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Untriggered Parenting

Paula Sampson Lawrence

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We provide parenting tips, expert insight and inspiring conversations designed to empower you in your parenting journey and beyond! Host: Paula Sampson Lawrence (Mama and Certified Parent Coach) Connect with me: https://www.facebook.com/paulalsampson https://www.instagram.com/untriggered_parenting Email me: paula@accelerateempowerment.com https://www.accelerateempowerment.com/parentcoaching Book a free 30 minute session with me here - https://calendly.com/paula_accelerate/parent_coaching
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Any parent of an anxious teen knows first-hand the worry, fear, frustration & heartache this can bring. And sourcing any kind of help can feel like a minefield. I’ve gotcha. Recently listed as No.3 in the UK Best Anxiety Podcasts by Feedspot, Your Teen, Anxiety and You is dedicated to helping all mums (& dads, grandparents, caregivers or educators) who are struggling with their teen’s anxiety – to give them some hope and a little hug. With episodes packed full of insight, awareness, practica ...
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Is your once-confident teen now struggling with self-doubt, anxiety, or constant self-criticism? You’re not alone. More parents than ever are facing this challenge, but the good news is—you can help them regain their self-esteem! In this empowering episode, I sit down with Paula Sampson Lawrence, a former dance teacher of 15 years and founder of Ac…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Untriggered Parenting Podcast. On this episode, my special guest is Whitney Cardosi, a Health and Wellness Coach and mum of 2. Today, we discuss how to empower families through wellness and nutrition. About Whitney I am 42, mom to two girls (9+5), grew up in San Diego, Ca but have lived in Boston, Ma area for 11 y…
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Why doesn't the advice ‘just take a deep breath’ work to calm your teen? And is the way your teen is breathing actually making their anxiety worse?! Today you will discover, it is not about what we do, but how we do it…. In this eye-opening episode, we sit down with breathing expert Fleur Conway to uncover the surprising truth about breathing and a…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Untriggered Parenting Podcast. On this episode, my special guest is Nellie Harden, an Author, Speaker, Coach and mum of 4. We discuss how to raise confident and empowered kids and how the whole family can get involved. About Nellie Nellie is a wife, mother to 4 teenage daughters, and an author and speaker in the s…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Untriggered Parenting Podcast. On this episode, my special guest is Dr Jemma, an Empowerment Coach for Mums. We discuss the power of selfcare and how it can help mums go from surviving to thriving in motherhood. About Dr Jemma Jemma Andrew-Adiamah empowers mums to shift out of survival mode to crystal clear clarit…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Untriggered Parenting Podcast. On this *bonus* episode, my special guest is Cassie Swift who is the founder and organiser of the Children's Mental Health Matters Summit. We discuss what to expect from this years summit and the need to get the mental health crisis under control. About Cassie Hi I’m Cassie, the foun…
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Have you got burning questions that you desperately need answers to about your child or teen? Are you on another long waiting list or have you been turned away by under-resourced systems/organisations? Want to know what YOU can do to finally be able to help your child? Join this FREE Summit and finally get the help and hope you need to feel empower…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Untriggered Parenting Podcast. On this episode, my special guest is Catherine Tyson, an author, radio host and parent. We discuss how powerful effective communication can be in building connections with children. About Catherine Catherine Tyson-Sewell is a trained social worker and family counsellor with undergrad…
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Please VOTE for me in the Women In Podcasting awards!! Just go to https://www.womenpodcasters.com/vote and find me in the Parenting section. Thank you - forever grateful Today's Episode: Are you feeling overwhelmed after a diagnosis for your teen? Struggling to manage challenging behaviors? Or perhaps you’re experiencing a sense of loss as you adju…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Untriggered Parenting Podcast. On this episode, my special guest is Camilla Miller, a Parenting Coach and Author. We discuss the real reason we as parents shout at our children and Camilla gives us some actionable tips ans strategies to help us stop. About Camilla Mum of two teens, qualified primary school teacher…
