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The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast: Parenting Teens and Young Adults

The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast: Parenting Teens and Young Adults

Hosted by: Erin and Chris

The Extraordinary Purpose Podcast is where parents of teens and young adults come to find hope, clarity, and connection. Hosted by life coaches Chris and Erin Verdis, this show is for families who want more than...

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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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How to Build a Family Culture That Transforms Your Teen’s Motivation and Confidence

If your home has felt a little disconnected lately — you’re not alone. Between work, school, sports, and endless distractions, it’s easy for families (especially those with teens and young adults) to lose their...
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The Power of Intention: How Your Identity Shapes Your Teen’s Confidence, Motivation, and Future

 Who you become starts with how you choose to show up. 💫 In this heartfelt episode, Erin and Chris  — life coaches for teens, young adults, and parents, and founders of Extraordinary Purpose — explore how identity and...
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What Every Parent Should Know: Lessons We’ve Learned from Coaching Teens and Young Adults

If you’ve ever looked at your teen or young adult and thought, “Why won’t they just listen?” — this episode is for you. Erin and Chris get real about the biggest lessons they’ve learned from coaching thousands of...
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What Happens When Parents of Teens and Young Adults Stop Trying to Be Perfect

As parents, we all want one thing: connection with our teens and young adults. But too often, that connection gets lost in the busyness of life, the slammed doors, or the silent eye rolls. In this episode of the...
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The Power of Influence: How Parents Can Inspire Teens and Young Adults Through Example

Every parent wants the best for their teen or young adult—but the truth is, our kids learn far more from what we model than what we say. In this powerful episode of the Extraordinary Purpose Podcast, Erin and Chris...
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The Art of Overcoming Resistance for Teens, Young Adults, and Parents

Resistance shows up in all of our lives—whether you’re a teen struggling with motivation, a young adult facing self-doubt, or a parent trying to connect with your child. In this episode of the Extraordinary Purpose...
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