Launching Your Daughter
Launching Your Daughter podcast was created to support parents and caregivers in empowering their tween and teen girls as they prepare for young adulthood. Guests will be interviewed to discuss topics such as anxiety, perfectionism, depression, trauma, relationship struggles, budgeting time and money, nutrition and self-care. Conversations about mindfulness, self compassion, mind, body and spirit connections, holistic and alternative approaches used in psychotherapy and counseling will also be explored. As the host of Launching Your Daughter, my name is Nicole Burgess and I’m a licensed marriage and family therapist, transpersonal psychotherapist, parent educator and adolescent mentor. For more information go to the website at http://launchingyourdaughter.com
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73: Seasons of change
10/10/2017
73: Seasons of change
Nicole is changing the direction of the podcast to Soulfilled Sisterhood where guests will be women, their work and impact on the world and how they making a difference for our future girls
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72: Ways parents can navigate divorce with teens
10/03/2017
72: Ways parents can navigate divorce with teens
Stuart Fensterheim shares his expertise in couples work and how to help parents navigate divorce with their children.
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71: Encouraging teen girls and raising self esteem
09/26/2017
71: Encouraging teen girls and raising self esteem
Ways parents can communicate to improve your daughter's self-esteem and self-confidence.
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70: Myths, Fairy Tales and Motherhood Creativity
09/19/2017
70: Myths, Fairy Tales and Motherhood Creativity
Lisa Marchiano LCSW discusses how myths and fairytales mirror what continues today with mothers and their creativity. Lisa shares the importance of self-care and how it impacts the parent-child relationship.
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69: Family roles and teens who challenge them
09/12/2017
69: Family roles and teens who challenge them
Parents and caregivers may have an expectation of what they want their teenage daughter to become when they grow up and their girl can challenge that image. This episode is about exploring those inner thoughts and feelings through the lens of a movie.
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68: Story telling for anxious girls or picky eaters
09/05/2017
68: Story telling for anxious girls or picky eaters
Brenda and Susan have written multiple story books for parents of young girls who want to decrease anxiety symptoms or being a picky eater. The illustrations and story show young girl learning how to be more confident and overcome fears.
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67: Transitions high school and beyond
08/30/2017
67: Transitions high school and beyond
Today's episode I discuss encouraging teen girls to explore the next chapter in their lives, reflect on the current one and embracing change. We all go through transition in life and it can evoke feelings of joy, sadness, confusion, and fear. Allowing ourselves to feel the depth of the emotions and discuss it.
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66: Deepening parent and teen relationship
08/22/2017
66: Deepening parent and teen relationship
Nicole Burgess LMFT and Life Coach discusses creating a deeper relationship between parent and teen daughter
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65: Assertive mothers and daughters
08/15/2017
65: Assertive mothers and daughters
Guest Dr. Hanks discusses her book The Assertiveness Guide for Women and how parents knowing themselves can empower their daughters.
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64: Time management and organization for teens with Maggie Wray
08/08/2017
64: Time management and organization for teens with Maggie Wray
Guest Maggie Wray PhD shares about how parents can support teens in time management, focusing and organization.
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63: How autism impacts families
08/01/2017
63: How autism impacts families
My guest today is Janeen Herskovitz is a licensed mental health counselor in the state of Florida and owner of Puzzle Peace Counseling, LLC. She shares how autism impacted her family, support that is available to parents and teens and why self-care is important from the beginning of the diagnosis.
