7. Self-Love

10. Rest

In this episode we discuss how to gain inner peace and how God's plan for us is to rest in Him. We feature Kathy Koch's book on 5 to Thrive. In this particular book she talks about our core needs as humans and how God can fulfill those needs. We also recommend a devotional for teens call "You Can Rest" by Katy Boatman. Tune in to understand key points in finding peace for your present life and your future!

8. Emotional Intelligence

EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE = THE NEW IQ FOLKS!!!

In this podcast we talk about what EI is and how to obtain it! We break down the best selling book of EI by Daniel Coleman. This whole idea is a social superpower that will facilitate the life you want. In this podcast we share some personal experiences we wish we knew as a teen now that Lauren and I are adults. We want to help you navigate your way thru this life and we believe in the skills associated with emotional intelligence will benefit you tremendously. We also recommend a book by Joyce Meyer, called "Living Beyond Your Feelings." These books help guide what it makes to make right decisions even when you don't feel like it. We encourage you in this podcast to adopt the goal of being SMARTER than your feelings! We believe you can do it!

In this podcast we encourage teens to be aware of their emotions and gain insight into how their feelings relate to reality. Mental health is adjusting to reality. When you aren't able to adjust to reality your mental health declines. Your emotional health is important! Gain insight into managing this aspect of being human and consider it a BIG GAIN to your future!

How do you manage emotional stress in a constructive way?

*Another recommended read is "13 Things Mentally Strong People Don't Do," by Amy Morin.

7. Self-Love

Helloooo Love.....<3

Here in this episode Lauren and I speak about our take on soul-care vs. self care. We bring to light a balance to loving ourselves and loving others.

Could the foundation of the Love of Christ dwelling in us be the best "self-love" we can attain?" Luke 10: 27 " Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your strength, and with all your mind." and "your neighbor as yourself."

Listen in for a take on what it means to put others first and yet care for yourself also.

Recommended read is: by Allie Marie Smith "Wonderfully Made." Also, "Uninvited" by Lysa Terkeurst.

"The Gift of Imperfection", by Brene Brown.

6. Boundaries

The book series by Henry Cloud are incredible and highly recommended! He even did one for teens, he is an outstanding author that is so helpful and able to guide you into a balanced life by setting boundaries that will benefit you!

Check out this episode to gain insight into what health boundaries look like as a teen!

Share our podcast with a teen you know who may benefit from it!

Email us at : [email protected]

Follow us on instagram at : " the unshackledteen"

Lauren's Story

This testimony was shared in pure hope of helping the listeners to relate with a woman who has experienced heartbreak, betrayal, violations, but has come out the other side only by the great grace of Jesus Christ. This is a heartfelt story that is intended to help others who are experiencing similar feelings and emotions caused by similar or different circumstances. There is hope to every story, there is light, there is peace, there is a joy all when we give it all to Jesus Christ. Here is one story on how a lost, broken, desperate girl turned woman found just what she was looking for and so much more.