S5E2: 3 Important Questions for Teens' Self-Discovery
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We have been talking a lot about college recently. BUT... what if college isn't for you? What if you plan to take a gap year? Or...DON'T EVEN KNOW what you might want to do after high school?! This episode shares three questions that are a great way to start a conversation with your teen, or for then to start thinking themselves about what they want to do. BONUS FOR THE PARENTS!...stay tuned til the end for a bonus question. -- HAVE QUESTIONS or TOPIC SUGGESTIONS? Connect with me at (where you can also sign up for newsletters) or on instagram: kim_lukens and...
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S5E1: Do Your Laundry or You'll Die Alone - Becky Blades
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Meet Becky Blades, author of Do Your Laundry or You'LL Die Alone - advice your mom would give if she thought you were listening. She chats with us about senioritis, the stress our teens place on THEMSELVES, and worrying that someone will love our children when they fly the nest. Watch for her new book, “Start More Than You Can Finish”, launching this fall!! -- You can connect with Becky (and purchase copies of her book at): Website: Facebook: Instagram: @beckyblades2 -- You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens or you can find all of her connections spots...
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S4E9: How They Got Here - Amy McLaren
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Meet Amy McLaren! Amy is a wife, mother and charity leader who is using her passions to make an impact. Learn about how she got here, her brand new book, and what she hopes for teens at they bigin to discover what they are passionate about. Connect with Amy after this episode at: and on IG: @amydowmclaren @villageimpact You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens or can find all of her connections spots through on QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome Amy How Amy found her passion for teaching Create impact and help others today Follow the love of what you do Ask for help and learn from...
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S4E8: How They Got Here - Jamie Kirschner
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In sticking with the underlying theme of not having to have it all figured out as a teen, Jamie shares how the directions of her path changed and evolved. She shares how her work with Christian teen girls came to be. And what it felt like as an older teen to begin to see her calling in life. Connect with Jamie after the podcast at: IG @uncommon.teen Dare to Be: A Devotional for Girls - available on Amazon and on the Uncommon Teen app! You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens or can find all of her connections spots through on QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Get to know...
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S4E7: How They Got Here - Amy Balowitz Miller
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Welcome back to Here's The Thing! Today we are continuing our series on "How they got here" by interviewing the amazing Amy Balowitz Miller. Hear how she went from confused to confident in her career path after high school and beyond. LINKS: FB and IG: amysartpalette You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens or can find all of her connections spots through on QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome Amy Amy’s journey and how she got here today When Amy found something she was passionate about You don’t need to know how to do everything When Amy knew she could...
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S4E6: How They Got Here - Melissa Farnsworth
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If you remember Melissa from Season 1, you'll remember she is open and honest and tells it like she sees it. Since you heard her last, she is now also working with teens! Here how she got here in this episode. To connect with Melissa after the show: Find her on FB and IG The ReCreated podcast and Marigold Wellness Collective on IG @marigoldwellnesscollective and at You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens or can find all of her connections spots through on QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY Welcome back, Melissa! When Melissa started choosing her career You are allowed to...
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S4E5: How They Got Here - Shelli Varela
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How did Shelli Varela go from a manicurist to a firefighter to a teen mentor? Much the same as many of the guests this season who didn't start out with the goal of working with teens. Join us as Shelli shares how it "feels" when she notices the next best thing and what you can do now to tune in to yourself. She believes that not all gifts come wrapped in bows and that your body will never lie to you. LINKS: Connect with Shelli after the podcast on IG, FB and TikTok: @shellivarela You can connect with Kim at: TikTok @kimlukens or can find all of her connections spots through on ...
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S4E4: How They Got Here - Dorene Olsen
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Teens, this episode is exactly what you need to hear if you are starting to feel the pressure of August right around the corner.
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S4E3: How They Got Here - Betsy Cadel
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Betsy Cadel is a college essay specialist with over 30 years of experience as a writer and marketing expert.
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S4E2: How They Got Here - Norry Ascroft
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If you only ever share one episode with EVERYONE you know, let it be this one!!
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It is Norry Ascroft's goal to get his FREE book, The Truth About Bullying into as many hands as possible! When it comes to bullying, Norry believes that we have been staring at the carpet and what we really need to do is look at the foundation. And his passion for helping youth runs deep.
And I couldn't be more honored to help him share this information that so directly aligns with my deep passion for empowering youth around this very subject.
To connect with Norry and to get your free copy, visit:
The Truth About Bullying is available to download from the website, youthpotential.mykajabi.com
The paperback version is also available on Amazon.com for $6.48:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B1G8J9Q
You can also find him on Instagram @norryascroft
You can connect with Kim at:
TikTok @kimlukens or can find all of her connections spots through on https://linktr.ee/kimlukens
QUICK EPISODE SUMMARY
- Why Norry is passionate about helping teens
- Dripping feeding the truth and how it works
- The real reason why kids turn into bullies
- The poker chip theory
- Why Norry never wants to hear the story
- How the UK handles bullying compared to the US
- The importance of good self talk
- Our words have power