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The Elevated Adolescence Podcast
by Ashley Chandler
Each week Educator and Founder of Elevated Adolescence, Ashley Chandler, integrates the art, science, and soul of raising an early adolescent (aka middle schooler), while giving parents social, emotional, executive functioning support and tools needed to guide themselves and their kid towards greater connection and confidence in school, at home, and in life.
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#66: The podcast is evolving...here's why! (Part 1)
If you're just discovering this podcast, you're finding me at an interesting time. I started Elevated Adolescence pre-pandemic 4 years ago, and I've focused on supporting middle schoolers and parents thrive through these years - in more ways than one. It's been an honor to support all of you!...
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#65: The mindset I have as I witness us moms carrying an invisible load
So, I had something else planned entirely for today's episode, but the mood strikes to talk about something else. The current trending, but archaic trend of the invisible load moms are carrying. I feel it deeply. The way we've been conditioned to hold the space. Check in on others around us. The...
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#64: It's me, hi. I'm the problem, it's me: How to know if you're projecting your own story onto your tween or teen
I've been patiently waiting to use this nod to Taylor Swift. Genius, I tell ya. You know how parenting your adolescent brings up your worst fears? Your insecurities? 'Am I equipped to handle this' thoughts? You're not alone. This is very common; it happens to all of us. And, it's often rooted in...
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#63: Is their behavior a can't or a won't? How to become a stress detective
Four words I want you to always remember when it comes to parenting your tween and teen: All Behavior is Communication. But what is their behavior communicating? More often than not, what you think is intentional moodiness, disrespect, or laziness is actually something very different. That's why...
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#62: Should I let them...?! My simple formula to answer higher-stakes parenting questions
Parenting an 11 to 13-year old is filled with hair-raising questions like, Should I let her watch 13? Should I let her have a boyfriend? Should I let them have Snapchat? The truth is, in order to answer these questions confidently, you've got to do some inner digging and exploration. An expert…
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#61: Feel like a broken record? How to help your middle schooler form habits that stick
Do you ever feel like you're repeating yourself, living out the same stressful routines over and over again with your middle schooler? Well, these routines are just the culmination of several habits put together. If you're ready, listen in to learn: > the science of habit formation (this is super...
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#60: Feeling frustrated or near a breakdown? Listen to this.
Welcome! I had something else planned for this week's podcast, but decided to turn a recent challenge of mine into an episode instead. Listen in to get an inside look into: *my recent breakdown *what's really at the root *and, how you can use this to make you and your adolescent's life better…
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#59: A sneak peak into my relationship with my (middle school) daughter
In the spirit of bringing some light to your day, and as a way to show you part of the 'real' me, I spontaneously hit 'record' as my daughter, Norah, and I were sitting together. I've wanted to do this for so long! So, here's a glimpse into a piece of our dynamic, my biggest 'why' for why I do…
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#58: Why I hope you invest in these middle school years
Consider your time and attention invested in these years like early intervention for all the awareness, skills, and tools you want your kid to build throughout life. Inside this episode, you will learn: What I mean when I say 'middle school' Why this is the optimal time to model and help your kid...
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#57: How to make peace and less stress your priority this new year
There's no better way to make you and your adolescent's 2023 dreams come true than to make de-stressing a part of your daily practice. The impacts for both of you and your bodies and brains are profound. Inside this episode, you will learn: About the stress-mind-body connection What stress does…
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#56: The best of 2022
From how to support your anxious middle schooler, to how to keep your kid safe from sexual content online, you guys listened in and casted your vote on your favorite episodes from 2022. Come celebrate a full calendar year of The Elevated Adolescence podcast with me, and leave feeling refreshed…
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#55: An essential perspective during the ups and downs of adolescence
The ups and downs of middle school are real. And, parenting during this stage is a very, very hard job. (That's why I do what I do;) But, viewing adolescence as this terrible stage filled with only drama, pimples, mood swings, and hard times comes with an opportunity and sanity cost. And, I'm all...
