Extraordinary Purpose: Parenting Teens & Young Adults

Erin and Chris
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Somewhere along the way, you lost yourself as a parent. You’ve been doing everything you can to help your teen or young adult— and now they feel stuck, unmotivated, or distant… and you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure what to do next. This is where everything starts to change. The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast is the go-to podcast for parents of teens and young adults who are ready to stop reacting—and start leading… not just at home, but in every area of their life. Hosted by Erin Verdis and Chris Adang—life coaches, parents of four teens, and founders of Extraordinary Purpose—this isn’t traditional parenting advice. 👉 It’s not about fixing your child 👉 It’s about how you show up Because your teen or young adult doesn’t just hear you— they feel you. What You’ll Learn - How to communicate without constant conflict or shutdowns - How to support teens and young adults who feel stuck, unmotivated, or lost - How to set clear, calm boundaries that actually work - How to stay grounded in emotional moments - How to rebuild connection, trust, and respect And most importantly—how to step back into your confidence, identity, and leadership as a parent and person. Why This Works We help you: - Reconnect with who you are beyond parenting - Build confidence, clarity, and self-trust - Lead your home with intention instead of reaction - Create a powerful, connected family culture Because when you show up differently… everything changes. 🎧 New episodes released weekly ✨ Real growth. Real leadership. Real change. 👉 Learn more: https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com

  1. The Deeper Reason You're Not Getting the Results You Want in Life

    5d ago

    The Deeper Reason You're Not Getting the Results You Want in Life

    Why do some conversations, opportunities, and challenges bring out the best in us, while others leave us feeling reactive, frustrated, or disconnected? Erin and Chris explore one of the most important factors behind confidence, communication, parenting, relationships, and personal growth: How you show up matters. You'll learn why the results we experience in life are often connected to our mindset, presence, and self-awareness, and how a simple practice of pausing and checking in can help you show up with greater intention, confidence, and authenticity. In This Episode: Why most people don't show up as their best selves The connection between identity and results How to stop reacting and start responding The power of the pause before important conversations Questions to ask yourself before parenting, relationship, and life challenges If you've ever wanted to become more present, confident, intentional, and aligned in the moments that matter most, this episode is for you. 👉 Learn more about coaching for teens, young adults, and parents 👉 Schedule a Discovery Call 🎙️ Explore More Episodes of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast

    27 min

  2. Jun 2

    Feeling Stuck? Reinvent Yourself and Create a Life You Actually Love

    Have you ever felt stuck? Maybe you've spent years raising kids, building a career, and taking care of everyone else... only to realize you've lost touch with yourself along the way. In this heartfelt episode, life coaches Erin Verdis and Chris Adang share the personal reinvention stories that changed the course of their lives and the lessons they now use to help parents, teens, and young adults create greater confidence, purpose, and direction. In This Episode: Why so many parents, teens, and young adults feel stuck The hidden cost of autopilot, burnout, and survival mode How to reconnect with your values, passions, and authentic identity Simple daily rituals that create clarity, confidence, and momentum How parents can model growth and reinvention for their children Why this summer could be the perfect opportunity to create meaningful change   Whether you're a parent of a teen struggling with motivation, a parent of a young adult searching for direction, or someone navigating your own next chapter, this conversation will remind you that it's never too late to become who you're meant to be. Self-Discovery & Identity → Direction & Purpose → Empowered Identity That's the path we believe creates lasting transformation. Resources: Extraordinary Purpose Discovery Call Extraordinary Purpose Website

