The Moxie Teacher Podcast: Relationship and Life Skills for Teens

Sarah Marier
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The Moxie Teacher Podcast is for teens and young adults who want to understand themselves better and build a life they feel proud of. Hosted by speaker and high school teacher Sarah Marier, this podcast teaches the life and relationship skills most schools don’t have time to explain—things like understanding your emotions, managing stress, communicating clearly, building confidence, and creating healthier relationships. If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to figure life out on your own, you’re not alone. These are the skills that help you become the person you want to be. Follow The Moxie Teacher Tik Tok: @TheMoxieTeacher Instagram: @TheMoxieTeacher Website: www.Themoxieteacher.com

Episodes

  1. Jun 9

    Feeling Lost After High School? How to Create a Vision for Your Future

    Feeling Lost After High School? How to Create a Vision for Your Future Graduation is exciting, but it can also bring a lot of uncertainty. If you're wondering what comes next or feeling like everyone else has a plan except you, you're not alone. In this episode, we're talking about how to create a vision for your future without feeling pressured to have your entire life figured out. You'll learn why focusing on who you want to become matters more than having a perfect plan and how to move forward with confidence, even when the path isn't completely clear. In This Episode:Why it's okay not to have everything figured outThe difference between a vision and a blueprintHow to focus on who you're becoming, not just what you're doingA simple framework for creating a meaningful future visionHow to stop comparing your timeline to everyone else's Your future isn't something you discover. It's something you create—one choice, one day, and one step at a time. Want to keep growing? Check out The Moxie Mindset: Emotional Intelligence for Teens—a self-paced course designed to help teens build confidence, manage emotions, and create healthier relationships. Find out more at www.themoxieteacher.com Connect with The Moxie Teacher📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themoxieteacher 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@themoxieteacher 🌐 Website: https://www.themoxieteacher.com

  2. Apr 27

    Why You're Always Anxious (And What to Actually Do About It)

    The conversation explores the three biggest causes of teen anxiety: school pressure, the need to fit in, and social media comparison. It also provides strategies for managing anxiety, including naming and identifying emotions, doing a social media check-in, and practicing gratitude to stay present. Takeaways Teen anxiety is driven by school pressure, the need to fit in, and social media comparison.Naming and identifying emotions can reduce their power over you.Practicing gratitude can help bring you back to the present moment. Follow Us TikTok: @themoxieteacherInstagram: @themoxieteacherYoutube: @themoxieteacher For more teen resources and courses www.themoxieteacher.com

  3. Apr 20

    Emotional Triggers: Stop Reacting, Start Responding

    Episode 6: "Stop Reacting, Start Responding" Ever said something in the heat of the moment and immediately wished you could take it back? Same. In this episode we are talking about the difference between reacting and responding and the one simple shift that can change every hard conversation you will ever have. In this episode: Why your brain reacts before you even have a chance to thinkThe difference between reacting and respondingHow this one skill changes your relationships, your reputation and how you feel about yourself Connect with Sarah: InstagramTikTokYoutube Find our courses recourses and more at www.thmoxieteacher.com

  4. Apr 6

    People Pleasing: The Real Reason You Can't Say No

    The Moxie Teacher Podcast - Episode 4: "The Real Reason You Can't Say No" How many times this week did you say yes and immediately regret it? This episode is for you. People-pleasing isn't just "being nice." It's anxiety in disguise. It's your brain trying to avoid rejection, conflict, and disappointment. And while it brings relief in the moment, it slowly drains you from the inside out. Low-grade resentment. Invisible exhaustion. Feeling unseen even by the people closest to you. The most ironic part? People-pleasers are usually terrified of losing people, but people-pleasing is exactly what keeps you from truly connecting with them. It's not a personality flaw. It's a pattern. And patterns can change. 3 Things To Try This Week: Notice the yes you don't mean. Don't change anything yet, just pay attention to that tension in your body. It's information.Practice the pause before automatically agreeing by saying "let me think about it." You don't owe anyone an instant answer.And ask yourself honestly, "Am I doing this because I want to, or because I'm afraid of what happens if I don't?" Being kind and being a people-pleaser are not the same thing. One comes from a full cup. The other comes from fear. Want more relationships and life skills for teens? Check us out at www.themoxieteacher.com Follow: Instagram: @themoxieteacher Tiktok: @themoxieteacher Youtube: @themoxieteacher