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62: Girls Love, Relationships and More with Karen Rayne PhD
07/18/2017
62: Girls Love, Relationships and More with Karen Rayne PhD
Welcome. My guest today Karen Rayne who has a PhD is in Educational Psychology. She has been working in education for the past two decades with an expertise in sexuality education. She began working in sexuality education in 2007 by providing comprehensive sexuality education classes for middle school students and human sexuality classes for college students through Psychology departments. Dr. Rayne is passionate about providing comprehensive sexuality education to people of all ages and stages with sensitivity and a touch of humor. She founded Unhushed in order to expand her educational reach and to open family conversations about sexuality in the home. In addition to providing direct sexuality education to teenagers and adults and writing books, Dr. Rayne writes curriculum and trains sexuality educators in order to expand their skills. Dr. Rayne’s newest books include GIRL: Love, Sex, Romance, and Being You and Help Your Kids With Adolescence. GIRL, which will be published by the American Psychological Association’s Magination Press, is written as a friendly and accessible guide for older teen self-identified girls as they navigate the tricky waters of emerging sex and sexuality. In this episode you will learn: Why write a book about girls? How do girls ask someone out on a date? Why would a girl want to be in a relationship? How do teen girls end a relationship? I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay updated and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at or
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61: Spiritual Practices in families
06/27/2017
61: Spiritual Practices in families
Today’s episode I discuss how a spiritual practice can improve relationships with others and self, how it can help your daughter, what it is and what it is not and intuition. What is a spiritual practice? Spiritual practice can include religious practices Morality deals with issues of right and wrong Ethical system set of values or beliefs and how we conduct ourselves in social scenes or relationships Spirituality is the inner knowing, connection to universe or higher power, higher awareness Maslow hierarchy of needs-used the terms "physiological," "safety", "belonging" and "love", "esteem", "self-actualization", and "self-transcendence" to describe the pattern that human motivations generally move through. Investing in yourself is supporting your mind, body, and spiritual self Journaling, meditating, chanting, taking walks in nature, body movement are all spiritual practices Why role model this to your daughter When young girls or women see their parents practicing “being” vs “doing” it helps give themselves permission to slow down Encouraging your daughter to have a spiritual practice can help maintain a connection to her own intuition and self-assuredness Can decrease the perfectionism or people pleasing behavior Can assist her in staying true to herself vs needing approval from others to follow her life's path I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay updated and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at or Please leave a rating and review on iTunes
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60: Investing in yourself or your daughter- coaching vs psychotherapy
06/20/2017
60: Investing in yourself or your daughter- coaching vs psychotherapy
Today’s episode I discuss why investing in yourself as a parent, caregiver or investing in your adolescent is important. I will also discuss the differences between coaching and psychotherapy. Why investing in yourself or your daughter is necessary Everyone has their blind spots or shadows Investing in yourself is supporting your mind, body, and spiritual self Whether investing in coaching services or mental health services you are gaining a deeper understanding of yourself, where you want to be and/or healing past hurts, traumas or gaining support in improving your mental health Investing in your daughter allows her to change current behavior patterns into being more confident or having an empowered mindset for her adult life Healing from a traumatic event(s) Gain coping skills to manage worries and fears Learn skills sets in habits, communication skills, organization and more Making small or big changes impacts your future Coaching vs Psychotherapy There are different kinds of coaching -Business -Parenting -Life -Health -Spiritual Coaching does not treat mental health disorders or do mental health evaluations Confidentiality is different with coaching than medical or law confidentiality Life coaching is to create, develop and facilitate your personal, professional or business goals. Life coaching is to develop and to implement a strategy, plan, and/or program that is designed to achieve your goals In coaching, you are motivated and take responsibility for all your actions and decisions There are certification programs for coaches, but not regulated as it is for mental health professionals Psychotherapy or mental health counseling can diagnosis mental health issues and disorders Psychotherapy looks more at your past and/or family of origin issues Mental health professional attends graduate program (either master's level or doctoral level), depending on state has a specific amount of therapy hours to achieve under supervision, then can take licensure test Mental health professional can offer both types of services but can NOT treat the same person under each service I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay updated and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at or
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59: Encouragement for Dads of Daughters
06/13/2017
59: Encouragement for Dads of Daughters
