196. 3 Life Skills Teens Need for Adulting

If you're a teen seeking more independence and you want to start handling things on your own, or if you're planning on moving into your own place and feeling a little unsure of how to prepare, this episode is for you. Katie Kimball, founder of Raising Healthy Families, breaks down the three life skills that will change everything about how you show up in the world once you leave home, and how to start proving to yourself (and your parents) that you're ready.

Today's guest is Katie Kimball, a former teacher, two time TEDx speaker, mom of four, and the creator of the Teens Cook Real Food course and the Life Skills Now virtual summer camp. She also blogs at Kitchen Stewardship. Her mission is to connect families around healthy food, teach every kid to cook, and instill the life skills that make young adults actually thrive when they leave home.

In this episode you'll hear the three core life skills every teen needs before leaving home -- which skill unlocks the others, why one third of teens are struggling with anxiety right now and how life skills work as an anti-anxiety tool.

You'll also get the exact script to use with your parents when you want more independence.

Plus, Katie's simple formula for making killer introductions so you're the favorite person in any room.

Here's what you'll discover:

Why communication (without your thumbs) is the number one skill most teens are missing

The simple question-asking habit that makes you great at conversation instantly

The "art of awesome introductions" formula that makes you the person everyone wants to be around

Why cooking is the gateway life skill and what "cooking" actually means (hint: not the microwave)

The bucket of proof concept and how it builds real confidence you can actually feel

Why failure in the kitchen is one of the best gifts your brain will ever get