The Elevated Adolescence Podcast

Ashley Chandler
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Each week Educator and Founder of Elevated Adolescence, Ashley Chandler, integrates the art, science, and soul of raising an early adolescent (aka middle schooler), while giving parents social, emotional, executive functioning support and tools needed to guide themselves and their kid towards greater connection and confidence in school, at home, and in life.

  1. 04/21/2023

    #66: The podcast is evolving...here's why! (Part 1)

    If you're just discovering this podcast, you're finding me at an interesting time. I started Elevated Adolescence pre-pandemic 4 years ago, and I've focused on supporting middle schoolers and parents thrive through these years - in more ways than one. It's been an honor to support all of you! Listen in to find out why I'm evolving this podcast, what this means for you, parents, and your tween/teen, and where you can find me. ____________________ P.S. Three things: #1: If you aren't on my email list you'll want to be. It's where I share more personal stories and wisdom to guide you through the tween and teen years. Head to www.theteenageguide.com on 4/27/23! #2: If you like this episode, thank you for rating, reviewing, and subscribing to Spotify or Apple Podcasts, so other middle school parents like you can learn and support their own families. #3: Be sure to head to The Teenage Guide podcast on 4/27/23 as this podcast evolves to holistically support parents, tweens, and teens throughout the journey of adolescence. I can't wait to see you there!

    10 min

  2. 03/24/2023

    #65: The mindset I have as I witness us moms carrying an invisible load

    So, I had something else planned entirely for today's episode, but the mood strikes to talk about something else. The current trending, but archaic trend of the invisible load moms are carrying. I feel it deeply. The way we've been conditioned to hold the space. Check in on others around us. The unequal distribution of labor. If you're ready for a pep talk, and a reminder that the invisible load you're carrying for your tween and teen matters, listen in now. I'm right there with you, Ashley ____________________ P.S. Two things: #1: If you aren't on my email list you need to be. It's where I share personal stories, and the most insights and tips for elevating your middle school experience each week. Join me here, and get a free resource while you're at it! www.elevatedadolescence.com/resources  #2: If you like this episode, thank you for rating, reviewing, and subscribing to Spotify or Apple Podcasts, so other middle school parents like you can learn and support their own families. Episode analytics

    11 min

  3. 03/16/2023

    #64: It's me, hi. I'm the problem, it's me: How to know if you're projecting your own story onto your tween or teen

    I've been patiently waiting to use this nod to Taylor Swift. Genius, I tell ya. You know how parenting your adolescent brings up your worst fears? Your insecurities? 'Am I equipped to handle this' thoughts? You're not alone. This is very common; it happens to all of us. And, it's often rooted in your own adolescent story that's gone unprocessed. In this week's episode, I guide you through 10 questions to get you thinking and making sense of your own story. This is important because... you want your adolescent to live their own life, not a projection of the life you didn't have you want your adolescent to walk out the door feeling confident and trusting themselves and, you want your adolescent to treat you and others with respect All of these wants are valid, and making them real in your life often starts with ensuring your projections are a thing of the past. I hope this helps you get closer to the peace you deserve, Ashley ____________________ P.S. Three things: #1: Send me an email if you're interested in being a Founding Member for my Monthly Membership as I mention in the episode! ashley@elevatedadolescence.com  #2: If you aren't on my email list you need to be. I'm about to release a brand new program - and if you're signed up - you'll be the first to know (and you get a discount) Join me here, and get a free resource while you're at it! www.elevatedadolescence.com/resources  #3: If you like this episode, thank you for rating, reviewing, and subscribing to Spotify or Apple Podcasts, so other middle school parents like you can learn and support their own families.

    21 min

  4. 03/04/2023

    #63: Is their behavior a can't or a won't? How to become a stress detective

    Four words I want you to always remember when it comes to parenting your tween and teen: All Behavior is Communication. But what is their behavior communicating?  More often than not, what you think is intentional moodiness, disrespect, or laziness is actually something very different. That's why I'm excited to bring you this week's podcast episode. "Is their behavior a can't or a won't?" Listen in to learn:  > what stress has to do with their behavior > a simple framework for you to follow that allows you to detect the cause of their behavior with greater ease > why this work has the power to change you and your adolescent's lives for the better (within moments!)  I hope this helps you feel the ease and peace you both deserve, Ashley ____________________ P.S. Two things: #1: If you aren't on my email list you need to be. I'm about to release a brand new program - and if you're signed up - you'll be the first to know (and you get a discount) Join me here, and get a free resource while you're at it! www.elevatedadolescence.com/resources  #2: If you like this episode, thank you for rating, reviewing, and subscribing to Spotify or Apple Podcasts, so other middle school parents like you can learn and support their own families.

