The Anxiety Loop: Breaking the Cycle with Teen Coach Becky Funk

It’s the middle of the night, your teen is spiraling, and suddenly, your heart is racing right along with theirs. Sound familiar? This week on The Calm Collective, we’re joined by Certified Master Life Coach and teen expert Becky Funk to talk about the "anxiety loop"—that exhausting cycle where our kids' stress becomes our own.Becky pulls back the curtain on the "Big Six" lifestyle audit and shares how small shifts in sleep, hydration, and even energy drink consumption can radically change a teenager's mental health. We dive deep into:The Perfectionism Trap: Whyteens are struggling more than ever and how to shift from "performing" to "growing."Social Media & Survival: Navigating the "left out" feeling when you're the parent setting the phone boundaries.The Vagus Nerve Secret: Becky’s personal journey through her son’s health crisis and the tools she used to model calm in the chaos.Raising a "Stand Strong" Teen: How to help your child find their voice in the face of bullying and social pressure.As moms, we often try to fix the destination, but Becky reminds us to focus on the journey. Whether you’re dealing with bedtime superstitions or high school social hurdles, this episode is your permission slip to stop being the "fixer" and start being the regulated anchor your teen needs.Grab Becky’s Free Guide: 10 calming responses ⁠For more info reach out to Becky: Website , Instagram Connect with us on Instagram - we love to hear your feedback: ⁠Ashlee⁠ & ⁠Colleen⁠ And we encourage you to share this with one person you know who could benefit from this conversation.