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Mar 6, 2025 16 min

Take Your Medicine!

from Secrets for an Awesome Life Hosted by Joey Mascio

Season 6 Begins!! Struggling to get your tween or teen to do the hard things in life—like homework, chores, or even just stepping out of their comfort zone? In this episode, Joey Mascio dives into why avoiding difficult tasks makes life harder and how tackling them head-on makes it better. Using a hilarious real-life story about his 9-year-old refusing to take medicine, Joey explains why some things can’t be made fun or easier—we just have to do them! He breaks down common tasks teens avoid, why “drop by drop” suffering only makes things worse, and how to get things done quickly with simple, proven techniques. If you want to help your tween or teen build resilience, overcome procrastination, and develop a strong mindset, this episode is a must-listen for the whole family. Hit play and learn the secret to getting hard things done—fast! 🎧 Perfect for parents and tweens to listen to together! -- My gamified mindset training app for teens, Sidekick to Hero, is available now! Go to www.sidekicktohero.com to start a two-week free trial. -- Follow me on Instagram! www.instagram.com/sidekicktohero -- Joey Mascio is a teen confidence coach and motivational speaker. He helps teens eliminate self-doubt, manage emotions, develop social skills, and achieve their goals. He was a middle school teacher and counselor for 7 years, a former Disneyland performer, and an experienced improv comedian. He uses his Masters in Education, Bachelors in Creative Writing, and two professional life coach certifications to teach powerful resilience tools and strategies to teens through humor and stories.

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