101: Bridging the Gap: Communicating with the Teenage Brain

Do you ever feel like you’re speaking a different language when you’re trying to connect with your teen? You’re not alone. In this episode, we dive into the fascinating science behind the teenage brain. My guest today is Natalie Bedard, also known as NatNat, a beacon of resilience and empowerment. In 2019, she founded Lift OneSelf, offering profound energy healing services. Despite grappling with life-threatening illness and single parenthood to three boys, Natalie is a steadfast mentor on the journey of self-discovery and healing. With her profound understanding of the nervous system, she specializes in unraveling emotional blockages and reigniting intuitive connections. Natalie's trauma-competent approach is truly transformative. She guides individuals to embrace their fullest potential through small, actionable steps toward growth and transformation. It's about empowering people to navigate their healing journey with compassion, resilience, and a deep understanding of their unique experiences. Safety and radical honesty are the keys to unlocking the mystery. As a solo parent of three boys, including twins with severe ADHD, Natalie navigated the challenges of the education system and personal adversity. She shares her story of using meditation to heal after a near-death experience and guide a live session to demonstrate how breathwork can facilitate emotional shifts. Whether you're a parent or educator, this episode offers practical tools and insights for connecting with teens. Being a parent is about understanding yourself. How to be willing to experience pain as our teens mature through their learning experiences. Let curiosity take the lead allowing the space to see what is going to happen next, rather than being reactive. Develop trust with your teen by taking an active role in listening to their experience. Being a teen is the time when they begin to make their own decisions, they are going to make mistakes. Keep an open dialogue to talk about risks and how they can manage them. We are feeling bodies that think. It’s important as parents that we process our own feelings. Two-minute mindfulness breath mediation example as a way to balance yourself. Natalie shares an abundance of knowledge in energy healing and what that has to do with being supportive parents. Looking at the shadows. Change can only come from within. Ed and Natalie talks about a listener’s question on what to do when your teen shuts down. Sponsored by EdGerety.com Resources Website: https://LiftOneSelf.com Instagram: https://instagram.com/liftoneself Facebook: https://facebook.com/liftoneself Podcast: https://liftoneself.buzzsprout.com Youtube: https://m.youtube.com/@LiftOneSelfPodcast Free meditation: https://liftoneself.com/gift