Instilling Confidence in Our Girls

Welcome to The Consult a Counselor Series, a special segment of the Free to Be Mindful Podcast. Join therapist and host Vanessa De Jesus Guzman, LPC, NCC, as she answers real-life parenting questions, offering practical advice to help you find your calm in the chaos of parenting - and not lose your, well, you know…TODAY'S QUESTION:"What can I do to help my daughter be more confident?"In this episode, Vanessa shares practical ways to help your daughter develop unshakable confidence. From modeling self-assurance to encouraging effort over perfection, she breaks down how small shifts in parenting can make a big impact. Vanessa also provides strategies for fostering positive self-talk, embracing challenges, and helping your daughter own her worth.TUNE IN TO LEARN:Why confidence is built, not given - and how to foster itHow your own self-talk and behaviors influence your child’s confidenceThe power of effort, struggle, and new experiences in shaping confidenceSimple ways to help your daughter develop a strong, positive self-imageTAKEAWAY MESSAGE:Confidence isn’t about getting everything right - it’s about learning, growing, and believing in yourself along the way. With small, intentional shifts, you can help your daughter step into every space knowing she is strong, capable, and worthy.Listen in, and remember... you’re always free to be mindful!Send us Fan MailSupport the showGRAB AN OFFER🎁 Free Resource: 120 Coping Skills: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast-120copingskills💛 Coaching for the Mom CEO: https://www.amigamoms.com💡 Coaching for Child Therapists: https://www.thekidclinician.com/💚 Coaching & Community for Latinx Therapists: https://www.latinxpracticecollective.com/ABOUT MEI'm Vanessa, the therapist who helps high-achieving adults become the best version of themselves, not just at work, but in the rooms that matter most. I host the Free to Be Mindful Podcast, named the #1 Latino Mental Health Podcast in 2026 by Feedspot. I believe the people who give everything to everyone else deserve to stop surviving and start living intentionally.CONNECT WITH ME ON SOCIAL🎧 Podcast: https://www.freetobemindful.com/podcast📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/counselorvdejesus/📋 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/counselorvdejesus/🎤 Speaking & Workshops: https://www.freetobemindful.com/speakingDISCLAIMERFree to Be Mindful Podcast episodes are for educational purposes only and should not be considered as or substituted for therapy or professional help from a licensed...