guest today is Dr. Denise Pope. Denise is a Senior Lecturer at Stanford University Graduate School of Education and is also the co-founder of Challenge Success, a school reform nonprofit. Additionally, she is the author of “Doing Schoo…

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Teaching Teens to Navigate Uncertainty and Indecision with Marcia Wall 36:03

5M ago36:03

36:03

Today I am joined by Marcia Wall. Marcia is a certified Global Career Development Facilitator and a Certified Career Services Provider through the National Career Development Association. She is also certified to coach people who cope with mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. In today’s episode. Marcia and I will be discussing two words yo…

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Jumpstarting Your Career While Still in College with Nicole Precourt 35:45

10M ago35:45

35:45

In this episode, I am joined by Nicole Precourt. Nicole is a Career and Educational Counselor and the owner of Waves of Change Careers. Nicole and I met in an online group for career coaches and counselors and immediately connected. We share a passion for helping teens and young adults explore and prepare for future careers. It’s become unfortunate…

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The Future of Work is About Possibilities with Erin Lewber 45:25

10M ago45:25

45:25

In this episode, I am super excited to welcome Erin Lewber to the podcast. I met Erin recently on LinkedIn. I had been following Erin for a while and knew I had to reach out to her. Erin brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to the show gained through her years of experience in staffing, recruiting, leadership and career coaching. During our con…

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Bridging the Gap Between Students and Work with Leah Jewell 46:32

10M ago46:32

46:32

In today’s episode, I am thrilled to welcome Leah Jewell back to the podcast. You might remember Leah from episode 30 when we talked about the future of work for teens and young adults. It’s hard to believe that our conversation was THREE years ago. The future of work has changed dramatically in that short time and I’m delighted that Leah agreed to…

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Encouraging Teens to Pursue a Fearless Future with Deepali Yvas 37:45

11M ago37:45

37:45

In today’s episode, I am thrilled to welcome Deepali Vyas to the podcast. After spending a good part of her career in executive recruiting, Deepali has her finger on the pulse of the career landscape and what employers are looking for, and she has made it her mission to bring valuable advice and an amazing digital platform to help young people on t…

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Prioritizing Career Exploration in Schools with Devon Turcotte 35:21

11M ago35:21

35:21

In today’s episode, I am thrilled to welcome Devon Turcotte to the podcast. Devon is a career advisor and the owner of Careerified. She has worked with thousands of teens, parents, and educators throughout her career and she is a wealth of information and insight related to helping young people build meaningful careers. During our conversation, Dev…

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The Value of Career Exploration in Middle School with Beth Probst 39:33

12M ago39:33

39:33

Today I am thrilled to welcome Beth Probst to the show. Beth is the founder and CEO of At The Core. She has inspired parents of college-bound students to think strategically about how to select the best-fit college, major, and career so they don’t end up wasting precious time, energy, and money. In today’s episode, we’re focused on middle schoolers…

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Expert Tips for Optimizing the Job Search Using ChatGPT and LinkedIn with Jeremy Schifeling 36:50

1y ago36:50

36:50

I’m super excited to bring you this episode. It is timely and relevant and provides amazing tips and advice for anyone who is interested in learning more about how to optimize their career search journey. My guest today is Jeremy Schifeling. Jeremy has devoted his career to helping others succeed in theirs. From teaching kindergarten in Brooklyn to…

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Creating Opportunities for Teens to Test and Try with Jean Eddy 32:56

1y ago32:56

32:56

I am joined today by Jean Eddy. Jean is the President and CEO of American Student Assistance (ASA), where she develops and drives the overall strategic direction of the organization. During Jean’s tenure, ASA has pivoted to a new focus on helping students discover potential career paths earlier in their education journey. As you’ll hear during this…

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Making a Bachelor's Degree More Valuable with Jeff Selingo 41:33

1y ago41:33

41:33

If you know or you are a current college student or a student preparing for college, this is a conversation you will not want to miss. And if you are a parent who has helped your teen through the college application process then today’s guest likely needs no introduction. I am beyond thrilled to welcome Jeff Selingo to the podcast. For those who ma…

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You Don't Have to Stay in One Career Your Entire Life with Jackie Ducci 25:00

1y ago25:00

25:00

In this episode, I am thrilled to welcome Jacki Ducci back to the podcast. You might remember Jackie from my conversation with her early on in the podcast, episode 18. When Jackie first joined me just about three years ago, she was running her own business, a talent acquisition agency with an astounding 90 percent success rate placing candidates in…

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Making the "Dirt World" a Better Place with Aaron Witt 34:15

