Confidence Episodes

Tough topics. Whether it's a disagreement with a coworker, or tackling uncomfortably conversations with our kids, it can be hard to know how to approach things. Today's episode focuses on communication and conversations, exploring the impact of what we say or don't say on our lives and relationships. 0:50 - Meet our guest, Rayna Rose Exelbierd, a motivational speaker, author, and advocate for kindness. 4:20 - Rayna shares her experience with uncomfortable conversations, highlighting th...

Remember getting your first period? Did you feel self conscious, confused, out-of-sorts…just like a lot of body changes around that time? It’s time to flip puberty positive! In this episode, Konika Ray Wong chats with host Carmelita (Cat) Tiu about puberty, all the awkwardness that comes with it, and how to help our daughters change the scripts around puberty and feel empowered as they navigate the transformation that happens throughout their tweens and teens, even into their 20’s. Listen ...

Ever wish you had a magic spell that would guarantee your daughter turns into a brave and confident woman? An “abracadabra” to ensure she grows up to be bold and powerful, in the best way? While sadly there’s no such thing, Wendy Snyder, Positive Parenting Teacher, Family Coach and founder of A Fresh Start Family, offers us some guidance in her article, "10 Important Phrases Parents Can Use to Empower Their Daughters.” The episode dives into how we can rephrase our words - how we can say t...

As moms, we are powerful creatures. We know we have an impact on our children’s lives, and our families. But have you ever wondered, “How can I be a part of even bigger changes, bigger movements?” In today’s episode, Cynthia Changyit Levin, author of From Changing Diapers to Changing the World: Why Moms Make Great Advocates & How to Get Started - discusses advocacy, motherhood, and points us in the direction to make even broader societal changes. Cynthia: Gives us a simple definitio...

What's a cognitive distortion? How do I manage my or my daughter's negative thought spirals? Join host Carmelita Tiu as she chats with her guest, author and therapist Julia Hogan. Julia explains: What cognitive distortions are, and dives deeper into Catastrophizing All or nothing thinking Magical thinking or mind reading Personalizing "Should" Statements Others not mentioned but that are widely recognized include: Mental Filter Disqualifying the Positive Overgen...

The end of the year always triggers look-backs and goal-setting for the future. If you're like most moms and high achievers, the new year comes with excitement, some trepidation, and some guilt that your previous year's goals didn't play out the way you thought they would (or guilt because not everything on your to-do list has been checked off). In this episode, host Carmelita Tiu shares some thoughts on how to shift our mindsets around failure (in big or small ways): Celebrate the big no...

Feeling overwhelmed feels awful. The to-do lists pile up, healthy habits are put on the backburner, and exhaustion and burnout start to creep in. It feels stressful and out of control - but how can we reign in the overwhelm and start thriving again? In this episode, therapist and life coach Liz Pessaran tackles this and more with host Carmelita Tiu. Liz shares: Why moms often feel overwhelmed The importance of self-trust and how it differs from self-abandonment Why you should pra...

Charlsey Childers, self-worth and confidence coach, is back with more actionable advice and wise words to help moms bolster their self-worth and raise confident daughters. Check out Charlsey's previous episode here: Women, Self-Worth, and Raising Authentic Daughters Charlsey and host Carmelita Tiu discuss: 3 ways to start boosting your self worth right away, including doing something every day that brings you joy! Dealing with the specter of social media and helping your daughter navig...

Can you relate to this? You have so much to be grateful for - good relationships, a good job, good friends, good health. But still, you don’t feel happy -- you don't feel like you’re enough. In this episode, Charlsey Childers, a self-worth and confidence coach, explains why she became a coach, why women and girls struggle with self-worth, and how moms can help themselves and their daughters feel confident, worthy, loved, and show up authentically in life. Charlsey shares: We are all bo...

Have you noticed a confidence dip in your tween or teen girl? You aren’t dreaming...it’s a real thing. Today's article, "5 Steps to Helping Our Daughters Grow Up With More Confidence," comes from Briana Beazley. Briana is founder of NadiaGirl, a tween girls clothing brand focused on empowering young girls by creating comfortable clothing that fits well, to help them feel more confident. When Briana’s daughter was entering her tween years, shopping for her was discouraging and frustrating. ...

Getting your tween or teen to talk to you can be notoriously difficult. We’re all used to one-word answers and hearing “fine” when we ask how they’re doing. In this episode, host Carmelita Tiu reads "How to Get Kids to Open Up," by Ezza Mustaffa, a licensed professional counselor who works with individuals of all ages. She tells us about: The importance of a safe emotional environment The reptilian brain! 5 tips on how to create a safe space Ezza Mustaffa received her Masters ...