Today’s episode is for all the dads who are listening and raising adolescent girls. Whether you are the biological dad, step-dad, male figure in her in life this episode is dedicated to you. At the time of this recording, next Sunday is Father’s Day here in the United States. Dad’s I know this stage of development for many teen girls can be challenging because she begins to pull away from parents. My hope is after listening today you find encouragement in staying connected with your daughter or daughters. I want to begin by stating how my Dad has impacted my life and continues to along with sharing some insight from a colleague, Sovann Penn, about his experience with his daughters. Sovann is a licensed professional counselor and health coach in Portland, OR. He offers pre-marital and couples counseling. Along with Individual counseling for anxiety, depression, insomnia, sleep disorders, sexual addiction, porn addiction, career, transitions, grief, burnout, personal growth. In this episode you will learn: How Nicole’s father impacted her as a teen and as an adult Supporting your daughter as a teenager is different than as a child Sovann shares how he shares his love for his daughters Staying connected is the key for both Dads and their daughters I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay updated and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at or
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58: Taming the Beast of control battles with Neil Brown
06/06/2017
58: Taming the Beast of control battles with Neil Brown
My guest today is Neil Brown a licensed clinical social worker, author, and podcaster. He is located in the beautiful area of Santa Cruz, CA. Neil has over 40 years of clinical experience, comes from a systemic approach and works with families and couples and kids of every age.In today’s episode, we are going to explore some areas in his recent book called Ending the Parent-Teen Control Battle. His book is written for parents of middle to high school age teens. In this episode you will learn: What is a control battle? What are the developmental stages in adolescents Taming the Beast I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay updated and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at or
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57: Sleep Hygiene, Teens and Vampires
05/30/2017
57: Sleep Hygiene, Teens and Vampires
Today’s episode I discuss why sleep is important for your teen daughters, how it is normal for adolescents to stay up later and want to sleep during the day vs adults and ways to encourage healthier sleep patterns. I enjoy sleep and know this an area of struggle for many families of teenagers. The adolescent brain is going through many neurological changes and poor sleep can impact many areas of your daughter’s life. In this episode you will learn: How lack of sleep impacts your daughter’s physical, emotional and cognitive abilities Why teens are like vampires Healthy sleep hygiene or routines I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay updated and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at or
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56: Dream Catching for Caregivers of Teens with Mari Lee
05/23/2017
56: Dream Catching for Caregivers of Teens with Mari Lee
My guest today is Mari A. Lee a licensed marriage and family therapist, a certified sex addiction therapist, the founder of Growth Counseling Services in Glendora, California, a best-selling author, popular national speaker, and a business coach supporting therapists in developing multiple income streams. Additionally, Mari is the co-founder of the annual “Shine Retreat for Women” in Laguna Beach, CA. In this episode, you will learn: Mari talks about her own experience of being in foster care The Roles moms and dads can play in supporting teen girls How self-care can benefit your teenage daughter I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay updated and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at or
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55: Parents and teens challenging anxiety with Lynn Lyons
05/16/2017
55: Parents and teens challenging anxiety with Lynn Lyons
Welcome to the Launching Your Daughter Podcast, today’s guest is Lynn Lyons, LICSW who is a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist who lives in Concord, New Hampshire and is in private practice there. In today’s episode, Lynn talks about how she became involved with this work, why your daughter shouldn’t avoid disappointment and hardship and ways to improve anxiety issues within a family. For 27 years, Lynn has specialized in the treatment of anxiety disorders in adults and children. She is an international speaker and trainer on the subject of anxiety, its role in families, and the need for a preventative approach at home and in schools. With a special interest in breaking the generational cycle of worry in families, she is the co-author of two books on anxiety, Anxious Kids, Anxious Parents: 7 Ways to Stop the Worry Cycle and Raise Courageous & Independent Children, and the companion book for kids, Playing with Anxiety: Casey’s Guide for Teens and Kids. Her latest book, Using Hypnosis with Children: Creating and Delivering Effective Interventions is a how-to guide for helping professionals looking to incorporate hypnotic strategies for the treatment of depression, anxiety, medical procedures, pain, and sleep. In this episode you will learn: The subtle changes parents can look out for with anxiety Ways in which for parents to get more awareness of what they’re saying The three X's in managing anxiety I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay updated and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at or
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54: Mothers Day can be a day of Celebration and Sorrow
05/09/2017
54: Mothers Day can be a day of Celebration and Sorrow