1y ago34:15

34:15

Today’s episode is relevant to anyone who drives a car, flips on a light switch, or flushes their toilet. That’s pretty much every single one of us, isn’t it? Today’s conversation is all about the trades. And no matter what you think about blue-collar careers, they are critically important for the future of our society. My guest today is Aaron Witt…

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Finding a Career That Matters with Mike Marriner 38:19

1y ago38:19

38:19

Today’s conversation is one that really resonated with me. As a teenager, I had no idea what I wanted for my life. I didn’t know where I was going and more importantly, I don’t think I really knew what mattered to me. Today I am joined by Mike Marriner of Roadtrip Nation. If you aren’t familiar with Mike or his mission, this is your lucky day. Mike…

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Building a Strong Talent Pipeline in High School with Karin Smith 38:03

1y ago38:03

38:03

Today’s episode is one that is near and dear to my heart. It’s all about career exploration and planning in the K-12 years. My guest today is Karin Smith. Karin is an Educational Consultant for the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction specializing in Academic and Career Planning, Dual Enrollment, and Career Pathways. I wish every school distr…

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Recreating School for Every Child with Michael B. Horn 49:22

1+ y ago49:22

49:22

If you have been listening for a while, you might remember Michael Horn from episode 15 of the podcast. Last time we talked about his book, Choosing College, and how students and parents go about selecting a college. If you haven’t listened to that episode or read that book, I highly recommend it! Today, we’re talking about Michael’s newest book, R…

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Building a Better Future for People with Autism with Lisa Sosnowski 48:57

1+ y ago48:57

48:57

I am thrilled to welcome Lisa Sosnowski to the podcast. Lisa is one of the most passionate, dedicated, big-hearted people I’ve met in my life. Her mission is to create a better world for people with autism through high-quality training and community. When Lisa’s young son was diagnosed with autism, she left her career in accounting to care for her …

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Wisdom From My Favorite High School Graduates with Chris, Ethan, Jayden, Kaitlin, Logan, Michael, Reese and Sam 42:33

2y ago42:33

42:33

Today’s episode is very special to me. My firstborn son graduated from high school this week and it’s been a rollercoaster of emotion as we prepare to send him off to college in the fall. In addition to that big adjustment, my family is making a huge move from Florida to New Jersey this summer. Needless to say that I am up to my elbows in packing m…

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Preparing Teens for Health and Wellness on the College Campus with Jill and Dave Henry 41:43

2y ago41:43

41:43

In today’s episode, I am joined by Jill and Dave Henry, authors of “The Greatest College Health Guide You Never Knew You Needed.” Not only are they published authors, but they are also parents and high school athletic coaches. In researching their book, Jill and Dave talked to hundreds of students as they developed this amazing “how-to manual” abou…

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College Is Not Mandatory with Stephanie Haynes 41:37

2y ago41:37

41:37

In this episode, I am joined by Stephanie Haynes. Stephanie is an Education Coach and Consultant providing custom educational consulting and coaching for high school students, educators, and schools that equips all stakeholders to build a pathway to a successful future that teens are excited to pursue. She is also the author of “College Is Not Mand…

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Helping Teens Develop Healthy Eating Habits with Renata Cambria 32:03

2y ago32:03

32:03

If I asked you to walk into your kitchen pantry and tell me what was on your shelves, what would be the first three items you would list? I'm a bit embarrassed to admit that we have way too many carbs on our pantry shelves and more processed food than we should. Most of the time, I can walk on by and avoid eating those unhealthy foods but my teenag…

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Customized Learning in a Student-Centered Environment with Abby Brody 41:51

2y ago41:51

41:51

Get ready for a conversation that will make you rethink the traditional ways of post-high school education. My guest today is Abby Brody. Abby is a mother on a mission to bring education to meet the needs of the modern student and the knowledge-based economy. She is also a co-founder of The MYX, a personalized outcome-based approach to higher educa…

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College Prep Advice for Moms with Susan Borison and Stephanie Silverman 45:47

2y ago45:47

45:47

This episode is a special one and it’s personal for me. I had the pleasure of being a guest on the Your Teen podcast a few weeks ago. Susan Borison and Stephanie Silverman have become two of my favorite podcasters and also my new BFFs. The three of us thought it would be fun if I turned the mic around and interviewed them about what it’s like to se…

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Early College as an Alternative to the Traditional High School Path with Tom Pike 42:08

2y ago42:08

42:08

If you are a loyal listener, then you are well aware that I am passionate about today’s topic. In this episode, I am joined by Tom Pike. Tom is the founder of Jump Education, an educational consulting service that helps families and teens understand the benefits of Early College and how to access that path. I am all about helping young people find …

