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How to Become the Parent Your Teen Actually Wants to Talk To (With Parent Coach - Becky Funk)

56 min · 12 de may de 2026
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Why do teens shut down, avoid conversations, or seem impossible to reach? In this episode, Kindyl sits down with Parent coach Becky Funk to talk about what’s really happening beneath the silence, attitude, and emotional walls many parents experience with their teens.  Together, they explore personality wiring, emotional safety, anxiety, communication patterns, and how parents can create stronger connection without constant conflict or walking on eggshells. About Becky: Becky Funk is a former educator, mom, and recovering anxious perfectionist. She spent years navigating the high-stakes world of teen struggles and her own nervous system stuck on high alert before creating the Safe Place Parent Model. As a coach trained in Nervous System Regulation, she doesn't just give you communication tips; she helps you understand the biological "why" behind the conflict. She is here to help you get so connected to your teen that your kid will actually want to talk to you. Becky is an expert in teen anxiety and confidence and if you want your teen to actually want to talk to you, this episode is for you!  Resources mentioned:  CONNECT WITH BECKY  WEBSITE: thebeckyfunk.com [http://thebeckyfunk.com]      FREE RESOURCES How to Tell It It's Anxiety or Typical Teen Stuff (And What You Can Do to Help Them) https://www.thebeckyfunk.com/anxiety-or-typical-teen-stuff [https://www.thebeckyfunk.com/anxiety-or-typical-teen-stuff] Understand Your Teen https://www.thebeckyfunk.com/understand-your-teen [https://www.thebeckyfunk.com/understand-your-teen] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckyfunkcoaching/ [https://www.instagram.com/beckyfunkcoaching/] Want More From Kindyl? Click the link below to grab your spot. https://calendly.com/kindyl-kindylkeeton/meeting [https://calendly.com/kindyl-kindylkeeton/meeting] BOOK KINDYL TO SPEAK AT YOUR EVENT https://www.kindylkeeton.com/speaking [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/speaking] Connect with Kindyl: Visit to Submit a question, Suggest a Topic, or just let me know how this episode landed for you.  https://www.kindylkeeton.com/podcast [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/podcast] Join Kindyl's Mailing List https://www.kindylkeeton.com/ [https://www.kindylkeeton.com/]

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