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#54: An essential (and often missing) link your middle schooler needs for a confidence boost
This week's topic is biggy for a number of reasons. "I just want my kid to be confident" is the #1 request I get from parents. Authentic confidence is directly connected to where we all learn to feel successful from the inside out, and it really can build or break in these early adolescent years....
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#53: My favorite studying strategies all middle schooler's must know (PART 2 of the Finish Strong Series)
The truth is that most students don't really know how to study. Teachers do the best they can at teaching, and giving clues as to what will be on tests (sometimes), but, rarely are students explicitly taught how to study in ways that work for their unique brain. In today's episode I'm sharing my...
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#52: Your family plan to help your middle schooler end this school term "successfully" (PART 1 of the Finish Strong Series)
If you're noticing a dip in your middle schooler's mindset, attitude, or grades, you're not alone. It's very common to start the school year optimistic, but around this time some patterns may start to reveal themselves. >Family routine ruts >You don't really know what's happening in your middle...
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#51: Pause and reflect in honor of my friend, Maya
In honor of my friend, Maya Spaull Johnsen, who passed away earlier this year, and this being her birthday week, I invite you and your middle schooler to pause and reflect. Reflect on the ways you might be hurting, or in need of healing. Notice the areas of your life where you're rushing. You're...
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#50: What I really want to talk about (The spiritual purpose of adolescence)
We are at a deep cross roads as a species. I feel it everyday personally and professionally. That's why I felt so pulled to produce this week's episode. I can feel anxious and worried, just like so many parents, but I always come back to center. Why? Because I have the belief that our conscious...
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#49: A simple mindset shift to combat parental time stress and overwhelm
We are prescribed a culture of constant doing. Your to-do list never ends, all while balancing the needs of everyone in your home. If you're overwhelmed or stressed out thinking that there's never enough time in the day, you're not alone. This hamster wheel of time in Western culture is a lot…
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#48: My 4-part proven method to solve any middle school challenge
I get a lot of questions from middle school parents and they usually fall into the following categories. How do I get my kid to... listen to me? be motivated? be confident? not talk back? do what they need to do? make healthy friends who like the real them? Maybe you can relate? Now…
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#47: The big executive function misconception
Parents have often come to me wanting me to teach their kid how to be organized, how to get good grades, or simply do what they need to do without breaking down or talking back. In other words - the executive functioning skills that demonstrate they are able to be the "boss" of their lives. But...
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#46: How to raise a confident middle schooler
The #1 answer I get when I ask parents what they want for their kid: confidence. Why? Because deep down we all know confidence is the secret ingredient to face life's ups and downs, to be attractive to others (non-romantically speaking), and to take safe risks that move us forward. And, I'd argue...
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#45: The crucial back-to-school prep most parents don't do (Season 2 Kick-Off!)
Ah, yes, back-to-school is here! For some of you your kid might be transitioning into middle school for the first time, or back for another year. Each year is uniquely different, so no matter what it's an adjustment of expectations and your relationship, and as always, with lots of emotion! ;)…
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#44: How to ensure you and your middle schooler end the school year strong (End of Season 1)
No matter where you are listening from, chances are high you are nearing the end of the school year. And, oh, what a year it's been! Without a portal into your home, I know it's likely been layered with challenges you didn't see coming, complexity...because, well life is complex! And, some shiny...
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#43: Body wellness and why it matters so much for middle school parents (w/ Somatic Healer, K. Domiana)
As a busy mom, I know first hand what it's like to put my own physical needs on the back-burner. And, those collective decisions have led my body to break down in a number of ways. I know I'm not the only one! This is just one of the reasons I wanted to have today's guest on the podcast. Somatic...
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#42: Are they unmotivated, depressed, or is it a learning challenge? (with Dr. Nerissa Bauer)
If you're experiencing resistance, distraction, defiance, or wondering if your adolescent is just a little bit lazy, I believe my conversation with behavioral pediatrician, Dr. Nerissa Bauer, will help! Dr. Nerissa specializes in helping parents and kids understand their brains and behaviors...
