~145~"Confident Parents Raise Confident Teens" with Chantal Dempsey

<p><br></p><p>So many parents are quietly asking themselves the same question:</p><p> <em>“Am I doing this right?”</em></p><p>In this powerful episode, I’m joined by <strong>Chantal Dempsey</strong> to talk about something that rarely gets addressed directly — <strong>confidence in you as a parent</strong>, and how deeply that confidence shapes your teen.</p><p>Because here’s the truth:</p><p> You cannot build confidence in your teen if you don’t trust yourself first.</p><p>We explore why teen confidence isn’t built through praise, pressure, or “fixing,” but through <strong>felt safety, consistency, and a parent who is grounded in their own values</strong>. Chantal shares practical insight into how parental self-doubt, people-pleasing, and fear of getting it wrong can unintentionally erode connection — and what to do instead.</p><p>In this conversation, we discuss:</p><ul><li>Why so many capable parents feel unsure and second-guess themselves</li><li>The link between <strong>parent confidence and teen self-trust</strong></li><li>How teens actually develop confidence (and what doesn’t work)</li><li>What to do when your teen appears insecure, withdrawn, or overly dependent on external validation</li><li>How to model confidence without perfection or control</li></ul><p>This episode is especially important if you’re parenting a teen who is struggling with identity, anxiety, or self-esteem — or if <em>you</em> feel like you’ve lost your footing along the way.</p><p>Teen confidence starts at home.</p><p> And it starts with <strong>you believing in yourself again</strong>.</p><p>🎧 Listen in for a grounded, compassionate conversation that will help you come back to yourself — and show up as the parent your teen truly needs.</p><p><br></p><p>Chantal Dempsey is an Award-Winning Mindset and Confidence Coach, NLP Expert and Master Hypnotherapist, known for her transformative impact in the field of confidence and personal development. She is passionately dedicated to empowering both men and women to overcome their challenges and unlock their highest levels of confidence.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Important Links / How to find Chantal</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.skool.com/getconfident/about" target="_blank">https://www.skool.com/getconfident/about</a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Connect with Cheryl!</strong></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">The Good Divorce Show Episode </strong><a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hIILoayZV2oQu5zEzJdcP?si=wl8O0S9YSCCwkUSJQAYcrQ" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>https://open.spotify.com/episode/2hIILoayZV2oQu5zEzJdcP?si=wl8O0S9YSCCwkUSJQAYcrQ</strong></a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Let’s Chat</strong><a href="https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/15-minute-meeting" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><strong> </strong></a><a href="https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/consultation-chat" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>https://tidycal.com/cherylpankhurst/consultation-chat</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://a.co/d/aXEYO2G" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>Sleep support</strong></a></p><p><a href="https://www.cherylpankhurst.com/coaching" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);"><strong>DIRECT LINK TO COACHING WITH CHERYL</strong></a></p><p><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;email : </strong><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(17, 85, 204);">support@cherylpankhurst.com</strong><strong style="background-color: transparent; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">&nbsp;</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.cherylpankhurst.com/" target="_blank" style="background-color: transparen