55 | What Every Parent Needs to Know About Teen Anxiety with Monica Crnogorac
Hi Parents!
This week, I’m switching things up and sharing a special conversation where I was the guest instead of the host.
I recently joined Beth Hillman on her podcast, Parenting Post-Wilderness, to talk about one of the most important topics for parents today, teen anxiety. We covered what it looks like, how it often hides in plain sight, and what parents can do to better support their anxious teen, especially during the school year when demands are high and confidence can run low.
In this episode, we explore the emotional experience of anxiety from a teen’s perspective, how parents can respond with empathy rather than fear, and why creating emotional safety is more powerful than trying to fix the problem. I also share a bit of my own story and why I’m so passionate about helping teens build resilience, self-trust, and coping tools that actually stick.
Beth creates such a welcoming space for real, heartfelt conversations, and I’m honored to have joined her show. I hope this episode leaves you feeling more equipped, more grounded, and more connected to your teen, no matter where they are on their mental health journey.
Tune in to listen, and if you find it helpful, pass it along to a fellow parent who needs it too.
Big hugs,
Monica Crnogorac
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