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#41: Why the "do it all" yourself approach will always backfire (in parenting and life)
Life as an adolescent parent requires you to have a new set of tools to take care of yourself, because you will be triggered, you will get frustrated, and you will feel uncomfortable when so many things are out of your control. And, if you're like me, you may still believe you can "do it all"....
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#40: Friend or foe? 3 things that will help your middle schooler attract healthy friendships
Let's face it, do you ever look back on your middle school years with complete love and adoration for your social world - Not likely! In fact, knowing your kid will go through social challenges is one of the most common sources of pain for middle school parents. In this week's episode I'll share:...
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#39: The most common strategy I use to support parents of middle schooolers
Parents, you need some quick wins! So, I decided to give you exactly what you want. In this short episode, I reveal the most common strategy I use to support parents of middle schoolers by asking one simple question. By answering this question, you will: > Be able to shift your perspective and...
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#38: My tried and true executive function formula you can use at home
Let's dive into my tried and true Executive Function Formula I use with students and parents with great success, and the coolest thing - you can use this at home. This formula will highlight: >How to pinpoint and focus on the greatest challenge your kid faces >What you must identify and remove in...
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#37: Gender identity and sexuality 101 (Part 2 w/ Amy Lang)
Gender identity and sexuality in adolescents is a topic that is coming up big time in homes around the world. People in some areas are scared of this conversation, and in others, the majority of LGBTQ adolescents are met with open hearts and minds. The belief that all girls are born with girl…
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#36: How to keep your kid safe from sexual content online (with Amy Lang)
I know nothing motivates you more than keeping your kid safe and healthy. Yet, so often, caring parents bury their heads in the sand when it comes to educating their kids about sexual wellness, and the effects are devastating. The uncomfortable truth is that no matter how 'good' your kid is,...
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#35: How to help your middle schooler decode their anxiety
You know how your early adolescent can be super dramatic? resistant? or rebel more often than not? (Um...yes!) Well, these behaviors frequently happen for a reason beneath the surface you may not be aware of... Anxiety. And, chances are likely it's happening in your home these days. Listen in to...
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#34: 3 tools to coach yourself or your middle schooler through a hard time
I've been listening, and the echoing sentiment of early adolescent parents and kids is: we're struggling. This is such an intense time. Whether you or your kid are facing anxiety, health issues, depression, chronic stress, overwhelm, or general discomfort, I believe today's episode is going to…
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#33: Cultivating self-acceptance and belonging in our adolescents and ourselves (with Rosie Molinary)
Learning to accept, support, and belong to ourselves first can seem like a never-ending battle for adults, and the pressure our adolescent kids are facing around these topics feels even greater. But I believe this kind of support and care of our own selves is one of the answers to creating more...
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#32: Quick adolescent parenting wins using these 3 simple tools
I know you are looking for some relief these days, which is why I'm so excited to share these 3 simple tools that are guaranteed to lead to immediate parenting wins. Listen in to discover... 1. A simple experiment you can do that will result in feeling less triggered and more present 2. The...
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#31: What this veteran adolescent therapist & parent coach is learning right now & wants you to know (w/ Robin Goldstein-Lincoln)
Always remember, in the midst of the challenges the purpose of this stage of development for both parents and adolescents is to grow. And, according to my guest, adolescent clinical therapist, and parent coach, Robin Goldstein-Lincoln, there are so many reasons to have hope in the midst of these...