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As September looms on the horizon, many of you may be seeing an uptick in your teen’s anxiety - as the back-to-school anxieties start rising up. So this week, I bring you a story of hope in the form of Eve & Alfie - a mum & son who know only too well the stress, distress, and challenges that school can bring. Diagnosed with autism at the age of 4 a…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Untriggered Parenting Podcast. On this episode, my special guest is Danielle Maynard, a Well-being Leader for Girls. Danielle runs workshops that help girls increase their self confidence and self esteem. Today we discuss the need to empower young girls and instill them with self love and confidence. About Daniell…
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Looking for a quick gem of wisdom? Dive into our Summer series of Micro-Moments, where we bring you easy-to-listen-to inspiration from some of our amazing guests over the past year! In this episode, join Family Therapist Susan Horton and me as we look at the power of authenticity, self-awareness & connection, and how parental mastery of these thing…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Untriggered Parenting Podcast. On this episode, my special guest is Amanda Schenkenberger, a Homeschool Coach. Amanda helps mums confidently homeschool and believes that it is not just about academics but also about creating strong family bonds. About Amanda Amanda Schenkenberger empowers homeschool moms to calm t…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Untriggered Parenting Podcast. On this episode, my special guest is Emma Davies, an Online Business Coach. Today, Emma talks about how she helps new mothers gain empowerment and freedom by creating and launching an online course and start a business whilst on maternity leave. About Emma I’m Emma, Co-Founder of Mum…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Untriggered Parenting Podcast. On this episode, my special guest is Laura Styles, a Conscious Parenting Coach. Today, we discuss the importance of parents doing their own individual healing as they embark on their conscious parenting journey. About Laura I am a conscious parenting coach and hypnotherapist who help…
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Looking for a quick gem of wisdom? Dive into our summer series of Micro-Moments, where we bring you bite-sized, easy-to-listen-to chunks of inspiration from some of our amazing guests over the past year! This week we are with mindfulness expert Claire Rushton-Plant, as she reveals how impactful even brief moments of mindfulness can be. In under 12 …
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Send us a text As the summer break gets into full swing, this week I chat with former teacher, Yasmine who share some tips and strategies for parents to help their child navigate the transition from primary to secondary or those starting school for the first time. About Paula (Host) Paula Sampson Lawrence is a Certified Parent Coach and Youth Mento…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Untriggered Parenting Podcast. On this episode, my special guest is Harsharan Gill-Kent, an author and wellness coach. On this episode we delve into how to do motherhood your way and the importance of a spiritual foundation in the motherhood journey. About Harsharan As a mother and entrepreneur, I know firsthand t…
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Looking for a quick gem of wisdom? Dive into our summer series of Micro-Moments, where we bring you bite-sized, easy-to-listen-to chunks of inspiration from our amazing guests over the past year! In today’s micro-moment, self-confessed former anxious and troubled teen Ciara Fanlo opens up about her deeply personal journey with mental health struggl…
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This is a timely re-run of a previous episode. As we enter the summer holidays, are you filled with relief? Or maybe dread?! As much as the summer weeks can mean a welcome break from the normal routine (and often, a natural reduction in your teen’s anxiety), it can also bring some extra challenges for us as parents! How to manage the juggle, how to…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Untriggered Parenting Podcast. On this episode, my special guest is Ambreia Meadows-Fernandez, an award-winning writer, speaker and advocate working to amplify Black women's voices in the mainstream dialogue. On this episode we delve into the black motherhood experience and all things parenting. About Ambreia Ambr…
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Confidence can be a major stumbling block for all teens - but especially for those with anxiety. “True confidence is like a tree - it needs strong roots to be able to grow into the sky” In today’s episode, we explore exactly how a parent can help nurture those roots with confidence-building expert Nadine Pfeifer. Discover how to: Build strong roots…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Untriggered Parenting Podcast. On this episode, my special guest is Michele Akester-Marsh a mindful self care coach who helps mums inject small moments of self care into their busy lives. We deep dive into how self care practices can be truly transformational to everyday life. About Michelle I’m Michele… Mum of 2 …
