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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 13 MIN

When Fear Becomes Her Default

from Teen Whisperer | Parenting Teen Girls · host Rach Friedli

Send us Fan Mail Fear. It’s the quiet thief of confidence and it’s still living in our daughters’ bodies years after COVID. In this episode of The Teen Whisperer, I unpack: How lockdown rewired our girls’ nervous systems Why “I don’t care” shrugs, meltdowns and shutdowns aren’t attitude - they’re fear My personal story of watching this happen with my own daughter Three practical tools you can use today to help your girl feel safe again This isn’t about labels or quick fixes. It’s about understanding what’s really going on so you can stop second guessing, feel confident, and reconnect with your daughter. Listen now and share with a mum who needs to know she’s not alone. If you’re listening to this thinking, “that’s me,” I’ve got something for you. It’s called Connect the Dots. It’s a really simple guide to help you slow down, look at what you’re actually seeing, and then zoom out and consider what else might be going on for your daughter. You can grab it for free here. Don’t forget to subscribe so you’re the first to get new episodes, and leave me a review - it helps other mums find the podcast too. Follow me on instagram or LinkedIn Let me know how you found this episode. See you next time! 💛

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Send us Fan Mail Fear. It’s the quiet thief of confidence and it’s still living in our daughters’ bodies years after COVID. In this episode of The Teen Whisperer, I unpack: How lockdown rewired our girls’ nervous systemsWhy “I don’t care” shrugs, meltdowns and shutdowns aren’t attitude - they’re fearMy personal story of watching this happen with my own daughterThree practical tools you can use today to help your girl feel safe againThis isn’t about labels or quick fixes. It’s about understan...

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