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#30: What loving yourself has to do with your middle schooler's success
No amount of chocolates or roses from CVS will fill us up and make us truly feel loved. Amiright, parents?! During this month that's focused so heavily on romantic love, we must guide ourselves and our early adolescents to focus on appreciating our own selves. Self-compassion is the root of…
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#29: 8th grade wisdom for current and incoming middle schoolers
Parents, push play on this one with your middle schooler nearby as these incredible 8th graders share priceless wisdom around: *Navigating toxic friendships *A personal journey from socially awkward to confident self-advocate *Varying degrees of bullying and how to deal, & more! You and I both…
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#28: Moms Roundtable: Guiding our 5th graders to thrive through aaaallll the changes
I may be an expert, but it's a whole different ballgame to parent your own early adolescent kiddo in real-time. I get hands-on learning from my own daughter every single day which humbles me, which is why I need constant connection and wisdom from my friends. Listen in to "Moms Roundtable…
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#27: Real Talk: Jump off the parenting shame spiral!
Oh, the irony in this episode is thick as it's a week behind schedule and I'm a big-time recovering perfectionist. But the truth is that perfectionism in life, work, AND parenting is doing way more harm in your life than good. If you find yourself caught in the coulda, shoulda, woulda's as a…
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#26: New Year, New Purpose (with Riley McCord)
Every new year I ask myself, my students, and parents I work with the same thing: What's your theme, intention, or word for the year? This theme serves as a North Star and may challenge you to do what's for your highest good, but if it stresses you out or weighs you down ditch it for something…
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#25: The top 5 lessons learned in 2021
This year has given us countless opportunities to be challenged. (An understatement, I know!) I truly believe these challenges are stretching us towards our best selves as educators, parents, and people if we take the time to reflect on what we've learned. When you're in the thick of it, it can…
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#24: 3 self-care requirements for both parents and adolescents
Ah, yes, self-care. The term that started as perhaps a well-intentioned motivator to take care of yourself, but that can sometimes end in a shame spiral that you're not doing enough. And, it holds a whole different meaning for your early adolescent! When you or your early adolescent find yourself...
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#23: Top 3 essentials to open up communication
Your early adolescent is now developing their own inner world filled with existential questions, temptations, and input from all sides, and you want to do what is essential to keep the doors of conversation open between you. But, sometimes they shut you out or shut you down. You might be left...
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#22: The antidote to anxiety
Here we are! The holidays. Uncle Tom wants to talk politics during the holiday dinner. Your middle schooler is experiencing end-of-semester breakdowns. And, your to-do list never ends. From holiday shopping, to work, to bills, and cooking family meals - you've got a lot on your plate this time of...
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#21: How to maximize productivity after school
Today I'm talking about your greatest resource in life. Something more precious than money or things. Something that you can never get back. Four letters - long I and magic e. That's right: TIME. So, how do you guide your early adolescent kid to become more aware of this precious resource, and to...
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#20: The #1 lie adolescent parents tell themselves
"I loved middle school!" "Adolescence was a breeze." "I felt so confident throughout junior high." said hardly anyone in the history of ever. Chances are likely your middle school or junior high years were either something you just 'got through', or a stage you would never want to relive. You've...
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#19: The most important nine minutes of your middle schooler's day
Parents, you're busy. And, you want to have access to simple, effective tools to remember in real-time with your middle schooler so that you boost your connection and confidence. Today's podcast is for you. Neuroscientist Dr. Jaak Panksepp developed his theory around the most important 9 minutes…
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#18: When life doesn't go according to plan
You pour your heart and soul into a vision, and you're ready to execute, but you encounter obstacle after obstacle. Your middle schooler tries their best, but they don't get what they'd planned on. These experiences happen to every human on the planet. We've all been conditioned to focus so much…
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#17: Why perfect parenting is for the birds
Well-intentioned experts (myself included) are coming out with information and research on the effects of trauma and its impact on our lives. There's a collective awareness brewing that we've all been traumatized a little...and so many parents are becoming afraid of traumatizing their own kids....
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Each week Educator and Founder of Elevated Adolescence, Ashley Chandler, integrates the art, science, and soul of raising an early adolescent (aka middle schooler), while giving parents social, emotional, executive functioning support and tools needed to guide themselves and their kid towards greater connection and confidence in school, at home, and in life.
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