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Essential Skills for Career Success with Mark Herschberg 29:42

2y ago29:42

29:42

Today’s episode is one of my favorite topics as it is related to helping young people plan for the world of work. My guest today is Mark Herschberg, author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s as well as in academia. D…

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The Value of Understanding our Aptitudes with Betsy Wills 50:55

2+ y ago50:55

50:55

Today we are talking about aptitudes and why they are important. But what exactly are aptitudes and how are they different from skills? I’m glad you asked! My guest today is Betsy Wills. Betsy is the founder of YouScience, the career assessment tool that I use in my coaching practice. If you are a data nerd like I am, you are in for a treat. During…

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Gap Year Experiences for Neurodiverse and Non-Traditional Learners with Jane and Jason Sarouhan 43:53

2+ y ago43:53

43:53

Today, I am welcoming Jane and Jason Sarouhan back to the podcast. They are the owners of J2Guides, a gap year counseling service. You might remember them from episodes 16, 26, and 55. Yes, they are my most-frequent guests here on the pod, and there’s a reason for that. There has never been a better time for a gap year and there is no one better to…

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Parenting with Positive Psychology with Ann Imig 37:05

2+ y ago37:05

37:05

In today’s episode, I am delighted to welcome a great friend and someone I’ve admired for a long time. Ann Imig is a positive psychology certified life coach at listenlifecoaching.com. Ann and I met when our firstborn kiddos were in preschool (over a decade ago). We moved away shortly thereafter but Ann and I have stayed connected over the years. A…

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Bringing Student-Driven Learning to Education with Dr. Sonn Sam 47:34

2+ y ago47:34

47:34

Today’s episode is one that you won’t want to miss. It’s no secret that I am passionate about education, especially when it comes to our teens. And while it doesn’t make me popular with some people, I tend to speak up about the critical need for education reform in our schools. For me, it’s not so much about education but about learning and how we …

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Navigating the Maze of the Adolescent Years with Cynthia Muchnick and Jenn Curtis 48:33

2+ y ago48:33

48:33

Today I’m excited to bring you not one but two amazing guests. Cynthia C. Muchnick, M.A. & Jenn Curtis, M.S.W. are the co-authors of The Parent Compass: Navigating Your Teen's Wellness and Academic Journey in Today's Competitive World. You might be wondering right now... just what is the Parent Compass? Well, I’m glad you asked! During our conversa…

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Transitioning Neurodiverse Teens Into Young Adulthood with Dr. Thomas Welch 38:59

2+ y ago38:59

38:59

In today’s episode, I am delighted to welcome Dr. Thomas Welch to the podcast. Dr. Welch is a child and family clinical psychologist and leading expert in working with neurodiverse young people and their families. He specializes in working with those on the autism spectrum, and those identified as Twice Exceptional (2e). Dr. Welch is also the autho…

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30 Ways to Earn College Credit with Jennifer Cook-DeRosa 39:46

2+ y ago39:46

39:46

This week’s guest brings a ton of value to the show. Today I’m thrilled to introduce you to Jennifer Cook-DeRosa. Jennifer is the founder and executive director of Homeschooling for College Credit. If you aren’t familiar with it, Homeschooling for College Credit is an online support community that is free to join and run entirely by volunteers. Eac…

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Your Teenager Isn't Lazy with Dr. Adam Price 38:04

2+ y ago38:04

38:04

My guest today is Dr. Adam Price. Dr. Price is a clinical psychologist with more than 20 years of experience working with children and teens. He is also the author of “He’s Not Lazy: Empowering Your Son to Believe in Himself.” During our conversation, Dr. Price explains what he means when he says that teenagers aren’t lazy. We also discuss the true…

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Empowering Youth Success Through Skilled Trades with Aaron Valencia 33:18

2+ y ago33:18

33:18

Today’s episode is number 4 in a 4-part series on skilled trades and blue-collar careers. I hope you have enjoyed hearing the first three interviews as much as I have enjoyed doing them. Prepare to be blown away by this week’s guest. I am beyond thrilled to welcome Aaron Valencia to the podcast. Aaron is the Executive Director and Founder of the Lo…

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Becoming a Blue Collar Entrepreneur with Ken Rusk 36:26

2+ y ago36:26

36:26

If you’ve been listening to my two most recent episodes, you already know that I’m publishing a four-part series about jobs in the trades and blue-collar careers. It’s no secret that tradespeople are in high demand and that there just aren’t enough workers to fill jobs that exist today, not to mention in the coming years. My guest today is Ken Rusk…

