EP291: Connecting to the Wisdom of Teenage Girls with Chelsey Goodan

Chelsey Goodan, author of Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls, wants the world to rethink how we all relate to teenage girls. As a tutor and mentor for the past 16 years, Chelsey has learned that teenage girls feel profoundly misunderstood and alienated. But with the right approach and attitude, parents and other adults can learn to connect with teens and forge a meaningful, open dialogue that expands empathy and understanding.    Guest Bio Chelsey Goodan has been an academic tutor and mentor for sixteen years, with a particular emphasis on the empowerment of teenage girls. She speaks regularly to audiences about gender justice, conducts workshops, and coaches parents on how to better understand and connect with their daughters. She is the mentorship director of the nonprofit DemocraShe and founder of The Activist Cartel. As an activist, she advises public figures, galvanizes volunteers, and organizes large-scale events for national nonprofits, while also serving on the board of A Call to Men.   For episode homepage, resources and links, visit: https://kristenmanieri.com/episode291    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Mentioned in this Episode Guest’s book: Underestimated: The Wisdom and Power of Teenage Girls https://www.amazon.com/Underestimated-Wisdom-Power-Teenage-Girls/dp/1668032686    Guest’s website: https://www.chelseygoodan.com/  Host Bio Kristen Manieri is a coach who works with teams to increase both productivity and wellbeing. She also helps individuals navigate transition with clarity and confidence. Her areas of focus are: stress reduction, energy management, mindset, resilience, habit formation, rest rituals, and self-care. As the host of the weekly 60 Mindful Minutes podcast, an Apple top 100 social science podcast, Kristen has interviewed over 200 authors about what it means to live a more conscious, connected, intentional and joyful life. Learn more at kristenmanieri.com/work-with-me.    Learn more about coaching: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com  Connect with the 60 Mindful Minutes podcast   Web: https://kristenmanieri.com  Email: Kristen@kristenmanieri.com    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/60MindfulMinutes Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristenmanieri_/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/kristenmanieri/ *Cording will be the same fabric as cushions unless specified here*   If you would like a contrasting fabric for the cording, be sure to note your fabric choice below.