  5. Mar 30

    Let's Talk About Emotions: Name it to Tame It

    In This Episode: Most of us were only ever taught to label three emotions: mad, sad, and happy. But there are over 100 identified emotions — so when something more complicated shows up, your brain goes blank. You can't explain it, you can't talk about it, and the discomfort pushes you to either shut down, blow up, or push it away entirely. Here's the thing — that's not a personality problem. It's a skill gap. And skill gaps can be fixed. There's real neuroscience behind this: putting a name to what you're feeling actually calms your brain down. Not in a "good vibes only" way — in a legit, neurological way. Naming an emotion takes it from something big and overwhelming and turns it into something you can actually work with. Connect with The Moxie Teacher: Instagram: @themoxieteacher Tiktok: @themoxieteacher Youtube: @themoxieteacher Website: www.themoxieteacher.com If this episode resonated with you, share it with someone who needs it — and don't forget to subscribe, leave a review, and come back next week!

  6. Mar 24

    5 Reasons Why Every Teen Needs These Life Skills For Their Future

    Grades matter, but they're not the whole picture. The teens who actually thrive in life are the ones who understand themselves and know how to connect with other people. In this episode, we're breaking down the 5 biggest reasons these skills will shape your future — from sports and college to friendships and how you feel about yourself. If you've ever felt like school is missing something important, this one's for you. Share with a friend who needs to hear thisLeave a review! Visit us: Tik Tok: @themoxieteacher Instagram: @themoxieteacher Facebook: @themoxieteacher The Moxie Teacher Website Want to learn with The Moxie Teacher? Check out our signature emotional intelligence course designed just for Teens! Learn more about The Moxie Mindset Course _______________________________________________________________ Show Notes: Here's what we cover in this episode: #5 – Your Future Career — AI is changing a lot of jobs, but it can't replace you. Communication, teamwork, and handling stress are the skills employers actually want. #4 – Sports & Activities — Coaches aren't just looking at your talent. They want players who are coachable, calm under pressure, and emotionally switched on. #3 – College & Real Life — Getting into college is one thing. Actually handling your life once you're there is a whole different challenge — and these skills are what make it possible. #2 – Your Friendships & Relationships — How you communicate and deal with conflict determines whether your relationships feel good or totally draining. #1 – Your Relationship With Yourself — This is the big one. How you talk to yourself and handle your emotions affects every single decision you make.

  7. Mar 16

    The Life Skills That No One Teaches You In High School

    Most teens are expected to figure out life, relationships, and emotions without ever being taught the skills that actually matter. In this first episode of The Moxie Teacher Podcast, Sarah shares why she started teaching teens emotional intelligence and life skills — and why understanding yourself is one of the best investments you can make in your future. If you are in high school or young adults, and you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to figure life out on your own, this podcast will help you build the confidence, self-awareness, and relationship skills most schools never teach. Follow The Moxie Teacher Instagram: @themoxieteacher TikTok: @themoxieteacher Website: www.themoxieteacher.com Helping teens build confidence, emotional intelligence, and healthier relationships through online course, classroom resources and interactive workshops.

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The Moxie Teacher Podcast is for teens and young adults who want to understand themselves better and build a life they feel proud of. Hosted by speaker and high school teacher Sarah Marier, this podcast teaches the life and relationship skills most schools don’t have time to explain—things like understanding your emotions, managing stress, communicating clearly, building confidence, and creating healthier relationships. If you’ve ever felt like you’re trying to figure life out on your own, you’re not alone. These are the skills that help you become the person you want to be. Follow The Moxie Teacher Tik Tok: @TheMoxieTeacher Instagram: @TheMoxieTeacher Website: www.Themoxieteacher.com

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  • Creator
    Sarah Marier
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Sarah Marier