Today’s episode I discuss Mother’s Day can be a time to celebrate and share how much you appreciate what you mom has done for you over the years. For others, it can be a day of sorrow, remembrance or pain. Whether this day brings you happiness or sorrow or pain, giving yourself permission to be where you and taking care of yourself is important. In this episode you will learn: Sharing and celebrating what you appreciate about your mother Remembering and creating ritual around the loss of your mom Reflecting on a painful past and remembering the women who were like moms to you I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay updated and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at or
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53: Budgeting for College
05/02/2017
53: Budgeting for College
Today’s episode I return to discussing budgeting, finances and planning with your daughter. At the time of this recording here in the Unites States, many high schools seniors are getting ready to graduate within the next month or so. This is an exciting time for many families and can also create emotions of sadness and worry. Over the last decade, I have worked with many teen girls and their parents in navigating this transition. One specific area that I continue to discuss with parents and their daughters is budgeting. As I discussed in episode nine if you haven’t already explored your beliefs around money I encourage you to do so you can help your daughter understand why you do what you do. For example, parents and caregivers what were you told about money growing up? Did you change some of your spending or saving behaviors after you were more aware of those beliefs? Many girls I have worked with over the years struggle with impulse buying or having watched adults in their lives live beyond their means. If this is you I am not judging you, but encouraging you to take charge of your money vs letting fear, denial or avoidance run your finances. In this episode you will learn: Scholarships and financial aid Why a budget for going to college is important Rescue or not rescue when daughter goes into debt I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay updated and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at or
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52: Postpartum depression symptoms and support for moms
04/25/2017
52: Postpartum depression symptoms and support for moms
Today’s guest is Katayune Kaeni, Psy.D., is a psychologist specializing maternal mental health and the creator and host of the Mom & Mind Podcast. She was drawn to this specialty after going through Postpartum Depression and Anxiety with her first child. Dr. Kat has a private practice in Claremont, Ca and runs a free pregnancy and postpartum stress support group in her community. She volunteers with Postpartum Support International as the area co-coordinator for San Bernardino Co. Dr. Kat works with San Bernardino Co.’s Maternal Mental Health workgroup to provide training to local mental health and allied healthcare providers. In this episode you will learn: What are postpartum depression and anxiety Symptoms to be aware of Importance of opening the dialog up between moms and daughters regarding mental health issues or pregnancy issues I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay updated and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at . Or
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51: Seven ways for teen girls to manage emotions
04/18/2017
51: Seven ways for teen girls to manage emotions
Today’s guest is Mallory Grimste, Licensed Clinical Social Worker located in Woodbridge CT. She specializes in helping anxious, depressed, and emotional teens create a life worth living. Her clients often leave therapy with better self-esteem and improved relationships now that they have the skills needed to be more mindful, cope with life's stress, communicate more effectively, and regulate their emotions. In this episode you will learn: Therapy process and creating treatment goals What is DBT and seven skills teens can use to manage strong emotions How treatment goals improve communication between parents and teens I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay updated and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at .Or
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50: Anxiety and killing ANTs
04/11/2017
50: Anxiety and killing ANTs
Today’s episode I return to ways to manage anxiety and share techniques from various medical doctors and therapists. Anxiety can be genetic, but more often it is learned behavior. Mindfulness continues to be shown how it reduces anxiety, depression, ADHD and chronic pain symptoms. In this episode you will learn: Dr. Daniel Siegel’s hand model of the brain Dr. Daniel Amen’s killing the ANTs Distorted thoughts categories I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay updated and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at or
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49: Diversity, Seek to Understand and Love
04/04/2017
49: Diversity, Seek to Understand and Love
Today’s episode I share my recent experience at a conference in Washington D.C. where over 4,500 mental health professionals from various parts of the world gathered. I discuss visiting different Smithsonian museums and how the people and our past events impacted me. My invitation to parents and caregiver to seek to understand from your daughter vs creating division in your differences. In this episode you will learn: The message from Brené Brown and William Doherty is about sharing our vulnerabilities and seeking to understand Slowing conversations down with your daughter and creating a family foundation of love and understanding Encouragement for parents in accepting their imperfections and continuing to empower your daughters I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at .
