How to Help Gen Z (and Yourself) Handle Anxiety in a Stressful World with Cynthia Coufal

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Why are anxiety levels soaring in teens today, and what can we do about it?

Teen Anxiety Coach Cynthia Coufal joins me on the podcast to talk about exactly that. She spent 31 years as a teacher and school counselor in public schools, and during the pandemic, she started a podcast to reach her students since she couldn’t see them face to face. This led to her wanting to have a broader audience than just the students in her school building. Cynthia now has clients around the US and listeners all over the world.

So, in this episode, we explore where anxiety comes from, why it’s more common now, and how to handle it in ourselves and our children. Cynthia offers insight into today’s most common anxiety triggers like social media, AI, and overprotective parenting and how to manage them.

If you’re a parent, educator, or professional navigating anxious moments (in yourself or others), this one’s full of practical takeaways and aha moments.

What’s inside:

✅ What types of mindsets are more prone to anxiety

✅ How anxiety develops and how to start reducing it

✅ The link between discomfort and growth and why it matters

✅ Why kids today experience more anxiety than previous generations

✅ How AI and smartphones are shaping our stress levels

✅ Why emotional support pets for kids are not the best idea

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📌 Want to understand your teen’s anxiety better? Listen to or watch Cynthia's podcast The Teen Anxiety Maze and check out her free tools for parents and young people.

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