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EPISODE · Mar 18, 2026 · 22 MIN

Building Confident, Courageous & Happy Girls: The Happy Thoughts Squad Story💜

from Happy Thistle · host Woody Morris

After 23 years as a primary school teacher, Cheryl Lessels began noticing something deeply concerning — more and more young girls were struggling with anxiety, low confidence, and a quiet belief that they simply were not good enough.When Cheryl’s own daughter began experiencing anxiety and panic attacks, she felt the same helplessness so many parents feel when watching their child struggle emotionally. That moment changed everything.In this inspiring conversation, Cheryl shares how she turned decades of experience supporting children into a powerful new mission: helping girls build confidence, resilience, and emotional strength.She is the founder of Happy Thoughts Squad, a subscription box designed for girls aged 7–16 that gently nurtures self-esteem, positive thinking, and emotional wellbeing — while also supporting busy parents who want to raise strong, kind and confident daughters.Cheryl’s mission is simple but powerful: to help raise a generation of girls with kind hearts, fierce minds, and brave spirits.If you care about raising confident girls, supporting children’s mental wellbeing, or turning life challenges into meaningful change, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Cheryl you are a shining light! If you would like to learn more about the Happy Thought squad boxes and follow their story click below: https://happythoughtssquad.com/https://www.instagram.com/happythoughtssquad?igsh=bWRlNTVlc290Y3Az&utm_source=qr

After 23 years as a primary school teacher, Cheryl Lessels began noticing something deeply concerning — more and more young girls were struggling with anxiety, low confidence, and a quiet belief that they simply were not good enough. When Cheryl’s own daughter began experiencing anxiety and panic attacks, she felt the same helplessness so many parents feel when watching their child struggle emotionally. That moment changed everything. In this inspiring conversation, Cheryl shares how she turn...

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