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48: Expectations and Letting Go in families
03/28/2017
48: Expectations and Letting Go in families
Today’s episode I share how parents can learn to manage their expectations of their daughters, explore their own emotions and how assertive communication skills come into play. Relationships are work whether it is a parent/child or friendship or partnership. When we project our expectations onto the other person, then we create our own frustrations or suffering vs letting go of the outcome. In this episode you will learn: Managing expectations Using assertive communication Staying the course parents I want to say thank you to all my listeners and for those of you who have written to me about topics you are interested in hearing. I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to stay update and receive other parenting tips or information about upcoming events at
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47: Managing Chronic Pain in Families
03/21/2017
47: Managing Chronic Pain in Families
Today’s guest is Daniela Paolone, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who practices in Westlake Village, CA. Daniela specializes in supporting people living with chronic pain, illness, anxiety, and depression. In today’s episode she shares mindfulness and emotional freedom techniques along with the science behind how these techniques can help manage symptoms. Daniela discusses how parents who have chronic pain or illness can stay connected to their daughter and ways parents can support their daughter if she has chronic pain or illness. Daniela completed her Masters in Counseling Psychology with a Specialization in Latino Counseling. After earning her Daniela completed her Masters in Counseling Psychology with a Specialization in Latino Counseling. After earning her masters degree she continued working with children as a behavioral specialist for children with special needs and/or emotional difficulties. At this time she also began working as an intern in private practice where she worked mostly with clients of diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds who were struggling with a history of addiction, trauma, intimate partner violence, divorce, and difficult life transitions. During the episode, Daniela discusses the Emotional Freedom Technique, which is a combination of counseling therapy and Chinese acupressure. Specific points on the body are tapped on by the client using gentle pressure while a conversation is gently guided on a particular emotion and life experience. In this episode you will learn: How Daniela began her work supporting people with chronic pain The methods and ways she supports people dealing with chronic pain How the Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT) works For full show notes go to www.LaunchingYourDaughter.com and to sign up for my newsletter.
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46: Hypnosis, Mindfulness, Single Parent and a Teenage Mermaid
03/14/2017
46: Hypnosis, Mindfulness, Single Parent and a Teenage Mermaid
Today’s guest is Elizabeth Bonet who is a certified Hypnotherapist with a PhD in Clinical Psychology, an author, podcaster, and yoga teacher. Dr. Bonet helps people feel more emotionally stable, happier and more connected to their partner, friends, and loved ones. Her specialties are hypnosis and anxiety along with doing couples counseling and Perinatal Mood Disorders. She has been a yoga teacher for over 15 years and was the founder of Yogafairy Prenatal Yoga, which she sold in May of 2016. Elizabeth is a single mom of two daughters, a cat and a rescue dog. In this episode you will learn: What is hypnosis How it can help reduce anxiety How mindfulness can help being a single parent and entrepreneur For full show notes go to www.LaunchingYourDaughter.com and to sign up for my newsletter. What is hypnosis How it can help reduce anxiety How mindfulness can help being a single parent and entrepreneur How mindfulness can help being a single parent and entrepreneur For full show notes go to www.LaunchingYourDaughter.com or () and to sign up for my newsletter.
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45: Girls Inc Empowering Teen to be Strong, Smart and Bold
03/07/2017
45: Girls Inc Empowering Teen to be Strong, Smart and Bold
Today’s guest is LaTasha Hudson, Vice President of Development and Public Relations for Girls, Inc here in Indianapolis, IN. She has been the Director of Programs for 5 years and has the most direct program experience within our organization. She has a passion for serving girls in our community. Girls Inc is a national organization empowering girls and their parents. In this episode you will learn: Mission of Girls Inc How parents can get involved and/or teach their daughter life skills Programs, camps and STEM For full show notes go to www.LaunchingYourDaughter.com and to sign up for my newsletter.
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44: Mindfulness and review of Muse headband for meditation
02/28/2017
44: Mindfulness and review of Muse headband for meditation
In today’s episode, I’m going to talk about mindfulness and a product I use that helps me meditate called Muse. Studies have shown that mindfulness and meditation can reduce anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and increase gray matter in our brains. The increase in gray matter can improve our brain health, cognitive abilities, and awareness. As we gain more self-awareness and are more in the present moment, then we are able to show up in relationships and fully listen. We are more able to respond to situations vs react to them, calm ourselves, and use healthier coping skills. In this episode you will learn: What is mindfulness Review of Muse headband for meditation practice How this headband can help your teen and family To see the full show notes visit I invite you to sign up for my newsletter to receive tips and tools for parenting a teen girl.
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