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Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens

Joyful Courage for Parenting Teens

By: Casey O'Roarty
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 Welcome to the Joyful Courage Podcast - a place where parents of tweens and teens come to find inspiration, information and encouragement in the messy terrain of adolescence This season of parenting is no joke - and while the details of what we are all moving through might be slightly different, we are having a collective experience. This is a space where we center building relationship, nurturing life skills, and leaning into our own personal growth. My name is Casey O’Roarty, I am a parent coach, Positive Discipline LEad Trainer, and captain of the adolescent ship over at Sproutable. I am also a speaker and published author. I have been working with parents and families for over 20 years and continue to navigate being a mom with my own two young adult kids. I am honored that you are here… Please give back to the pod by sharing it with friends, or on social media, and rate and review on Apple or Spotify - work of mouth is how we grow! Thanks - enjoy the show! Parenting & Families Relationships Social Sciences
Episodes
  • Eps 587: Parenting Teens Without Losing Yourself

    Eps 587: Parenting Teens Without Losing Yourself
    Jul 3 2025
    If you're parenting a tween or teen and feeling like you’re constantly walking on eggshells—this episode is for you. I talk about parenting teens without losing yourself in the process. I share why your peace of mind doesn't have to wait for your kid to change, and how you can tap into presence, groundedness, and calm—even in the messiest moments. I offer three mindset shifts and practical tools to regulate, hold boundaries with love, and lead with connection. This is about parenting from the inside out. Listen now and reclaim your peace, no matter what’s going on around you. For more info and show notes, go to: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-587-parenting-teens-without-losing-yourself/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    44 mins
  • Eps 586: Revisiting college financial planning with Ann Garcia

    Eps 586: Revisiting college financial planning with Ann Garcia
    Jun 30 2025
    My guest today is Ann Garcia, and this episode is full of resources & advice you can use right now. Ann is an expert on paying for college and has two kids in college right now, so she really gets it. Ann starts with an explanation of why some college educations are so expensive, what other options are available, and why you need to define your budget for college. Ann shares tips for staying focused on goals & how to talk to your teen about college. Ann tells me when it could be right to take student loans and gives lots of info on how to get scholarships. We also touch on financial aid, FAFSA, CSS Profile, & institutional merit aid. Find more show notes and info at: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-392-college-financial-planning-with-ann-garcia/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • Eps 585: Revisiting the power of perception

    Eps 585: Revisiting the power of perception
    Jun 26 2025
    In this solo episode of the Joyful Courage Podcast, I am revisiting the wisdom of episode 428, where I unpack the power of perception in parenting teens—taking a look at how our kids interpret our actions, form beliefs, and make decisions based on what they think we value. I reflect on my own parenting journey and offer insight into the connection between behavior, motivation, and belonging. If you’ve ever felt stuck around your teen’s performance or attitude, this episode is a must-listen for positive discipline tools, connection, and real talk. I know you'll love it - listen in! Find more info and show notes at: https://www.besproutable.com/podcasts/eps-428-considering-the-power-of-perception/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    32 mins
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