    33 min

  5. 02/17/2023

    #62: Should I let them...?! My simple formula to answer higher-stakes parenting questions

    Parenting an 11 to 13-year old is filled with hair-raising questions like,  Should I let her watch 13? Should I let her have a boyfriend?  Should I let them have Snapchat?  The truth is, in order to answer these questions confidently, you've got to do some inner digging and exploration. An expert can never tell you yes or no at a certain point without knowing your unique child.   You need tools you can use right now on your own, which is why I created this week's episode just for you.  Inside this episode you'll learn:  > Where you must begin in order to answer these questions with confidence > Why an expert opinion may or may not fly for you, and how to approach instead > Why these challenges are a huge opportunity for both of you I hope you use my simple formula to approach this whole process with more confidence and less fear. I'm always rooting you on, Ashley ____________________ P.S. Two things: #1: If you aren't on my email list you need to be. It's where I share personal stories, and the most insights and tips for elevating your middle school experience each week. Join me here, and get a free resource while you're at it! www.elevatedadolescence.com/resources  #2: If you like this episode, thank you for rating, reviewing, and subscribing to Spotify or Apple Podcasts, so other middle school parents like you can learn and support their own families.

    13 min

  6. 02/03/2023

    #61: Feel like a broken record? How to help your middle schooler form habits that stick

    Do you ever feel like you're repeating yourself, living out the same stressful routines over and over again with your middle schooler? Well, these routines are just the culmination of several habits put together.  If you're ready, listen in to learn:   > the science of habit formation (this is super fun and fascinating to learn, in my opinion)  > how to integrate what the science says of habit formation with the psychology of behavioral change. In other words, how to communicate with your middle schooler around habits so they actually listen to you, make it their own, and take action on forming new habits.  > and, why habits often fail inside home and lives of adolescents You and your middle schooler have the power to change, Ashley ____________________ P.S. Two things: #1: If you aren't on my email list you need to be. It's where I share personal stories, and the most insights and tips for elevating your middle school experience each week. Join me here, and get a free resource while you're at it! www.elevatedadolescence.com/resources  #2: If you like this episode, thank you for rating, reviewing, and subscribing to Spotify or Apple Podcasts, so other middle school parents like you can learn and support their own families.

    29 min

  7. 01/26/2023

    #60: Feeling frustrated or near a breakdown? Listen to this.

    Welcome!  I had something else planned for this week's podcast, but decided to turn a recent challenge of mine into an episode instead.  Listen in to get an inside look into: *my recent breakdown *what's really at the root *and, how you can use this to make you and your adolescent's life better This episode has me repeating, "Just because it's uncomfortable, doesn't mean it's bad."  I'm always rooting you on ~ AC ____________________ P.S. Two things: #1: If you aren't on my email list you need to be. It's where I share personal stories, and the most insights and tips for elevating your middle school experience each week. Join me here, and get a free resource while you're at it! www.elevatedadolescence.com/resources  #2: If you like this episode, thank you for rating, reviewing, and subscribing to Spotify or Apple Podcasts, so other middle school parents like you can learn and support their own families.

    11 min

  8. 01/19/2023

    #59: A sneak peak into my relationship with my (middle school) daughter

    In the spirit of bringing some light to your day, and as a way to show you part of the 'real' me, I spontaneously hit 'record' as my daughter, Norah, and I were sitting together. I've wanted to do this for so long!  So, here's a glimpse into a piece of our dynamic, my biggest 'why' for why I do this work, and some drops of wisdom from my favorite 11-year old.   Inside this episode you'll hear: what Norah thinks we're doing right as parents, and where we could grow (I think she could've gone even deeper, but this was our first recording, so I'll give her time;) her wisdom around what parents should do if their middle schooler is having a hard time and, me laughing at my own ridiculous jokes (and Norah's classic response)  You don't have to have a podcast to practice this yourself. What if you spontaneously hit 'record' during a conversation with your kid? It could end up being a priceless gem like this. I hope you enjoy! ____________________ P.S. Two things:  #1: If you aren't on my email list you need to be. It's where I share personal stories, and the most insights and tips for elevating your middle school experience each week. Join me here, and get a free resource while you're at it! www.elevatedadolescence.com/resources  #2: If you like this episode, thank you for rating, reviewing, and subscribing to Spotify or Apple Podcasts, so other middle school parents like you can learn and support their own families.

    21 min
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Each week Educator and Founder of Elevated Adolescence, Ashley Chandler, integrates the art, science, and soul of raising an early adolescent (aka middle schooler), while giving parents social, emotional, executive functioning support and tools needed to guide themselves and their kid towards greater connection and confidence in school, at home, and in life.

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