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Extraordinary Purpose: Parenting Teens & Young Adults

Extraordinary Purpose: Parenting Teens & Young Adults

Hosted by: Erin and Chris

Somewhere along the way, you lost yourself as a parent. You’ve been doing everything you can to help your teen or young adult— and now they feel stuck, unmotivated, or distant… and you feel overwhelmed,...

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Why Resistance Shows Up—and How to Break the Loop Holding You Back (Part 1 of 3)

Resistance isn’t laziness. It’s not a lack of motivation. And it definitely doesn’t mean something is wrong with you. In this episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin and Chris break down the Resistance...
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How Supporting Your Partner Shapes Your Family, Your Kids, and Your Future (Parenting Teens & Young Adults)

What if the most powerful way to support your teens and young adults isn’t another parenting strategy—but the way you support your partner? In this heartfelt and deeply personal episode of The Extraordinary Purpose...
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Why Young Women Need Female Mentors (Even When They’re Close to Their Moms)

In this solo episode of The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin speaks directly to moms who feel worried, helpless, or even guilty because their daughter are stuck, anxious, disconnected, or struggling to open...
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Why Investing in your Overall Health & Self-Care Is the Most Powerful Thing You Can Do as a Mom

 What if the most important growth you make this year isn’t about your kids—but about you? In this first solo episode of 2026, Erin Verdis shares a deeply personal reflection on what it really means to take care of...
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Creating an Extraordinary 2026 for Parents: The Simple Framework That Turns Vision into Momentum

What if 2026 didn’t become another year of good intentions—but real momentum? In this kickoff episode of The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Chris Adang and Erin Verdis break down what it actually takes to create an...
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The Personal Development Books Every Parent and Young Adult Needs to Build Confidence, Clarity, and Purpose

What we read, watch, and listen to shapes how we think, feel, parent, and show up in our lives. In this episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin Verdis and Chris Adang share the personal development books...
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The Two Truths Tool: How Parents Can Break Old Patterns and Create New Possibilities

In this episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin Verdis and Chris Adang—trusted life coaches for teens, young adults, and parents—share one of their most transformative coaching tools: The Two Truths Tool....
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How to Help Your Teen or Young Adult Find Real Motivation, Confidence & Purpose

In this episode of The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin Verdis and Chris Adang unpack one of the biggest challenges parents face today: Why is my teen or young adult unmotivated? And—more importantly—how do we help...
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The Power of Gratitude: How to Bring Intention & Peace to Yourself and Your Family This Holiday Season

In this Thanksgiving episode, Erin and Chris explore how gratitude can completely shift your mindset, your parenting, and your family culture—especially if you're raising teens or young adults in a stressful, noisy...
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How to Stay Connected & Calm During the Holiday Season

As the holidays approach, many parents feel the weight of shifting family dynamics, busy schedules, and the emotional pull of nostalgia. In this heartfelt episode of The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin and Chris...
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How Parents Model Love and Communication to Shape Emotionally Healthy Kids

 The way you and your partner relate to each other (communicate, express love, deal with conflicts) is an emotional template that your children will bring to all aspects of their life. On this special podcast episode...
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How to Help Your Teen or Young Adult Make Empowered Choices

As parents, we want the best for our kids — but sometimes our fear of them making the wrong choice keeps us from letting them learn, grow, and build confidence on their own. In this heartfelt episode, Chris and Erin...
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