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My teen just won’t talk to me! How many times have you said that as a parent - especially if you have an anxious one? When all you want to do is help, what do you do when your teen goes into silence, gives a shrug, insists they are fine - or tells you in no uncertain terms to GO AWAY? And how do you stop feeling so helpless?! With this episode I de…
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You love them absolutely….but like them? Somedays …..maybe not so much! And this makes any parent feel pretty awful. Not only are you dealing with all their stuff, you are now dealing with some pretty guilt-provoking and anxiety-inducing emotions yourself….. But all is not lost! In this episode we will explore the complexities and challenges that d…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the Untriggered Parenting Podcast. On this episode, my special guest is Lorraine Connell, a veteran educator who now specialises in cultivating teen leadership. Lorraine wants to break the assumption that leaders are born, as she believes that we are ALL developing as leaders. About Lorraine Lorraine Connell, MEd, MS,…
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What do you do in those meltdown moments - when your teen is spiralling, panicking, shutting down, or kicking off? As much as we are looking for long-term solutions to our teen’s anxiety, sometimes in the moment, all we want and NEED is a quick fix! In this episode, I reveal my top 4 anxiety-relief techniques for teens, that are fast, simple and ef…
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Send us a text Welcome to Season 4!!! I am so excited for this season - it is jam packed with incredible insights and empowered conversation with an array of incredible guests. This first episode features Carrie Conrad, a coah who specialises in helping mums keep themselves and their children safe. Carrie shares with us how women can make themselve…
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Do you often feel that you might be making things worse for your teen when all you want to do is make it better?! This episode reveals 4 surprising ways parents can unintentionally worsen their teen’s anxiety (without even realising it!) Learn 4 of the most common things we can do as parents that can set our teens back, rather than move them forwar…
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You know your teen is struggling with their anxiety and you are doing your best to support, understand, and help. But then you get the eye rolls, the sarky comments, and quite frankly, the attitude! So now what to do? How do you support their anxiety at the same time as dealing with the disrespect? Find out in this week’s episode, where you will le…
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Are you at a complete loss as to how to calm your teen down in those moments of high anxiety? Want a technique that they can use EVERY time to bring the anxiety down, find that inner calm, and regain control? Then tune in to today's episode! Here’s what you will learn: How to identify the early signs of your teen’s anxiety A simple, yet effective s…
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Send us a text ** Bonus episode in celebration of National Numeracy Day 22/05/2024 My special guest this week is Heidi Jorgensen, a maths tutor and mum of 2. On this episode, we discuss why many people find maths challenging, how teachers can help, and what maths can teach us about the natural world. About Heidi Hi! I'm Heidi! I am a mom of 2...an …
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This week I am sharing the mic with the amazing co-founder of luna - an app specifically for teens to help them navigate the challenges of adolescence. At only two years old, and with over 75,000 teens benefitting from this expert-backed, content-packed platform already, luna is literally revolutionising teen mental health. You will learn how luna:…
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Do you find yourself having to deal with some pretty challenging behaviour from your anxious teen? You know they are anxious BUT…. In this episode, learn why your teen’s behaviour is unlikely to improve until you address the root cause. When we can shift the focus away from the behaviour itself, that's when real change can happen. And how your RESP…
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Over-sensitive or over-dramatic teen? Or one that is super emotional and prone to huge outbursts? Learn what a huge role the development of the teen brain plays and its profound connection to anxiety. From understanding the delicate dance between the emotional powerhouse (amygdala) and the logic centre (prefrontal cortex) to discovering practical t…
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Let’s face it, ‘exam season’ is one of the most stressful times to navigate - for both teen and parent! And in these times, well-meaning platitudes such as ‘don’t worry, you’ll be fine’ just won’t cut it! So how do you fully support your teen, how do you help them navigate that pre-exam anxiety and what can you put in place to help your teen get th…
