Walking With Your Anxious Teen (Even When You’re Scared Too) with author Amber Lia

Send a textIf you’re a mom lying awake at night, worried about your tween or teen’s anxiety… this episode is for you.In this deeply meaningful and hope-filled conversation, I’m joined by Amber Leah, author, speaker, and mom, for an honest heart-to-heart about what it’s really like to walk alongside a child who is struggling with anxiety, stress, and depression.Amber vulnerably shares her family’s story—watching her son Ollie struggle during his preteen and teen years—and the fear, helplessness, and heartbreak that so many moms quietly carry. Together, we talk about the moments no one prepares you for: the emotional outbursts, the pushing away, the shame that follows, and the constant question of “Am I doing this right?”We also dive into what actually helped:What Amber said (and didn’t say) in the hardest momentsHow to respond when your teen’s anxiety comes out as anger, withdrawal, or disrespectWhy empathy matters more than lectures when emotions are running highHow to pause your own reactivity when you’re triggered and scaredAnd how faith, practical tools, and connection can bring hope—even when the struggle doesn’t magically disappearThis episode is centered around the powerful book Amber co-wrote with her son, You Are Seen: 90 Devotions to Encourage Stressed and Anxious Teens—a resource born out of real life, real pain, and real healing. The message woven throughout our conversation is one every struggling teen (and mom) needs to hear: You are not broken. You are not alone. You are deeply seen.If you’re a mom who feels scared, worn down, unsure what to do next—or quietly wondering if anyone understands what you’re carrying—press play and join us for a conversation that will leave you feeling understood, steadied, and a little less alone as you support your tween or teen through anxiety.Where to find Amber and her and Ollie's book:You Are Seen: 90 Devotions to Encourage Stressed and Anxious Teens: https://amzn.to/3NGTf7MWebsite: https://amberlia.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therealamberlia/Ollie's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oliver.lia22/Support the showCheck out What's Waiting For You At Moms of Tweens and Teens Find more encouragement, wisdom, and resources: Website: https://momsoftweensandteens.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Join our Community HERE. Find awesome resources HERE. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/momsoftweensandteens/ Sheryl also has an Inner Circle weekly Parenting Program with a community of like-minded moms, personal coaching, and tons of resources to equip and support you to love well, navigate the challenges and meet your tween and teen’s unique needs during these pivotal years.