140-Raising Resilient Teens: Faith, Performance & Emotional Strength with Dr. Carla Caturia

In this episode of the Front Parking Spot podcast host Jennifer Bosma sits down with Dr. Carla Coturia, an elite peak performance coach and creator of The RISE Model, to discuss how parents can raise resilient, emotionally healthy teens in a high-pressure world. Carla draws on work with over 10,000 teens to explain why achievement can become a mask for unmet emotional needs and how faith, identity, and practical habits restore balance. Carla breaks down the RISE framework—regulating your state, building daily habits, taking integrated (inspired) action, and redefining identity—to help teens perform without burning out. She emphasizes emotional intelligence and self-trust as the foundation for sustainable success and explains common patterns she sees in teens: anxiety, burnout, and an achievement-based identity that erodes confidence. The episode offers actionable parenting guidance: regulate your own state before reacting, step back instead of fixing problems for your teen, give autonomy and meaningful choices, celebrate effort over outcome, and allow space for identity development. Carla also unpacks anxiety—what’s normal versus what becomes harmful—and gives simple tools for acknowledging and letting emotions pass. Faith and surrender are woven throughout the conversation: trusting God’s plan for your child, praying through big decisions, and recognizing that purpose may lead teens to unexpected paths (including alternatives to a traditional four-year college). Practical next steps include taking small, consistent habits seriously, encouraging pause and celebration, and supporting teens in identity development rather than performance alone. For listeners who want more, Carla shares ways to connect (Instagram, Facebook, YouTube) and mentions an upcoming course for families. Tune in to hear honest examples, real coaching moments, and faith-rooted encouragement for guiding your teen toward confident, authentic, and sustainable success. https://www.facebook.com/groups/raisingresilientteensandtweens https://www.instagram.com/drcarlacaturia/ https://www.facebook.com/carlacaturia https://youtube.com/@drcarlacaturia www.thehouseofrise.com www.linkedin.com/in/dr-carla-caturia   Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma Follow Jennifer on Instagram @frontparkingspot Have you been trying to explain the Trinity to the little ones in your life? Order Jennifer's newest book, God is Three in One. Are you in need of a thoughtful gift for the next baby shower? Consider a copy of Jennifer's book, I Know the Plans. Its engaging storytelling and Christian values make it a perfect choice for the 'bring a book instead of a card' request. Do you have a child waiting for a sibling to join the family? Order The Baby Garden Christian children's books for all kids! — Jennifer Bosma Your reviews on Apple Podcasts are invaluable! They help us improve and reach more moms interested in Christian children's books and podcasts. Scroll all the way down to 'Leave a Review' written in purple at the bottom of the page to share your thoughts. Subscribe to Jennifer's website at www.jenniferbosma.com Thanks, Moms, for listening. Please share with others! Have an Ephesians 3:20 day as you go for the Front Parking Spot in your life today!