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Send us a text Welcome back to the podcast. My very special guest this week is Emma Benyon, a mother hood coach and on today's episode we dive into self care. About Emma Emma Benyon is a Self Care and Motherhood Coach and Educator, helping mums to have the tools to move from overwhelm to balance and clarity in motherhood and beyond. She is the edit…
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Join the FREE 3-Day Live Workshop for parents of anxious teens from the 15th-17th April 2024! Save Your Spot HERE! < Today’s episode > How DO you help your teen to feel better about themselves? What actions can YOU take to lift your teen up when their self-esteem is at an all-time low? In this episode, you will find out! Today, I'll be taking you t…
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Send us a text This week's special guest is Anthony Damaschino, the author of the book “The Empty Nest Blueprint.” We delve into the much less talked about stage of parenting - the empty nest stage! About Anthony Anthony Damaschino is the author of “The Empty Nest Blueprint.” An obsession with what he calls, “The most underrated phase in a parent’s…
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Time is usually known to be a great healer but with anxiety, time can often be the thing that is against you. This week, learn how giving your anxious teen ‘more time’ may be inadvertently driving their anxiety in deeper - making the climb out of it even harder. In this episode, I explore the impact ‘waiting’ may be having on your teen, including: …
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Send us a text In honour of Neurodiversity Celebration week, this week's episode follows the parenting journey of Parenting Coach, Layal Aoudi and her son who is diagnosed with ADHD. About Layal My journey began with a minor in child psychology due to my passion with children, which laid the foundation of understanding the child’s brain and then re…
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This week I am blowing the lid off one of the most common mistakes that pretty much every parent of an anxious teen makes - and I can pretty much guarantee that it is NOT what you think it will be. And the great thing is that every single one of you can turn this around. So join me to discover: a) what the biggest mistake is, and b) what you can do…
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Send us a text This weeks guest is Ann Kaplan, a parent coach who works with Dads both in a group setting and 1:1. She gives us some insight into fatherhood from a coaches perspective. About Ann Ann is a parent coach and has 4 kids of her own so she has lived the dream (and nightmare!) of parenting through every childhood stage, from infancy throug…
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Welcome to the first anniversary episode of Your Teen, Anxiety, and You podcast! In this special episode, I reflect on some of the key themes discussed over this last year with a compilation of the gems and highlights, including: - The power of acceptance - Choosing calm over chaos - How to support your teen emotionally - Using your oxygen mask! - …
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Send us a text This weeks guest is Angie Grandt, an adoption coach and we discuss the challenges that can come with adoption and how to create trust and maintain connection with your adopted child. About Angie Angie Grandt is The Adoption Coach. She is also a podcast guest, an early intervention speech therapist, and has worked in the autism field …
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Understanding the difference between introversion, extroversion, anxiety, and innate confidence is crucial for any parent of a teen. Introverted behavior can often be misconstrued as shyness or a lack of social skills, leading to negative labels and self-perception… and increased anxiety. And even if you have an extroverted teen, this does not nece…
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Send us a text On this week's episode, my special guest is Emily Hughes, a Conscious Parenting Coach. We tackle the topic of anger, frustration and "mum rage" and explore the various way to manage it in the home. About Emily Emily is a Conscious Parenting Coach and Somatic Therapist based in Waltham Forest. She works with parents who feel stuck in …
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Ever wonder what is in your teen’s head? Ever wish you could just get them to open up about how they are really feeling? Or do you just need some clarity and a better understanding of the situation you (and they) are in? This episode gives you some profound insights into the thought patterns, the psyche, and the feelings of an anxious teenager - so…
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Send us a text This week's guest is Michelle Steiner. Michelle is a disability writer and Paraeducator. On today's episode she shares what it's like living with an invisible disability and how she advocates for her students with disabilities. About Michelle. Michelle Steiner lives with an invisible disability. She has articles published on The Migh…
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