Turning Rebellion into Purpose: Toby Myles & Cynthia Coufal on Helping Teens Find Their Way

Check Out These Highlights: What if the very struggles that once made you feel broken became the reason you could help others heal? In this episode, Cynthia Coufal shares her deeply personal origin story—from growing up as a rebellious teen in a strict religious environment to becoming an educator and coach who helps teens navigate anxiety, self-discovery, and life's biggest transitions. Cynthia opens up about the years she spent believing she wasn't good enough, the impact of religious trauma, and the healing journey that followed divorce and finding a healthier sense of self. Toby and Cynthia explore why so many teens feel misunderstood, how parents and children can learn to see situations from each other's perspectives, and why confidence often grows from self-awareness rather than achievement. Cynthia also shares insights from her coaching work, including the importance of meeting teens where they are, helping them regulate emotions, and supporting students as they transition into college and adulthood. This conversation is a powerful reminder that our hardest experiences can become our greatest source of empathy, and that sometimes the people best equipped to guide others are the ones who've walked through the struggle themselves. About Cynthia Coufal: Cynthia Coufal is a teen anxiety coach, former educator, and host of The Teen Anxiety Maze podcast. Through one-on-one coaching, she helps teens and young adults build self-awareness, manage anxiety, strengthen confidence, and navigate major life transitions with greater clarity and resilience.  Connect with Cynthia: 🌐 Website: https://www.betterregulatethannever.com/ 💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthia-coufal-836a2236/ 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cynthiacoufalcoaching/ 💬 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cynthiacoufalcoaching 🎙 Podcast: https://www.betterregulatethannever.com/podcast 📹Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCO9WBijdxeYpQSekM7RZYvA 🎁 Free Resource: https://cheerful-writer-462.kit.com/f48953fbed Stalk Me Online! About Me: https://tobymyles.com/about/ Free Gift: The Nashville Method: 5-Day Storytelling Mini-Course Subscribe to Her Origin Story on your favorite platform. New episodes every week with real, raw stories about the moments that started it all. Episode Notes Footer:Her Origin Story is produced by Toby Myles Copywriting, and podcast editor Ilorah Dela CruzAll content © 2026 Toby Myles. All rights reserved.