    37 min

  3. May 7

    How to Help Your Teen or Young Adult Create a Purposeful, Motivated Summer

    Summer can either deepen the drift… or become the reset your family desperately needs. If you’re a parent struggling with an unmotivated teen or young adult, excessive screen time, lack of structure, unhealthy habits, or growing disconnection at home — this episode is for you. In this episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin Verdis and Chris Adang break down why so many teens and young adults struggle with motivation, confidence, direction, and follow-through during the summer months — and what parents can do to help create meaningful change. The truth is: motivation does not come first. Identity does. When teens and young adults begin reconnecting with who they are, what matters to them, and what brings them to life, motivation, confidence, and momentum begin to follow naturally. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: ✔ Why summer is either a breakthrough or a drift ✔ The real reason teens and young adults struggle with motivation ✔ How phones, gaming, and constant distraction impact identity and confidence ✔ Why structure and simple daily habits matter so much ✔ 3 practical action steps to help your child reset this summer ✔ How to create more connection, communication, and healthier routines as a family We also share practical ways to help teens and young adults: Build confidence and independence Create healthier habits and routines Reduce screen-time dependence Develop discipline and structure Gain clarity about their future Reconnect with themselves in a more meaningful way This episode is especially important for parents of teens, college students, and young adults who feel stuck, disconnected, overwhelmed, uncertain about their future, or addicted to screens and unhealthy habits. Summer is an incredible opportunity to help your child reconnect with themselves, build confidence, create momentum, and step into a healthier, more empowered identity before fall arrives. If you’re looking for support, our Extraordinary Purpose Coaching Programs help teens and young adults develop confidence, structure, accountability, purpose, and meaningful momentum through weekly coaching, habit-building, and personal growth. 👉 Schedule a Discovery Call: Discovery Call with Erin & Chris Learn more about our life coaching programs for teens and young adults: Teen Life Coaching Program Young Adult Life Coaching Program 🎙 The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast helps parents of teens and young adults create more connection, confidence, communication, and purpose at home.

    30 min

  4. Apr 23

    You Know What to Do… So Why Aren’t You Doing It? (Parenting Teens and Young Adults)

    Are you holding yourself back as a parent of a teen or young adult? Here’s why it’s so hard to trust your intuition—and how to finally follow through. If you’ve ever caught yourself hesitating in a moment where you know what the right decision is… you’re not alone. So many parents struggle to fully trust themselves—second-guessing, overthinking, and holding back when it matters most. In this episode, we unpack the truth most parents don’t expect: 👉 The hardest part of parenting isn’t your child… it’s learning to trust yourself. We dive into why parents hold themselves back, how fear and guilt show up in key moments, and what it really looks like to step into the confident, grounded, empowered version of yourself as a parent. You’ll also learn the difference between control vs. leadership —and why that shift changes everything in your relationship with your teen or young adult. We also share a real story about setting boundaries around social media—and what changed when the parent changed first. In this episode: Why parents hold themselves back in key moments How to trust your intuition and follow through Where this shows up most (phones, structure, family culture) Simple tools: pause practice, values filter, 24-hour rule How to lead with confidence—even when it’s uncomfortable When you shift how you show up… everything changes. NEXT STEPS Learn more about our approach: https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/coaching-philosophy Explore Parent Coaching: https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/life-coaching-for-parents Support your young adult: https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/young-adult-coaching Schedule a discovery call: https://calendly.com/extraordinarypurpose/young-adult-discovery-call

    33 min
  5. How to Stay Connected with Your Teen or Young Adult (Without Pushing Them Away)

    Apr 9

    How to Stay Connected with Your Teen or Young Adult (Without Pushing Them Away)

    Feel like your teen or young adult is pulling away—and nothing you’re doing is working? In this episode, we break down how to stay connected with your teen or young adult and improve communication—without pushing them further away. Because real connection doesn’t come from pressure or control…👉 it comes from curiosity, safety, and trust. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: Why teens and young adults naturally pull away What actually pushes them further away (without you realizing it) How to ask questions that get them to open up The key to building connection over time—not in one conversation Why your growth as a parent is the biggest influence on them This isn’t about fixing your child.It’s about becoming the parent they want to open up to. Next Steps If you’re ready to rebuild connection and create a calmer, more connected family: Parent Coaching → https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/life-coaching-for-parents Teen Coaching → https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/teen-coaching Young Adult Coaching → https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/young-adult-coaching  Or book a call:https://calendly.com/extraordinarypurpose/young-adult-discovery-call  Final Thought You’re not losing your child.You’re being invited into a new way of connecting with them.

    28 min
  6. Why Your Teen Isn’t Listening (And How to Create a Family Culture That Actually Works)

    Apr 1

    Why Your Teen Isn’t Listening (And How to Create a Family Culture That Actually Works)

