Empower Your Teen Girl | Parenting Teens | Raising Teen Girls | Empowering Girls

It’s time to nurture the next generation of confident women, don’t you think? We live in an age where societal conditioning perpetuates insecurity and burnout while bypassing soul and self-care. In today’s episode, Sonal shatters the glass ceiling of self-doubt and societal expectations to uncover true empowerment and self-discovery for teen girls so they can learn to put themselves first on their to-do lists.From personal stories to practical advice, explore how teaching your teen girl to prioritise mental health and boundary setting can help her build genuine connections, overcome societal pressures and embrace her true self to lead a purposeful and healthy life.Get ready to inspire your teen girl to be her best self. Let’s get into it! What Is Discussed:0:00 Teach your teen girl to prioritise pleasure over procrastination for more resiliency 4:06 How to embrace life’s unexpected hurdles with self-care, spontaneity & intuitive breaks8:59 Learn how Sonal’s self-care routines transformed her chronic health condition & overall wellbeing13:40 How feelings of guilt & unworthiness may hold your teen girl back from self-acceptance21:00 Why exploring passions beyond the everyday routine can help your teen girl break out of her comfort zone26:01 Two important questions your daughter should ask herself before taking a break30:19 How to teach your teen girl self-care & boundaries without the noise of external influences Resources:A key book to remind ourselves to take a break before WE break.When The Body Says No - The Cost of Hidden Stress by Dr Gabor Mate When The Body Says No - The Cost of Hidden Stress by Dr Gabor Mate - Audio BookRelated Episodes:Episode 5Episode 9 Quote:“Be in the company of friends and association where there is a normal culture of taking a break.” - Sonal, Rise GirlsConnect with Sonal: Instagram: @sonalrisegirls Disclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for professional, medical help or therapy. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The use of this information is at the listener's discretion. Seek the advice of a qualified medical professional before trying any of the suggestions offered through our services.

Ever notice how we have two ears but only one mouth? It’s no coincidence.In today’s episode, Sonal dives into the transformative art of active listening. Learn how this skill can revolutionise your relationship with your teen girl. We’ll also explore how active listening can be the golden key to unlocking a world of confidence, resilience and empowerment for your daughter.Join Sonal as she shows you how to transform the way you guide and inspire your teen girl. Let’s get into it!What Is Discussed:0:00 Top strategies for enhancing connection in parent-daughter relationships2:02 Learn how self-discovery shapes your teen girl to be unstoppable, unbreakable & unshakable5:19 Discover how mastering English opens doors to deeper relationships & self-empowerment for your teen11:53 How community building helps your girl achieve success15:18 Learn why purpose is more important than productivity as Sonal shares insights from her spiritual retreat in India22:18 The importance of spirituality, self-compassion & introspection25:12 Discover Monk Chaitanya's insights on spiritual growth & personal development and how Sonal's self-compassion, nurtured by her parents, sparked her transformative journey31:20 How intuition and active listening lead to less friction & arguments34:57 Help your teen girl avoid isolation & loneliness while setting her up for lifelong success38:31 Learn to confidently connect through body language & eye contact44:55 How to build sincere & strong personal connections without using words47:30 Why adult support is vital to help her navigate negativity53:46 How to hold space & listen to your daughter without judgement57:05 Learn what paraphrasing has to do with boosting her self-esteem & autonomy1:02:39 The critical link between self-care, assertiveness & active listening for healthy, fulfilling relationships1:06:34 Listening to what your teen girl isn’t saying & why nature is a teacherResources:Teachings of Monk ChaitanyaGovardhan Eco Village (GEV)Gita Wisdom BookRelated Episodes:Episode 1Episode 4Episode 7Quote: "True empowerment begins when we listen not to respond, but to understand." - Sonal, Rise GirlsConnect with Sonal: Instagram: @sonalrisegirls Disclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for professional, medical help or therapy. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The use of this information is at the listener's discretion. Seek the advice of a qualified medical professional before trying any of the suggestions offered through our services.

Episode description: Who’s a romantic? Be honest! (Sonal is)Valentine’s Special Podcast this week!Either way LOVE = LIFE, so join Sonal as she invited you to explore the universality of love beyond just having a partner in life, so that your girl can learn this wisdom earlier to make her life easier. Starting off with Sonal singing a classic love song on this episode to get you and your girls thinking about what it means to love: truly, madly, deeply! Spoiler alert: it starts with us learning to love ourselves first!  Topics covered:What is intention? What is intuition? How to harmonise intention and intuition with external action for a holistic life Revealing the weeds of bad habits that will choke the flower of your teen girl’s future and how to overcome themA poem by Sonal to very enjoyably, effectively and easily remember the three lessons learnt A poem by Mother Teresa to empower teen girls without the constant self-doubt and worry getting in the way Connect with Sonal:Instagram:  @sonalrisegirlsBook a Free Student Success Call: https://calendly.com/rise-girls/english-empowerment-student-success-plan Tap for Resources:Song: Just the Way You Are, with lyrics, by Billy JoelFacebook video: My piano teacher Ian Gomes playing exquisitely at the Ritz  Quotes: Don’t take criticism from people you wouldn’t take advice from The people who mind don’t matter and the people who matter don’t mind Connect with Sonal: Instagram: @sonalrisegirls Disclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for professional, medical help or therapy. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The use of this information is at the listener's discretion. Seek the advice of a qualified medical professional before trying any of the suggestions offered through our services.

Episode description: So who’s been stuck and stranded before? Your teen girl needs to learn how to move through her challenges and so this episode has three incredible lessons to learn around asking for help. And what better way to learn wisdom application than through story, especially this week as it is National Storytelling Week 27 January to 4 February.Does she ever feel guilty about asking for help? Maybe timid and shy or even reluctant because she doesn’t want to look silly or weak or because she’s been rejected in the past when she needed help. Whatever the reason behind the reason, she can learn who to ask for help from and feel more comfortable in doing so.  Topics covered: What to swap and switch guilt for when asking for helpIncredible tip for developing healthy relationships exemplified by a story about Sonal’s friend RupaTips for tackling loneliness through CONNECTIONHow your teen girl can avoid being egotistical and entitled  How your teen girl can let go of her past to thrive Dealing with unhelpful, toxic peopleConnect with Sonal:Instagram:  @sonalrisegirlsBook a Free Student Success Call: https://calendly.com/rise-girls/english-empowerment-student-success-plan Tap for Resources:Campaign to End Loneliness and the types of lonelinessDr Gabor Mate (Trauma and Addiction and ) speaks with Dr Rangan Chatterjee (Mental Health Podcaster and Doctor): Every woman and young girl needs to watch this  Quote: “Teach your teen girl to let go of toxicity and find people who are worthy of her company. Choose your company consciously.” Sonal, Rise Girls Connect with Sonal: Instagram: @sonalrisegirls Disclaimer: This podcast is not a replacement for professional, medical help or therapy. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only. The use of this information is at the listener's discretion. Seek the advice of a qualified medical professional before trying any of the suggestions offered through our services.