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Careers in the Trades Aren't Gender-Specific 29:30

2+ y ago29:30

29:30

This week’s episode is number two in a series of four highlighting blue-collar careers and careers in the trades. Last week we heard from Steve Turner of Bring Back the Trades. If you missed that episode, be sure to check it out. This week, I am delighted to welcome Andrea Harris to the podcast. Andrea is the CEE, Chief Empowerment Executive, at a …

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Bringing Back the Trades with Steve Turner 37:47

2+ y ago37:47

37:47

I’m super excited to bring you today’s episode. It’s one of four in a series this month focused on blue-collar careers and the trades. If you are a loyal listener, you know that I have no issue with college but the fact is, that a college path is not the right path for everyone. As a society and as parents, we need to help empower our kids to explo…

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Celebrating 100 Episodes of the High School Hamster Wheel Podcast with Betsy Jewell 25:31

2+ y ago25:31

25:31

I’d like to welcome you to a very special episode of the High School Hamster Wheel podcast. I am beyond thrilled to tell you that this is the 100th episode of the podcast. Even when I say that out loud, it’s still hard to believe. I remember recording episode one like it was just yesterday. And coincidentally, today happens to be International Podc…

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Success Doesn't Always Require a College Degree with Betsy Jewell 36:14

2+ y ago36:14

36:14

I am super excited to bring you a “bonus episode” today. I was recently interviewed by my friend, Joanna Lilley, and our conversation aired on her podcast, Success is Subjective. I thought it would be helpful for me to share our conversation here as well because I think it provides a lot of insight and background into who I am and why I am so passi…

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Knowing the Signs of a Struggling College Student with Joanna Lilley 41:34

2+ y ago41:34

41:34

In this episode, I am welcoming back Joanna Lilley to the podcast. If you are a loyal listener, you might remember Joanna from episodes 33 and 69. If you missed those episodes, be sure to check them out because Joanna ALWAYS provides valuable advice for parents of teens and young adults. During our conversation, Joanna and I discuss something calle…

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Career Exploration Through Experiential Learning with Dr. Mandy Pacheco 34:23

2+ y ago34:23

34:23

In this episode, I am delighted to welcome Dr. Mandy Pacheco to the podcast. Crossing paths with Mandy was a huge stroke of luck, thanks to our mutual friend Michelle. Once we connected, I knew I had to have her on the podcast. Mandy’s years of experience in higher education as well as her role as a flex-schooling parent provides her with the perfe…

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Guiding Teens Through Grief and Loss with Karen Moon 30:31

2+ y ago30:31

30:31

Today’s topic is one that will resonate with every parent, no matter the age of their kids. I’m thrilled to welcome Karen Moon, a psychotherapist specializing in grief and loss to the podcast. Karen has a private practice in Wayne, Pennsylvania and she has worked with teenagers for over fourteen years. During our conversation, Karen shares her expe…

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Helping Teenagers Manage Anxiety with Dr. Tonya Crombie 37:54

2+ y ago37:54

37:54

In today’s episode, I am delighted to welcome Dr. Tonya Crombie to the podcast. Tonya is an author, a certified life coach, and a parent of two teenagers. Her experience both professionally and personally has equipped her with valuable insight into helping young people manage anxiety and successfully transition to adulthood. During our conversation…

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Keeping Students Safe on College Campuses with Louis Profeta, M.D. 38:05

2+ y ago38:05

38:05

In this week’s episode, I had the pleasure of interviewing Louis Profeta, M.D. Dr. Profeta has decades of experience as an emergency physician at St. Vincent Hospital of Indianapolis, a level one trauma center. He is also an award-winning writer. You may be familiar with some of his work, including his essay titled “A Sunday Talk on Sex, Drugs, Dri…

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Winning the Game of College Admissions with Susan Paterno 38:48

2+ y ago38:48

38:48

Today’s episode is a must-listen for parents of college-bound teens. My guest today is Susan Paterno, author of “Game On: Why College Admission is Rigged and How to Beat the System.” As Susan explains during our conversation, college admissions is a game but unfortunately, the rules aren’t clear to all participants (especially parents) and colleges…

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Top 10 "What Not to Do" Tips for Parents of High School Freshmen with Susan Borison and Stephanie Silverman 23:23

2+ y ago23:23

23:23

A few weeks ago I was chatting with a friend whose first-born will be starting freshman year of high school next week. She had some questions about what to expect and how to help her teen navigate high school. It reminded me of when my oldest started high school and how overwhelmed I felt. So, I decided to reach out to friends and the High School H…

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