    If your teen or young adult isn’t listening… If everything turns into tension, resistance, or shutdown… This episode will shift how you see parenting. Because the issue isn’t your teen—it’s the environment they’re growing up in. In this episode, we break down how to create a strong family culture that brings your family together instead of pushing everyone apart. What You’ll Learn: Why teens resist being told what to do How to create a shared purpose your family actually buys in The 3 pillars of a strong family culture: – Presence & intentional time together – Contribution & meaningful roles – Curiosity, growth, and shared experiences How to shift from control → connection Simple ways to rebuild trust and momentum at home The Truth Most Parents Miss Your teen doesn’t need more pressure. They need: – A sense of purpose – A role that matters – An environment that supports who they’re becoming When you change the culture of your home… everything changes. Resources + Next Steps Life Coaching for Parents: https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/life-coaching-for-parents Teen Coaching Program: https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/teen-coaching Young Adult Coaching Program: https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/young-adult-coaching  Schedule a Discovery Call: https://calendly.com/extraordinarypurpose/young-adult-discovery-call Final Thought You don’t need to be a perfect parent. But when you become a more intentional leader… you create a home where your kids actually want to show up, grow, and connect.

    33 min
  7. The #1 Skill Parents Need: Staying Grounded with Teens & Young Adults

    Mar 26

    The #1 Skill Parents Need: Staying Grounded with Teens & Young Adults

    Ever find yourself reacting in the moment with your teen… and wishing you handled it differently? In this episode, we break down the #1 skill parents need to improve communication, reduce conflict, and build stronger relationships with teens and young adults: staying grounded. Because when you’re not grounded, you react. And when you react—you lose influence. In This Episode: Why teens and young adults trigger parents so deeply How to stop reacting and start responding Simple tools to stay calm in hard moments Real parenting examples that change everything Simple Practices You Can Use Today: ✔️ Pause & check in: What am I feeling? What do I need? ✔️ Box breathing to reset your nervous system ✔️ Taking a walk to shift your state ✔️ Journaling & reflection to break patterns The Truth: You don’t need better parenting strategies— you need to show up differently in the moments that matter. When you’re calm, present, and grounded… everything changes. Work With Us: Ready to feel more confident, calm, and connected as a parent? Schedule a Discovery Call  https://calendly.com/extraordinarypurpose/young-adult-discovery-call Explore Our Coaching Programs:  Life Coaching for Parents of Teens and Young Adults:  https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/life-coaching-for-parents Life Coaching for Teens:  https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/teen-coaching Life Coaching for Young Adults:  https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/young-adult-coaching

    28 min
  8. How to Evolve Your Relationship With Your Teen or Young Adult

    Mar 12

    How to Evolve Your Relationship With Your Teen or Young Adult

    Parenting teens and young adults can bring grief, distance, tension, and a lot of uncertainty. In this episode, Erin Verdis and Chris Adang talk about the evolution parents must go through as their children grow from little kids into adolescents and young adults. They explore why trying to control, fix, rescue, or pressure your child often creates more disconnection — and why the real shift begins when parents reconnect with themselves first. In this conversation, you’ll learn how to:   Strengthen communication with your teen or young adult  Lower your child’s defense Create a healthier family culture And become a more grounded, intentional parent If you’ve been asking yourself how to connect with your teen or young adult, how to stop walking on eggshells, or how to help without pushing, this episode is for you. Learn more about our Extraordinary Parent Coaching Program:  https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/life-coaching-for-parents Explore more resources for parents of teens and young adults: https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/podcasts/extraordinary-purpose-parenting-teens-young-adults https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com/blog

    37 min
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Somewhere along the way, you lost yourself as a parent. You’ve been doing everything you can to help your teen or young adult— and now they feel stuck, unmotivated, or distant… and you feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or unsure what to do next. This is where everything starts to change. The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast is the go-to podcast for parents of teens and young adults who are ready to stop reacting—and start leading… not just at home, but in every area of their life. Hosted by Erin Verdis and Chris Adang—life coaches, parents of four teens, and founders of Extraordinary Purpose—this isn’t traditional parenting advice. 👉 It’s not about fixing your child 👉 It’s about how you show up Because your teen or young adult doesn’t just hear you— they feel you. What You’ll Learn - How to communicate without constant conflict or shutdowns - How to support teens and young adults who feel stuck, unmotivated, or lost - How to set clear, calm boundaries that actually work - How to stay grounded in emotional moments - How to rebuild connection, trust, and respect And most importantly—how to step back into your confidence, identity, and leadership as a parent and person. Why This Works We help you: - Reconnect with who you are beyond parenting - Build confidence, clarity, and self-trust - Lead your home with intention instead of reaction - Create a powerful, connected family culture Because when you show up differently… everything changes. 🎧 New episodes released weekly ✨ Real growth. Real leadership. Real change. 👉 Learn more: https://www.myextraordinarypurpose.com

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