Are you helping your teen grow — or holdingthem back without realizing it? In this episode, Irene Pais from Ikigai Teenexplores five subtle including overprotection, comparison, and control parentingpatterns that shape or curb a teen’s confidence, independence, and trust.

Confidence and resilience aren’t gifts —they’re skills teens build through struggle, reflection, and support. Inthis episode, Irene Pais from Ikigai Teen explores the realfoundations of teen confidence, how resilience develops, and what parents cando to nurture it without rescuing too soon.

Learn how to praise effort over outcome,build emotional safety, and guide your teen through setbacks.

🔸 Nextepisode: “Parent Self-Check: Am I Helping or Hindering?” — an honest mirrormoment for every parent who wants to empower their teen without oversteering.

Every teen makes mistakes. But what matters most is how we — as parents — respond.

In this episode, Irene Pais from Ikigai Teen unpacks why mistakes are essential for growth and how our reactions can either build or break a teen’s confidence. Drawing from neuroscience, global studies, and heartfelt real-life reflections, this episode will help parents reframe failure as the foundation of resilience.

Tune in, reflect, and rediscover the power of second chances.

Next Episode: “Building Teen Confidence & Resilience.”

Your teen doesn’t talk like they used to —and every conversation feels like walking on eggshells. In this episode, IreneArathi Pais unpacks the real science behind why teens shut downemotionally and how parents can reopen conversations through empathy, tone, andpresence.

Drawing from neuroscience (Stanford, 2021)and adolescent psychology (Dr. Laurence Steinberg, Temple University), thisepisode helps you build emotional safety — one of the strongest protectivefactors in teen well-being (Harvard Center on the Developing Child, 2019).

Learn:

Parent Bonus Resource: “The Listening Habit: A 5-Day Practice for Reconnecting withYour Teen” — https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GDfoUuWuFPmuF8TeOkUAAJyaknKQnf97/view?usp=sharingNext Episode → Mistakes, Failures, and SecondChances

Every teen wants to fit in — butwhen belonging becomes performance, they lose touch with who they really are.
In this episode, Teen Coach Irene Pais explores how identity and peer pressureshape teen behavior — and how a strong sense of belonging at home can becomeyour child’s emotional anchor.

Learn how to recognize early signs ofsocial stress, rebuild confidence, and help your teen stand strong against peerpressure in a world obsessed with approval.

🎧 Listennow and discover how small moments of connection can create lifelong belonging.

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Every teen wants to fit in — butwhen belonging becomes performance, they lose touch with who they really are.
In this episode, Teen Coach Irene Pais explores how identity and peer pressureshape teen behavior — and how a strong sense of belonging at home can becomeyour child’s emotional anchor.

Learn how to recognize early signs ofsocial stress, rebuild confidence, and help your teen stand strong against peerpressure in a world obsessed with approval.

🎧 Listennow and discover how small moments of connection can create lifelong belonging.

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"Behind every ‘I’m fine’ is a story untold."

In this heartfelt episode, Coach Irene explores the unseen world of teen anxiety, stress, and fragile self-esteem. Discover why modern teens mask pain with performance, how their emotional world differs from adults, and five practical ways parents can create emotional safety at home.

🎧Listen, reflect, and begin building calm connections today.

In today’s hyper-connected world, our teensare scrolling more than they’re sleeping. Behind every ping and post lies asilent rewiring of how the teenage brain handles attention, motivation, andself-worth.

In this episode, Coach Irene Paisexplores:

💡 Thisepisode is a must-listen for parents navigating social media battles,attention struggles, and emotional burnout at home.

Bonus Parent Resource: Download your free “Family Digital Reset Guide” linked below

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NDithO24KswYVvP1Y29eR_q_yE0830G5/view?usp=sharing

— a 5-step worksheet to help you create calm digital habits, weekly screengoals, and mindful tech boundaries that actually work.

Next episode: “Teen Anxiety &Academic Pressure — The Hidden Emotional Load”

Subscribe to stay updated and build astronger connection with your teen.

Do you ever feel like your teen is fromanother planet? 😅
In this very interesting episode, we explore the fascinating neurosciencebehind teenage behavior — and why their brains are wired for risk, emotion, anddiscovery.

You’ll learn:
✨ Why the teenbrain reacts before it reasons
✨ How digitaloverload impacts focus and emotion
✨ What parentscan do to support emotional balance
✨ Tools toconnect and co-regulate with your teen

🎁 Parent Bonus Resource: Download your free handout for deeper reflection andactionable steps to support your teen’s growth. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1s9UhXyaIlZZNPEbkKec939-rivlZabyL/view?usp=sharing

📅 NextEpisode: “Decoding Digital Distractions – Why Teens Can’t Just Switch Off”
🔔Subscribe & stay connected as we journey toward raising mindful, balanced,and self-aware teens.

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The teen years are not just “growing up”—they’re a total rewiring of the brain and

emotions. In this new series of the Ikigai Teen Podcast on the ten pain points of teen

parents, Irene Pais explores why these transition years are critical—and why parents

remain the strongest anchor in a teen’s journey.

Backed by real data, relatable stories, and gentle humor, this episode will help parents

understand what teens truly need: not control, but presence.

Bonus parent reflection resource linked below.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1CtibOlfsFFSQVG1RpwEWZ50sgAq2hqxd/view?usp=sharing

Subscribe for weekly insights that simplify the complex world of teen parenting—so you

can nurture awareness, resilience, and purpose at home.

Ray Dalio’s bestseller “Principles” is considered one of the most practical guides for living and working with clarity. In this episode we look into Principles 7–12 that form Building Blocks for Teen Success. Episode 1 covered Principles 1-6 you can watch here:    • 12 Principles for teenagers from the book ...  In today's episode we cover practical tools for facing challenges, making smarter choices, and growing stronger every day.Whether it’s handling school stress, navigating friendships, or staying disciplined online, these principles will show you how to turn struggles into strengths.Perfect for teens (13–19) and parents who want to unlock resilience, clarity, and confidence in real life.

Ikigai Teens Podcast episode #1 - Ray Dalio’s bestseller “Principles” is considered one of the most practical guides for living and working with clarity. His philosophy is simple: life works best when we live by tested principles rather than random reactions.Ikigai Teen, believes teenagers can benefit deeply from this wisdom. Because today’s teens face uncertainty, distractions, and pressure that can overwhelm without clear anchors.This episode first of two parts, covers 6 most powerful principles — reimagined for teen life. Listen on for simplified application of the principles as a tool for both parents/educators and Teens.