THE
PARENT PODCAST
Calming Teenage Anxiety:
Helping Parents Support Their Teens with Compassion and Balance
with Sophia Vale Galano
Key Points
From This Episode:
01:57 - Understanding Teenage Anxiety
10:17 - The Power of Communication and Curiosity
21:18 - Tools, Balance, and Leading by Example
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Show Notes
In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno talk with licensed therapist and author Sophia Vale Galano about understanding and managing teenage anxiety. Sophia shares insights from her book Calming Teenage Anxiety, guiding parents on how to support their teens with compassion, communication, and emotional awareness. Together, they explore practical tools, mindful parenting, and the importance of leading by example to help families thrive.
Understanding Teenage Anxiety
In this episode, hosts Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno sit down with licensed clinical social worker and author Sophia Vale Galano to talk about the growing issue of teenage anxiety. Sophia shares insights from her upcoming book, Calming Teenage Anxiety, offering clarity on how to distinguish between normal adolescent stress and serious anxiety. She explains why anxiety among teens is more than a passing trend and discusses how parents can begin recognizing the signs without judgment or fear.
The Power of Communication and Curiosity
Sophia emphasizes that effective communication begins with curiosity rather than control. She encourages parents to listen without rushing to “fix” their teens’ problems and to use open-ended questions that invite honest dialogue. Together, Marci, Debbie, and Sophia explore how empathy, patience, and modeling emotional regulation can transform strained relationships into safe spaces for connection and growth.
Tools, Balance, and Leading by Example
The conversation turns toward practical tools and holistic approaches to supporting mental wellness, from talk therapy to mindfulness, yoga, and even animal-assisted therapy. Sophia highlights the importance of self-care for parents, reminding them that they can’t help their children regulate emotions if they’re not grounded themselves. The episode closes with a powerful message about balance—between support and independence, structure and compassion—empowering families to navigate anxiety with grace and confidence.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! This podcast is dedicated to supporting families through the ups and downs of parenting and mental wellness. We know how tough it can be to raise kids in today’s world, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us and let’s lift each other up.
With love,
Marci & Debbie
THE
PARENT PODCAST
Calming Teenage Anxiety: Helping Parents Support Their Teens with Compassion and Balance
with Sophia Vale Galano
Show Notes
In this episode of The Warrior Parent Podcast, Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno talk with licensed therapist and author Sophia Vale Galano about understanding and managing teenage anxiety. Sophia shares insights from her book Calming Teenage Anxiety, guiding parents on how to support their teens with compassion, communication, and emotional awareness. Together, they explore practical tools, mindful parenting, and the importance of leading by example to help families thrive.
Key Points
From This Episode:
01:57 - Understanding Teenage Anxiety
10:17 - The Power of Communication and Curiosity
21:18 - Tools, Balance, and Leading by Example
Understanding Teenage Anxiety
In this episode, hosts Marci Mitchell and Debbie DiManno sit down with licensed clinical social worker and author Sophia Vale Galano to talk about the growing issue of teenage anxiety. Sophia shares insights from her upcoming book, Calming Teenage Anxiety, offering clarity on how to distinguish between normal adolescent stress and serious anxiety. She explains why anxiety among teens is more than a passing trend and discusses how parents can begin recognizing the signs without judgment or fear.
The Power of Communication and Curiosity
Sophia emphasizes that effective communication begins with curiosity rather than control. She encourages parents to listen without rushing to “fix” their teens’ problems and to use open-ended questions that invite honest dialogue. Together, Marci, Debbie, and Sophia explore how empathy, patience, and modeling emotional regulation can transform strained relationships into safe spaces for connection and growth.
Tools, Balance, and Leading by Example
The conversation turns toward practical tools and holistic approaches to supporting mental wellness, from talk therapy to mindfulness, yoga, and even animal-assisted therapy. Sophia highlights the importance of self-care for parents, reminding them that they can’t help their children regulate emotions if they’re not grounded themselves. The episode closes with a powerful message about balance—between support and independence, structure and compassion—empowering families to navigate anxiety with grace and confidence.
Thank you so much for listening to this episode! This podcast is dedicated to supporting families through the ups and downs of parenting and mental wellness. We know how tough it can be to raise kids in today’s world, but you don’t have to do it alone. Join us and let’s lift each other up.
With love,
Marci & Debbie
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We're on a mission to educate, inspire and transform lives, ages 4-104 using basic scientifically proven methods and tools to decrease stress, anxiety and to increase resiliency and overall well-being.
2882 Prospect Park Dr. Suite 100,
Rancho Cordova, CA 95670
(916) 340-5252
© 2019 Cour Experience Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Non-Profit 501c3 EIN: 84-3383699